Entries tagged with ‘ELCA’
Memorial for Former ELCA Presiding Bishop Herbert Chilstrom
The first-ever presiding bishop of the ELCA, Rev. Dr. Herbert Chilstrom, passed away Jan 19. A memorial service takes place on Sat., Feb. 15.
Mikka McCracken Pairs Justice, Service, Faith as ELCA Executive
The 2009 graduate and winner of the Gustavus First Decade Award has been named the Executive for Innovation and Director of the ELCA Leadership Lab.
Gustavus Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Continuing Education for Pastors
The grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will support pastors from southern Minnesota in continuous leadership development.
Edgar Carlson’s Legacy Celebrated with New Book
Bold Visions, Daring Dreams covers the former Gustavus President’s life and accomplishments on the hill and beyond.
Three Gusties Recognized by Rossing Fund for Physics Education Endowment
Elise Le Boulicaut ‘18, Ben Rorem ‘19, and Xiaoqi Yu ‘19 have been named Rossing Physics Scholars for 2017-2018 for their exemplary work in physics.
Ethiopian Child Advocate Shiferaw Woldmichael Visits Gustavus
Gustavus Adolphus College recently welcomed Shiferaw Woldmichael, founder and director of the Child Development Training and Research Center (CDTRC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to campus for a 10-day visit.
Gustavus to Host Association of Congregations Convention
The 20th annual convention of the Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations will be held Saturday, April 28. Gustavus will host pastors and delegates from the 518 Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) congregations from the state and across the country that are current member congregations of the association.
Gustavus Adolphus College Professor Appointed Chair of ELCA Panel
Darrell Jodock, Bernhardson Distinguished Professor of Religion at Gustavus Adolphus College, has been appointed to chair the ELCA consultative panel on Lutheran Jewish relations for a three-year term beginning April 1.