“Doesn’t Matter If You’re Straight or Gay”

“Doesn’t Matter If You’re Straight or Gay.”

So says a song played at the ELCA’s 2012 Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The Extravaganza is “. . .the annual gathering of adults (professional and volunteers) who work with children and youth in ELCA congregations around the country.” (see here)

This performance was recorded on video and placed on youtube by the “ELCA Youth Ministry Network,” which makes me think they are happy with this portrayal of the denomination, a song that encourages people to live in sin. (What about repentance ELCA leaders?)

The song is called “Party in the ELCA” (it is a parody of a Miley Cyrus song “Party in the USA.”)

The chorus goes:
"We don’t put our hands up when we’re singing to God…
Traditional is how we praise
Nodding our head? No way!
Stand and sit on repeat all day!
We’re coming as we are (sinners and saints)
Doesn’t matter if you’re straight or gay
YEAH! It’s a party in the ELCA!
YEAH! It’s a party in the ELCA!"
(read here)

In the comments section of a different video of the song, (see here) someone who claims to be the singer in this video says that he will be recording this song with another singer who goes by the name, Agape. (see Agape collaborate on "Party in the ELCA" here, at the 3 min. mark)

What makes that of interest is that Agape is scheduled to perform at the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering. (see here) I wonder if this song will make an appearance there?  After all, they are already singing it for a gathering of the ELCA youth's leaders.

Also during a difference performance of the song and we find out “that the bishop of the ELCA is in the house.”
(see here)