Lutheran Sexuality & Ordination Debates

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (417+ words) Pilgrim Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minn. First lady of Minnesota, former public school administrator Growing up, the Lutheran church was the central part of my life. My parents were very committed to church. It was just the framework for our…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (836+ words) This time last year, I had a remarkable dinner with seven extraordinary people of faith. By its very nature, a call committee has one essential task: following the process outlined by the synod and selecting a finalist for a call…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (277+ words) N16W23377 Stone Ridge Drive Waukesha, WI 53188-1108 Phone: 414-256-3200 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Giving to the area of greatest need. The good news? This doesn’t have to be the end of her story. WELS Congregational Counseling and WELS Women’s Ministry are working together to equip congregations…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (18+ words) Read about a United Nations Human Rights Council event, "Faith and Feminism: Advancing Human Rights Through Inclusive Dialogue."...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (345+ words) Today, we give thanks for our nonbinary siblings as we continue to celebrate Pride Month and honor the diversity of God’s people. Scripture: “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (358+ words) We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (219+ words) We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (485+ words) We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (260+ words) N16W23377 Stone Ridge Drive Waukesha, WI 53188-1108 Phone: 414-256-3200 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Giving to the area of greatest need. Under the theme “Rest,” the conference included worship, devotions, Bible studies, and free time for fellowship. Guest speaker Don Patterson, WELS’ South Central district president, developed…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (500+ words) Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a pastoral message for International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31. The day marks “a time dedicated to celebrating the lives, gifts and contributions of transgender people, while also recognizing their ongoing…...