http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/elca Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091118/disaffected-lutherans-begin-formation-of-alternate-church-body/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091118/disaffected-lutherans-begin-formation-of-alternate-church-body/index.html A group of Lutherans announced Wednesday that they will begin work on a proposal for an alternate church body that would accommodate those who want to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Lillian Kwon Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:29 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091114/elca-head-reports-painful-days/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091114/elca-head-reports-painful-days/index.html The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America reported that 40 positions may be cut as the denomination struggles financially. "These have been very painful days in this organization." Lillian Kwon Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:35:11 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091027/elca-vp-churchwide-assembly-s-actions-a-catalyst/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091027/elca-vp-churchwide-assembly-s-actions-a-catalyst/index.html ELCA's vice president said he believes the assembly’s actions will be “a catalyst to further strengthen our church and our relationships with each other." Joshua A. Goldberg Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:30:31 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091026/the-idolatrous-religion-of-conscience/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091026/the-idolatrous-religion-of-conscience/index.html Writing in Christianity Today, Benne argued that his denomination had abandoned the Gospel for a social gospel. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:11:25 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/-jjj-music-tour-inspires-young-lutherans-to-fight-poverty/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/-jjj-music-tour-inspires-young-lutherans-to-fight-poverty/index.html Hip-hop, musical comedy and contemporary Christian music artists have joined forces on a nationwide music tour aimed at inspiring young Lutherans to fight global poverty and hunger. Ethan Cole Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:07:29 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091015/elca-bishops-urge-obama-stay-committed-to-mideast-peace-efforts/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091015/elca-bishops-urge-obama-stay-committed-to-mideast-peace-efforts/index.html Bishops within the largest Lutheran denomination in America are asking President Obama to “remain firm” in his commitment to achieving a just peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Aaron J. Leichman Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:43:44 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091007/elca-bishops-delay-revising-ordination-policy/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091007/elca-bishops-delay-revising-ordination-policy/index.html Bishops in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America requested more time to review ministry policy revisions that will formally open the ordination process to practicing homosexuals. Lillian Kwon Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:14:31 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091004/not-implementing-elca-assembly-actions-would-be-a-blessing-says-lcms-leader/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091004/not-implementing-elca-assembly-actions-would-be-a-blessing-says-lcms-leader/index.html It would be a “blessing” if the actions taken at the assembly of the largest Lutheran church body in America were not implemented, said the head of the second largest. Joshua A. Goldberg Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:58:29 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090928/disaffected-lutherans-begin-re-visioning-lutheranism/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090928/disaffected-lutherans-begin-re-visioning-lutheranism/index.html Conservative Lutherans from congregations throughout the country voted on Saturday to begin deciding on whether to go their separate ways from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Lillian Kwon Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:01:36 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090928/ariz-megachurch-cuts-ties-with-elca/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090928/ariz-megachurch-cuts-ties-with-elca/index.html A megachurch in Glendale, Ariz., unanimously voted Sunday to cut ties with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and will be joining the smaller Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. Eric Young Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:18:42 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090925/traditional-lutherans-mull-alternate-path/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090925/traditional-lutherans-mull-alternate-path/index.html More than 1,200 Lutherans disaffected by the recent vote favoring openly gay clergy have assembled in Indianapolis on Friday to begin creating an alternative fellowship for conservative Lutherans. Lillian Kwon Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:27:40 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090924/elca-head-urges-church-leaders-to-restrain-divisive-activities/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090924/elca-head-urges-church-leaders-to-restrain-divisive-activities/index.html The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is urging leaders within the denomination to refrain from making decisions that may separate members from one another in the aftermath of the contentious outcomes of last month’s churchwide assembly. Joshua A. Goldberg Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:15:33 EDT