ELCA NEWS SERVICE June 26, 2010 Stephen Marsh Resigns as Bishop of ELCA Southeast Michigan Synod 10-175-JB CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Stephen G. Marsh, bishop of the Southeast Michigan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), informed the synod June 25 that he is resigning as bishop effective June 28. Marsh said he is "personally dealing with a number of emotional health issues, including addiction issues" and must enter an inpatient treatment facility. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4561 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews