ELCA NEWS SERVICE August 11, 2010 ELCA Presiding Bishop to Visit China Aug. 28-Sept. 5 10-218-MRC CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Although there are no Lutheran churches in China, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has developed deep, mission-focused relationships with Christian councils and Protestant expressions in the country. At the invitation of Chinese church leaders the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop, will visit China Aug. 28-Sept. 5. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4605 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews