The browser you are using is not supported. Please consider using a modern browser.

Skip Navigation
Act Now Donate
Start of main content.

News

Global Refuge Celebrates Election of Rev. Yehiel Curry as New Presiding Bishop of the ELCA

Global Refuge Staff

July 31, 2025

Global Refuge joins the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in celebrating the election of Bishop Yehiel Curry as its new presiding bishop.

Bishop Curry is a longtime pastor, community organizer, and—as he shared in his remarks at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly—a mission developer at heart. His leadership is rooted in faith, shaped by service, and animated by the biblical call to love mercy, do justice, and walk humbly with God. We also extend our profound gratitude to Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for her 12 years of devoted leadership.

As we enter this new chapter together, we are inspired to continue living out our shared calling to welcome the stranger, accompany the vulnerable, and extend compassion and care to our newest neighbors. Lutheran congregations across the country have long embodied the hands and feet of this sacred mission — opening their doors, their hearts, and their communities to those seeking refuge. We are grateful for their prophetic witness and look forward to deepening our partnership with Presiding Bishop-elect Curry as we work together towards safety and belonging for all who call our country home.

Photo: Gaby Valladolid | Metropolitan Chicago Synod, ELCA

The Latest

  • Press Release

    April 28, 2026

    Global Refuge Statement: Supreme Court Hearing on TPS for Haiti and Syria

    Global Refuge issued a statement ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on TPS for Haiti and Syria, which has implications for hundreds of thousands of legally present immigrants.

    Read More
  • News

    April 10, 2026

    Temporary status, protections for Haitians hang in the balance

    This month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over the planned termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria.

    Read More
  • News

    March 26, 2026

    Daniel’s Path to Confidence and Stability

    Daniel, a participant in the Camino a Casa program, was supported in his journey to the U.S. while seeking to support his family of 10. After being detained at the Mexican border and undergoing repatriation to his home in Huehuetango, Camino a Casa was able to help him purchase a dairy goat to support his family's financial needs, along with providing dental care that helped restore his confidence.

    Read More
  • News · Community Support

    March 25, 2026

    A Student’s Perspective on Immigration and Faith

    Trevyn, a high school student and son of Global Refuge ambassadors, did his senior capstone project on the need for humane immigration policy.

    Read More
  • Press Release

    March 23, 2026

    Global Refuge Urges New DHS Secretary to “Course-Correct” Immigration Policy

    “After a year of policies that have imperiled lawfully admitted refugees, shuttered legal pathways, and abandoned U.S. commitments to those who stood with America, Secretary Mullin’s confirmation should serve as an opportunity for the administration to course-correct."

    Read More

Share