Rev. Yehiel Curry Elected Presiding Bishop of the ELCA

On July 30, 2025, Rev. Yehiel Curry was elected as the next presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) during the Churchwide Assembly in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the first Black leader to hold this role, succeeding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. In his heartfelt speech, Curry thanked the church for its support and shared how his journey into ministry began with a simple invitation to worship. His election marks a historic and hopeful moment for the ELCA.

On Wednesday, July 30, The Rev. Yehiel Curry was elected as the next presiding bishop of the ELCA.