| DATE |
SYNOD |
NOTES |
| Apr 8 - 9, 2005 |
Northwestern Minnesota Synod Assembly |
Approved
sexuality task force's first recommendation asking the church to faithfully live
together amid disagreements. Approved sexuality task force's second
recommendation, a 1993 bishops' statement opposing the official blessing of
same-sex unions. Rejected sexuality task force's third recommendation which
called for non-enforcement of ELCA standards for ordination. Approved a
resolution stating that gay and lesbian Christians are welcome in ELCA
congregations. |
| Apr 9 - 10, 2005 |
Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly |
Resolution #3 resolved the EaND
Assembly to memorialize the 2005 Churchwide Assembly to adopt "Dissenting
Position One" from the Task Force Report. This resolution passed 244 yes to 164. |
| Apr 9 - 10, 2005 |
Southwestern Minnesota Synod Assembly |
- Resolution 05.01 "Regarding Suspending Ordination and Installation in the
Historic Episcopate: passed
- Resolution 05.02 "Regarding ELCA Decisions on Homosexuality Issues" (Called
for no vote on sexuality issues at CWA.) defeated
(for:189; against: 430; abstain:28)
- Resolution 05.03 "Calling for a Moratorium on Further Discussion of Human
Sexuality" failed
- Resolution 05.04 "Calling for a Vote on the Sexuality Questions before the
Church" (Calls for vote on two sexuality question at CWA.)
passed
- Resolution 05.05 "Regarding Local Option" (Calls for CWA to reject local
option on homosexuality issues.) passed
- Resolution 05.06 "God's Will for Sexuality & Its Appropriate Use" (Affirms
biblical standards for sexual relationships, and calls for no changes in ELCA
standards.) passed
- Resolution 05.07 "Enforcement of Ministry Standards" (Called for adoption of
new policy for enforcement of ELCA standards.) failed
- Resolution 05.08 "To Have More Openness & Info In Election CWA Voting
Members" referred to council
- Resolution 05.09 "Regarding Recommendations of the Human Sexuality Task
Force" (Calls for two-thirds vote on Church Council Recommendation 3 on
sexuality.) passed
- Resolution 05.11 "Further Study of Renewing Worship" (Calls for postponing
decision on renewing worship until at least 2007 and for further review of
renewing worship materials.) passed
- Resolution 05.13 "Regarding Supporting Dissenting Position#1"
passed (Rejects all 3 Church Council Recommendations on Sexuality.)
|
| Apr 16 - 16, 2005 |
Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly |
- Resolution RC 2005-02 "Resources for Pastoral Support of Same-gender
Partnerships" passed 465 to 104
- Resolution RC 2005-03 "Authorization for Covenanting Committed Same-gender
Partnerships" passed 320 to 257
- Resolution RC 2005-04 "Support of the ELCA's Sexuality Task Force
Recommendations" passed 307 to 272
- Resolution RC 2005-05 "Ordination of Gay and Lesbian Persons in Committed
Relationships" failed 300 to 269
- Resolution RC 2005-06 "Reaffirming "Vision and Expectations: as a Guide to
Policy" failed 342 to 228
- Resolution RC 2005-07 A Resolution for Unity in the ELCA
carried by voice vote
|
| Apr 22 - 23, 2005 |
Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod Assembly |
Information not yet available |
| Apr 22 - 24, 2005 |
Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod
Assembly |
Sought "to amend the Church Council's
second recommendation to clarify whether the 1993 statement of the Conference of
Bishops shall become policy, or if the blessing of same-sex unions is a matter
of discernment that is entrusted to pastors and congregations." Failed to pass a
resolution asking the Churchwide Assembly to adopt "ELCA Sexuality Task Force
Dissenting Position One," which upholds current church policy. |
| Apr 29 - May 1, 2005 |
Northeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly |
- 05-1a: "Resolution on the Report and Recommendations from the Task Force for
the ELCA Studies on Sexuality"
Adopted as amended
- 05-2: (submitted by the Church Council of Bethany Lutheran Church, Duluth)
Tabled; motion to remove from table defeated
- 05-6: Approved the first two recommendations from the ELCA Church Council to
the ELCA Churchwide Assembly on Sexuality Studies and
defeated the third.
|
| Apr 29 - May 1, 2005 |
Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana
Synod Assembly |
Passed 157-130
the following resolution: resolved "that the NT-NL Synod in assembly memorialize
the Churchwide Assembly to keep in place the current Vision and Expectations and
Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline for rostered leaders in the ELCA and
make no change in policy, practice, or procedure." |
| Apr 29 - May 1, 2005 |
Sierra Pacific Synod Assembly |
(Taken from the Sierra Pacific
Website) A critical moment came when two resolutions were tabled indefinitely.
In his report to the Assembly, Bishop David Mullen referred to them, saying,
“Because of two resolutions sent to us, we will also once again be discussing at
this Synod Assembly issues of human sexuality, in the context of the
recommendations from the ELCA Task Force. The two resolutions before us ask for
opposite things, one a firm line on the current expectations for ordained clergy
(therefore precluding homosexual clergy who may be in or are open to a committed
relationship), and the other, asking that the ELCA consider removing all
barriers to the ministry for gay and lesbian candidates who seek to be on the
roster of ordained clergy in the ELCA. It is my view that in our current context
either choice turns us away from the struggle to understand how we can disagree
with one another and yet continue together in a church where such earnest,
deeply held, and opposite convictions are present among God’s people.” The
Assembly entered into a Committee of the Whole for discussion prior to the vote
to table. |
| Apr 30, 2005 |
NE Ohio Synod Assembly |
Sexuality Report Three options (A, B,
or C) were presented, discussed, and voted on this subject. The assembly
recommended that the NEOS memorialize the 2005 ELCA Churchwide Assembly to adopt
the following resolution as a substitute for the ELCA Church Council
recommendations: That the ELCA: (1) Affirm and uphold current policy and
practices consistent with past understandings of Visions and Expectations,
Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline, and the social statements of the LCA
and the ALC; (2) Admonish individuals, communities, congregations, and synods
that any discipline that may result in response to actions contrary to those
policies be undertaken with all humility in the knowledge that we see through a
glass darkly. May we forgive as we wish to be forgiven. Remembering the log in
our own eye, may Christian charity guide our ways; and (3) Beseech individuals,
communities, congregations, and synods, who for reasons of conscience will act
contrary to the aforementioned policies, to graciously accept and endure the
discipline of the church for the sake of peace, secure in the knowledge "that
the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that
is to be revealed to us." (Romans 8:18) |
| May 5 - 7, 2005 |
Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly |
- Affirmed with gratitude the work of the Task
Force for ELCA Studies on Sexuality and all those involved in the study.
- Encouraged synod churches to hold the 2005 Churchwide Assembly in prayer as
they deliberate these matters.
- Supported the recommendation to affirm "our unity while recognizing our
diversity" and find "ways to live together faithfully in the midst of
differences."
- Supported the recommendation to follow the 1993 statement of the Conference
of Bishops advising no official rite of blessing of same sex unions, but
trusting "pastors and congregations to provide faithful pastoral care to all
persons."
- Rejected the ELCA Church Council's recommendation
to allow exceptions for the ordination of gays and lesbians in committed
relationships, and instead affirmed the "normative expectations of this Church
for its rostered persons" and memorialized the 2005 Churchwide Assembly to "urge
all Synodical Bishops to enforce current standards in matters of doctrine and
conduct."
-
See Resolutions.
|
| May 5 - 7, 2005 |
New Jersey Synod Assembly |
- A Resolution favoring a change in policy that would allow for the blessing
of same-sex relationships, and ordination of people in same-sex relationships
passed.
|
| May 5 - 7, 2005 |
Pacifica Synod Assembly |
See Resolutions
- Memorial to 2005 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
- Regarding the ELCA Church Council’s Sexuality Recommendations for the
Churchwide Assembly.
- Resolution 1 passed
- Resolution 2 passed
- Resolution 3 passed
|
| May 6 - 7, 2005 |
South-Central Synod of Wisconsin
Assembly |
Opposed the proposed amendment to the
constitution restricting partner benefits. See their
passed
resolution and letter from Bishop Carlson |
| May 6 - 7, 2005 |
Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly |
See Resolutions |
| May 6 - 7, 2005 |
Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod
Assembly |
Expressed strong support for the first
two Church Council's recommendations, calling upon the church to "concentrate on
finding ways to live together faithfully in the midst of disagreements" and to
"welcome gay and lesbian persons into its life..and trust pastors and
congregations to discern ways to provide faithful pastoral care to same-sex
couples" while continuiing to respect the guidance of the 1993 Conferecne of
Bishops statement that found no precedence in Scripture for an official rite of
blessing for same-sex unions. |
| May 12 - 14, 2005 |
Southeast Michigan Synod Assembly |
Information not yet available |
| May 12 - 15, 2005 |
Western Iowa Synod Assembly |
- Adopted Resolution #1, to memorialize the ELCA
Churchwide Assembly:
- to express opposition to prejudice because of sexuality orientation and
declare intentions to include all people as full participants in the life of
congregations;
- to reaffirm Visions and Expectations and Definitions and Guidelines for
Discipline;
- to reaffirm marriage as a rite used solely for the union of a man and a
woman, and to neither recognize nor endorse any ecclesiastical ceremony of
blessing for same-sex couples;
- to incorporate reaffirmations in the 2007 statement on sexuality;
- and to direct all expressions and units of this church to abide by Visions
and Expectations and Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline.
- Adopted Resolution #2, to memorialize the ELCA
Churchwide Assembly to adopt a statement that the practice of the church should
not be changed to include ceremonies for the blessing of same-sex unions.
- Adopted Resolution #3, to memorialize the ELCA
Churchwide Assembly to adopt a statement in response to the sexuality task force
report that the ELCA will not at this time change current tradition and practice
by adding a local option for forming a nongeographical synod.
- Adopted Resolution #4, to memorialize the ELCA
Churchwide Assembly to bring to a vote two questions: whether to ordain,
commission or consecrate gays and lesbians living in a committed same-sex
relationship and whether to bless same-sex unions.
- Adopted Resolution #5, that the ELCA Board for
Ministry recommend the ELCA Church Council adopt a common standard of conduct
for all candidates for rostered ministry (chastity in singleness and fidelity in
marriage), and that existing church discipline be applied to all candidates for
rostered ministry who do not abide by Visions and Expectations.
|
| May 19 - 21, 2005 |
Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly |
- Resolution 7: On Sexualitiy Studes;
- 7A adopted, 7B adopted,
7C failed
- Resolution 8: for ELCA to adopt statement as policy failed.
- Resolution 9: Response to the Task Force Report postponed indefinitely due
to ambiguous language.
|
| May 19 - 21, 2005 |
South Carolina Synod Assembly |
- Approved Church Council's Recommendation 1 on
sexuality, but rejected recommendations 2 and 3.
- See resolutions.
|
| May 19 - 21, 2005 |
Southern Ohio Synod Assembly |
- An overwhelming voice vote passed the resolution
to memorialize the Churchwide Assembly to keep Visions and Expectations and not
bless relationships.
|
| May 19 - 21, 2005 |
Southwest California Synod Assembly |
- Resolution #05-1 Passed 172-104: To Support the
Recommendations of the ELCA Church Council. Requests that the ELCA 2005
Churchwide Assembly adopt the three resolutions on sexuality studies recommended
by the Church Council in its April 11, 2005 report.
|
| May 20 - 21, 2005 |
Metropolitan New York Synod Assembly |
- Assembly affirmed ELCA Council sexuality
proposals.
|
| May 20 - 21, 2005 |
Northwest Ohio Synod Assembly |
- Passed (315-143, 23 abstentions) a resolution to
memorialize the 2005 Churchwide Assembly to vote to establish a policy that the
ELCA not offer blessings of same gender unions and to affirm the current
Visision and Expectations of the ELCA, that all rostered leaders are to be
faithful in marriage and chaste outside of marriage. This standard is to be
equally applied to those who see themselves as heterosexual and to those who see
themselves as gay or lesbian.
|
| May 20 - 21, 2005 |
Northwest Washington Synod Assembly |
- Resolution SA.2005.09: Ordination of Clergy in Covenanted Same-Gender
Relationships Passed
- Resolution SA.2005.16: Seeking Extension of Full Communion Status as
amended. Passed
- Uphold Current" Vision and Expectations" Policy of the ELCA Referred
- Sexuality Study Memorial Return Without Assembly Action Referred
- Affirming marriage failed
|
| May 20 - 21, 2005 |
Southwestern Texas Synod Assembly |
- A resolution adopted by the assembly memorializes the 2005 Churchwide
Assembly to adopt as policy the 1993 statement of the Conference of Bishops
regarding blessing homosexual relationships, and to memorialize the assembly to
adopt Dissenting Position One from the report of the Task Force on ELCA Studies
on Sexuality. This dissenting position calls on the church to affirm and uphold
the ELCA's current policies in Visions and Expectations and Definitions and
Guidelines for Discipline.
- A defeated resolution would have memorialized the
churchwide assembly to adopt policy that would permit pastors and congregations
to perform services of blessing for same-gender relationships.
- A resolution calling on the synod to make a public proclamation of welcome
to all children of God, regardless of sexual orientation, was
defeated.
|
| May 20 - 21, 2005 |
Southwestern Washington Synod Assembly |
Tabled the Decision on "Renewing
Worship" until the 2007 Churchwide Assembly. |
| May 20 - 21, 2005 |
North/West Lower Michigan Synod
Assembly |
Information not yet available |
| May 22 - 24, 2005 |
Northern Great Lakes Synod Assembly |
- Information not yet available
|
| May 27 - 29, 2005 |
Oregon Synod Assembly |
- AdoptedResolutions:
#3 - Oregon Synod
make no change on blessing or affirming same-gender unions or the ordination of
those in same-gender unions, and honor the process of 2005 churchwide assembly.
#8 - Oregon Synod adopt the designation and practice of a "Reconciling in
Christ" Synod.
/ #9-Asked 2005 churchwide assembly to adopt the
following: That there be no policy barrier to rostered service for otherwise
qualified persons in same-gender covenanted relationships that are "mutal,
chaste and faithful," and that Vision & Expectations, Definition and
Guidelines for Discipline be revised.
#10 -Congregations may
choose to give their pastors discretion to bless covenanted same-gender
relationships.
To see Oregon's resolutions.
|
| June 2 - 4, 2005 |
Alaska Synod Assembly |
- Information not yet available
|
| June 2 - 4, 2005 |
Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly |
- Resolution 1 opposed the adoption of Wisconsin's
Defense of Marriage Act that seeks to change their state's constitution.
- Resolution 2A resolved to "affirm and bless"
everyone whether they agree or not that homosexual behavior is sinful; and
encouraged them to partner with other congregations for the purpose of mutual
enrichment and growth, as outlined in recommendation one of the ELCA Studies on
Sexuality Task Force Report.
- Resolution 2B supported the revision of the
"Visions and Expectations" to permit gay and lesbian candidates in committed
relationships to be considered for ordination on the same basis as other
candidates.
- Resolution 2C to recognize and affirm both kinds
of congregations: (1) those that will ask God's blessing on permanent, faithful,
committed, same-gender unions, and (2) those that do not find a blessing to be
in keeping with their understanding of Scripture.
|
| June 2 - 4, 2005 |
Nebraska Synod Assembly |
- Approved: Resolution SA2005:3 Memorial to
maintain current ELCA policies
|
| June 2 - 4, 2005 |
New England Synod Assembly |
- 05-01 Resolution on Departing in Peace (formerly Resolution 04-02, postponed
from 2004 assembly) - failed.
- Resolved that the New England Synod of the ELCA memorialize the 2005
national assembly of the ELCA to designate an office, or make other necessary
provisions, to accommodate the departure of those laity, clergy or
congregations, that, because of the decisions made on the issues regarding human
sexuality, choose to leave the ELCA for the sake of good conscience. Be it
further
- Resolved that this be done in ways that do not add to the pain already
present in making such a difficult decision of conscience, but that it be done
in fraternal love.
- 05-02 Resolution on Rejecting of the ELCA Task Force on Sexuality's
Recommendations - failed, 388 to 98 by paper ballot.
- Resolved that the New England Synod of the ELCA memorialize the 2005
Churchwide Assembly to reject the recommendations of the Task Force for ELCA
Studies on Sexuality; And be it further
- Resolved that the New England Synod of the ELCA memorialize the 2005
Churchwide Assembly to vote on the two issues the Task Force considered:
- 1. whether to bless committed same-sex relationships; and 2. whether to
ordain, consecrate, or commission people in such committed relationships.
- 05-03 Resolution on Adoption of ELCA Church Council Proposal on Sexuality -
approved, 386 to 74 by paper ballot.
- Resolved, the 2005 New England Synod Churchwide Assembly memorialize the
2005 Churchwide Assembly to adopt the three proposals set forth by the ELCA
Church Council in its April 2005 meeting.
|
| June 2 - 4, 2005 |
North Carolina Synod Assembly |
- A Memorial (resolution 1) for no ordination of
practicing homosexuals and no blessing of same-sex unions passed 319-251.
|
| June 2 - 4, 2005 |
St. Paul Synod Assembly |
- Passed, by a substantial majority, a resolution
memoralizing the 2005 CWA to "amend the ELCA governing documents to create a
church council composed of one member elected by each synod, plus the four
officers, and that this church council be charged with oversight of the ministry
of the churchwide units; and that the proposed steering committees of the
proposed departments be eliminated, with provision made for the occasional
convening of such advice-giving consulting groups as a unit may need for special
purposes." Also see
Resolutions on sexuality.
|
| June 2 - 4, 2005 |
Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod
Assembly |
- Resolution against blessing same sex unions approved
150-134.
- Resolution against ordaining practicing homosexuals
approved 165-127.
- Secret ballot on maintaining Vision & Expectations policy
defeated 146-135.
|
| June 2 - 5, 2005 |
Central States Synod Assembly |
- On the Church Council's recommendations they voted: yes
by a wide margin on numbers 1 and 2 but only by 2 votes on number 3, a
resolution to ordain gays.
|
| June 3 - 4, 2005 |
East-Central Synod of Wisconsin
Assembly |
- Narrowly voted down a resolution which was an
affirmation of our current Visions and Expectations and urged no changes in our
sexuality policies.
- Approved a resolution asking to continue the
discussions on Human Sexuality in the ELCA, support and uphhold the current
"Visions and Expectations" while disussions contiinue, and refrain from voting
on issues of Human Sexuality at this time. It included a late amendment asking
the Task Force to clarify themselves and to propose a specific plan for
exceptions.
|
| June 3 - 4, 2005 |
Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Assembly |
- A Resolution to adopt dissenting position failed.
- A straw poll of the Church Council's Recommendations
approved proposals #1 & #2 but defeated #3
(local option).
|
| June 3 - 4, 2005 |
West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod
Assembly |
- To Memorialize CA05: "Proposed Memorial on Recommendation #1 First Division"
(Riegel; revised) [2] Adopted.
- To Memorialize CA05: "Proposed Memorial on Recommendation #1 Second
Division" (Riegel; revised) [2] Referred for Action to Synod Counsel
- Rejected Church Council's Recommendation #3.
- Amicable dissolution of ELCA referred to Synod Council.
|
| June 3 - 4, 2005 |
Western North Dakota Synod Assembly |
- Passed a resolution entitled "Reference and
Counsel En-block Resolution on Studies on Sexuality" whose basic points were:
- marriage is between a man and a woman;
- current ministry standards should be maintained;
- support for Recommendation #1 - that we "concentrate on finding ways to live
together...";
- decline to recommend any change with respect to the
matter of blessing same-sex couples;
- rejects the idea implied in Recommendation #3
concerning refraining from disciplining some partnered gay or lesbian
candidates.
- Resolved: - memorialize CWA to continue under the standards as set forth in
V and E and Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline - delegates to CWA take
under advisement the above affirmation as they attend CWA.
|
| June 3 - 4, 2005 |
South Dakota Synod Assembly |
- Approved Resolution 6 - Further Study of Proposed
Worship Resources
- Approved Resolution 13 - Amending & Opposing
Church Council Recommendations 492-128.
|
| June 3 - 5, 2005 |
Southeastern Synod Assembly |
- Voted to keep things as they are (no to ordaining
practicing homosexuals.)
|
| June 3 - 5, 2005 |
Virginia Synod Assembly |
- Resolution #7 Concerning the April 2005 Recommendations on Sexuality Studies
from the ELCA Church Council carried
|
| June 5 - 7, 2005 |
Upstate New York Synod Assembly |
- Vote on Task Force recommendations as stated through the ELCA Church
Council's resolutions: Rec #1 Let's get along yes 334, no
65
- Rec #2 Maintain Conference of Bishops' 1993 statement marriage is between 1
man and 1 woman, no support for blessing same-sex relationships.
yes 280, no 119
- Rec #3 Keep Visions and Expectations but allow for exceptions as per the
proposal of the Task Force and the ELCA Church Council. yes
237, no 165
- To delay the new hymnal until at least 2009: yes 148, no
129.
|
| June 9 - 11, 2005 |
Central/Southern Illiniois Synod
Assembly |
- On Church Council Resolutions on Sexuality:
- Resolution #1 approved.
- Resolution #2 approved.
- Resolution #3 rejected by a close vote.
|
| June 9 - 11, 2005 |
Delaware-Maryland Synod Assembly |
- Dissenting position 1 was defeated.
