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Sunday, December 18, 2011

UPDATE SUNDAY DECEMBER 18, 2011

St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, PA passed first vote to leave the ELCA today, 98-11. Second vote is scheduled for Sunday March 25, 2012.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

PASTOR DAVID R. BARNHART RESPONDS TO BISHOP CHILSTROM'S LETTER TO ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF MINNESOTA

Dear Catholic Bishops of Minnesota,

I am writing in response to an open letter addressed to you by Bishop Herbert Chilstrom, a former bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), in which he expressed his support for the homosexual lifestyle and for same-sex marriage, and in which he challenged your stand against the same.

As a Lutheran pastor I want to make clear Bishop Chilstrom’s opinions regarding these matters do not reflect the  beliefs of Bible-believing Lutherans, nor does the counsel he gave you reflect the clear teachings of God’s Word. Most of all, I express my profound regret that a former ELCA bishop has advised you under the banner of Lutheranism to set aside the clear teachings of the Scripture and accept, instead, the opinions of men. 

In his letter Bishop Chilstrom challenged you to find time for an extended visit with 15 homosexuals, and afterwards spend a quiet hour reflecting on a single question— “As I understand the heart of my Savior Jesus, how would he treat these sons and daughters of my church?” The former bishop seems to believe that if only you spent more time getting to know homosexuals, your opposition to their agenda will fade away. 

Regrettably, while Bishop Chilstrom asked you to spend time pondering what homosexuals might say, he did not ask you to spend time with God’s Word or read its unequivocal statements that identify homosexual  behavior as sinful. Instead, he asked you to restructure your beliefs according to the misguided reasoning and beliefs of the homosexual community. Extended visits with homosexuals could reap a harvest for God’s kingdom, if both law and gospel were rightly presented to them and if repentance of sin ensued. However, without a true presentation of God’s Word, such visits would be futile.

In his letter Bishop Chilstrom did not offer a single verse of Scripture for your consideration; instead, he asked you to draw conclusions from your own reasoning about “how Jesus would treat these sons and daughters of my church.” The sad fact is this— the ELCA long ago exchanged the authority of Scriptures for the opinions of men. Yet, apart from Scripture it is impossible to  know the heart of Christ or discern His will regarding the issues of life. 

Because Jesus loves homosexuals and all sinners, He directs us to speak His truth in love and bid them to “go, and sin no more,” just as He said to the woman caught in the act of adultery (John 8:11). According to Jesus, “Scripture can never be  broken” (John 10:35). Thus, we may be certain that the incarnate Son of God would never go against His own divine revelation by accepting the sinful lifestyle of homosexuals or sanctioning same-sex marriages!

God’s Word declares, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His Word is not in us” (1 John 1:9-10).  Nowhere in the Scriptures are we instructed to accept the homosexuals’ chosen life of sin and shame. However, the Bible does direct us to witness both law and gospel to them, calling them to repentance and faith in Christ.  Homosexuals, like all of us sinners, must come to Christ, repent, and receive by faith the One who died for them. Those who do so will not only be saved, they will be set free from the bondage of sin and their lives will be forever transformed. 

The good news of Christ’s gospel is this—Our Lord is able to change and transform lives, and the Holy Spirit is able to empower them to walk in true obedience to His Word.  Paul writes, “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).

Finally, I applaud your stand against abortion, homosexual acts, same-sex marriage, as well as the adoption of children by same-sex couples. I especially applaud your support of Minnesota’s proposed “Marriage Amendment.” As bishops, it is your duty to uphold the teachings of the Bible on these matters, which is precisely what you are doing. Such a stand is worthy of commendation, not condemnation. I encourage you to hold the blood-bought ground and lift high God’s Word, that people will hear the truth from bishops whose God-given responsibility it is to uphold truth!

Sincerely in Christ,
Pastor David R. Barnhart,
Director, Abiding Word Ministries


Thursday, December 8, 2011

Lutheran leader confronts state's Catholic bishops over gay marriage


To My Brothers -- The Catholic Bishops of Minnesota:
In 1976 I was elected a Lutheran bishop in Minnesota -- one of seven such Lutheran leaders in the state. Over the next years one of the highlights of my time in office was the annual noon-to-noon retreat with our eight Catholic counterparts in the state.
The bond that developed between us was deep and respectful. We shared our differences; we celebrated our likenesses. My friendship with Archbishop John Roach and Bishop Raymond Lucker, in particular, is a blessing I will treasure as long as I live.
May I share a word with all of you who now lead the Roman Catholic community of faith in Minnesota?
First, I would go to the wall to defend your right to work for the adoption of the so-called marriage protection amendment. Having said that, I must tell you that I believe you are making a significant mistake.
Over my 35 years as an active and retired bishop I have come to know hundreds of gay and lesbian persons. I have yet to meet even one who is opposed to the marriage of one man and one woman. After all, they are the daughters and sons of such unions.
What they cannot understand is why church leaders would oppose their fundamental desire and right to be in partnership with someone they love and respect who happens to be of the same gender and sexual orientation. They don't understand why they should not enjoy all the rights and privileges their straight counterparts take for granted.

More:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/135202698.html

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

UPDATE DECEMBER 7, 2011

St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4200 Carlisle Pike,  Camp Hill, PA, will take its first vote to leave the ELCA, Sunday December 18.

St. John's Lutheran Church, Metropolis, IL passed its first vote to leave the ELCA December 4, 73%.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

RESULTS: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA DEC 4, 2011

Zion Lutheran Church, Chattanooga, OH passed second vote to leave this ELCA, 74%. Voted to join NALC.

UPDATE SUNDAY DECEMBER 4, 2011

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, Iowa passed their second vote to leave the ELCA, Sunday Novemberr 27, 95-15. Also voted to affiliate with the NALC.

St. John Lutheran Church, Metropolis, IL will take first vote to leave the ELCA December 4.

Calvary Lutheran Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada passed second vote to leave ELCIC and join the NALC. We believe this is first church in Canada to join NALC after passing 2nd vote.

The following item was posted on wordalone.org/connections: Hazel Run Lutheran Church (Minnesota) is in the process of voting to leave the ELCA and join LCMC.. Our congregation is seeking a full time pastor to serve the needs of a rural congregtion. Since the congregation has started the process of leaving the ELCA, our regular Sunday worship attendance has grown from 25 members to 50+ members. Our final vote will be Novembe 13th.

WISCONSIN CHURCH (ELCA) IN LAW SUIT OVER AFFILIATION

While some Protestant churches deal with divisions within their congregations, one Wisconsin church will be taking its affiliation dispute to court.
About 70 members of Grace Lutheran Church of Eau Claire are asking a judge to declare their church exclusively affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
An initial vote taken by the congregation to disaffiliate from the ELCA and join the more conservative Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ failed, but in April Grace Lutheran’s church council then decided to have their church be affiliated with both groups.
As a result, pro-ELCA members have sued to overturn the council’s decision. Until the matter is resolved, many of them are worshipping at the ELCA-affiliated First Lutheran Church of Eau Claire.
“This is a constitutional issue that requires people to follow the governing documents of the church,” said Pastor Scott Miller of First Lutheran to The Christian Post.
“The vote to disaffiliate from the ELCA failed. However, the church council, refusing to accept that outcome, declared that Grace Lutheran would be both ELCA and LCMC, a clear violation of the constitution. ”
More: http://www.christianpost.com/news/wis-lutheran-church-embroiled-in-lawsuit-over-affiliation-63743/

Sunday, November 20, 2011

VOTING RESULTS NOVEMBER 20, 2011

1. Bethel Lutheran Church, Noblesville, IN passed second vote to leave the ELCA by a margin of 82%.
This congregation with 1353 baptized members plans to join NALC.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

UPCOMING VOTES TO LEAVE ELCA

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, IA will take second vote to leave the ELCA, November 27th.

St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4200 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill, PA will take first vote to leave the ELCA on Sunday December 18, 2011.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

RESULTS NOVEMBER 13, 2011

1. Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nazareth, PA passed second vote today to leave the ELCA, 115-14. Applied for membership in LCMC. Congregation passed first vote June 26, 2011: 97-25.

2. First Lutheran Church, Washburn, ND, vote to leave the ELCA in 2010 and join LCMC. Recently they voted to have dual membership in the NALC.

3. St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Marion, IA plans to join LCMC and at the same time retain its membership in the ELCA. This action is being taken by the Church Council and not through a vote of the congregation. The congregation previously passed its first vote to leave the ELCA, however the second vote failed. The Church Council wants no further votes taken until at least 2018. One of St. Mark's pastors, Dr. David Hagstrom resigned from the ELCA and joined the LCMC. He is therefore no longer eligible to serve St. Mark's according to ELCA rules. The congregation is now seeking to call another pastor.

4. First Lutheran Church, Leipsic, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 84.2%. Will join NALC.

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Monday, October 31, 2011

RESULTS OCTOBER 30, 2011

First Lutheran Church, Manchester, IA passed first vote to leave the ELCA, 197-56. Date of second vote not set yet.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

VOTING RESULTS

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Export, PA passed second vote to leave the ELCA, September 18. They have joined the NALC.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Birchwood, WI passed second vote to leave the ELCA, October 23, 88-20, and affiliate with LCMC.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

IOWA CHURCHES SERVE NOTICE TO SYNOD THEY WILL VOTING ON LEAVING THE ELCA

First Lutheran Church, Manchester, Iowa has served notice to the Northeast Iowa Synod of their intention to vote on leaving the ELCA, October 30, 2011.

St. John Lutheran Church, Clarksville, Iowa has served notice to the Northeast Iowa Synod of their intention to vote on leaving the ELCA. Date not known. This is their second effort at a first vote to leave the ELCA.

Monday, October 10, 2011

RESULTS OCTOBER 9: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. St. John Lutheran Church (Hopewell) Celina, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA. Plan to join the NALC.

2. First Lutheran Church, Houston, TX passed second vote to leave the ELCA by vote of 86.9%. Plan to join the NALC.

3. Port Madison Lutheran Church, Bainbridge, WA passed first vote to leave the ELCA and join the NALC, 86%.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

ELCA MEMBERSHIP FROM 1987 THROUGH 2010

One has to look at the losses experienced by the ELCA since 1988 to understand the extent of people leaving. However the statistics printed below from the ELCA's own web site do not show the full extent of the losses they have suffered. Many congregations still count members on their rosters who left the ELCA long ago. And the information below does not reflect the losses for 2011.

ELCA Membership by Year
Statistics compiled by the ELCA Office of the Secretary

Year
Members Change % Congregations Change %
1987 5,288,048 11,133
1988 5,251,534 -36,514 -0.69% 11,120 -13 -0.12%
1989 5,238,798 -12,736 -0.24% 11,067 -53 -0.48%
1990 5,240,739 +1,941 0.04% 11,087 +20 0.18%
1991 5,245,177 +4,438 0.08% 11,074 -13 -0.12%
1992 5,234,568 -10,609 -0.20% 11,055 -19 -0.17%
1993 5,212,785 -21,783 -0.42% 11,023 -32 -0.29%
1994 5,199,048 -13,737 -0.26% 10,973 -50 -0.45%
1995 5,190,489 -8,559 -0.16% 10,955 -18 -0.16%
1996 5,187,363 -3,126 -0.06% 10,936 -19 -0.17%
1997 5,185,055 -2,308 -0.04% 10,889 -47 -0.43%
1998 5,178,225 -6,830 -0.13% 10,862 -27 -0.25%
1999 5,149,668 -28,557 -0.55% 10,851 -11 -0.10%
2000 5,125,919 -23,749 -0.46% 10,816 -35 -0.32%
2001 5,099,877 -26,042 -0.51% 10,766 -50 -0.46%
2002* 5,038,006 -61,871 -1.21% 10,721 -45 -0.42%
2003 4,984,925 -53,081 -1.05% 10,657 -64 -0.60%
2004 4,930,429 -54,496 -1.09% 10,585 -72 -0.68%
2005 4,850,776 -79,653 -1.62% 10,549 -36 -0.34%
2006 4,774,203 -76,573 -1.58% 10,470 -79 -0.75%
2007 4,709,956 -64,247 -1.34% 10,448 -22 -0.21%
2008 4,633,887 -76,069 -1.61% 10,396 -52 -0.49%
2009 4,543,037 -90,850 -1.99% 10,348 -48 -0.46%
2010 4,274,855 -268.182 -5.90% 9,995 -353 3.41%

* Only congregations existing on December 31 are included in the overall membership statistics. Prior to 2002, all congregations that existed during the course of the previous year were included.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

RESULTS OCTOBER 2: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church, Newberry, SC, passed second vote to leave the ELCA, and voted to affiliate with the NALC.

2. Danevang Lutheran Church, Danvang, TX passed first vote to withdraw from the ELCA.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

RESULTS SEPT. 25: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Principe de Paz Lutheran Church, Miami, FL ** was released from the ELCA by the Florida-Bahamas Synod at its September meeting.

2. Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson, IA failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA 70 to leave, 61 to stay.

3. Bethel Lutheran Church, Bemidji, MN failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA. Vote count not known at this time.

4. Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, MN passed first vote to leave the ELCA 119-20.

5. Winnebago Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, IA failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA, with 69 voting to remain in the ELCA and 25 voting to leave the ELCA.

6. West St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Hayfield, MN failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA, 64 voted to stay-51 voted to leave.

Monday, September 19, 2011

RESULTS SEPTEMBER 18: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. First United Lutheran Church, Hammond, IN passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 82-28. Also voted to join the NALC.

2. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Creston, NE passed first vote to leave the ELCA in late July.

3. Hope Lutheran Church of Hubbard Lake, MI passed second vote to leave the ELCA (Sept. 11), 173-6. Voted to join NALC.

4. Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon, PA ** passed second vote to leave the ELCA. (date uncertain)

5. Bethel Lutheran Church, Battle Lake, MN passed first vote to leave the ELCA on August 7,(27-6).

Sunday, September 11, 2011

RESULTS: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

1. Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 112-40. Joining NALC.

2. Glen Flora Lutheran Church, Glen Flora, WI passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 38-1. Voted by same measure to join NALC.

3. Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake, MN passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join the NALC, 23-2.

4. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River, MN passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 35-8.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

RESULTS AUGUST 28, 2011: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC passed second vote to leave the ELCA and affilate with the NALC, 51-15.

2. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell, NC passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 118-1. By vote of 119-0 voted to dual affiliate with NALC and LCMC for three years.

3. Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA passed second vote to leave the ELCA. Voted to dual affiliate with NALC and LCMC.

4. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, IA passed first vote to leave the ELCA on August 14, 64-29

With the help of George Erdner we are adding two congregations that successfully passed second vote to leave the ELCA:

5. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena, IL LCMC.

6. Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH NALC.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

RESULTS AUGUST 21, 2011: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Elizabeth Lutheran Church, Caldwell, TX lost its first vote to leave the ELCA, 66-101. The larger number voting to remain in the ELCA.

2. Hope Lutheran Church, Ladysmith, WI passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 107-9. Also voted to join NALC.

3. St. John Lutheran Church, Selby, SD passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join the NALC, 74-21.

4. Lutheran Church of Mahomet, IL failed to pass first vote (second attempt) to leave the ELCA 103-51-1.

5. Peace Lutheran Church, Baldwin, WI passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 112-7. Also voted to join LCMC.

6. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brackettville, TX passed seond vote to leave the ELCA and join LCMC.

Note: We have added two more church votes to last week's count (August 14).

Sunday, August 14, 2011

RESULTS AUGUST 14: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Grace Lutheran Church, Monongahela, PA passed its first vote to leave the ELCA.

2. First Lutheran Church, Britton, SD passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 137-11. Will join LCMC.

3. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Manistee, MI passed second vote to leave the ELCA,118-6. Voted to join NALC.

4. Faith Lutheran Church, Faith, NC passed second vote to leave the ELCA. Voted to join LCMC and NALC.

5. Salem Evans Lutheran Church, Stony Creek, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join the NALC. (Date of votes not known.)

6. Zion Lutheran Church, Stony Creek, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join the NALC. (Date of votes not known.)

7. Faith Community Lutheran Church, Longmont, CO passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 193-3. Voted to join NALC.

8. Calvary Lutheran Church (Pacoima)Arleta, CA passed first vote to leave the ELCA, July 31.

9. First Lutheran Church, Leipsic, OH passed first vote to leave the ELCA and join the NALC 77%.

10. Zion Lutheran Church, Chattanooga, OH passed first voted to leave the ELCA and join the NALC 83%.

11. St. John's Lutheran Church (Hopewell) Celina, OH passed first vote (July 10) to leave the ELCA 71%.

12. First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, WI passed second vote (April 10) to leave the ELCA 85%. Joined LCMC.

13. First Lutheran Church, Gilmore City, IA passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 32-0. Voted to join NALC.

14. Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroeville, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 72-0. Previously voted to join the NALC.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

AUGUST 10 UPDATED LIST OF CONGREGATIONS THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY VOTED TO LEAVE THE ELCA

Over 600 congregations have successfully taken their first and/or second votes to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America from August 2009 until now.

These congregations are known to have been successful in their first and/or second vote. Inform us of additions or corrections: wordabide@aol.com.

Our list, as of August 10, 2011, shows 580 congregations that successfully have taken their second vote to leave the ELCA, as well as 47 congregations that have successfully taken their first vote and now await their second vote. We are missing a few congregations from our list. If you know of congregations that have successfully voted but are not on our list, please inform us at wordabide@aol.com. Also inform us about any corrections needing to be made.

