LivingLutheran
Interim editor & director, Jocelyn Fuller publications
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Erin Strybis
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Copy editor Bruce Helland
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Advertising Mark K. Brewer
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To everything there is a season. As we embark on autumn, I’m pleased to announce the new editor of Living Lutheran and the ELCA’s new director of content strategy, Jennifer Younker.
Jennifer brings more than 15 years of experience in publishing and communications, including a master’s degree in communications and training. She has received several awards for her magazine work and marketing campaigns, and brings an extensive knowledge of content development, both print and digital. As we look to the future of Living Lutheran and how we continue to tell the stories of the ELCA community to the world, Jennifer and her team will strive to provide you as many outlets as possible to read and share those stories.
I will let Jennifer tell you a bit more about herself in her fi rst editor’s letter next month.
I hope you take the time to read our cover story this month about the Aug. 8-13 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans (page 14). The Living Lutheran staff was on site for seven days capturing stories and updates from the event. They covered everything from memorials and offi cer reports to the “God’s Grace in Action Afternoon,” where assembly and Grace Gathering attendees participated in experiential learning activities. It was truly a wonderful week with some amazing Lutherans!
Since the launch of Living Lutheran in April, I’ve been blessed to be your interim editor. Thank you for your continued readership and support.
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EDITOR’S NOTE By Jocelyn Fuller Thankful for your readership
4 SEPTEMBER 2016
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