- Other memorials that opposed same-sex blessings were also
defeated.
|
| June 9 - 11, 2005 |
Grand Canyon Synod Assembly |
- Approved Church Council recommendations 1, 2 and
3 on homosexuality.
|
| June 9 - 11, 2005 |
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly |
- Adopted the resolution to uphold traditional
teaching and practice regarding sexuality
- Defeated the resolution to follow the ELCA church
council's recommendations.
|
| June 9 - 11, 2005 |
Metropolitan Chicago Synod Assembly |
- Reaaffirmed their request for rites of blessing
for same sex couples by a vote of 243 to 77.
- Once again called for the removal of all barriers
to full acceptance of GLBT clergy in committed relationships by a vote of 243 to
77.
|
| June 9 - 11, 2005 |
Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod
Assembly |
- Passed the resolution memorializing the
Churchwide Assembly to remove any policy barrier to rostered service for
otherwise qualified persons in same-gender, covenanted relationships by a vote
of 164 to 114.
|
| June 9 - 11, 2005 |
Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod
Assembly |
- Resolution that calls for rejection of Church Council Recommendation 3 on
sexuality - Adopted (344 yes; 1690 no; 26
abstentions)
|
| June 10 - 11, 2005 |
Lower Susquehanna Synod Assembly |
- In two separate actions, voting members asked the 2005 ELCA Churchwide
Assembly to postpone decisions that will be coming to that assembly in August
for ratification.
- Voting members want the "Renewing Worship" project, a series of provisional
matrials that are being tried and tested in a variety of worship settings, put
on hold until congregations can study the materials in depth and theologians and
academicians can provide input on the confessional integrity of the materials.
- Voting members also approved a request of the
Churchwide Assembly to postpone a decision on the blessing of same-sex unions
and the ordination, consecration, and commissioning of people in committed
same-sex unions until a social statement on human sexuality is completed.
|
| June 10 - 11, 2005 |
Montana Synod Assembly |
- Approved dissenting position one in place of
Church Council recommendations on sexuality.
|
| June 10 - 11, 2005 |
Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod
Assembly |
- Information not yet available
|
| June 10 - 11, 2005 |
Southeastern Iowa Synod Assembly |
- No actions on churchwide assembly matters.
|
| June 10 - 12, 2005 |
La Crosse Area Synod Assembly |
- See La Crosse Synod Assembly report.
|
| June 10 - 12, 2005 |
Northeastern Iowa Synod Assembly |
- Solid Rock Resolution (dissenting position one) approved
in opposition to Church Council Recommendations.
|
| June 10 - 12, 2005 |
Slovak Zion Synod Assembly |
- Information not yet available
|
| June 16 - 18, 2005 |
Allegheny Synod Assembly |
- Turned back a gay/lesbian resolution by 90% to 10%,
and approved the Solid Rock resolution by at least a two-thirds majority.
|
| June 16 - 18, 2005 |
Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod
Assembly |
- Resolved that the ELCA be urged to concentrate on finding ways to live
together faithfully in the midst of disagreements, recognizing the God-given
mission and communion that we share as members of the body of Christ.
passed 288 - 59, 20 abstaining
- Resolved that the ELCA continue to respect the guidance of the 1993
statement of the Conference of Bishops and that it welcome gay and lesbian
persons into its life, and trust pastors and congregations to discern ways to
provide faithful pastoral care to same-sex couples. passed
212-122, 34 abstaining
- Resolved that the ELCA :1. Affirm and uphold the standards for rostered
leaders as set forth in Vision and Expectations; 2. Create a process for the
sake of outreach, ministry, and the commitment to continuing dialogue, which may
permit exceptions to the expectations regarding sexual conduct for gay and
lesbian candidates and rostered leaders in life-long, committed, and faithful
same-sex relationships who otherwise are determined to be in compliance with
Vision and Expectations; 3. Not to change Visions and Expectations and
Definitions and Guidlines for Discipline at this time, and any change that would
permit exceptions in practice ot the policy at this time.
passed 230 - 93, 39 abstaining
|
| June 16 - 19, 2005 |
Caribbean Synod Assembly |
- Information not yet available
|
| June 17 - 18, 2005 |
Northern Illinois Synod Assembly |
- Information not yet available
|
| June 17 - 18, 2005 |
Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly |
- Approved Church Council Recommendation #1 on homosexuality,
- rejected Recommendations #2 and #3 and called for enforcement of current
standards.
- Report
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