Additions since December 20
** indicates second vote; * indicates first vote
1. Faith Lutheran Church, Security, CO** withdrew 2/28/10. LCMC
2. House of Prayer Lutheran, Elizabethtown, KY ** 12/19/10. NALC
3. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis, IL ** 12/12/10. NALC
4. Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor, OH * LCMC
5. Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield, OH * NALC
6. Immanuel of Lebanon Lutheran, Watertown, WI * 1/2/11. NALC
7. St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville, NC** 12/12/10. NALC
8. North Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids, MN ** 1/2/11. LCMC
Monday, December 27, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
CONGREGATIONS SCHEDULED TO VOTE ON LEAVING ELCA
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* indicates first vote; ** indicates second vote
January 9
Zion Lutheran Church, Kent, WA *
Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX *
Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler, NE **
First Lutheran Church, Princeton, IL *
First Lutheran Church, Troy, OH *
St. John Lutheran Church, Flanagan, IL **
First Lutheran Church, Pontiac, IL**
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg, TX **
January 12
Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant, MN **
January 16
Grace Lutheran Church, Springfield, OH **
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN**
Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Wilkesboro, NC **
Bethel Lutheran Lincolnton, NC **
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden**
Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee, MI **
Our Redeemer Lutheran, Champion, MI *
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN **
January 23
St. Martin Lutheran Church, Annapolis, MD**
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland, TX **
First Lutheran Church, Floresville, TX **
Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove, NC**
First Lutheran Church, Pillager, MN *
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Goodland, KS*
January 30
First English Lutheran Church, Marysville, OH **
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Brenham, TX **
Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock, WI **
Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline, WI **
Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond, OK *
Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland, OH **
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Marion IA **
Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy, TX **
South Zumbro Lutheran, Kasson, MN **
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January 9
Zion Lutheran Church, Kent, WA *
Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX *
Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler, NE **
First Lutheran Church, Princeton, IL *
First Lutheran Church, Troy, OH *
St. John Lutheran Church, Flanagan, IL **
First Lutheran Church, Pontiac, IL**
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg, TX **
January 12
Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant, MN **
January 16
Grace Lutheran Church, Springfield, OH **
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN**
Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Wilkesboro, NC **
Bethel Lutheran Lincolnton, NC **
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden**
Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee, MI **
Our Redeemer Lutheran, Champion, MI *
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN **
January 23
St. Martin Lutheran Church, Annapolis, MD**
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland, TX **
First Lutheran Church, Floresville, TX **
Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove, NC**
First Lutheran Church, Pillager, MN *
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Goodland, KS*
January 30
First English Lutheran Church, Marysville, OH **
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Brenham, TX **
Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock, WI **
Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline, WI **
Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond, OK *
Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland, OH **
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Marion IA **
Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy, TX **
South Zumbro Lutheran, Kasson, MN **
ARIZONA CHURCH EXPELLED FOR HOLDING DUAL MEMBERSHIP WITH LCMC
Bishop Stephen S.Talmage, Grand Canyon Synod ELCA, sent a letter to synod pastors stating that Shepherd of the Hills, Fountain Hills, AZ was removed from synod rolls, December 11, 2010 because of their dual affiliation with the LCMC. Their pastor, Steve Bergeson, resigned from the ELCA clergy roster as well.
It is quite amazing that ELCA congregations across the country are being held to the constitution of the national church body when it comes to voting. Yet, the rules for congregations holding dual membership in other Lutheran bodies are enforced differently from synod to synod. Literally hundreds of ELCA congregations now hold dual membership in the LCMC and/or the NALC. The ELCA's lack of uniformity in imposing penalties on congregations could provide a good legal argument in court if and when the ELCA tries to keep congregations from leaving with their property.
It is quite amazing that ELCA congregations across the country are being held to the constitution of the national church body when it comes to voting. Yet, the rules for congregations holding dual membership in other Lutheran bodies are enforced differently from synod to synod. Literally hundreds of ELCA congregations now hold dual membership in the LCMC and/or the NALC. The ELCA's lack of uniformity in imposing penalties on congregations could provide a good legal argument in court if and when the ELCA tries to keep congregations from leaving with their property.
Monday, December 20, 2010
UPDATE 12/20/10: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA SINCE AUGUST 2009
We have added/changed information concerning the following congregations since our last post:
* indicates first vote; ** indicates second vote
1.Hope Lutheran Church, Everly, IA *
2.Albion Lutheran Church, St. James, MN * (Nov. 21)
3.Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA * (Nov. 21)
4.First Lutheran Church, Ellendale, MN ** second successful vote Dec. 5. 72%.
Voted to affiliate with AFLC.
5.Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Memphis, TN * first successful vote, Dec. 5, 111-49.
6.Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill, SC ** second successful vote, Dec. 5, 75%.
7.St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA * first successful vote Dec. 5 189-43.
8.Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper, VA ** second successful vote Dec. 5 57-7.
9.Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, MI * first successful vote Dec. 5, 78%.
10.St. Paul Lutheran Church, Republican City, NE** second successful vote. 100%.
11.Peace Lutheran Church, Alma, NE ** second successful vote. 91%.
12.Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel, NE ** second successful vote this past summer.
13.Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin, TX * first successful vote Dec. 5. 90%-10%.
14.Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens, IA *
15.Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy, TX * first successful vote October 2010, 91%
16.First Lutheran Church, Floresville, TX * first successful vote 95-14, 10/24/10.
17.Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan, IA ** second successful vote Dec. 5. Joined NALC.
18.Zion Lutheran Church (Brentwood) Pittsburgh, PA **second successful vote Dec. 12Joined NALC.
19.Wang Lutheran Church, Maynard, MN ** second successful vote Dec. 5. Joined LCMC.
20.Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville * first successful vote Dec. 12 NALC
21.Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant, MN * first vote Spring 2010.
22.Zion (Shaffer’s) United Lutheran Church, Seven Valleys, PA ** second successful vote 97.5%. Voted to join LCMC.
23.Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND ** second successful vote. NALC.
24.Christ the King Lutheran Church, Newcastle, WY** second successful vote. NALC.
25.Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley, MN ** second successful vote. LCMC.
26.St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver, PA** second successful vote, Nov. 14. Joined NALC.
27. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Fountain Hills AZ. Expelled Dec. 11, 2010 by ELCA for holding dual membership in LCMC.
28. First Lutheran Church, Baker City, OR* first successful vote Dec. 19.
29. St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, PA** second successful vote Dec. 12. LCMC.
30. United Lutheran Church, Gonvick, MN** second successful vote Dec. 19.
31. Badger Lutheran Church, Badger, IA * first successful vote 71-6 Dec. 5. (We previously listed Badger Lutheran as being in SD which was incorrect.)
32. Freemount Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, KS first successful vote Dec. 19.
The congregations listed below represent a net loss of baptized members for the ELCA of at least 240,779 since August 2009. Add to this number the membership of approximately 40 churches missing from our list, the tens of thousands who left to start new congregations, and the multiplied thousands who have left the ELCA on their own, and the numbers are staggering.
AWM’s list as of December 20, 2010 shows 334 congregations that successfully have taken their second vote to leave the ELCA, as well as 105 congregations that have successfully taken their first vote and now await taking the second vote.
AALC - The American Association of Lutheran Churches;
AFLC - Association of Free Lutheran Congregations;
CLB - Church of the Lutheran Brethren;
ELCM - Evangelical Lutheran Conference and Ministerium;
FELC - Fellowship of Evangelical Lutheran Churches;
LC-I - Lutheran Church-International;
LCMC - Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ;
LC-MS - Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod;
NALC - North American Lutheran Church
At this point our list lacks the names of around 40 congregatons that have taken their first and/or second vote. If you know of congregations not listed here, please advise us at: wordabide@aol.com
ALASKA 1**
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kodiak
ARIZONA 8** 1*
** Light of the Desert Lutheran, Cave Creek LCMC
** Light of Christ Lutheran, Chandler LCMC
** Shepherd of Hills Lutheran, Fountain Hills LCMC
** Community Church of Joy, Glendale LCMC
* St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa
** Victory Lutheran Church, Mesa LCMC
** American Lutheran Church, Phoenix
** La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale
** Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Tempe LCMC
Note: Shepherd of the Hills, Fountain Hills was expelled from ELCA for holding dual membership in LCMC.
CALIFORNIA 26** 3*
** St. John’s Lutheran, Arroyo Grande LCMC
** Sierra Lutheran Church, Auberry LCMC
** Chinese Life Lutheran Church, Alhambra LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Fallbrook LCMC
** Shepherd of the Mountains, Frazier Park AALC
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Galt AALC
** St. Mark Chinese Luth, Hacienda Heights LCMC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Irvine LCMC
** Concordia Lutheran Church, Kingsburg LCMC
** Lutheran Church of Cross, Laguna Woods LCMC
** St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, La Mesa FELC
** Emanuel Lutheran Church, Lodi LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Los Banos LCMC
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Madera LCMC
** Mount of Olives Lutheran, Mission Viejo LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Modesto LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Redway
** Life Lutheran Church, Richmond
** Grace Lutheran Church, Ridgecrest LCMC
** Rancho Penasquitos Lutheran, San Diego LCMC
** St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Diego LCMC
** Chinese Lutheran Church, San Francisco
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, San Jose LCMC
* St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose
* Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita LCMC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran, Torrance
** Red Hill Lutheran Church, Tustin LCMC
** Mt. Calvary Faith Lutheran, West Covina LCMC
** Westminister Lutheran Church, Westminister
COLORADO 5**
** Faith Lutheran Church, Castle Rock LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran, Colorado Springs LCMC
** St. Luke’s Lutheran, Colorado Springs NALC
** Lutheran Church of the Cross, Evergreen LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Security, CO LCMC
FLORIDA 8** 1*
* Advent Lutheran Church, Boca Raton
** Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Dade City LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Pierce LCMC
** Shepherd of Woods Church, Jacksonville LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Lakeland LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Miami LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Palm Bay LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Palatka LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Titusville LCMC
Note: Although St. Peter Lutheran of Fort Pierce voted unanimously to withdraw, the ELCA will not allow them to leave with their property.
GEORGIA 7** 1*
** Laurel Hill Lutheran Church, Clyo LCMC
** Wingard Memorial Lutheran, Clyo LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Evans NALC
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Fayetteville
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hartwell LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Springfield LCMC
IDAHO 4**
** Zion Lutheran Church, Deary LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Hayden LCMC
** First Evangelical Lutheran, Idaho Falls LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Pierce LCMC
ILLINOIS 15** 7*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, DeKalb
** First Lutheran Church, Dongola LCMC
** St. John of Union County Luth, Dongola LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Emden LCMC
* St. John’s Lutheran Church, Flanagan
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Franklin Grove LCMC
** Messiah Lutheran Church, Joliet LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Kirkland NALC
* Zion Evan Lutheran Church of Clarion, La Moille
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Lee
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lindenhurst LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Moline LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oregon LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Philo
* First Lutheran Church, Pontiac
** American Lutheran Church, Rantoul NALC
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Rockford
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Rockton LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Royal NALC
* Hosanna Lutheran Church, St. Charles
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro NALC
INDIANA 7** 2*
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Auburn NALC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Connersville
** St. John Lutheran Ft. Wayne (Lake Twp.)
* St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Hoagland NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Holland LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Logansport
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Joe LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stendal
IOWA 23** 16*
* Badger Lutheran Church, Badger
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Bode LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
* Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove
** Samuel Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Evansdale AALC
* Hope Lutheran Church, Everly
* Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fontanelle LCMC
** Holmes Lutheran Church, Holmes
** Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hull
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Inwood LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Irwin LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Kelley LCMC
* Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Marion
** First Lutheran Church, Ottumwa LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg
** St. John Lutheran Church, Persia
* St. John Lutheran Church, Plainfield
* Elim Lutheran Church, Randall
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn
* Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn
** Salem Lutheran Church, Roland
** Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan NALC
** United Lutheran Church, Shelby LCMC
** Skien Lutheran Church, Sloan LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Story City
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Story City LCMC
** Stratford Lutheran Church, Stratford LCMC
** Ulensvang Lutheran Church, Thor
* Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville
* Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williams
KANSAS 6** 1*
** First Lutheran Church, Clay Center LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clyde LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Dodge City LCMC
* Freemount Lutheran Church, Lindsboro
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linn LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Osborne LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer LCMC
KENTUCKY 4**
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Augusta AALC
** House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown, NALC
** Hopeful Lutheran Church, Florence LCMC
** Hebron Lutheran Church, Hebron LCMC
MARYLAND 3** 2*
* St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Annapolis
* St. John Lutheran Church, (Edgemere) Baltimore
** Lutheran Church of Redeemer Damascus LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Sabillasville LCMC
MICHIGAN 8** 4*
* Salem Lutheran Church, Bark River
* St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Felch LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso NALC
* Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon
** Christ Lutheran Church, Reese LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shingleton
* Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee
** Christ Lutheran Church, Warren LCMC
MINNESOTA 44** 11*
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Afton LCMC
** Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Badger LCMC
** Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
** Lutheran Ch. of Master, Brooklyn Center LCMC
** Discover Church, Brooklyn Park LCMC
** Wangen Prairie Lutheran, Cannon Falls LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crosby NALC
** Lund Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes LCMC
** New Hope of Lakewood Lutheran, Duluth
** Bethlehem/West Elbow Lake Lutheran LCMC
** Central Lutheran Church, Elk River LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ellendale AFLC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Erskine NALC
** Rodnes Lutheran Church, Erskine LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Floodwood LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fridley LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran, Golden Valley
* Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick
* United Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover LCMC
** Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
* Hegland Lutheran Church, Hawley
** Singaas Lutheran Church, Hendricks AFLC
* Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston
* St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake
** Christ the King Lutheran, Hutchinson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hutchinson LCMC
* South Zumbro Lutheran Church, Kasson
** Hosanna Lutheran Church, Lakeville LCMC
** American Lutheran, Long Prairie LCMC
** Holy Cross Lutheran, Maple Lake LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Maple Plain LCMC
** Wang Lutheran Church, Maynard
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Menahga LCMC
** First English Lutheran Church Menahga LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church Mentor NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Minneapolis LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Monticello LCMC
* Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Nelcon
** Rejoice Lutheran Renewal Church, Northfield
** Salem Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Sauk Valley Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Christ Lutheran Church, Otsego LCMC
** North Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Roseau LCMC
** Community Church of Hope, Rosemount
** Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford LCMC
* Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant
* Albion Lutheran Church, St. James
** Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Stewart
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte LCMC
** Folden Lutheran Church, Vining CLB
** Riverside Lutheran Church, Wannaska
MISSOURI 3**
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ava NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Pocahontas
** Christ Lutheran Church, Stover AFLC
MONTANA 18**
** Peace Lutheran Church, Belgrade LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork LCMC
** Little Missouri Lutheran Church, Capitol LCMC
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Chester LCMC
** Golden West Lutheran Church, Conrad LCMC
** Pondera Valley Lutheran Church, Conrad LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Dillon
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Evergreen LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Flaxville LCMC
** Pleasant Prairie Lutheran, Flaxville LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Great Falls LCMC
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Ledger LCMC
** Peerless Lutheran Church, Peerless LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Popular
** Scobey Lutheran Church, Scobey LCMC
** Valier Lutheran Church, Valier LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Whitefish LCMC
** American Lutheran Church, Winifred LCMC
NEBRASKA 9** 1*
** Peace Lutheran Church, Alma
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel
** Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue LCMC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler
** Bluffs Trinity Lutheran, Fremont, NE LCMC
** Fridhem Lutheran Church, Funk LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Norfolk LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Republican City
** Hope Lutheran Church, Smithfield LCMC
Note: Although Bethel Lutheran, Holdrege voted successfully (twice) to withdraw, their ELCA synod will not allow them to leave with their property.
NEW YORK 7** 3*
** St. Nicodemus Lutheran, East Aurora LCMC
** Christ Chinese Lutheran, Brooklyn LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Delhi LCMS
** Advent Lutheran Church, Elmont LCMC
* Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville
* First Lutheran Church, Lyons LC-I
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Middleburgh
** Evang Luth of Holy Trinity New Rochelle LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls LCMC
** St James Lutheran Stewart Manor LCMC
NORTH CAROLINA 13** 9*
* St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro NALC
** Well of Hope Lutheran Church, Charlotte LCMC
* Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove
* Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Claremont
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
** Millers Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** Center Grove Lutheran, Kannapolis LCMS
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis NALC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Lincolnton NALC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Newton
** Christiana Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
* Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury
** St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury LCMC
** Union Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Statesville LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville NALC
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman
** Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Weddington LCMC
* Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Wilkesboro
NORTH DAKOTA 4** 1*
** Peace Lutheran Church, Devil’s Lake NALC
** Anselm Trinity Lutheran, Enderlin LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen
* Mabel Lutheran Church, Sutton
** First Lutheran, Washburn LCMC
OHIO 12** 11*
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ashland
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland
** First Lutheran Church, Barberton LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cardington LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Cincinnati LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church , Clyde
** Puritas Lutheran Church, Cleveland LCMC
** Upper Arlington Lutheran, Columbus LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus (Obetz)
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor LCMC
** Greenford Lutheran Church, Greenford LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville LCMC
** First English Lutheran Church, Mansfield LCMC
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
* Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
* First English Lutheran Church, Marysville
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Maumee LCMC
** Resurrection Lutheran Church, Port Clinton
* Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Springfield
* Grace Evan. Lutheran Church, Springfield
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield NALC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sulphur Springs
* Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville NALC
OREGON 2** 1*
* First Lutheran Church, Baker City
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boardman
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston
PENNSYLVANIA 14** 3*
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Abington NALC
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA
** Christ Lutheran Church, Dallastown LCMC
** Dunmyer Lutheran Church, Johnstown
* Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon
** St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Millersburg
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Muncy
** St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia
** St.Stephen Lutheran Scott Twp Pittsburgh NALC
** Zion Lutheran, Pittsburgh (Brentwood) NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver
** Zion (Shaffers) Lutheran, Seven Valleys LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Washington
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Manchester
** St. Paul Lutheran, McConnellsburg ELCM
** St. Paul Lutheran , Big Cove Tannery ELCM
** Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove ELCM
The last three congregations listed were kicked out of the ELCA for calling a non-ELCA pastor and for holding dual membership in another church body.
SOUTH CAROLINA 3**
** Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Conway
** Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill
** Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, York
SOUTH DAKOTA 17** 5*
** East Lake Andes Lutheran, Armour LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Armour AFLC
** American Lutheran Church, Castlewood NALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Delmont AFLC
* New Hope Lutheran Church, Hayti
* Hayti Lutheran Church, Hayti
** Lands Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Irene
** Ladner Lutheran Church, Ladner
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden
** Shepherd of the Hills, Lead LCMC
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Long Valley
* Grace Lutheran Church, Menno
* Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Menno
** Deep Creek Lutheran Church, Midland
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Midland
** First Lutheran Church, Philip NALC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, Pierpont LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Platt LCMC
** First American Lutheran, Tripp
** Immanuel Lutheran, Whitewood NALC
TENNESSEE
* Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Memphis
TEXAS 24** 11*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alice
** St. John’s Lutheran, Boerne
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Brenham
** Salem Lutheran, (Welcome) Brenham
** St. John Lutheran Church, Dime Box LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, El Campo LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Ennis LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Floresville
** Holy Ghost Lutheran, Fredricksburg NALC
** Martin Luther Lutheran, Giddings LCMC
** Living Word Lutheran, Grapevine LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Haskell LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Inez LCMC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia
** St. Paul’s Lutheran, New Braunfels LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Orange Grove LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran , Point Comfort LCMC
* St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland
* Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy
* Joy Lutheran Church, Richmond
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rockdale NALC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Rosenberg
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
* Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Taylor LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Thrall
** Our Savior Lutheran, Three Rivers NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Tivoli LCMC
* Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Tyler NALC
** Zion Lutheran Mission Valley,Victoria LCMS
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran, Weesatche LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Winters LCMC
** Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Yoakum LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown NALC
UTAH 1**
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Roy LCMC
VIRGINIA 5**
** Apostles Lutheran Church, Chesapeake LCMC
** Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper NALC
** Lebanon Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** Morning Star Lutheran, Mt. Jackson ELCM
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Roanoke LCMC
WASHINGTON 8** 3*
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bremerton AALC
** Lutheran Ch of Redeemer, Chimacum LCMC
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Everett
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Lacey LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran, Longview LCMC
* Central Lutheran Church, Morton
** Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa
** Richland Lutheran Church, Richland LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rochester LCMC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Stanwood LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Walla Walla
WEST VIRGINIA 2**
** St. Timothy Lutheran, Charleston NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Letart
WISCONSIN 18** 6*
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookfield
* Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline
* First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Christus Lutheran, Clintonville LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dupont
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edgar LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett LCMC
** Northland Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Olivet Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Luck LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Manawa LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, (Pella) Marion LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church Oconto Falls LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ogdensburg LCMC
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Pell Lake LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips
** Stanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake LCMC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock, WI
** Living Water Lutheran, Sun Prairie LCMC
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tomah LCMC
** North West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
** South West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lebanon, Watertown NALC
WYOMING 1**
** Christ the King Lutheran, Newcastle NALC
According to the ELCA secretary David Swartling, as of December 7, 2010, 666 congregations had taken first votes to leave the ELCA. These 666 have taken a total of 700 votes. (As we’ve seen, some congregations have taken multiple first votes.) Of the first votes taken 481 passed and 219 failed. 326 congregations have taken second votes (and one congregation has taken two second votes!) Of the total of 327 second votes, 308 passed and 19 failed.
* indicates first vote; ** indicates second vote
1.Hope Lutheran Church, Everly, IA *
2.Albion Lutheran Church, St. James, MN * (Nov. 21)
3.Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA * (Nov. 21)
4.First Lutheran Church, Ellendale, MN ** second successful vote Dec. 5. 72%.
Voted to affiliate with AFLC.
5.Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Memphis, TN * first successful vote, Dec. 5, 111-49.
6.Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill, SC ** second successful vote, Dec. 5, 75%.
7.St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA * first successful vote Dec. 5 189-43.
8.Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper, VA ** second successful vote Dec. 5 57-7.
9.Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, MI * first successful vote Dec. 5, 78%.
10.St. Paul Lutheran Church, Republican City, NE** second successful vote. 100%.
11.Peace Lutheran Church, Alma, NE ** second successful vote. 91%.
12.Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel, NE ** second successful vote this past summer.
13.Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin, TX * first successful vote Dec. 5. 90%-10%.
14.Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens, IA *
15.Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy, TX * first successful vote October 2010, 91%
16.First Lutheran Church, Floresville, TX * first successful vote 95-14, 10/24/10.
17.Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan, IA ** second successful vote Dec. 5. Joined NALC.
18.Zion Lutheran Church (Brentwood) Pittsburgh, PA **second successful vote Dec. 12Joined NALC.
19.Wang Lutheran Church, Maynard, MN ** second successful vote Dec. 5. Joined LCMC.
20.Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville * first successful vote Dec. 12 NALC
21.Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant, MN * first vote Spring 2010.
22.Zion (Shaffer’s) United Lutheran Church, Seven Valleys, PA ** second successful vote 97.5%. Voted to join LCMC.
23.Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND ** second successful vote. NALC.
24.Christ the King Lutheran Church, Newcastle, WY** second successful vote. NALC.
25.Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley, MN ** second successful vote. LCMC.
26.St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver, PA** second successful vote, Nov. 14. Joined NALC.
27. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Fountain Hills AZ. Expelled Dec. 11, 2010 by ELCA for holding dual membership in LCMC.
28. First Lutheran Church, Baker City, OR* first successful vote Dec. 19.
29. St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, PA** second successful vote Dec. 12. LCMC.
30. United Lutheran Church, Gonvick, MN** second successful vote Dec. 19.
31. Badger Lutheran Church, Badger, IA * first successful vote 71-6 Dec. 5. (We previously listed Badger Lutheran as being in SD which was incorrect.)
32. Freemount Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, KS first successful vote Dec. 19.
The congregations listed below represent a net loss of baptized members for the ELCA of at least 240,779 since August 2009. Add to this number the membership of approximately 40 churches missing from our list, the tens of thousands who left to start new congregations, and the multiplied thousands who have left the ELCA on their own, and the numbers are staggering.
AWM’s list as of December 20, 2010 shows 334 congregations that successfully have taken their second vote to leave the ELCA, as well as 105 congregations that have successfully taken their first vote and now await taking the second vote.
AALC - The American Association of Lutheran Churches;
AFLC - Association of Free Lutheran Congregations;
CLB - Church of the Lutheran Brethren;
ELCM - Evangelical Lutheran Conference and Ministerium;
FELC - Fellowship of Evangelical Lutheran Churches;
LC-I - Lutheran Church-International;
LCMC - Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ;
LC-MS - Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod;
NALC - North American Lutheran Church
At this point our list lacks the names of around 40 congregatons that have taken their first and/or second vote. If you know of congregations not listed here, please advise us at: wordabide@aol.com
ALASKA 1**
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kodiak
ARIZONA 8** 1*
** Light of the Desert Lutheran, Cave Creek LCMC
** Light of Christ Lutheran, Chandler LCMC
** Shepherd of Hills Lutheran, Fountain Hills LCMC
** Community Church of Joy, Glendale LCMC
* St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa
** Victory Lutheran Church, Mesa LCMC
** American Lutheran Church, Phoenix
** La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale
** Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Tempe LCMC
Note: Shepherd of the Hills, Fountain Hills was expelled from ELCA for holding dual membership in LCMC.
CALIFORNIA 26** 3*
** St. John’s Lutheran, Arroyo Grande LCMC
** Sierra Lutheran Church, Auberry LCMC
** Chinese Life Lutheran Church, Alhambra LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Fallbrook LCMC
** Shepherd of the Mountains, Frazier Park AALC
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Galt AALC
** St. Mark Chinese Luth, Hacienda Heights LCMC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Irvine LCMC
** Concordia Lutheran Church, Kingsburg LCMC
** Lutheran Church of Cross, Laguna Woods LCMC
** St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, La Mesa FELC
** Emanuel Lutheran Church, Lodi LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Los Banos LCMC
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Madera LCMC
** Mount of Olives Lutheran, Mission Viejo LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Modesto LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Redway
** Life Lutheran Church, Richmond
** Grace Lutheran Church, Ridgecrest LCMC
** Rancho Penasquitos Lutheran, San Diego LCMC
** St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Diego LCMC
** Chinese Lutheran Church, San Francisco
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, San Jose LCMC
* St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose
* Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita LCMC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran, Torrance
** Red Hill Lutheran Church, Tustin LCMC
** Mt. Calvary Faith Lutheran, West Covina LCMC
** Westminister Lutheran Church, Westminister
COLORADO 5**
** Faith Lutheran Church, Castle Rock LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran, Colorado Springs LCMC
** St. Luke’s Lutheran, Colorado Springs NALC
** Lutheran Church of the Cross, Evergreen LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Security, CO LCMC
FLORIDA 8** 1*
* Advent Lutheran Church, Boca Raton
** Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Dade City LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Pierce LCMC
** Shepherd of Woods Church, Jacksonville LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Lakeland LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Miami LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Palm Bay LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Palatka LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Titusville LCMC
Note: Although St. Peter Lutheran of Fort Pierce voted unanimously to withdraw, the ELCA will not allow them to leave with their property.
GEORGIA 7** 1*
** Laurel Hill Lutheran Church, Clyo LCMC
** Wingard Memorial Lutheran, Clyo LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Evans NALC
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Fayetteville
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hartwell LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Springfield LCMC
IDAHO 4**
** Zion Lutheran Church, Deary LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Hayden LCMC
** First Evangelical Lutheran, Idaho Falls LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Pierce LCMC
ILLINOIS 15** 7*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, DeKalb
** First Lutheran Church, Dongola LCMC
** St. John of Union County Luth, Dongola LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Emden LCMC
* St. John’s Lutheran Church, Flanagan
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Franklin Grove LCMC
** Messiah Lutheran Church, Joliet LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Kirkland NALC
* Zion Evan Lutheran Church of Clarion, La Moille
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Lee
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lindenhurst LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Moline LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oregon LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Philo
* First Lutheran Church, Pontiac
** American Lutheran Church, Rantoul NALC
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Rockford
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Rockton LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Royal NALC
* Hosanna Lutheran Church, St. Charles
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro NALC
INDIANA 7** 2*
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Auburn NALC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Connersville
** St. John Lutheran Ft. Wayne (Lake Twp.)
* St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Hoagland NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Holland LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Logansport
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Joe LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stendal
IOWA 23** 16*
* Badger Lutheran Church, Badger
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Bode LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
* Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove
** Samuel Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Evansdale AALC
* Hope Lutheran Church, Everly
* Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fontanelle LCMC
** Holmes Lutheran Church, Holmes
** Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hull
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Inwood LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Irwin LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Kelley LCMC
* Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Marion
** First Lutheran Church, Ottumwa LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg
** St. John Lutheran Church, Persia
* St. John Lutheran Church, Plainfield
* Elim Lutheran Church, Randall
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn
* Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn
** Salem Lutheran Church, Roland
** Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan NALC
** United Lutheran Church, Shelby LCMC
** Skien Lutheran Church, Sloan LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Story City
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Story City LCMC
** Stratford Lutheran Church, Stratford LCMC
** Ulensvang Lutheran Church, Thor
* Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville
* Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williams
KANSAS 6** 1*
** First Lutheran Church, Clay Center LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clyde LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Dodge City LCMC
* Freemount Lutheran Church, Lindsboro
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linn LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Osborne LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer LCMC
KENTUCKY 4**
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Augusta AALC
** House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown, NALC
** Hopeful Lutheran Church, Florence LCMC
** Hebron Lutheran Church, Hebron LCMC
MARYLAND 3** 2*
* St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Annapolis
* St. John Lutheran Church, (Edgemere) Baltimore
** Lutheran Church of Redeemer Damascus LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Sabillasville LCMC
MICHIGAN 8** 4*
* Salem Lutheran Church, Bark River
* St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Felch LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso NALC
* Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon
** Christ Lutheran Church, Reese LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shingleton
* Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee
** Christ Lutheran Church, Warren LCMC
MINNESOTA 44** 11*
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Afton LCMC
** Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Badger LCMC
** Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
** Lutheran Ch. of Master, Brooklyn Center LCMC
** Discover Church, Brooklyn Park LCMC
** Wangen Prairie Lutheran, Cannon Falls LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crosby NALC
** Lund Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes LCMC
** New Hope of Lakewood Lutheran, Duluth
** Bethlehem/West Elbow Lake Lutheran LCMC
** Central Lutheran Church, Elk River LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ellendale AFLC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Erskine NALC
** Rodnes Lutheran Church, Erskine LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Floodwood LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fridley LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran, Golden Valley
* Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick
* United Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover LCMC
** Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
* Hegland Lutheran Church, Hawley
** Singaas Lutheran Church, Hendricks AFLC
* Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston
* St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake
** Christ the King Lutheran, Hutchinson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hutchinson LCMC
* South Zumbro Lutheran Church, Kasson
** Hosanna Lutheran Church, Lakeville LCMC
** American Lutheran, Long Prairie LCMC
** Holy Cross Lutheran, Maple Lake LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Maple Plain LCMC
** Wang Lutheran Church, Maynard
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Menahga LCMC
** First English Lutheran Church Menahga LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church Mentor NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Minneapolis LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Monticello LCMC
* Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Nelcon
** Rejoice Lutheran Renewal Church, Northfield
** Salem Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Sauk Valley Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Christ Lutheran Church, Otsego LCMC
** North Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Roseau LCMC
** Community Church of Hope, Rosemount
** Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford LCMC
* Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant
* Albion Lutheran Church, St. James
** Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Stewart
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte LCMC
** Folden Lutheran Church, Vining CLB
** Riverside Lutheran Church, Wannaska
MISSOURI 3**
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ava NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Pocahontas
** Christ Lutheran Church, Stover AFLC
MONTANA 18**
** Peace Lutheran Church, Belgrade LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork LCMC
** Little Missouri Lutheran Church, Capitol LCMC
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Chester LCMC
** Golden West Lutheran Church, Conrad LCMC
** Pondera Valley Lutheran Church, Conrad LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Dillon
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Evergreen LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Flaxville LCMC
** Pleasant Prairie Lutheran, Flaxville LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Great Falls LCMC
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Ledger LCMC
** Peerless Lutheran Church, Peerless LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Popular
** Scobey Lutheran Church, Scobey LCMC
** Valier Lutheran Church, Valier LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Whitefish LCMC
** American Lutheran Church, Winifred LCMC
NEBRASKA 9** 1*
** Peace Lutheran Church, Alma
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel
** Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue LCMC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler
** Bluffs Trinity Lutheran, Fremont, NE LCMC
** Fridhem Lutheran Church, Funk LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Norfolk LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Republican City
** Hope Lutheran Church, Smithfield LCMC
Note: Although Bethel Lutheran, Holdrege voted successfully (twice) to withdraw, their ELCA synod will not allow them to leave with their property.
NEW YORK 7** 3*
** St. Nicodemus Lutheran, East Aurora LCMC
** Christ Chinese Lutheran, Brooklyn LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Delhi LCMS
** Advent Lutheran Church, Elmont LCMC
* Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville
* First Lutheran Church, Lyons LC-I
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Middleburgh
** Evang Luth of Holy Trinity New Rochelle LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls LCMC
** St James Lutheran Stewart Manor LCMC
NORTH CAROLINA 13** 9*
* St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro NALC
** Well of Hope Lutheran Church, Charlotte LCMC
* Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove
* Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Claremont
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
** Millers Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** Center Grove Lutheran, Kannapolis LCMS
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis NALC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Lincolnton NALC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Newton
** Christiana Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
* Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury
** St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury LCMC
** Union Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Statesville LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville NALC
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman
** Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Weddington LCMC
* Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Wilkesboro
NORTH DAKOTA 4** 1*
** Peace Lutheran Church, Devil’s Lake NALC
** Anselm Trinity Lutheran, Enderlin LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen
* Mabel Lutheran Church, Sutton
** First Lutheran, Washburn LCMC
OHIO 12** 11*
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ashland
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland
** First Lutheran Church, Barberton LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cardington LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Cincinnati LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church , Clyde
** Puritas Lutheran Church, Cleveland LCMC
** Upper Arlington Lutheran, Columbus LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus (Obetz)
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor LCMC
** Greenford Lutheran Church, Greenford LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville LCMC
** First English Lutheran Church, Mansfield LCMC
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
* Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
* First English Lutheran Church, Marysville
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Maumee LCMC
** Resurrection Lutheran Church, Port Clinton
* Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Springfield
* Grace Evan. Lutheran Church, Springfield
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield NALC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sulphur Springs
* Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville NALC
OREGON 2** 1*
* First Lutheran Church, Baker City
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boardman
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston
PENNSYLVANIA 14** 3*
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Abington NALC
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA
** Christ Lutheran Church, Dallastown LCMC
** Dunmyer Lutheran Church, Johnstown
* Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon
** St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Millersburg
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Muncy
** St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia
** St.Stephen Lutheran Scott Twp Pittsburgh NALC
** Zion Lutheran, Pittsburgh (Brentwood) NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver
** Zion (Shaffers) Lutheran, Seven Valleys LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Washington
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Manchester
** St. Paul Lutheran, McConnellsburg ELCM
** St. Paul Lutheran , Big Cove Tannery ELCM
** Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove ELCM
The last three congregations listed were kicked out of the ELCA for calling a non-ELCA pastor and for holding dual membership in another church body.
SOUTH CAROLINA 3**
** Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Conway
** Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill
** Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, York
SOUTH DAKOTA 17** 5*
** East Lake Andes Lutheran, Armour LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Armour AFLC
** American Lutheran Church, Castlewood NALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Delmont AFLC
* New Hope Lutheran Church, Hayti
* Hayti Lutheran Church, Hayti
** Lands Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Irene
** Ladner Lutheran Church, Ladner
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden
** Shepherd of the Hills, Lead LCMC
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Long Valley
* Grace Lutheran Church, Menno
* Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Menno
** Deep Creek Lutheran Church, Midland
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Midland
** First Lutheran Church, Philip NALC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, Pierpont LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Platt LCMC
** First American Lutheran, Tripp
** Immanuel Lutheran, Whitewood NALC
TENNESSEE
* Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Memphis
TEXAS 24** 11*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alice
** St. John’s Lutheran, Boerne
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Brenham
** Salem Lutheran, (Welcome) Brenham
** St. John Lutheran Church, Dime Box LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, El Campo LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Ennis LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Floresville
** Holy Ghost Lutheran, Fredricksburg NALC
** Martin Luther Lutheran, Giddings LCMC
** Living Word Lutheran, Grapevine LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Haskell LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Inez LCMC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia
** St. Paul’s Lutheran, New Braunfels LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Orange Grove LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran , Point Comfort LCMC
* St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland
* Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy
* Joy Lutheran Church, Richmond
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rockdale NALC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Rosenberg
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
* Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Taylor LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Thrall
** Our Savior Lutheran, Three Rivers NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Tivoli LCMC
* Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Tyler NALC
** Zion Lutheran Mission Valley,Victoria LCMS
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran, Weesatche LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Winters LCMC
** Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Yoakum LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown NALC
UTAH 1**
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Roy LCMC
VIRGINIA 5**
** Apostles Lutheran Church, Chesapeake LCMC
** Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper NALC
** Lebanon Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** Morning Star Lutheran, Mt. Jackson ELCM
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Roanoke LCMC
WASHINGTON 8** 3*
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bremerton AALC
** Lutheran Ch of Redeemer, Chimacum LCMC
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Everett
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Lacey LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran, Longview LCMC
* Central Lutheran Church, Morton
** Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa
** Richland Lutheran Church, Richland LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rochester LCMC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Stanwood LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Walla Walla
WEST VIRGINIA 2**
** St. Timothy Lutheran, Charleston NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Letart
WISCONSIN 18** 6*
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookfield
* Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline
* First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Christus Lutheran, Clintonville LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dupont
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edgar LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett LCMC
** Northland Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Olivet Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Luck LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Manawa LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, (Pella) Marion LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church Oconto Falls LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ogdensburg LCMC
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Pell Lake LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips
** Stanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake LCMC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock, WI
** Living Water Lutheran, Sun Prairie LCMC
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tomah LCMC
** North West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
** South West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lebanon, Watertown NALC
WYOMING 1**
** Christ the King Lutheran, Newcastle NALC
According to the ELCA secretary David Swartling, as of December 7, 2010, 666 congregations had taken first votes to leave the ELCA. These 666 have taken a total of 700 votes. (As we’ve seen, some congregations have taken multiple first votes.) Of the first votes taken 481 passed and 219 failed. 326 congregations have taken second votes (and one congregation has taken two second votes!) Of the total of 327 second votes, 308 passed and 19 failed.
VOTING RESULTS DECEMBER 19 CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA
1. Zion (Shaffer's) United Lutheran Church, Seven Valleys, PA ** passed second vote to leave ELCA and affiliate with LCMC - 97.5%.
2. Nora Lutheran Church, Kensington, MN failed to attain the required 2/3s vote, with only 63.5% voting to leave.
3. Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND ** unanimously passed second vote to leave ELCA and join the NALC.
4. Christ the King Lutheran Church, Newcastle, WY ** unanimously passed second vote to leave ELCA and affirmed decision to join NALC.
5. Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley, MN** passed second vote to to leave ELCA - 239-60. Joined LCMC.
2. Nora Lutheran Church, Kensington, MN failed to attain the required 2/3s vote, with only 63.5% voting to leave.
3. Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND ** unanimously passed second vote to leave ELCA and join the NALC.
4. Christ the King Lutheran Church, Newcastle, WY ** unanimously passed second vote to leave ELCA and affirmed decision to join NALC.
5. Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley, MN** passed second vote to to leave ELCA - 239-60. Joined LCMC.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
VOTING RESULTS- CONGREGATIONS VOTING DECEMBER 12 TO LEAVE ELCA
1. Zion Lutheran Church (Brentwood) Pittsburgh, PA** successfully took second vote Dec. 12 125-14-1 abstention. Now member of NALC.
2. Wang Lutheran Church, Maynard, MN ** successfully took second vote Dec. 5 26-3. Voted to join LCMC.
3. Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville, OH * successfully took first vote Dec. 12- 115-7. Plan to join the NALC.
4. Nora Lutheran Church, Kensington, MN * failed to attain the two-thirds necessary on their first vote to leave the ELCA. Vote was 63.5% in favor of leaving.
5. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis, IL ** successfully took second vote Dec. 12 - 67-3.
voted to join NALC.
2. Wang Lutheran Church, Maynard, MN ** successfully took second vote Dec. 5 26-3. Voted to join LCMC.
3. Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville, OH * successfully took first vote Dec. 12- 115-7. Plan to join the NALC.
4. Nora Lutheran Church, Kensington, MN * failed to attain the two-thirds necessary on their first vote to leave the ELCA. Vote was 63.5% in favor of leaving.
5. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis, IL ** successfully took second vote Dec. 12 - 67-3.
voted to join NALC.
Friday, December 10, 2010
ELCA SECRETARY RELEASES NOVEMBER COUNT OF CHURCHES VOTING TO LEAVE
According to the ELCA secretary David Swartling, as of December 7, 2010, 666 congregations had taken first votes to leave the ELCA. These 666 have taken a total of 700 votes. (As we’ve seen, some congregations have taken multiple first votes.) Of the first votes taken 481 passed and 219 failed. 326 congregations have taken second votes (and one congregation has taken two second votes!) Of the total of 327 second votes, 308 passed and 19 failed.
Abiding Word Ministries' list posted below, which includes many December votes, shows 316 congregations that have successfully taken their second vote and 108 congregations that have successfully taken their first vote and are now in the discernment process before taking their second vote. At this time our list represents a net loss of baptized members for the ELCA of 235,568 since August 2009. (Figures are based on ELCA 2010 Yearbook.)
Abiding Word Ministries' list posted below, which includes many December votes, shows 316 congregations that have successfully taken their second vote and 108 congregations that have successfully taken their first vote and are now in the discernment process before taking their second vote. At this time our list represents a net loss of baptized members for the ELCA of 235,568 since August 2009. (Figures are based on ELCA 2010 Yearbook.)
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA IN DECEMBER 2010
The following congregations have scheduled votes to leave the ELCA. Please inform us at wordabide@aol.com if there are additions or corrections to this list.
* indicates first vote; ** indicates second vote
December 12
Zion Lutheran Church, (Brentwood) Pittsburgh, PA **
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis, IL **
Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville, OH *
St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville, NC **
Nora Lutheran Church, Kensington, MN * (second attempt)
Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens, IA **
December 19
Christ the King Lutheran Church, New Castle, WY **
Zion Lutheran Church, Seven Valleys, PA **
Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND **
* indicates first vote; ** indicates second vote
December 12
Zion Lutheran Church, (Brentwood) Pittsburgh, PA **
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis, IL **
Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville, OH *
St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville, NC **
Nora Lutheran Church, Kensington, MN * (second attempt)
Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens, IA **
December 19
Christ the King Lutheran Church, New Castle, WY **
Zion Lutheran Church, Seven Valleys, PA **
Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND **
Sunday, December 5, 2010
RESULTS AND ADDITIONS TO OUR LIST OF CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE ELCA
* indicates first vote; ** indicates second vote
1. First Lutheran Church, Ellendale, MN successfully took second vote, Dec. 5, 72%.
Voted to affiliate with the AFLC.
2. Hope Lutheran Church, Everly, IA * (Nov. 21)
3. Albion Lutheran Church, St. James, MN * LCMC (Nov. 21)
4. Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA * (Nov. 21)
5. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Memphis, TN * passed first vote December 5, 111-49. Also voted to join the NALC.
6. Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill, SC passed its second vote December 5 by 75%.
7. St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Butler, PA passed its first vote December 5, 189-43.
8. Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper, passed second vote and join NALC Dec. 5, 57-7.
9. Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, MI passed first vote by 78%.
10. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Republican City, NE passed second vote Dec. 5 by 100%. Joined LCMC.
11. Peace Lutheran Church, Alma, NE passed second vote Dec. 5 by 91%. Joined LCMC.
12. Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel, NE passed second vote this past summer. Joined LCMC.
13. Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin, TX passed first vote Dec. 5, 90%-10%.
14. Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy, TX passed first vote Oct. 2010, 91%.
15. First Lutheran Church, Floresville, TX pass first vote Oct. 24, 2010, 95-14.
16. Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens, IA passed first vote.
17. Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthven, IA passed second vote Dec. 5. Joined NALC.
1. First Lutheran Church, Ellendale, MN successfully took second vote, Dec. 5, 72%.
Voted to affiliate with the AFLC.
2. Hope Lutheran Church, Everly, IA * (Nov. 21)
3. Albion Lutheran Church, St. James, MN * LCMC (Nov. 21)
4. Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA * (Nov. 21)
5. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Memphis, TN * passed first vote December 5, 111-49. Also voted to join the NALC.
6. Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill, SC passed its second vote December 5 by 75%.
7. St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Butler, PA passed its first vote December 5, 189-43.
8. Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper, passed second vote and join NALC Dec. 5, 57-7.
9. Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, MI passed first vote by 78%.
10. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Republican City, NE passed second vote Dec. 5 by 100%. Joined LCMC.
11. Peace Lutheran Church, Alma, NE passed second vote Dec. 5 by 91%. Joined LCMC.
12. Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel, NE passed second vote this past summer. Joined LCMC.
13. Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin, TX passed first vote Dec. 5, 90%-10%.
14. Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy, TX passed first vote Oct. 2010, 91%.
15. First Lutheran Church, Floresville, TX pass first vote Oct. 24, 2010, 95-14.
16. Bethany Lutheran Church, Laurens, IA passed first vote.
17. Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthven, IA passed second vote Dec. 5. Joined NALC.
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