ELCA NEWS SERVICE April 28, 2010 ELCA Presiding Bishop Joins Call for Protection of Christians in Iraq 10-126-JB CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), was among 21 religious leaders who signed letters to top U.S. government officials, urging that they raise concerns for the protection of minority groups in Iraq, including Christians. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4512 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews