Lutheran church latest to split over ordination of ministers in same sex unions

The ordination of [non-celibate] gay clergy continues to create tension within Christian denominations in America.

The Presbyterian Church (USA), United Methodist Church, United Church of Christ, Episcopal Church and the American Baptist Church USA have experienced tremendous internal discord over the issue.

But perhaps the most dynamic schism today involving [non-celibate] gay ordination is within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Last month, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs publicly announced it had left the ELCA. Bethel Lutheran and Faith Lutheran have also quit the denomination.

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One comment on “Lutheran church latest to split over ordination of ministers in same sex unions

  1. William Witt says:

    My favorite part was this, at the bottom:

    STORY CORRECTION: The Lutheran Missouri Synod was listed as a group experiencing internal discord over gay ordination. There is no discord on this subject within the group.

    I would just add about the LCMS: “Or on any other subject. There is no discord in the LCMS. Period. Ever. Don’t suggest otherwise.”