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The Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is the geographical synod (similar to a diocese) consisting of the entire state of Virginia, except for several counties and cities in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was formed in 1988 and currently has over 9800 congregations and 4 million members in all 50 states. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer, Martin Luther. The offices of the Bishop are located in the historic (Bittle Hall ) on the campus of Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. The synod consists of 257 pastors serving 153 organized Congregations within 11 conferences. The oldest congregation in Virginia is Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison, Virginia which was founded in 1717. The newest congregation in Virginia is Grace and Glory Lutheran Church in Palmyra, Virginia which was founded in 2001. The synod partners with the (Islands District of Papua New Guinea ) through the (ELCA Companion Synod Program ), and coordinates sustainable support for people in need of relief from malarial disease, hunger, and disaster. ==Bishops== The Bishop oversees the conferences of the synod and serves as the overall leader, mentor, and shepherd of ecclesiastical life throughout the synod. * + The Reverend (James F. Mauney ) 1999–Present * + The Reverend Richard F. Bansemer 1987-1999 * + The Reverend Virgil (Buck) Moyer 1981-1987 * + The Reverend Virgil (Buck) Moyer 1976-1981 (President) * + The Reverend J. Luther Mauney 1948-1976 (President) Note: Prior to 1981, Bishops were known as "Presidents" of the synod, though their functions were similar to those of the Bishop today. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Virginia Synod」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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