Early Bird Registration Ends Soon
April 18, 2024 | News
Early Bird Registration for this year's Synod Gathering ends Wednesday, April 24.
January 22, 2023, was a momentous day for our faith! The Rev. Sally Azar, a Palestinian, became the Holy Land’s first female pastor. She is serving as a pastor in the ELJHL—Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.
Congratulations Pastor Azar! God bless your ministry!
Congratulations Pastor Azar! God bless your ministry!
Read Presiding Bishop Eaton’s statement on the ordination of Pastor Azar.
Read the story from the World Council of Churches.
Read the story from Al Jazeera.
See the SmugMug photo gallery.
Photo thanks to Albin Hillert/Lutheran World Federation.
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Synod Staff
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Synod Gathering Keynotes & Worship
April 18, 2024 | News
Augustine and Chester will be keynote speakers; Bishop Tim Smith and Deacon Beka Forst will preach.