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ELM Blog: September 2010
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Howard Erickson, founding member of LC/NA, Remembered. ELM extends our condolences to the friends and family of Howard Erickson, founding member of Lutherans Concerned. Howard died early last Friday morning of a heart attack and stroke at age 73. His memorial service was yesterday at Hollywood Lutheran Church, in Los Angeles. We give thanks for the life of Howard Erickson and his early and dedicated lifelong commitment to an inclusive church. Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
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ELM Blog: November 2010
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Rev Megan Rohrer featured on Living Lutheran. Rev Megan Rohrer wrote an article featured on the ELCA sister site, 'Living Lutheran'. The article " The Body of Christ has AIDS. Explores the connection between communion and remembering those living with HIV/AIDS. December 1st is World AIDS Day. Rev Megan Rohrer is an ELCA pastor and director of Welcome. In San Francisco. ELM has supported Welcome with a Mission Partner grant for the past three years. Monday, November 22, 2010.
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ELM Blog: March 2010
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Fish Out of Water film screening in Chicago. Join the Chicago community for a screening of the film Fish Out of Water, followed by a conversation with the film's director/producer Ky Dickens. When: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7 pm. Where: Bond Chapel, at the University of Chicago. Who: The event is free and open to the public. Bond Chapel is located on the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, with free street parking nearby. For a map with the exact location, see:. And he sa...
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ELM Blog: July 2010
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Thursday, July 29, 2010. St Francis Begins Process to Rejoin the ELCA. Amalia Vagts, ELM Executive Director. There are so many storie. S from last Sunday it's hard to know where to start. If I go chronologically, I'll begin with the vote at St. Francis. St. Francis was voting whether or not to. T the invitation of the Sierra P. Acific Synod to restore their relationship with the ELCA. Sunday's vote didn't mean the congregat. Ion was rejoining the ELCA, rather it meant the process would begin. Wit. And th...
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Goodsoil Central: August 2009
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Where Justice Takes Root. Sunday, August 23, 2009. ELCA Churchwide Assembly, a Postscript. I woke up this morning with the thought that we start our journeys home from Churchwide today. Then it struck me that we came home Friday night. We came home Friday night. There is a hotel chain that says they'll leave a light in the window for us. We too have been following a light left in the window for us - by Christ Jesus. We came home Friday night. Welcome home, everybody. Links to this post. The assembly has ...
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ELM Blog: Bishop Hanson's "It Gets Better" video
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Bishop Hanson's "It Gets Better" video. ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson's response to recent suicides by young people who have been bullied. Below is his video message, "You Are a Beloved Child of God" to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Is determined to end suicide among LBGTQ youth by providing resources and a nationwide, 24-hour hotline. If you are considering suicide or need help, call: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386). It Gets Better Project. I love ur post.
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Goodsoil Central: Video from Goodsoil Service for Hope and Healing
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Where Justice Takes Root. Saturday, August 22, 2009. Video from Goodsoil Service for Hope and Healing. Video courtesy of Megan Rohrer. Social statement on human sexuality. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Live Video Feed of the Assembly. Report and Recommendation on Ministry Policies. Recommended and Proposed Social Statement on Human Sexuality. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. ELCA Churchwide Assembly, a Postscript. A Mighty Wind Blows. Video from Goodsoil Service for Hope and Healing.
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ELM Blog: February 2010
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Friday, February 19, 2010. Rev Anita Hill Approved for Reception to ELCA Roster. The St. Paul Area Synod of the ELCA has approved Rev. Anita Hill for reception to the ELCA roster. In communicating their decision, the panel wrote:. The committee shared the following words with their decision: ". ELM rejoices with Pastor Anita, with her congregation, St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church and with the ELCA at this decision. We hope that other synods will find this to be a useful model as they imagine...You m...
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ELM Blog: May 2010
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Monday, May 24, 2010. Sierra Pacific Synod Approves 8 LGBT Pastors. From left to right: Rev. Dawn Roginski, Rev. Sharon Stalkfleet, Rev. Ross Merkel, Rev. Steve Sabin, Rev. Paul Brenner, Rev. Jeff Johnson. Not pictured: Rev. Craig Minich, Rev. Megan Rohrer). May 24, 2010. Today’s meeting opens the door to complete the process of adding all eight to the roster of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest Lutheran denomination in North America. ELM Executive Director Amalia Vagts said, “...
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