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flag The ELCA elected Rev. Yehiel Curry, its first Black presiding bishop, starting October 1, 2025.

flag The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has installed Rev. flag Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop, beginning his six-year term on October 1, 2025, succeeding Rev. flag Elizabeth Eaton. flag Elected at the Churchwide Assembly in July, Curry, 53, a Chicago native and former Catholic, rose through Shekinah Chapel, a Black-led ELCA congregation, and was ordained in 2009. flag His appointment marks a historic step for the predominantly white denomination, which has seen membership drop from 5.3 million in 1988 to 2.7 million today, amid ongoing challenges including theological debates over LGBTQ+ inclusion and declining attendance.

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