Citations for ELCA


Pr. Sophie's Christmas Sin Quiz: Lutherans think a lot about sin. Here are some questions to help organize your thoughts about sin this Christmas.
(Vol. I, o, October 1, 2006 , item 1)

Your Body is a Temple: ELCA Board of Pensions President says not many of the church's professional leaders are living healthy lives.
(Vol. I, i, October 31, 2006 , item 7)

Bishop Sightings: Bishop Paul Landahl of the Metro Chicago Synod attends an ordination extra ordinem in his synod.
(Vol. I, i, October 31, 2006 , item 1)

Extra Ordinem:: Consortium of SF churches to ordain Megan Rohrer.
(Vol. I, ii, November 7, 2006 , item 7)

STUMPED!: Candidate Jen Rude stumps her ELCA candidacy committee.
(Vol. I, ii, November 7, 2006 , item 1)

Rumor: Bishop to participate in Megan Rohrer's ordination?
(Vol. I, iii, November 13, 2006 , item 6)

500 Years Later, ELCA Reconciles with Anabaptists: A new hermeneutic for the Lutheran Confessions.
(Vol. I, iv, November 19, 2006 , item 8)

ECP Roster Grows: Jen Rude, Steve Keiser approved for ECP Roster.
(Vol. I, iv, November 19, 2006 , item 4)

Anniversary: Definition and Guidelines for Discipline is seventeen years old.
(Vol. I, v, November 26, 2006 , item 3)

Trial News: Details about the upcoming disciplinary hearing.
(Vol. I, v, November 26, 2006 , item 1)

Memo to Metro Chicago Synod: Rostered is rostered.
(Vol. I, vi, December 3, 2006 , item 7)

Meanwhile, Back in San Francisco: Meeting ELCA rostered leaders at LGBT dance association.
(Vol. I, vi, December 3, 2006 , item 5)

Stewardship: Southeast Synod Stewardship letter. part 1.
(Vol. I, vi, December 3, 2006 , item 2)

Still Journeying: ELCA Sexuality Study Guide released.
(Vol. I, vii, December 10, 2006 , item 3)

More Consultations: Another Synod has a consultation committee.
(Vol. I, viii, December 17, 2006 , item 1)

Law, Gospel, Antinomianism, Sodomy: Word Alone responds to ELCA Sexuality Study Guide, part 2 .
(Vol. I, ix, December 31, 2006 , item 5)

Law, Gospel, Antinomianism, Sodomy: Word Alone responds to ELCA Sexuality Study Guide, part 1
(Vol. I, ix, December 31, 2006 , item 4)

The Feast of the Expulsion: Anniversary of the expulsion of St. Francis and First United from the ELCA.
(Vol. I, ix, December 31, 2006 , item 1)

Bishop's Academy: Bishops to study Biblical and theological grounding for leadership in public life.
(Vol. I, x, January 7, 2007 , item 5)

$100,000: Cost of disciplinary proceeding to remove one partnered gay pastor from the ELCA clergy roster.
(Vol. I, x, January 7, 2007 , item 3)

Memo to Goodsoil: Resolution to impose spending caps on ELCA disciplinary proceedings regarding partnered gay clergy.
(Vol. I, xi, January 16, 2007 , item 4)

Who's Not: Why is there no prayer vigil organized by the Southeast Synod or by the ELCA?
(Vol. I, xi, January 16, 2007 , item 2)

The Further Perils of Jen: Candidacy committee indefinitely postpones approval to spare candidate's feelings.
(Vol. I, xii, January 21, 2007 , item 3)

Kafka in Dixie: Pr. Bradley Schmeling's trial in Atlanta has begun
(Vol. I, xii, January 21, 2007 , item 1)

Sight 'ems: Luminaries, witnesses, and demonstrators in the hallway at the Atlanta Sheraton
(Vol. I, xii, January 21, 2007 , item 2)

At Least One: At least one synod will consider a resolution for full disclosure of the cost of disciplinary actions against gay clergy.
(Vol. I, xiii, January 28, 2007 , item 5)

We May Have Been Wrong: We may have underestimated the cost of the ecclesiastical trial for Bradley Schmeling.
(Vol. I, xiii, January 28, 2007 , item 3)

Did you notice: Censured gay clergy not in evidence in Atlanta.
(Vol. I, xiii, January 28, 2007 , item 4)

Memo to St. John's: Will St. John's request the complete transcript of the trial?
(Vol. I, xiii, January 28, 2007 , item 2)

DEFROCKED: What does it mean to be defrocked? Here's what the ELCA thinks.
(Vol. I, xiv, February 8, 2007 , item 3)

EXTRA - Schmeling Verdict: The disciplinary committee has published it's report report is published, with a nod to Franz Bibfeldt.
(Vol. I, xiv, February 8, 2007 , item 1)

Famous February Defrockings: February defrockings are not so unusual in the ELCA, and defrocking is not necessarily the end of a career in ministry.
(Vol. I, xiv, February 8, 2007 , item 2)

