ELCA will not remove conscience protections for gay marriage opponents: official
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will not remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage, according to a church official.
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ELCA synod elects its first openly gay bishop
A California-based synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has elected its first-ever openly gay bishop, over a year after the regional body removed its first-ever trans-identified bishop from office.
ELCA's first trans bishop sues after being removed from office
The first trans-identified bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has filed a lawsuit against the denomination after being compelled to resign over allegations of racism and other issues.
This week in Christian history: Dwight Moody dies, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the founding of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa, an archbishop of Canterbury opposing Queen Elizabeth, and the death of famed evangelist Dwight Moody.
ELCA vote opens door to nixing conscience protections for same-sex marriage opponents
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has approved a proposal to possibly revise a social statement that respects the conscience of members who oppose same-sex marriage.
ELCA apologizes to Latino congregation for mistreatment by first trans bishop
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has issued an apology to a predominantly Latino congregation that was mistreated by the mainline denomination’s first trans-identified bishop.
ELCA trans bishop resigns following allegations of racism, disciplinary process
The first trans-identified bishop in the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has resigned amid allegations of racism and other issues.
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