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Feast of the Expulsion
Abstract: Pr. Bradley Schmeling to preach at St. Francis.
The Rev. Bradley Schmeling, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Atlanta, Georgia will preach at this year's observance of the Feast of the Expulsion at St. Francis Lutheran Church in San Francisco.
The Feast of the Expulsion commemorates the expulsion (effective January 1, 1996) of St. Francis and First United Lutheran Church (SF) from the ELCA.
Pr. Schmeling (pictured left) was removed from the roster of ELCA clergy on July 2, 2007 for violating the same policy that resulted in the expulsion of St. Francis and First United. Pr. Schmeling is now rostered with Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. No disciplinary action was taken against St. John's, an ELCA congregation.
January 1 is the day reserved for the Feast of the Expulsion, but the feast will be observed on the preceding Sunday, December 28.
