Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Newmarket, Ontario, a parish within the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, a sister denomination to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ("ELCA") of which I am a member, has pushed the envelop and installed Lionel Ketola (pictured at left), who is is openly gay and legally married to Steven Loweth, as its new associate pastor. Needless to say, some of the Neanderthal elements in the ELCIC are having vapors, including Bishop Michael... Read Full Story
This is the photo that accompanies the Huffington Post article, "Evangelicals Talk of Boycotting GOP," a report on the Values Voter Summit, an evangelical right pow-wow, recently held in Washington.
The photo is obviously not from the Values Voter Summit, but is actually related to some event connected with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), as you can see by the logo, and also by the slogan, which was used at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly this summer. The ELCA is not... Read Full Story
Oslo, Norway (AHN) - Norway's state Evangelical-Lutheran church lifted a ban Friday and will allow clergies in same sex relationships to be ordained.
Currently, the church allows homosexuals to serve in the clergy as long as they are not living with their gay partner.
The new ruling leaves it up to each of the country's 11 bishops to make individual decision on whether to employ those clergies who are in homosexual partnerships. Earlier this year, six bishops had voted on easing the ban... Read Full Story
The Evangelical Lutheran Church (Lutheran Denomination) is one of the largest churches in America. Lutherans believe that GOD is the creator of the universe, and that Jesus is the son of GOD, that was sent to become human just like us. They believe that we are saved only by the grace of GOD, and not by our works. Lutheran’s believe that our salvation comes through faith.
They also believe that we humans, both male and female are created in the image of GOD, as do most... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Evangelical Lutherans". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own... Read Full Story
