ITASCA, Ill. (ELCA) -- The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) reached a consensus March 8 on a draft
proposal for a rite that would bring onto the church's official clergy
roster those pastors who were ordained and are on the clergy roster
of "Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM)." ELM "expands ministry
opportunities for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities
in the Lutheran church," according to its Web site.
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For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
