Local Synod Backs Ordination of Homosexual Pastors; Resolution Will Go to National Elca Assembly in August
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel › June 05, 2005
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The Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America passed a resolution at its annual meeting Saturday recommending the Churchwide Assembly "permit gay and lesbian candidates in committed relationships to be considered for ordination on the same basis as other candidates."
Amid what is a contentious resolution, Bishop Paul Stumme-Diers said it was important to maintain unity within the church.See the full content of this document
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Local Synod Backs Ordination of Homosexual Pastors; Resolution Will Go to National Elca Assembly in August
"We are committed to remaining united even amid our differences, recognizing our center is not on our opinions but rather it is in Christ," he said.
The re...See the full content of this document
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