Conservative Lutherans have been distressed since the ELCA’s Churchwide Assembly voted in August to allow gays and lesbians in committed, same-sex relationships to be ordained as clergy. The assembly also voted to allow congregations to recognize and support such relationships.
“The vote on sexuality opened the eyes of many to how far the ELCA has moved from biblical teaching,” the Rev. Paull Spring, CORE’s chair, said in a statement Wednesday.
ELCA spokesman John Brooks said CORE’s announcement was expected. “We are staying focused on our clear priorities and clear mission. More than 10,000 congregations that want to be part of that mission.”
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Conservative Lutherans have been distressed since the ELCA’s Churchwide Assembly voted in August to allow gays and lesbians in committed, same-sex relationships to be ordained as clergy. The assembly also voted to allow congregations to recognize and support such relationships.
“The vote on sexuality opened the eyes of many to how far the ELCA has moved from biblical teaching,” the Rev. Paull Spring, CORE’s chair, said in a statement Wednesday.
ELCA spokesman John Brooks said CORE’s announcement was expected. “We are staying focused on our clear priorities and clear mission. More than 10,000 congregations that want to be part of that mission.”
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