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Special Gay Name Tags
Abstract: ELM pastors get unexpected visibility at Sierra Pacific Synod Assembly.
Attendees at this year's Sierra Pacific Synod Assembly report that representatives of the Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries roster were given "special blue name tags" when they registered for the assembly. The blue badges were given only to ELM clergy and identified the wearer by name only with no title to indicate clergy status. At past assemblies, pastors rostered with ELM have received red "visitor" badges. (Clergy from the Presbyterian Church and the Episcopal Church also receive red badges.)
In the spirit of honesty, when asked what her blue badge signified, one ELM pastor said, "It means I'm gay." No more questions were asked.
