CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Rev. Bradley E. Schmeling and the Rev. Darin
Easler are in the process of being reinstated to the clergy roster of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Revisions made to ministry
policy documents now allow eligible Lutherans in publicly accountable,
lifelong, monogamous, same-gender relationships to serve as ELCA clergy
and professional lay leaders.
More:
http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4517
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews
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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
