THE ELCA VAULT - ROOM 35The ELCA Vault is a collection of articles, blogs, and documents related to the ELCA. The purpose of the Vault is to provide this important information to its readers, and at the same time, not overload other sections of the website so as they become too convoluted.
.. . . The Sumud station included an awareness-raising corner featuring a separation wall, symbolizing systemic inequality in Palestine and Israel. Youth were invited to write messages on the wall in colored paints. In the station’s advocacy corner, attendees could write postcards to their representatives, pushing for a cease-fire in Gaza and for humanitarian aid. . .
The ELCA Shows Its Values Through Whom It Features. . .in observance of Pride Month, “Living Lutheran,” the ELCA’s digital magazine, featured interviews with a number of LGBTQ+ persons. According to “Living Lutheran,” they are “excited to affirm and embrace everyone in the church, and to amplify the voices of our ELCA siblings in the LGBTQIA+ community.” . .
Gun pulled on group after being kicked out of Dothan church drag event — 'Bye, we have no room for negativity'. . .The Second Annual Mr. and Mrs. South Alabama Pride Drag Pageant was held Friday night at the Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in Dothan. The event was advertised as an open event with a judged event to crown a champion in the two categories. . .
After 100 years of tradition on Bethlehem’s Southside, Lutheran church will close. . .Lehigh University has an agreement to buy St. John’s Lutheran Church and its parking lot, which encompasses roughly a city block. . .
"Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Curriculum" by Doug SchoellesA conversation with Chay Rossing. . . I felt an overwhelming sense that my sexuality was no mistake but rather part of who Christ created me to be, whether or not the church was ready to see that truth cultivated in me by the Spirit. . .
The Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church: Holding them Accountable . . .Within less than two hours I received a response which I considered to be very dismissive and sloppy. . .
A necessary book during a tumultuous time for the LGBTQIA+ community. . .A review of "Embracing Queer Family," an important addition to the LGBTQIA+ library. . .
My faith journey: “I will be there”. . .A queer, Black veteran discerns her call to diaconal ministry. . .
Is the Momentum Center a church?. . .It's easy to say that the Momentum Center in Grand Haven is woke as evidenced by its involvement in town halls on race and racism, LGBTQ+ support groups, pride month celebrations, criminal expungement events, and get out the vax and vote events. That is what I always thought, but I have recently come to the realization that it is something more, like a church. . .
After 78 years, Glendale Lutheran Church may be closing its doors (and huge pipe organ) on April 23, (2023). . .About five years ago, attendance had declined to around 50 people on any given Sunday. Recently, it has dropped to around just 20 or so people. . .
As pastors age, majority struggle to find mature young Christian successors: study. . .As the world was still reeling from the pandemic in 2022, some Christian denominations, such as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, reported that they were already in the throes of a succession crisis with a national shortage of "at least 600" pastors. . .
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