Bishop Eaton: Healing can’t begin until racism recognized

Bishop Eaton spoke ahead of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day about the importance of recognizing and addressing systemic inequalities before healing and unity can begin.

Bishop Eaton, ELCA, LettersBrian FlatgardJanuary 17, 2021Racial Justice, Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

Bishop Eaton: Let us be healers of the breach

Reflecting on the Day of Epiphany and events in Washington, Bishop Eaton asks that we consider our own epiphany, recognizing the brokenness of our country and how we can become part of the solution.

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ELCA presiding bishop joins NCC leaders in letter to vice president, Cabinet and Congress

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), joined leaders from the National Council of Churches (NCC) in an open letter to Vice President Mike Pence, members of Congress and the Cabinet, calling for the removal of President Donald Trump from office. The letter states:

“Our faith instructs us to take seriously positions of leadership, not to lead others astray and to be careful about what we say and do.

For the good of the nation, so that we might end the current horror and prepare the way for binding up the nation's wounds, we, as leaders of the member communions of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC), believe the time has come for the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to resign his position immediately.”

Read the letter here or in this blog post. Use this link to add your name to endorse the open letter.

Signers of the letter include National Council of Churches, United Church of Christ, AME Zion Church, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Alliance of Baptists, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal Church, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, The United Methodist Church, Reformed Church in America, The Armenian Church, Eastern Diocese of America, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Swedenborgian Church of North America, Alliance of Baptists, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Conference of National Black Churches, Community of Christ, Assyrian Church of the East, Ecumenical Catholic Communion, Presbyterian Church (USA).

The US can help Israel and Palestinians reach a just peace

Bishop Eaton and the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and a pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, recently co-authored an op-ed published in Religion News Service.

Bishop Eaton, LettersBrian FlatgardJanuary 10, 2021Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, SumudComment

Bishop Eaton responds to events at the U.S. Capitol: Enough is enough

Responding to events at the U.S. Capitol, Bishop Eaton reminds us that “this is not a protest. This is not only breaking the law but it is a threat to our democracy.” We pray for peace and safety for all who are in harms way.

Bishop Eaton, ELCA, News, Prayers, LettersBrian FlatgardJanuary 7, 2021Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

Bishop Eaton: Double your impact to end hunger

I want to make sure you received this note from the Rev. Daniel Rift about ELCA World Hunger, our church’s ministry to end hunger and poverty.

Between now and Dec. 31, every gift made to ELCA World Hunger will be matched, dollar for dollar, until we reach $100,000! Will you give today?

Bishop Eaton, ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardDecember 29, 2020Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Hunger, ELCA World HungerComment

A Christmas story with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

Bishop Eaton shares a Christmas message with children as she reads the book The Little Shepherd. In the book, the birth of Jesus is told from the perspective of a shepherd boy. Each of us, no matter how small, can tell the story of Jesus’ birth and how God loves us. Merry Christmas!

Bishop Eaton, ELCA, Read · Watch · ListenBrian FlatgardDecember 24, 2020Advent and Christmas, Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

Bishop Eaton lights the Advent wreath: week 4

Join Presiding Bishop Eaton as she lights the candles and says a prayer for the fourth week of Advent.

Bishop Eaton, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardDecember 20, 2020Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Advent and ChristmasComment

Bishop Eaton's post election message

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton discusses how we ought to heal following the 2020 United States presidential election, perhaps by unifying around one central question: Is the neighbor being served?

Bishop Eaton, LettersBrian FlatgardDecember 15, 2020Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

Bishop Eaton: We are never alone

In her Christmas message, Bishop Eaton shares a story of gathering with women from Honduras: “I told the young Honduran woman about another young woman who was forced to leave home because of a government decree. She, too, was pregnant and made a long and difficult journey.”

Bishop Eaton, LettersBrian FlatgardDecember 14, 2020AMMPARO, Immigration and Refugees, Advent and Christmas, Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

Bishop Eaton lights the Advent wreath: week 3

Join Presiding Bishop Eaton as she lights the candles and says a prayer for the third week of Advent.

Bishop Eaton, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardDecember 13, 2020Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Advent and ChristmasComment

Bishop Eaton lights the Advent wreath: week 2

Join Presiding Bishop Eaton as she lights the candles and says a prayer for the second week of Advent.

Bishop Eaton, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardDecember 6, 2020Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Advent and ChristmasComment

ELCA presiding bishop and ecumenical partners address racism and white supremacy in Advent message

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and leaders of The Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have joined together to offer the following Advent message: Churches Beyond Borders, Advent Call to Address Racism and White Supremacy.

Bishop Eaton: World AIDS Day 2020

Bishop Eaton shares a video message as we recognize World AIDS Day on December 1, 2020.

Bishop Eaton, LettersBrian FlatgardDecember 1, 2020Comment

Bishop Eaton lights the Advent wreath: week 1

Presiding Bishop Eaton lights the Advent wreath and offers an Advent prayer.

Bishop EatonBrian FlatgardNovember 29, 2020Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Advent and ChristmasComment

Bishop Eaton: Alone and together and not alone

Presiding Bishop Eaton reminds us that during this holiday season, even though we may not be traveling to be with family, we are all gathered at one table. She also asks us to reach out to someone who is alone this year.

Bishop Eaton, LettersBrian FlatgardNovember 24, 2020Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Advent and ChristmasComment

Bishop Eaton: Giving thanks for our veterans

In her weekly video, Bishop Eaton asks that we give thanks for the service of all our veterans and pray that we never take for granted the privileges they secured for us all.

Bishop Eaton, LettersBrian FlatgardNovember 13, 2020Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

Bishop Eaton: Be well and wear a mask

We are tired. We're exhausted. But, as Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminds us, we need to remain vigilant. Wear your mask and wash your hands.

Bishop Eaton, LettersBrian FlatgardNovember 12, 2020Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

Bishop Eaton: At the table

The theme for the November issue of Living Lutheran is “Together at the table.” In keeping with this theme, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shared her favorite food and faith story, which originally appeared in her September 2017 column. Read her column in English at https://bit.ly/3eJf7Ki and in Spanish at https://bit.ly/3pcjt1r.

Bishop Eaton, LettersBrian FlatgardNovember 10, 2020Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment