Northeastern Pennsylvania Lutheran Synod to Install Its First Woman Bishop Saturday, Leading 235 Congregations
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is preparing to install its first woman bishop, Jennifer Dee, at a ceremony this Saturday, according to SRN News on Oct. 28.
Dee will lead the regional body's 235 congregations. Her six-year term began on September 1. She previously served at Trinity Lutheran Church in Robesonia.
The ELCA has been ordaining women since 1970. Dee is the first woman to serve as bishop of the synod.
Source: SRN News (https://srnnews.com/religion-headlines-wed-10-28/)
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 宾夕法尼亚州府哈里斯堡 / Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
