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BC Synod Declared as RIC Synod

As predicted earlier by Solid Ground* http://www.solid-ground.ca/BCSynod_2.pdf, Lutherans Concerned/North America has added the BC Synod to its roster of 'Reconciling in Christ' (RIC) synods as a result of the 'welcome' motion passed at the BC Synod Convention a few weeks ago.
http://www.lcna.org/lcna_news/2008-05-06.shtm

BC Convention Stirs Emotional Concerns in Some Lay Delegates:

Read the report submitted to her congregation from a mother's perspective:... more

With regret, we share the letter of resignation from the ELCIC and Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, White Rock, BC of another faithful sister-in-the-faith.... more

Eastern Synod Bishop Admonishes Congregation

It is the ELCIC’s policy http://elcic.ca/Human-Sexuality/Motions.cfm that, “A self-declared and practicing homosexual is not to be approved for ordination and, if already ordained, is not to be recommended for call”.  And yet, according to a recent news release http://www.lutheransconcerned.ca/articles/ecp2008_04_20.html  ("First Extraordinary Ordination In Canada") issued by Lutherans Concerned in Canada (LCIC), a member congregation of the Eastern Synod http://www.holycrosslutheran.ca/Main.htm , has issued a call for a self-declared and practicing homosexual to be an associate pastor at their congregation, an action which is to be followed up by an ordination service http://www.holycrosslutheran.ca/Docs/2008-OrdinationInvitation.pdf to be held on May 16, 2008.

The bishop of the Eastern Synod has responded with a letter to the congregation http://www.easternsynod.org/docs/2008/Letter-to-Congregation-April-30-2008.pdf urging and admonishing them to refrain from proceeding with the ordination and advising them that if they do so, he will be obliged to take further action in response to this violation of ELCIC policy.

WordAlone Network launches publishing company

For Christian education materials, with biblical and confessional integrity, for children and adults, visit SOLA Publishing, a ministry of the WordAlone Network,....more

Highights from Day 2 and Day 3 of the BC Synod Convention

The highlights of the activities happenning on the first day of the BC synod convention (18 April 2008, 19 April 2008)

Highights from Day 1 of the BC Synod Convention

The highlights of the activities happenning on the first day of the BC synod convention (17 April 2008)

Shouldn't a Determination of Cause be the First Step?  

In response to a recent “Letter to the Church” from National Bishop Susan Johnson, a former member of the National Church Council suggests that a strategy (“organizing pillars”) to deal with challenges before the church, such as declining membership and resources, should be based upon a comprehensive study to determine the reasons and the root cause of the problems….More

We Are Concerned About Many Things

A retired ELCIC pastor talks about many things of concern to conservative, evangelical Lutheran Christians...more

The Holy Spirit Celebration

Many people are seeking opportunities beyond their regular Sunday worship to gather with like-minded believers for Christian growth and spiritual fellowship. If you are one of these, see the Community Announcements page for details about Lutheran Renewal's upcoming event, The Holy Spirit Celebration....more

Solid Ground Forum at BC Synod Convention?

Solid Ground Forum at BC Synod Convention? Not This Time For nearly a decade, as committees and councils of church and synods have introduced motions that question or deny the tradition of the church that homosexual activity is sinful, Solid Ground and its predecessors have asked for time and opportunities to be recognized and present the case for the church's tradition at Conference, Synod and National events. This account from the BC Synod tells how another such a request was initiated, handled, and ultimately rejected. More . . .

Congregations Beware - Challenging Proposed Change to BC Synod's New Model Constitution

In this follow-up article to "BC Synod Proposed Radical Changes To Model Congregational Constitution" the author challenges both the propriety and legitimacy of these proposed changes....more

Open Letter from a Concerned Member of BC Synod

A concerned member of the BC Synod, a Psychiatrist, persuasively expresses his perspective regarding the motion to welcome individuals of all sexual orientations to full participation in the life of the church and the motion encouraging congregations to become Reconciling in Christ parishes. The following is his letter to his Pastor, congregation and Bishop Priebisch......more