ELCA Churchwide Assembly

The ELCA held their Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis in August. Decisions were made in regards to homosexual pastors that have raised questions for members of Lord of Life.  

Read Lord of Life's Congregational Council's statement in response to the resolutions passed at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

Dr. David Tiede, former president of Luther Seminary, currently a professor at Augsburg College and a member of the ELCA Sexuality Task Force, gave a presentation at Lord of Life on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Click on the play arrow below to listen to his presentation.
Questions and answers following Dr. Tiede's presentation:

Pastor Peter led a Bible study on verses related to homosexuality on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Click on the play arrow below to listen.

Read the latest update on the task force formed by the Council to study the implications of the ELCA decisions. Copies of the Dec. 28 letter are also available at church.

Read the Council letter to the congregation on Oct. 14.

On Tuesday, September 8, an Open Forum was held at Lord of Life to discuss the ramifications of these decisions. Pastor Peter led the discussion on what was decided, what it means for Lord of Life and how we might respond.

To listen to Pastor Peter's opening remarks, please click on the play arrow below.

Comments and questions - part 1

Comments and questions - part 2

For more information about the decision, you can watch the Assembly videos and find lots of additional information from the Assembly on the ELCA Assembly webpages.








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