Not So Good News from Word Alone: Word Alone's confusing assessment of the Schmeling verdict.
(Vol. I, xv, February 11, 2007 , item 5)

Not Quite Unprecedented: Sherman, set the Wayback Machine for 1990.
(Vol. I, xv, February 11, 2007 , item 3)

Good News from Word Alone: Word Alone publishes guidance for the Blessing of unions of same-sex couples
(Vol. I, xv, February 11, 2007 , item 2)

Bold Women's Day: Sunday Feb. 25 is the first observance of Bold Women's Day in the ELCA.
(Vol. I, xvi, February 19, 2007 , item 5)

Bishops' Assistants in Retreat: Bishops' Assistants meet Feb. 22-25 in Galveston, TX
(Vol. I, xvi, February 19, 2007 , item 4)

Bishop Fetes LLGM Board: Central Great Lakes Synod Bishop Thorvald Noe-Effingway hosts a dinner party for LLGM luminaries. Political ambitions?
(Vol. I, xvi, February 19, 2007 , item 1)

Revisiting Recommendation One: WordAlone Board member questions the hermeneutics of "living together faithfully."
(Vol. I, xvi, February 19, 2007 , item 2)

Bishop Ron Warren Changes Earlier Announcement Regarding His Retirement in 2007: Bishop Warren won't retire this year after all: he'll take a newly created position with Lutheran Disaster Response.
(Vol. I, xvii, March 1, 2007 , item 4)

An Ounce of Prevention: ELCA Board of Pensions to focus health care programs on wellness and prevention.
(Vol. I, xviii, March 10, 2007 , item 6)

What Does This Mean?: A few words from the ELCA constitution concerning the appeals process.
(Vol. I, xviii, March 10, 2007 , item 5)

Hope Springs Eternal: A new attack on CCM from Word Alone.
(Vol. I, xviii, March 10, 2007 , item 3)

Appeals: Pr. Bradley Schmeling files appeal of defrocking verdict. No word yet on appeal in Central Great Lakes Synod.
(Vol. I, xviii, March 10, 2007 , item 4)

Word Alone Outs the Out: Word Alone Director Mark Chavez names two practicing homosexuals serving ELCA congregations.
(Vol. I, xix, March 16, 2007 , item 7)

Do these Grapes Taste Sour to You?: Bishop Ron Warren files an appeal of the verdict that will remove Pr. Bradley Schmeling from the roster.
(Vol. I, xix, March 16, 2007 , item 5)

Underground Pastoral Message: Pastoral Message from ELCA Conference of Bishops circulates underground.
(Vol. I, xix, March 16, 2007 , item 3)

Waist Deep in the Big Muddy: ELCA to host "Let the River Flow", an event for large congregations, June 18-21.
(Vol. I, xix, March 16, 2007 , item 1)

Remember 1990: 1990 disciplne decision provides precedents for Schmeling case.
(Vol. I, xx, March 23, 2007 , item 3)

Just How Sour Are Those Grapes?: Details of Bishop Ron Warren's "cross appeal" of the verdict he won against Pr. Bradley Schmeling.
(Vol. I, xx, March 23, 2007 , item 2)

Sierra-Pacific Synod Again: Sierra-Pacific Synod Assembly will consider LutheranConfessions.com resolution.
(Vol. I, xxi, March 31, 2007 , item 5)

Happy Anniversary: Pr. Robert Goldstein celebrates first anniversary at St. Francis Lutheran in San Francisco
(Vol. I, xxi, March 31, 2007 , item 3)

Word Alone President Throws Hat: Pr. Jaynan Clark Egland looks like a candidate for Presiding Bishop.
(Vol. I, xxii, April 7, 2007 , item 6)

Noe-Effingway Follows Suit (Again): Central Great Lakes Synod Bishop a candidate for ELCA Secretary?
(Vol. I, xxii, April 7, 2007 , item 7)

Speaking of HR 1592: ELCA Office of Govt. Affairs endorsese HR 1592.
(Vol. I, xxii, April 7, 2007 , item 3)

More Guidance: More Web sources for the New England Synod's Guidance on Blessing Same-Sex Relationships
(Vol. I, xxii, April 7, 2007 , item 4)

Do Prophets Get to Choose?: ELCA Bishops go to Washington to talk about immigration reform.
(Vol. I, xxii, April 7, 2007 , item 1)

Memo to Conference of Bishops: Will any ELCA Bishops take up hate crimes as an advocacy topic?
(Vol. I, xxii, April 7, 2007 , item 2)

Talking Points: Questions and Answers about the resolution to disclose and limit expenditures on discipline activities regarding gay and lesbian clergy.
(Vol. I, xxiii, April 15, 2007 , item 6)

More Grassroots: More synods will consider resolution to disclose cost of discipline in ELCA.
(Vol. I, xxiii, April 15, 2007 , item 5)

