Leaving the ELCA
Here you’ll find resources for congregations pondering whether or not to leave the ELCA. Check back regularly for updates to this page as we add more information.
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Web Resources
The ELCA uses more political and social advocacy language than Gospel language. Take a look at the break-down here. Also, the statistics that show the outcomes of abandoning the Gospel here. Luther Seminary Students express disturbing support and celebration of a male Luther candidate dating an adolescent boy. Bishops Behaving Badly: Check Out a blog about Faith Lutheran Church in Moline Illinois, and their trials and tribulations with Bishop Wollersheim who is trying to declare their pulpit vacant to head off their vote to leave the ELCA.
The Augustana District is a newly-forming district of LCMC – Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. The heart of this fellowship is a theological commitment to classic, confessional Lutheran theology and 6 main objectives- www.AugustanaDistrict.org
Gnesio Online Lutheran Magazine: Information and Theological Resources
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Study Resources
Hosanna Lutheran Church has put together a .pdf powerpoint presentation about leaving the ELCA: Games Bishops Play: A list of commonly used tactics to keep congregations from leaving the ELCA Bound Conscience or No Conscience?- A look at the ELCA’s new theory Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ: Consider Your Options
If this doesn’t help you make up your mind… Upcoming Film Follows a Transsexual’s Ordination Journey
Robert Gagnon: What Should Faithful Lutherans in the ELCA do?
Lutheran Core: What to do now?
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