Jan. 24, 2006

Friends:

Have you looked at the ELCA News Blog lately?  You may remember that in
December, we started this new Web-based service to supplement regular
ELCA News releases with news about the ELCA and related institutions
that you might not otherwise know about.  Here are the 10 most recent
stories have appeared on the Blog:
     
+ 'Joy to the World' viewership 2.6 million
+ Lutheran ethicists go public
+ Thrivent awards $80,000 to ELCA's Bethany College to teach young
leaders
+ ELCA presiding bishop to preach 'Huntington' sermon Jan. 18 in New
York
+ Six students at ELCA colleges receive Rossing Physics Scholarships
+ Susquehanna University estimates regional economic impact at $97
million
+ Mission Investment Fund announces new interest rates
+ Lutheran groups and individuals volunteer for hurricane recovery
+ Thrivent Financial grants $4.9 million to 75 Lutheran organizations
+ Lightworks Program Distribution to represent ELCA's Davey and
Goliath

How do you find the ELCA News Blog?  The direct Web address is 
http://www.elca.org/news/blog.  Or you can get there by going to the
ELCA News site at http://www.elca.org/news and clicking on the phrase
"News Blog."

We appreciate your interest in the ELCA, and we welcome your comments
on our services.

John R. Brooks
Director, ELCA News Service