Simple Majority? Super!: ELCA Church Council recommends rules and procedures for 2007 Churchwide Assembly.
(Vol. I, xxiv, April 22, 2007 , item 6)

At Least One Lutheran: Lutheran pastor goes to Washington, D.C. to support HR1592
(Vol. I, xxiv, April 22, 2007 , item 3)

Church Council to Consider Scandalous Realities: Board Development Committee to further anti-racism, anti-sexism initiatives for ELCA Church Council and prepare study of "scandalous realities".
(Vol. I, xxiv, April 22, 2007 , item 1)

Goodsoil Memorial to Churchwide Assembly: Goodsoil policy change memorial will be heard at 2007 Churchwide assembly.
(Vol. I, xxiv, April 22, 2007 , item 2)

Pestilence, War, Famine, and Duke: Official Lutheran (True) Confessions "Road to Chicago, 2007" Brackets!
(Vol. I, xxv, April 29, 2007 , item 3)

Memo to ELCA Secretary Lowell Almen: ELCA Bishop recognizes ECP pastor as "clergy".
(Vol. I, xxv, April 29, 2007 , item 4)

Klatsch-und-Tratsch: Sixteenth century gossip on Bold Women of the Reformation 20th Annivesary Tour
(Vol. I, xxv, April 29, 2007 , item 2)

O Delay, O Delay, O Delay: Why do today what you can put off until 2009?
(Vol. I, xxvi, May 6, 2007 , item 3)

Two-thirds Or Not Two-thirds?: Opinions on the margin of victory.
(Vol. I, xxvi, May 6, 2007 , item 2)

For Those Keeping Score: Word Alone's running account of synod assembly actions.
(Vol. I, xxvii, May 14, 2007 , item 6)

Less is More, Isn't It?: New direction for ELCA News Service.
(Vol. I, xxvii, May 14, 2007 , item 3)

How Did I Get Here?: A brief history of the ELCA's actions regarding the role of LGBT people in the church and the ordained ministry.
(Vol. I, xxvii, May 14, 2007 , item 4)

New Night Minister in San Francisco: Pastor Lyle Beckman to be installed as SF Night Minister.
(Vol. I, xxvii, May 14, 2007 , item 2)

Five Feet High and Rising: More information about the ELCA's "Large Congregation" event.
(Vol. I, xxviii, May 20, 2007 , item 6)

Bishop-less Ordinations?: Luther Seminary students petition for non-episcopal ordinations at Word Alone convention.
(Vol. I, xxviii, May 20, 2007 , item 7)

Spirit of Wholeness: ELCA to hold ethnic, racial, multicultural event.
(Vol. I, xxviii, May 20, 2007 , item 4)

Competition is a Good Thing, Isn't It?: Another "Change the Policy" resolution in Southeast Iowa.
(Vol. I, xxix, May 28, 2007 , item 5)

Tale of Two Cities: Parallel Universes: will they ever meet?
(Vol. I, xxix, May 28, 2007 , item 2)

Tintinnabulation: Due process and abuse of discretion square off in appeals of Schmeling verdict.
(Vol. I, xxx, June 4, 2007 , item 5)

Walnut Wilt: Word Alone board member decries trouble in the garden.
(Vol. I, xxx, June 4, 2007 , item 3)

Lower Susquehanna Dialectic: Lower Susquehanna Synod to consider antithetical memorials.
(Vol. I, xxx, June 4, 2007 , item 4)

Momentary Grace in Atlanta: Pr. Bradley Schmeling a candidate for Bishop in Souttheastern Synod, addresses assembly.
(Vol. I, xxx, June 4, 2007 , item 1)

Mood Swings Over Grand Canyon: Synod Assembly hijinx in the Grand Canyon Synod: What does this mean?
(Vol. I, xxxi, June 10, 2007 , item 3)

Sacristan for a Day: ECP Pastor invited to participate in ELCA service of ordination.
(Vol. I, xxxi, June 10, 2007 , item 1)

...Or No Juggernaut?: Word Alone Director Mark Chavez urges "perspective" on synod assembly votes.
(Vol. I, xxxii, June 18, 2007 , item 5)

Synod Assemblies, Juggernaut?: Twenty synods to send "policy change" memorials to ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
(Vol. I, xxxii, June 18, 2007 , item 4)

And They're Off: Synod Assembly Season is over and Lobbying Season has begun.
(Vol. I, xxxiv July 3, 2007 , item 3)

AMOS in Mid-Iowa: People of faith organizing around issues of justice and politics.
(Vol. I, xxxiv July 3, 2007 , item 4)

EXTRA: Ecclesiastical Dry Hole!: Committee on Appeals overturns Disciplnary Hearing Committee, removes Pr. Schmeling from roster effective immediately.
(Vol. I, xxxiv July 3, 2007 , item 1)

100 Years of Lutheran Campus Ministry: ELCA celebrates 100 years of Lutheran Campus Ministry.
(Vol. I, xxxiv July 3, 2007 , item 2)

