A new Lutheran denominational body was born on Friday, Aug. 27, as Lutherans from throughout North America voted overwhelmingly and enthusiastically to form the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). The decision to form the new church body was made at the annual Convocation of Lutheran CORE which attracted more than 1,100 Lutherans Thursday and Friday at Grove City Church of the Nazarene in Grove

from Jaynan Clark, President, WordAlone Minitries(To the Reader)I admit that something just said "Enough already!" as I read Mark Hanson's (Presiding Bishop of the ELCA) release regarding the Gaza strip. This came only days after news that the Tanzanian, Ethiopian and Chinese church leaders would be engaging in ongoing, private conversation with him regarding their concerns with the ELCA's actions

by James A. NestingenApril 16, 2010The controversy fired by the Minneapolis assembly vote ratifying practicing homosexual pastors has exposed a major change in the office of the bishop carried out by the ELCA. The bishops themselves have compounded the difference. The net effect leaves congregations and pastors objecting to the Minneapolis vote without voice or standing. The bishops arrive in

As I read the first draft of the proposed “ELCIC Social Statement on Human Sexuality”, it seemed to me that the task force is envisioning a very different church than the church I have served as a pastor for 43 years. The Scriptural and confessional basis on which the ELCIC was established has been abandoned for assumptions which are more appropriate to the social and political realms.The proposed

I have received the first draft of a proposed ELCIC social statement on Human Sexuality and your request for a thoughtful and prayerful consideration of the same.I have been preparing a series of lectures on the sacraments and the spiritual disciplines for a presentation this Fall. I had just finished reading Luther’s Large Catechism when this draft arrived. I was dumbfounded at the contrast that

A meeting is being held for information regarding the LutheranCORE free-standing synod and the formation of the North American Lutheran Church. Bishop Spring will be here to simply clarify what is happening in the USA and to answer any questions. All are invited. where: St. Albert Evangelical Lutheran Churchwhen: May 29, 2010 from 1 - 5 pmcost: none

By Keith R. Odegard Download pdf version The following summary outlines the response submitted by the Solid Ground Ministry/Canada Executive to the Task Force of the ELCIC Study of Human Sexuality. The Solid Ground response matches the format of the Study with the addition of an introduction and a conclusion.Introduction p. 2 Background and brief description of “new theology” advocated

A new seminary has arisen among confessional Lutherans:ILTthe Institute of Lutheran Theology. This is a new seminary grounded on orthodox Lutheran traditional faithful ministry· Enrollment already increased from 10 to 18. Apply nowRecommend to othersCurious - View the seminary link SEMINARY LINK…

Why the new seminary?article by attending student John Graham----Why the Institute of Lutheran Theology for Seminary January 31 – 2010By John Graham A new seminary has arisen among confessional Lutherans: the Institute of Lutheran Theology. While the school is new, its roots are old, grounded in the orthodox Lutheran tradition. I thoroughly enjoyed the first session as we jumped into learning,

Well, what we have all been waiting for is here! The ELCIC Study of Human Sexuality Document was released a few weeks ago. The National Church has invited all members to study it (Canada Lutheran, October/November 2009) and provide feedback before February 28, 2010. We would encourage you to take the time to read it, either as a group or individually and send your responses to the ELCIC. Rev. Dr.

The ELCIC Task Force's invitation to provide feedback on the Study document they have prepared is quickly receiving responses. This paper is intended to guide and initiate individual and congregational input into the first draft of a new Human Sexuality Social Statement.Rev. Dr. K. Glen Johnson served as President of Camrose LutheranCollege/Augustana University College for 28 years. As Pastor of Ascension

One of the questions, often raised by those in disagreement with an institution or entity that they previously have supported, is whether or not it is appropriate and faithful to use the redirection of financial support away from that institution or entity as a means to influence policy. Pastor Steven E. King addresses this question in his article entitled, "Everything I Learned about the Redirection

A letter from a faithful family in reaction to the ELCIC Sexuality Study........----Faithful family leaves ELCIC October 19, 2009 Hi, My name is James R. Fiebelkorn. I along with my wife and two daughters (ages 7 and 4) recently left the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Steinbach, Manitoba (ELCIC) which I attended since birth and has been the church of both my mother and fathers family for over

By Lothar SchwabeReflecting on the transitions he has seen and experienced in the church he has served for many years, Rev. Dr. Lothar Schwabe is challenged to "rethink the nature of the church". ----THE CHURCH AS AN ORGANIZATION Lothar SchwabeOctober 16, 2009 I grieve about what is happening in my church denomination. I loved and respected my church when I was ordained as a pastor

CORE – Lutheran Coalition for Renewal

Link More than 1,200 Lutherans, representing 44 states and 3 provinces, attended the Lutheran CORE Convocationon September 25 & 26, 2009, in IndianapolisThe Convocation took action to adopt a constitution and to create a "free-standing synod" for North AmericaFollowing is the press release issued by Lutheran CORE that describes the events that took place over the two days: To learn more about

This is an indication of how the Eastern Synod of the ELCIC (as a organization acting in Christian love) treats a congregation that has left the ELCIC.----Letter to Eastern Synod Clergy Bishop Pryse October 16, 2009 Dear Colleagues,On June 21, 2009 , Faith Lutheran Church Downsview officially severed its relationship with the ELCIC.Subsequently the congregation

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ELCA link …blessings of “same sex unions” and …homosexual “ordination and rostering” Following the super-majority approval (66.67% to 33.33%) of a new social statement on Human Sexuality by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America's Churchwide Assembly earlier this week, the delegates yesterday passed 4 recommendations to change policy and practice in the

A Statement from Lutheran Church-Canada”.... This statement was sent to us from Lutheran Church-Canada in response to the action taken at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly regarding the new recommendations.----ORDINATION OF HOMOSEXUALS IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCHAugust 30, 2009 In Minneapolis this afternoon, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America adopted a resolution to allow for the ordination

“for the church to ordain people who clearly flout the Word of God in their actions throws both the Word of God and the office of the Holy Ministry into contempt.” “Those who flout the clear Word of God, refuse to call sin what it is, and who seek to justify their behaviour, disqualify themselves from the office and indeed put their eternal salvation in jeopardy.”---- ORDINATION OF

By Pastor Greg Kjos This reflection points us to the Commandments and the Catechism by which we can examine the recent Convention proceedings and how we can hope to move forward in the Lord's mission to others----July 16, 2009 AN OBSERVER’S REFLECTION ON ELCIC CONVENTION Editor – the Lord be with you. I have been with Solid Ground from its inception. I was there at its birthing in Ottawa and was

July 13, 2009 By Rev. Dr. Peeter Vanker WHATEVER THE BISHOP WANTS, THE BISHOP GETS! I was not personally present at the most recent convention of the ELCIC. My observations are therefore based on my reading of the convention material and proceedings as well as the comments of others . It seems to me that the 2009 National Convention marked the end of the need of pretense of political democracy within

By Pastor Paul Hartig In which Those with the Power of Speech are Struck MuteJuly 04, 2009 By Pastor Paul Hartig - St. John's Lutheran, WaterlooAt the end of the seventh chapter of the gospel according toSt. Mark (verses 32 to 37), we read They brought to Jesus a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from

Evangelical Lutheran Church in CanadaTwelfth Biennial ConventionUniversity of British ColumbiaJune 25-28, 2009 THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009 The twelfth biennial convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada began with a festive service of Holy Communion, using the African-American-inspired Setting Six fromEvangelical Lutheran Worship. National Bishop Susan Johnson served both as presiding minister