ELCA NEWS SERVICE April 7, 2010 ELCA Presiding Bishop Hopes for Open Conversation with Tanzanian Bishop 10-109-MRC CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), anticipates an "honest and open conversation" with the Rev. Alex G. Malasusa, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), when the two leaders meet here in May. Hanson said the ELCA and ELCT share a "rich relationship" and hopes the conversation will explore how both churches can continue to accompany one other in God's mission. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4495 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews