Rev. Christopher Otten
Senior Director, Federal Chaplaincy |
The Rev. Christopher L. Otten was called as the Assistant to the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as the Sr. Director of Federal Chaplaincies in January 2019. Chaplain Otten served nearly twenty-one years as a Federal Chaplain, activated United States Air Force Chaplain, and Air National Guard Chaplain/Federal Technician. He now oversees the 181 ELCA Federal Chaplains who serve the government in the military, Veterans Administration hospitals, Bureau of Prisons, and other Federal Agencies. Beginning in June 2021, he also supports and coordinates for all Chaplains within the ELCA, including ACPE, BCC, and CCC Chaplains in hospitals, hospices, and other service agencies
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Reports |
Elections |
Treasurer of the Synod-3 year term Ron King- Running for re-election |
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Secretary of the Synod-3 year term Rev. Mark Fischer- Running for re-election |
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Congregational Anniversaries |
Rostered Leader Anniversaries |
200 years 1822 Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church Homer City 150 years 1872 Grove Chapel Lutheran Church Indiana, PA 125 years 1897 Trinity Lutheran Church McKean, PA 1897 Zion Lutheran Church Oil City, PA 100 years 1922 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Erie, PA |
Minister of Word and Sacrament 10 Years Brian T Riddle Karen C Thompson 15 Years Karen D Parsh 35 Years Alison L Leitzel Mark A Fischer 40 Years John A Wood 45 Years Ralph J Mineo 50 Years John K Ludwig |
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Minister of Word and Service 5 Years Nancy R. Guthrie |