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Save These Dates: Upcoming Celebrations with Bishop-Elect Tracey Breashears Schultz

On Saturday, May 17, at the Synod Assembly, Bishop’s Associate Tracey Breashears Schultz was elected as the 4th bishop of the Gulf Coast Synod. On the first ballot for bishop, 26 pastors were nominated. Pastor Tracey Breashears Schultz, Bishop’s Associate for Leadership, received 127 votes, a majority, but not the 75% required. Following that vote, nominees have the right to withdraw. All did with the exception of nine. Those nine appeared on the second ballot. Tracey received 159 votes, but did not achieve the 75% required. After speeches, Pastor Tracey was elected on the third ballot. Bishop Michael Rinehart is grateful for all who carefully discerned this call, whether they withdrew or continued on through the process. 

This summer, Bishop-Elect Tracey Breashears Schultz will attend New Bishop Formation and the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. She and Bishop Michael Rinehart will begin the gradual process of handing over the duties of the office, and she will officially begin as Bishop on September 1.


Installation Worship & Reception
Wednesday, August 27 at 6pm
Christ the King Lutheran Church - Kenner, LA
Gather with the Bayou Conference and our bishop-elect to worship and celebrate in Louisiana.


Lutherhill S’mores & Champagne Gala
Saturday, September 6 at 6pm
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel
Watch this site for ticket information
Join Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Bishop-Elect Tracey Breashears Schultz in supporting Lutherhill, the outdoor and retreat ministry of our synod.


Bishop’s Installation & Reception
Sunday, September 7 at 4pm
Living Word Lutheran Church - Katy, TX
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will install Pastor Tracey Breashears Schultz as the fourth bishop of the TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod.