Installation of Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry: A Joyful Day for the ELCA

On October 4, 2025, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gathered in celebration as the Rev. Yehiel Curry was installed as Presiding Bishop at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The service marked a historic and hope-filled moment for Lutherans across the nation, highlighting Bishop Curry’s deep commitment to justice, community, and the transformative power of the gospel.

The 4-minute highlight video, now available on YouTube, captures the beauty and energy of the day—from the music and procession to the powerful preaching and prayers. You can watch the highlights here: Watch on YouTube or Download directly.

The installation service reflected Bishop Curry’s vision of a church rooted in faith and courageously engaged in the world. As the first African American to serve as Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, his leadership embodies the church’s growing commitment to inclusion and the richness of the body of Christ.

As Bishop Curry begins this new chapter of leadership, Lutherans across the Grand Canyon Synod and beyond are invited to hold him in prayer—giving thanks for God’s guidance and for a Spirit-led future of unity, renewal, and mission together.