ELCA NEWS SERVICE July 2, 2010 ELCA Presiding Bishop Leads Middle East Talks with White House Official 10-185-JD WASHINGTON (ELCA) -- The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and president of the Lutheran World Federation said "commitment, capacity and concern" defined the purpose of a meeting on Middle East issues with Denis McDonough, chief of staff of the White House National Security Council. Hanson led the July 1 meeting, which also included other national church leaders. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4571 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews