Lutheran World Federation elects first female general secretary to lead global communion
RNS The Lutheran World Federation has elected the first woman to head its global communion of churches. Rev Anne Burghardt, an Estonian theologian, was chosen on Saturday by the LWF Council as the next general secretary of the federation, which includes 148 denominations in the Lutheran tradition from around the globe. Rev Anne Burghardt. PICTURE: […]
US first – Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben named as first woman to serve as House chaplain
RNS A longtime military officer and minister has been named the new chaplain of the US House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday. Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben. PICTURE: United States Navy /Creative Commons Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben will be the first woman to serve as chaplain of either chamber […]