Through a Glass Darkly: On the other side of the mirror, an Episcopal priest is defrocked for opposing denominational tolerance of gay clergy.
(Vol. I, xxxv July 10, 2007 , item 6)

Proof Text, 2: Bishop Warren to meet with executive committee at St. John's, Atlanta. Will he cite CBCR 9:23?
(Vol. I, xxxv July 10, 2007 , item 5)

Fit to Print: ELCA News Service slow to acknowledge defrocking.
(Vol. I, xxxv July 10, 2007 , item 3)

Proof Text, 1: Committee on Appeals recommends a wholistic approach to ELCA governing documents, and so do we.
(Vol. I, xxxv July 10, 2007 , item 4)

Abbreviation Alert: "CBCR" is the short form of "Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions, the ELCA's governing document.
(Vol. I, xxxv July 10, 2007 , item 1)

ELCA Defrocks Pr. Bradley Schmeling: Doggedly clinging to failed mission strategy, Committee on Appeals overturns Disciplinary Hearing Committee, removes Pr. Bradley Schmeling from roster effective July 2.
(Vol. I, xxxv July 10, 2007 , item 2)

Vote Near on Matthew Shepard Act: The U.S. Senate may vote soon on hate crimes legislation.
(Vol. I, xxxvi July 19, 2007 , item 5)

Churchier Than Thou: Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith issues FAQ on church.
(Vol. I, xxxvi July 19, 2007 , item 3)

More Lobbying: Lutheran Core sends a new letter to ELCA Voting Members
(Vol. I, xxxvi July 19, 2007 , item 4)

Innuendo!: How did you learn the meaning of "innuendo"? Word Alone President finds examples in "The Lutheran".
(Vol. I, xxxvii July 26, 2007 , item 6)

The Dilemma of a Bishop: Metro Chicago's Bishop Elect says the church needs to change. Will it?
(Vol. I, xxxvii July 26, 2007 , item 5)

Let the Sun Shine In!: Memorials Committee recommends defeat for disclosure memorial.
(Vol. I, xxxvii July 26, 2007 , item 4)

Core Issues: How many synods does it take to make something a core justice issue for the ELCA?
(Vol. I, xxxvii July 26, 2007 , item 1)

Refer Madness: ELCA invaded by weed with roots in Hell!
(Vol. I, xxxvii July 26, 2007 , item 2)

Ask Pr. Sophie: This week: Pr. Sophie returns with fashion tips for trans pastors just in time for Churchwide.
(Vol. I, xxxviii August 1, 2007 , item 5)

...And a Tempest in a Teapot: Bishop Payne's remarks were leaked and a tempest in a teapot ensued.
(Vol. I, xxxviii August 1, 2007 , item 3)

Allies Getting Feisty: Have you noticed that more allies are speaking out for policy change? Hear an interview with Pr. Jennifer Thomas for WUWM's Lake Effect radio show.
(Vol. I, xxxviii August 1, 2007 , item 1)

Another Ally: Bishop Margaret Payne of the New England Synod tells the Conference of Bishops why she will preside at the Lutherans Concerned/Goodsoil worship during Churchwide
(Vol. I, xxxviii August 1, 2007 , item 2)

Answered Prayer: Bishop Warren will take no further action against Pr. Schmeling and St. John's.
(Vol. I, xxxix August 8, 2007 , item 3)

Churchwide Hotdish: Sometimes living together faithfully means sitting around the breakfast table talking about vegetables.
(Vol. I, xxxix August 8, 2007 , item 1)

Metaphorically Speaking, Of Course: Does your church's pulpit have a back door?
(Vol. I, xl August 16, 2007 , item 5)

News from Central Great Lakes Synod: Bishop Noe-Effingway reports on the Churchwide Assembly and proposes celibacy for all clergy in the Central Great Lakes Synod.
(Vol. I, xl August 16, 2007 , item 3)

Prayer By Example: Another speech from churchwide, this one asking voting members to pray by example that God sustain those of whom the church requires celibacy.
(Vol. I, xl August 16, 2007 , item 4)

Run, Rabbit, Run!: A speech from the churchwide assembly in which the Holy Spirit is described as a rabbit running through the ELCA.
(Vol. I, xl August 16, 2007 , item 1)

Through the Looking Glass: Pr. Paull Spring comments on the Goodsoil worship at churchwide.
(Vol. I, xli August 23, 2007 , item 3)

Memo from Gerry: Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick reports to the LCMS on the ELCA Churchwide Assembly
(Vol. I, xli August 23, 2007 , item 4)

Makes the Heart Grow Fonder?: Where to go for abstinence info.
(Vol. I, xlii August 30, 2007 , item 6)

The Further Adventures of Jen: Church Council at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago recommends call for Jen Rude.
(Vol. I, xlii August 30, 2007 , item 1)

The Path to 2009: A brief map of the road from here to a sexuality social statement in 2009.
(Vol. I, xlii August 30, 2007 , item 2)

1 Timothy 4:12: Pr. Craig Minich to chair Sierra Pacific Synod Youth Committee.
(Vol. I, xliii September 7, 2007 , item 4)

The Quiet Ally Numbers Game: On the road to 2009, who has more quiet allies?
(Vol. I, xliii September 7, 2007 , item 1)

Ask Pr. Sophie: Is it a genuine statement of conscience or just the effectiveness trap?
(Vol. I, xliv September 14, 2007 , item 6)

Abstinence Update: Rumblings about sexual abstinence from the Central Great Lakes Synod
(Vol. I, xliv September 14, 2007 , item 5)

Outies, Number One!: Can a photo of out, queer clergy be the most popular picture from the Churchwide Assembly?
(Vol. I, xliv September 14, 2007 , item 3)

Free at Last? Whatever: The Task Force for ELCA Sexuality Studies publishes a youth-oriented study guide.
(Vol. I, xlv September 21, 2007 , item 5)

Abstinence Bloopers?: Is abstinence funny?
(Vol. I, xlv September 21, 2007 , item 4)

The Stone the Builders Rejected: St. Francis in San Francisco re-dedicates it's building.
(Vol. I, xlv September 21, 2007 , item 1)

Non-Discrimination: HR 2015 would prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual preference and gender identity. Does the ELCA support it?
(Vol. I, xlv September 21, 2007 , item 2)

The Road to 2009: Harmonic convergence of Conference of Bishops and Task Force for ELCA Studies in Sexuality in October.
(Vol. I, xlvi September 28, 2007 , item 5)

Non-Avoidance: Former ELCA Presiding Bishop acknowledges the "unavoidable truth".
(Vol. I, xlvi September 28, 2007 , item 4)

House of Bishops, House of Blues: Did the Episcopal bishops sell out or take a stand?
(Vol. I, xlvi September 28, 2007 , item 1)

Outies Still Number 1!: Out is in.
(Vol. I, xlvi September 28, 2007 , item 2)

Ask Pr. Sophie: A 4th year seminarian asks about coming out.
(Vol. I, xlvii October 5, 2007 , item 6)

Magis Mirifica: ELCA previews new ads in Denver and online.
(Vol. I, xlvii October 5, 2007 , item 5)

More Journeying Together Faithfully: How much of the ELCA proposed social statement on sexuality is already written?
(Vol. I, xlviii October 12, 2007 , item 3)

'This Church' and God's Church: Lutheran Core strategy meeting.
(Vol. I, xlviii October 12, 2007 , item 2)

Not On My Watch, Maybe On Yours: ELCA Secretary Lowell Almen's last word to the Conference of Bishops.
(Vol. I, xlix October 19, 2007 , item 3)

Bishops, News and Hearsay: Details from Conference of Bishops meeting slowly emerge.
(Vol. I, xlix October 19, 2007 , item 4)

October is...: Clergy Appreciation Month plus National Coming Out Month equals Be Thankful for Out Clergy Month.
(Vol. I, xlix October 19, 2007 , item 1)

Get Thee Behind Me, Satan!: Pr. Erma Wolf says ignore the tempter and send in a response to the Sexuality Task Force Study Guide.
(Vol. I, l October 26, 2007 , item 6)

Meanwhile Back in Chicago: Chicago church to vote on call for ECP candidate.
(Vol. I, l October 26, 2007 , item 3)

EXTRA!!! EXTRA!!!
Knock, Knock: Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM) debuts with theological declaration.
(Vol. I, l October 26, 2007 , item 1)

Ask Pr. Sophie: Pr. Sophie is asked if an earthquake is a divine portent.
(Vol. II, i November 1, 2007 , item 5)

Word Alone Board Update: Highlights of the recent Word Alone board meeting.
(Vol. II, i November 1, 2007 , item 4)

Extra Ordinem, Again!: For the fourth time in 13 months, a call to an ECP candidate leads to an ordination extra ordinem. Congratulations to Jen Rude.
(Vol. II, i November 1, 2007 , item 1)

Pr. Sophie Sez: Pr. Sophie's advice for music-loving Lutherans who want to do good works.
(Vol. II, ii November 8, 2007 , item 7)

ELM and ...Word Alone?: How alike are they?
(Vol. II, ii November 8, 2007 , item 4)

The Oil in the Engine of the ELCA: ELCA Church Council meets, hears from Bishop Hanson and Secretary Swartling.
(Vol. II, iii November 16, 2007 , item 6)

Complaining in Harmony: People love to complain, people love to sing. What happens when they do both at the same time?
(Vol. II, iv November 23, 2007 , item 3)

News in the Subjunctive Mood: Why did the New York Times report that Pr. Katrina Foster might "lose her collar"?
(Vol. II, v November 30, 2007 , item 3)

Word Alone Not Alone?: Word Alone Board Member looks ahead to 2009.
(Vol. II, vi December 7, 2007 , item 3)

Telegenic: Bishop Hanson to appear on television with other religious leaders.
(Vol. II, vi December 7, 2007 , item 2)

ELCA Advocacy Offices Buy Indulgences: Advocacy organizations try to reduce their carbon footprint.
(Vol. II, vii December 14, 2007 , item 1)

Armor of God Pajamas: Truth, Righteousness, Faith, and a good night's sleep.
(Vol. II, viii December 21, 2007 , item 5)

Refrain...from Wasting Money: It seems we underestimated the cost of enforcing the ELCA's celibacy policy.
(Vol. II, viii December 21, 2007 , item 4)

Episcopal, Anglican Letters: Reactions to the decision of the Diocese of San Joaquin to disassociate from the Episcopal Church
(Vol. II, viii December 21, 2007 , item 2)

Feast of the Expulsion: Some historical perspective on the Feast of the Expulsion.
(Vol. II, ix December 28, 2007 , item 5)

We Are Everywhere!: Bishop Hanson appears on television with other influential religious leaders. Was he eating tater tot hotdish? And if so, what does that mean?
(Vol. II, ix December 28, 2007 , item 4)

January Extra Ordinem: Jen Nagel's ordination set for January 19, 2008 in Minneapolis. Bishop Craig Johnson to attend but not participate.
(Vol. II, ix December 28, 2007 , item 1)

The Public Church: ELCA produces a guide to civic participation.
(Vol. II, ix December 28, 2007 , item 2)

Cross Yourself: Worship attendants at All Are Welcome Lutheran show how it's done. Put your seatbacks and tray tables in the fully upright and locked position.
(Vol. II, x January 4, 2008 , item 3)

Abounding Bishops: Will Jen Nagel's ordination set a record for attendance by former ELCA bishops? Will they participate?
(Vol. II, x January 4, 2008 , item 1)

Executive Discernment: The ELCA is looking for a Chief Discernment Officer (CDO).
(Vol. II, x January 4, 2008 , item 2)

Manly Men in Mission: Lutheran Men in Mission Comes of Age, plans summer gathering.
(Vol. II, xi January 11, 2008 , item 4)

Where Have All the Bishops Gone?: Conference of Bishops meets at undisclosed location. Or maybe not.
(Vol. II, xi January 11, 2008 , item 1)

An Exemption?: How does ELCA policy get reported in secular media?
(Vol. II, xii January 19, 2008 , item 1)

Once More With Feeling: Can the Minneapolis Area Synod solve the clergy conundrum? Who will wear the sombrero?
(Vol. II, xiii January 25, 2008 , item 6)

Ordination Highlights: Extra ordinem may be status quo, but it still fascinates: high points from Jen Nagel's ordination, who was seen and who was not.
(Vol. II, xiii January 25, 2008 , item 1)

Ask Pr. Sophie: Do Bishops ever lie?
(Vol. II, xiv February 1, 2008 , item 6)

The Road to 2009: Task Force for Studies on Sexuality gets ready for milestones. Keep an eye on the timeline.
(Vol. II, xiv February 1, 2008 , item 3)

Sierra Pacific Hijinx, 1: Bishop declares Office of Dean vacant after election of ELM clergy.
(Vol. II, xiv February 1, 2008 , item 1)

More Hijinx: Synod council offers synodical call with strings attached.
(Vol. II, xiv February 1, 2008 , item 2)

Ask Pr. Sophie: Should I abstain from communion at ELCA events as an act of conscientious objection?
(Vol. II, xv February 9, 2008 , item 6)

Faithful Journey Redux: Has your synod scheduled a hearing to discuss the draft social statement on sexuality?
(Vol. II, xv February 9, 2008 , item 5)

Ignominious Anniversary: One year ago the discipline committee delivered its decision to remove Pr. Bradley Schmeling from the ELCA roster.
(Vol. II, xv February 9, 2008 , item 1)

Hijinx Redux: Readers with long memories tell more of the First United synodical call story.
(Vol. II, xv February 9, 2008 , item 2)

Ask Pr. Sophie: More reflections on abstaining from communion at ELCA events.
(Vol. II, xvi February 15, 2008 , item 5)

Risk Averse 1: Word Alone announces topic for Fall theological conference.
(Vol. II, xvi February 15, 2008 , item 1)

Ask Pr. Sophie: Even more reflections on the decision to attend or to abstain from communion, the shape of the table, and the name of the roster.
(Vol. II, xvii February 22, 2008 , item 5)

Exigencies of Our Apostleship: San Francisco Conference just says "No, thank you." to bishop.
(Vol. II, xvii February 22, 2008 , item 2)

To Resolve or Not to Resolve?: Bishops discourage resolutions on sexuality issues for this year's synod assemblies. At least one synod will buck the trend.
(Vol. II, xviii February 29, 2008 , item 5)

Bold Women's Day, 2008: We missed Bold Women's Day this year, but March is Women's History Month.
(Vol. II, xviii February 29, 2008 , item 3)

The Jens: Have their synods taken any notice of Jen Rude and Jen Nagel? Hard to tell from the outside.
(Vol. II, xviii February 29, 2008 , item 4)

More Lutherans Worldwide: LWF reports worldwide Lutheran growth. Ethiopian Evangelical Church now larger than ELCA.
(Vol. II, xviii February 29, 2008 , item 2)

Passing On the Faith: An Inter-Lutheran organization for "older adults," but everyone's older than someone, so anyone can join.
(Vol. II, xix March 7, 2008 , item 4)

Don't Forget to Breathe: While you're waiting for the draft social statement, check the calendar of hearings in your synod.
(Vol. II, xix March 7, 2008 , item 1)

Draft Contest Winners: The ELCA Draft Social Statement on sexuality is out, and it's time to recognize some award-worthy performances.
(Vol. II, xx March 14, 2008 , item 3)

Bishop Sightings: The ELCA Conference of Bishops meets in California, worships in San Francisco.
(Vol. II, xx March 14, 2008 , item 1)

Retirement Party: Dr. Mari Irvin steps aside after 18 years of work for full inclusion
(Vol. II, xx March 14, 2008 , item 2)

Bishop Biz: What the Bishops heard at their Spring meeting.
(Vol. II, xxi March 21, 2008 , item 3)

Out of the Closet?: ELCA to foster open discussions concerning root of all evil.
(Vol. II, xxi March 21, 2008 , item 4)

Sex Worker Outreach: Ex-stripper turns evangelist for women in sex industry.
(Vol. II, xxi March 21, 2008 , item 1)

Erma and Emily: Do Lutheran Core and LCNA have something in common?
(Vol. II, xxi March 21, 2008 , item 2)

Coming Out Trans: Some thoughtful reading to accompany the draft social statement on sexuality.
(Vol. II, xxii March 28, 2008 , item 5)

LDR Nearly Completes Large Expenditure: Agency almost spends $27.7 million.
(Vol. II, xxii March 28, 2008 , item 4)

Ask Pastor Sophie!: Lessons in church polity and personal hygiene.
(Vol. II, xxiii April 4, 2008 , item 5)

Hearing Season Begins: Is anyone listening?
(Vol. II, xxiii April 4, 2008 , item 3)

Save the ELCA: Compilation of public statements about the draft social statement.
(Vol. II, xxiii April 4, 2008 , item 4)

Valparaiso to Call Woman Pastor: What does this mean?
(Vol. II, xxiii April 4, 2008 , item 1)

One Month Later: Avoid the rush. Send in your response to the draft social statement on sexuality now.
(Vol. II, xxiv April 12, 2008 , item 6)

Waiter! There's a Cross in My Soup!: ELCA assesses pilot ad campaign.
(Vol. II, xxiv April 12, 2008 , item 3)

Ask Pr. Sophie: Pr. Sophie helps a bishop out of an embarrassing situation.
(Vol. II, xxv April 19, 2008 , item 5)

Opening the Book of Faith: Webinar introduces the Book of Faith initiative.
(Vol. II, xxv April 19, 2008 , item 4)

The Many Lives of Krister Stendahl: The stories obituaries tell.
(Vol. II, xxv April 19, 2008 , item 1)

Communion, Independence, Discernment: ELCA Church Council meets.
(Vol. II, xxv April 19, 2008 , item 2)

Faithful Democracy: New web site launched. News hard to come by.
(Vol. II, xxvi April 26, 2008 , item 5)

Youth Conference in Rwanda: ELM Pastor leads delegation to ecumenical youth conference.
(Vol. II, xxvi April 26, 2008 , item 3)

Synodical Poll Tax: What does your synod charge for additional voting members?
(Vol. II, xxvi April 26, 2008 , item 2)

Shades of Orlando: Methodist protesters unable to reconcile affirmation and denunciation of homophobia.
(Vol. II, xxvii May 4, 2008 , item 6)

A Bibfeldt Moment: Presbyterian judicial commission asserts the non-existence of same-sex marriage. Lesbian evangelist was unable to break church rules prohibiting non-existent marriages.
(Vol. II, xxvii May 4, 2008 , item 4)

More and More Extraordinary: Two more ELCA churches call pastors from the Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries roster.
(Vol. II, xxvii May 4, 2008 , item 1)

Half of Full Communion: United Methodist Church approves full communion with ELCA.
(Vol. II, xxvii May 4, 2008 , item 2)

Eh?: Heavy-hearted Canadian bishop threatens discipline against congregation for ordaining married gay man.
(Vol. II, xxviii May 10, 2008 , item 1)

And Don't Forget: Don't wait until the last minute to respond to Draft Social Statement on Sexuality.
(Vol. II, xxx May 25, 2008 , item 5)

Beyond Clergy Exchange: ELCA makes mission investment in full-communion partner.
(Vol. II, xxxi June 1, 2008 , item 6)

Chicago Loop Lutherans: Christ the King congregation commissions a lesbian couple to be its pastoral leaders.
(Vol. II, xxxii June 8, 2008 , item 3)

Walking the Talk: Bishop-elect to join LCNA contingent in SF Pride parade.
(Vol. II, xxxii June 8, 2008 , item 1)

Interstate Commerce: Crossing state lines to marry or to be married? Check your state's laws first.
(Vol. II, xxxiii June 15, 2008 , item 5)

New IT Czar for ELCA: LaRue Unglaube steps aside as Jonathan Beyer takes charge of ELCA IT Department.
(Vol. II, xxxiii June 15, 2008 , item 3)

Guidance, Pastoral and Bureaucratic: In the Sierra Pacific Synod, incumbent bishop and bishop elect collaborate on a letter to clergy regarding same-sex marriages in the synod. ELCA Secretary David Swartling is quoted.
(Vol. II, xxxiii June 15, 2008 , item 1)

As Others See Us: Reuters says ELCA allows partnered homosexual clergy to serve as pastors.
(Vol. II, xxxiv June 22, 2008 , item 5)

Bishopspeak, Texas Dialect: Texas-Louisana Gulf Coast Synod bishop comments on extraordinary ordination.
(Vol. II, xxxiv June 22, 2008 , item 3)

The Honor of Being First: Who was the first pastor of an ELCA congregation to officiate at the state-sanctioned marriage of a same-sex couple in California? We think we know.
(Vol. II, xxxiv June 22, 2008 , item 1)

Sighted at SF Pride Parade: ELCA Bishop heads pride parade group; Iowans thrill SF crowd.
(Vol. II, xxxvi July 7, 2008 , item 1)

Put on your Thinking Cap: Journal of Lutheran Ethics prints responses to draft social statement on human sexuality; one of our readers offers a response as well.
(Vol. II, xxxvii July 14, 2008 , item 6)

Sheep, Goats, Surprises: New Bishop installed in Sierra Pacific Synod; Presiding Bishop says "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered" from pulpit.
(Vol. II, xxxvii July 14, 2008 , item 2)

Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Earns Board of Pensions Health Plan Discount: First Synod to qualify for Board of Pensions incentive.
(Vol. II, xxxviii July 21, 2008 , item 1)

New Wave of Gay Seminarians: Meet the new generation of LGBT students preparing for ELCA ministry.
(Vol. II, xxxviii July 21, 2008 , item 2)

True Grist: ELCA provides resources to drum up interest in talking about Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality (DSSHS). It's not just about homosexuality.
(Vol. II, xxxix July 28, 2008 , item 5)

Texas Extra Ordinem: Pr. Lura Groen is ordained in Houston, Texas.
(Vol. II, xxxix July 28, 2008 , item 1)

Coming of Age in Omaha: Triennial gathering of Lutheran Men in Mission.
(Vol. II, xl August 4, 2008 , item 1)

Serial Foot Washing Exhibitionism: Achilles heel for draft social statement?
(Vol. II, xli August 11, 2008 , item 5)

Valpo Adds Woman To Pastoral Staff: Valpo alum is first woman pastor for Chapel of the Resurrection.
(Vol. II, xlii August 18, 2008 , item 4)

Structure and Governance (SAG): Blue Ribbon Task Force publishes study document.
(Vol. II, xliii August 25, 2008 , item 3)

Holmerud at PLTS: Bishop to address transcending bureaucracies, ivory towers.
(Vol. II, xliv September 3, 2008 , item 5)

Liberal Evangelical at Trinity Seminary: Jim Wallis of Sojourners to speak at ELCA seminary.
(Vol. II, xliv September 3, 2008 , item 4)

Time Running Out?: Avoid the last minute rush: send in your response to the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality today!
(Vol. II, xlv September 12, 2008 , item 5)

Launching the Luther Decade: 500 years later Luther lands on the banks of the Elbe again, starts decade.
(Vol. II, xlvi September 22, 2008 , item 3)

Plate Tectonics: LCNA offers response to Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality
(Vol. II, xlvi September 22, 2008 , item 1)

After Ike: God sends the rain on the extraordinary and the unextraordinary.
(Vol. II, xlvi September 22, 2008 , item 2)

You're Uninvited, An Unfortunate Slight: Seminary President acts out Alanis Morissette song.
(Vol. II, xlvii September 30, 2008 , item 2)

First Course: Curl Your Fingers: ELCA tests the waters of TV advertising.
(Vol. II, xlviii October 8, 2008 , item 5)

Extraordinary and Straight: ELM makes room for pastor in jeopardy of being de-rostered by ELCA.
(Vol. II, xlviii October 8, 2008 , item 1)

If You Can't Say Something Nice: Lutheran Office of Public Policy in California tries to journey faithfully.
(Vol. II, il October 17, 2008 , item 6)

Bishop Walks, Runs, Eats: Noe-Effingway crosses synod boundary to participate in fund raiser.
(Vol. II, il October 17, 2008 , item 4)

  

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