Bishop's Reflections - Central/Southern Illinois Synod

22 Sep 2023

The installation of the Rev. Greg G. Busboom as bishop of the Central/Southern Illinois Synod of the ELCA will be livestreamed on the synod's YouTube…READ MORE

Bishop Busboom to Be Installed

12 Sep 2023

[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Custom_HTML"][/siteorigin_widget] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2023 The Rev. Dr. Greg G. Busboom to be Installed as Bishop of the Central/Southern Illinois Synod of…READ MORE

Rev. Greg Busboom Elected Bishop

3 Jun 2023

Rev. Greg Busboom elected bishop of the ELCA Central/Southern Illinois Synod SPRINGFIELD (June 3, 2023) — The Rev. Greg Busboom was elected bishop of the…READ MORE

A Word to Maundy Thursday through Easter

4 Apr 2023

Easter is the major festival of our Christian faith. No question about it. Nobody can seriously doubt the importance of Jesus’ resurrection for understanding Jesus…READ MORE

A Word to Advent and Christmas

29 Nov 2022

As I was surveying the lectionary readings for Advent, in anticipation of preaching I will be doing, Romans 15:5-6 jumped out at me: “May the…READ MORE

Announcement on the Upcoming Election of Bishop

22 Sep 2022

Dear beloved of God in the Central/Southern Illinois Synod, In 2011, synod Vice President Jeanne Rapp tried to warn me that I might be elected…READ MORE

Pastoral Message Following the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

5 Jul 2022

Beloved people of God, Christ’s rich grace be yours as we strive, as God’s church, to be witnesses to that grace, particularly in turbulent times…READ MORE