ELCA NEWS SERVICE July 2, 2010 Half of New ELCA Congregations in 2010 Among Immigrant Populations 10-184-MRC CHICAGO (ELCA) -- In the United States the Lutheran Church is often considered an immigrant church. Of the 41 new congregations the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is starting in 2010, more than half are among immigrant populations. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4570 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews