CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Two dismissed pastors have been welcomed back to
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The candidacy
committee of the ELCA Sierra Pacific Synod, Oakland, Calif., met May 24
and unanimously approved the reinstatement of the pastors to the ELCA
clergy roster, and it also approved for reception six pastors from
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM).
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John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
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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
