ELCA NEWS SERVICE April 1, 2010 ELCA Affirms 41 Congregational 'New Starts' 10-106-MRC CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Starting new congregations is a top priority for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). For 2010 the denomination has affirmed 41 "new starts" across the United States. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4492 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews