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Prayer By Example
Abstract: Another speech from churchwide, this one asking voting members to pray by example that God sustain those of whom the church requires celibacy.
The inspiration for Bishop Noe-Effingway's unusual request came from a speech heard on the floor of the Churchwide Assembly. Our reporters confirm that the short speech at Churchwide by Timothy Mumm of the South Central Synod of Wisconsin got everyone's attention. He invited voting members to pray by example for him and for others struggling to meet the requirement of celibacy that the ELCA imposes on gay and lesbian clergy. Would voting members be willing to live in celibacy until the ELCA Sexuality Social Statement can be adopted?
Our recording isn't the best quality, but you can hear Timothy Mumm's remarks here. (mp3 format)
