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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States, installs

Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States, installs Reverend Yehiel Curry as its presiding bishop, making him the first Bla

Published October 4, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States, installs Reverend Yehiel Curry as its presiding bishop, making him the first Black bishop to lead the denomination. Curry succeeds Reverend Elizabeth Eaton, the first woman to lead the organization. [https://apnews.com/article/black-lutheran-elca-presiding-bishop-yehiel-curry-38f9a30204a311d6f1a6178fb1afe950 (AP)] [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lutheran-denomination-installs-its-first-black-presiding-bishop-yehiel-curry/ (CBS News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-10-04).