ELCA baptized membership loss contained in this list: 309,727

Congregations added to this list since posted:
1. Glen Flora Lutheran Church, Glen Flora, WI *
2. Grace Lutheran Church, Monongahela, PA *
3. First Lutheran Church, Britton, SD **
4. Faith Lutheran Church, Faith, NC **
5. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Manistee, WI **
6. Salem Evans Lutheran Church, Stony Creek, OH **
7. Zion Lutheran Church, Stony Creek, OH **
8. Faith Community Lutheran Church, Longmont, CO**
9. Calvary Lutheran Church(Pacoima)Arleta, Ca *
10. First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, WI ** LCMC
11. St. John's Lutheran Church (Hopewell) Celina, OH *
12. First Lutheran Church, Leipsic, OH *
13. Zion Lutheran Church, Chattanooga, OH *
14. Hope Lutheran Church, Ladysmith, WI ** NALC
15. St. John Lutheran Church, Selby, SD **
16. First Lutheran Church, Gilmore City, IA **
17. Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroeville, OH **
18. Peace Lutheran Church, Baldwin, WI **
19. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brackettville, TX **
20. Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC **
21. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell, NC ** NALC
22. Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA ** NALC and LCMC
23. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton *
24. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena, IL ** LCMC
25. Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH ** NALC
26. Zion Lutheran Church, St Marys, OH ** NALC
27. Glen Flora Lutheran Church, Glen Flora, WI ** NALC
28. Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake, MN ** NALC
29. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River **
30. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pasadena, MD ** NALC (voted out last May)
31. First United Lutheran Church, Hammond, IN** NALC
32. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Creston, NE *
33. Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon, PA **
34. Hope Lutheran Church, Hubbard Lake, MI ** NALC
35. Bethel Lutheran Church, Battle Lake, MN *
36. Danevang Lutheran Church, Danevang, TX*
37. Principe de Paz Lutheran Church, Miami, FL **
38. First Lutheran Church, Houston, TX ** NALC
39. St. John Lutheran Church (Hopewell) Celina, OH ** NALC
40. Port Madison Lutheran Church, Bainbridge Island, Wa * NALC
41. Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, MN *
42. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Export, PA **

Chosen Lutheran Affiliation:
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; LCI Lutheran Church-International; LCMC - Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ; LC-MS - Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod; NALC - North American Lutheran Church

*First successful vote **Second successful vote

ALASKA 1**
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kodiak NALC

ARIZONA 9**
** Light of the Desert Lutheran, Cave Creek LCMC
** Light of Christ Lutheran, Chandler LCMC
** Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran , Fountain Hills
** Community Church of Joy, Glendale LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa NALC
** Victory Lutheran Church, Mesa LCMC
** American Lutheran Church, Phoenix
** La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale
** Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Tempe LCMC

CALIFORNIA 35** 1*
* Calvary Lutheran Church (Pacoima) Arleta
** St. John’s Lutheran, Arroyo Grande LCMC
** Sierra Lutheran Church, Auberry LCMC
** Chinese Life Lutheran Church, Alhambra LCMC
** Mission Point Lutheran Church, Chino LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Fallbrook LCMC
** Shepherd of the Mountains, Frazier Park AALC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fresno NALC
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Galt AALC
** St. Mark Chinese Luth, Hacienda Heights LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Huntington Beach
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Irvine LCMC
** Concordia Lutheran Church, Kingsburg LCMC
** Lutheran Church of Cross, Laguna Woods LCMC
** LaJolla Lutheran Church, LaJolla 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 LCMC
** 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 LCMc
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, San Jose LCMC
** St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Santa Maria
** Good Shepherd Lutheran, Torrance
** First Lutheran Church, Tulare NALC
** Red Hill Lutheran Church, Tustin LCMC
** Mt. Calvary Faith Lutheran, West Covina LCMC
** Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster
** Westminister Lutheran Church, Westminster

COLORADO 6** 1*
** Faith Lutheran Church, Castle Rock LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran, Colorado Springs LCMC
** Black Forest Lutheran, Colorado Springs,
** St. Luke’s Lutheran, Colorado Springs NALC
** Lutheran Church of the Cross, Evergreen LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Longmont NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Security LCMC

FLORIDA 13**
** 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
** Living Word Lutheran Church, Lantana LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Miami LCMC
** Principe de Paz Lutheran Church, Miami
** Peace Lutheran Church, Palm Bay LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Palatka LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Port Charlotte
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Titusville LCMC
** First Lutheran Church , West Palm Beach
Note: Although St. Peter Lutheran of Fort Pierce voted unanimously to withdraw, the ELCA will not allow them to leave with their property.

GEORGIA 8**
** Laurel Hill Lutheran Church, Clyo LCMC
** Wingard Memorial Lutheran, Clyo LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Evans NALC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran , Fayetteville NALC
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hartwell LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Springfield LCMC

IDAHO 5**
** Zion Lutheran Church, Deary LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Hayden LCMC
** First Evangelical Lutheran, Idaho Falls LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Lewiston
** Faith Lutheran Church, Pierce LCMC

ILLINOIS 28** 3*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altona NALC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Benson NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Danforth NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, DeKalb LCMC
** 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 LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Franklin Grove LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena LCMC
** Messiah Lutheran Church, Joliet LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Kirkland NALC
** Zion Evan Lutheran Church of Clarion, La Moille
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Lee LCMC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lindenhurst LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Merrillville
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Moline LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oregon LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Paxton
** Zion Lutheran Church, Philo NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Pontiac NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Princeton
** 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 LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran , St. Joseph NALC
* Stavanger Lutheran Church, Seneca
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro NALC

INDIANA 12** 1*
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Auburn NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Connersville
** St. John Lutheran Ft. Wayne (Lake Twp.) NALC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne
** St. James Lutheran Church, Greenfield NALC
** First United Lutheran Church, Hammond
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Hoagland NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Holland LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Logansport
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Noblesville
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Joe LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stendal LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Uniondale NALC

IOWA 51** 2*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca NALC
** Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Ackley NALC
** Badger Lutheran Church, Badger
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Bode LCMC
** St. John Boyden
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake LCMC
** Highland Park Lutheran Church, Des Moines
** Unity Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Waterloo Ridge Lutheran, Dorchester NALC
** Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove LCMC NALC
** Samuel Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove LCMC
** Marion Lutheran Church, Elgin NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Estherville
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Evansdale AALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Everly LCMC
** Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fontanelle LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Gilmore City NALC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton
** Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Harlan LCMC
** Holmes Lutheran Church, Holmes
** Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hull LCMC
** 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 NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Ottumwa LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Persia LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Plainfield NALC
** Elim Lutheran Church, Randall LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn NALC
** Salem Lutheran Church, Roland LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rolfe NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan NALC
** First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar
** Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Center LCMC
** United Lutheran Church, Shelby LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sheldon NALC
** 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 NALC
** Old East Paint Creek Lutheran, Waterville NALC
** Old West Paint Creek Lutheran, Waukon NALC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williams LCMC

KANSAS 9**
** St. John Lutheran Church, Athol LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Clay Center LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clyde LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Dodge City LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Goodland
** Freemount Lutheran Church, Lindsborg
** 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, Elizabethtown NALC
** Hopeful Lutheran Church, Florence LCMC
** Hebron Lutheran Church, Hebron LCMC

MARYLAND 6** 1*
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Baltimore NALC
* St. John Lutheran Church, (Edgemere) Baltimore
** Lutheran Church of Redeemer Damascus LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pasadena NALC
** Thai Mission, Rockville
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Sabillasville LCMC

MICHIGAN 17** 2*
** Salem Lutheran Church, Bark River NALC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater LCMC
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton LCMC
** Our Redeemer Lutheran, Champion LCMC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Covington LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Evart
* Living Hope Lutheran Church, Farwell
** Zion Lutheran Church, Felch LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Hubbard Lake
** First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Iron Mountain LCMC
* Good Shepherd Lutheran, Manistee NALC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso NALC
** Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Reese LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shingleton
** Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Warren LCMC

MINNESOTA 66** 6*
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Afton LCMC
** Our Redeemer’s Lutheran, Badger LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
** Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
** Living Presence Lutheran Church, Blaine
** Lutheran Ch. of Master, Brooklyn Center LCMC
** Discover Church, Brooklyn Park LCMC
** Wangen Prairie Lutheran, Cannon Falls LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, (Scanlon) Cloquet
** New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey
** 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
* Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons
** Grace Lutheran Church, Erskine NALC
** Rodnes Lutheran Church, Erskine LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Floodwood LCMC
* Hope Lutheran Church, Fosston
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fridley LCMC
** Round Prairie Lutheran Church, Glenville
** Calvary Lutheran, Golden Valley
** Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** United Lutheran Church, Gonvick NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover LCMC
** Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Hegland Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Salem Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Singaas Lutheran Church, Hendricks AFLC
** Looney Valley Lutheran, Houston LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake
** Christ the King Lutheran, Hutchinson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hutchinson LCMC
** South Zumbro Lutheran Church, Kasson
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River
** 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 LCMC
** 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, Nelson LCMC
** Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson LCMC
** Rejoice Lutheran Renewal Church, Northfield
** New Life Lutheran Church, Oak Grove
** Salem Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Sauk Valley Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Christ Lutheran Church, Otsego LCMC
** North Immanuel Lutheran, Pelican Rapids LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Pillager
** First Lutheran Church, Roseau LCMC
** Community Church of Hope, Rosemount
** Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford LCMC
* Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant
** Albion Lutheran Church, St. James NALC
** Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Stacy LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Stewart LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake NALC
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte LCMC
** Folden Lutheran Church, Vining
** Bethesda Lutheran Church, Wannaska NALC
** Riverside Lutheran Church, Wannaska NALC

MISSOURI 6** 1*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ava NALC
** Joy Community Church, O’Fallon LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Pocahontas AALC
* First Lutheran Church, Rock Port
** Christ Lutheran Church, Stover AFLC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Willow Springs

MONTANA 19**
** 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
** Melville Lutheran Church, Melville LCMC
** Highland Lutheran Church, Outlook 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, Winfred LCMC

NEBRASKA 11** 2*
** Peace Lutheran Church, Alma
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel LCMC
** Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Blue Hill
* St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Creston
** Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler
** Bluffs Trinity Lutheran, Fremont LCMC
** Fridhem Lutheran Church, Funk LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Norfolk LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Oakland
** 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 JERSEY 1**
** St. Andrew by Sea Lutheran, Atlantic City NALC

NEW YORK 11**
** St. Nicodemus Lutheran, East Aurora LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Brooklyn LCMC
** Christ Chinese Lutheran, Brooklyn LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Delhi LCMS
** Advent Lutheran Church, Elmont LCMC
** Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Lyons LC-I
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Middleburgh NALC
** Evang Luth of Holy Trinity New Rochelle LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls LCMC
** St James Lutheran Stewart Manor LCMC

NORTH CAROLINA 32** 5*
** St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro NALC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Bessemer City NALC
* Christ the King Lutheran, Charlotte LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte LCMC
** Well of Hope Lutheran, Charlotte LCMC
** Concordia Lutheran, China Grove NALC
** Mt. Calvary Lutheran, Claremont NALC
** Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Concord
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Dallas NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Faith
** Christus Victor Lutheran, Fayetteville AALC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
** Millers Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** New Jerusalem Lutheran, Hickory NALC
** Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** Center Grove Lutheran, Kannapolis LCMS
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis NALC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Lincolnton NALC
* St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden NALC
** St. Luke Lutheran Church, Monroe LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell
** Christiana Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Union Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury LCMC
** Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Matthew’s Lutheran, Salisbury NALC
** Mt. Hermon Lutheran, Statesville LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville NALC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Troutman NALC
** Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Weddington LCMC
** Lutheran Church Atonement, Wilkesboro NALC

NORTH DAKOTA 9**
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington
** Peace Lutheran Church, Devil’s Lake NALC
** Our Redeemer Lutheran, Edgeley LCMC
** Anselm Trinity Luth,(Sheldon) Enderlin LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Hatton
** Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Linton
** Mabel Lutheran Church, Sutton LCMC
** First Lutheran, Washburn LCMC

OHIO 41** 9*
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ashland
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Barberton LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bolivar NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bucyrus
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cardington LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Chattanooga NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Cincinnati LCMC
** St. John's Lutheran Church, Celina
** St. Paul Lutheran Church , Clyde NALC
** Puritas Lutheran Church, Cleveland LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Columbus
** Upper Arlington Lutheran, Columbus NALC
** Zion Lutheran, Columbus (Obetz) NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Eaton NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Graytown
** Greenford Lutheran Church, Greenford LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Grove City NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Groveport NALC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center NALC
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Jeromesville
* First Lutheran Church, Leipsic NALC
* Christ Lutheran Church, Lexington
** First English Lutheran, Mansfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Mansfield NALC
** Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
** First English Lutheran, Marysville NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Maumee LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Millersburg NALC
* St. John Lutheran, (Groton Twp) Monroeville
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Monroeville NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroeville NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Montpelier NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Montpelier LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Payne NALC
** Resurrection Lutheran, Port Clinton NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, St Marys NALC
** Faith in Christ Lutheran, Springfield NALC
** Grace Evan. Lutheran, Springfield NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield NALC
** Salem Evans Lutheran Church, Stony Creek NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Stony Creek NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran, Sulphur Springs NALC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Troy NALC
* Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vickery

OKLAHOMA 1**
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond NALC

OREGON 4**
** First Lutheran Church, Baker City NALC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boardman
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston LCMC
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Salem NALC

PENNSYLVANIA 31** 5*
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Adrian
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Abington NALC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Dallastown LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Export NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Fredricksburg NALC
** St. Jacob Lutheran Church Glenville NALC
** St. Thomas Lutheran, Hooversville NALC
** Dunmyer Lutheran Church, Johnstown NALC
** Pleasant Union Lutheran, Kittanning NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran, (Trauger) Latrobe NALC
** Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Millersburg LCMC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Monongahela
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Muncy LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia LCMC
** Brighton Heights Lutheran, Pittsburgh NALC
**St.Stephen Lutheran Scott Twp PittsburghNALC
* Grace Lutheran Church, (Troy Hill) Pittsburgh
** Zion Lutheran, Pittsburgh (Brentwood) NALC
* Vinemont Lutheran Church, Reinholds NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Rural Valley
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver NALC
** St. Paul (Zeigler’s) Seven Valleys NALC
**Zion (Shaffers) Lutheran, Seven Valleys LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta
** Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta
* First Lutheran Church, Washington NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Manchester
** Kissinger Lutheran Church, Wyomissing AFLC
** 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.

SOUTH CAROLINA 5** 2*
* St. Mark Lutheran Church, Blythwood
** St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Chapin NALC
* St. Peter Lutheran Church, Chapin NALC
** Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Conway
** Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill LCMC
** Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church, Newberry
** Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, York

SOUTH DAKOTA 31** 3*
** Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Aberdeen
** East Lake Andes Lutheran, Armour LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Armour AFLC
** Badger Lutheran Church, Badger NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Britton LCMC
** Lake City Lutheran Church, Britton LCMC
** Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, Britton LCMC
** American Lutheran Church, Castlewood NALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Delmont AFLC
** New Hope Lutheran Church, Hayti NALC
** Hayti Lutheran Church, Hayti NALC
** Lands Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Irene
** Ladner Lutheran Church, Ladner LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden NALC
** Shepherd of the Hills, Lead LCMC
* Salem Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Long Lake
** 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
** Fron Lutheran Church, Roslyn
** Roslyn Lutheran Church, Roslyn
** St. John Lutheran Church, Selby NALC
** First American Lutheran, Tripp
** Immanuel Lutheran, Whitewood NALC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Yankton


TENNESSEE 1**
** Lord of Life Lutheran, Memphis NALC

TEXAS 44** 5*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alice LCMC
** All Saints Lutheran Church, Arlington NALC
** St. John’s Lutheran, Boerne LCMC
** Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brackettville LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Brenham
** Salem Lutheran, (Welcome) Brenham NALC
* Zion Lutheran, Castroville, TX LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill
* Danevang Lutheran Church, Danevang
** St. John Lutheran Church, Dime Box LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, El Campo LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Ennis LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Floresville NALC
** Holy Ghost Lutheran, Fredricksburg NALC
** Martin Luther Lutheran, Giddings LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Goliad NALC
** Living Word Lutheran, Grapevine LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hallettsville NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Haskell LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Houston NALC
** St. John Lutheran, Hubbard Lake NALC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Inez LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran, New Braunfels LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Orange Grove LCMC
* St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Paige LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran , Point Comfort LCMC
** St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy LCMC
** Joy Lutheran Church, Richmond NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rockdale NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Runge NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin
** Grace Lutheran Church, Snyder
** 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** 1*
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Roy LCMC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Bountiful LCMC

VIRGINIA 6**
** Apostles Lutheran Church, Chesapeake LCMC
** United Lutheran Church, Crockett
** Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper NALC
** Lebanon Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** Morning Star Lutheran, Mt. Jackson ELCM
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Roanoke LCMC

WASHINGTON 14** 3*
* Port Madison Lutheran Church, Bainbridge Island, WA NALC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bremerton AALC
** St. Paul Lutheran of Shorewood, Burion
** Lutheran Ch of Redeemer, Chimacum LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Everett NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Kent LCMC
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Lacey LCMC
** Selbu Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran, Longview LCMC
* Central Lutheran Church, Morton
** Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa LCMC
** Richland Lutheran Church, Richland LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rochester LCMC
** Denny Park Lutheran Church, Seattle LCMC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Seattle NALC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Stanwood LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Walla Walla

WEST VIRGINIA 2**
** St. Timothy Lutheran, Charleston NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Letart NALC

WISCONSIN 36** 1*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bailey’s Harbor
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Baldwin
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Birchwood
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookfield NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline NALC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Catawba NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Christus Lutheran, Clintonville LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dupont LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edgar LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett LCMC
** Glen Flora Lutheran Church, Glen Flora NALC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins NALC
** Shepherd of Hills (Richfield) Hubertus LCMC
** Northland Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Jefferson LCMC
** Olivet Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Ladysmith NALC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Luck LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Manawa LCMC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Manistee NALC
** 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 NALC
** Stanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake LCMC
** Ascension Lutheran Church, Shiocton NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock NALC
** Living Water Lutheran, Sun Prairie LCMC
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tomah LCMC
** Franklin Lutheran (Soldiers Grove) Viroqua
** North West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
** South West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
* Immanuel of Lebanon, Watertown NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Watertown, NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Weyouwega LCMC

WYOMING 1**
** Christ the King Lutheran, Newcastle NALC

Monday, August 8, 2011

RESULTS AUGUST 7, 2011: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. St. James Lutheran Church, Payne, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA and voted to join the NALC.

2. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Benson, IL passed second vote to leave the ELCA by 78% and voted to join the NALC.

3. Grace Lutheran Church, Eaton, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA by 97%. Previously voted to join NALC.

4. Grace Lutheran Church, Bountiful, UT passed first vote to leave the ELCA. LCMC

5. First Lutheran Church, St Ansgar, IA passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 93-0. NALC

6. Lake City Lutheran Church, Britton, SD passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 13-0.

7. Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, Britton, SD passed second vote to leave the ELCA 40-0.

8. Glen Flora Lutheran Church, Glen Flora, WI passed first vote to leave the ELCA on June 5.

(Zion Lutheran Church, St Marys, OH voted to join the NALC August 7. Their second vote to leave the ELCA is scheduled for September 11.)

Saturday, August 6, 2011

CONGREGATIONS KNOWN TO BE VOTING ON LEAVING THE ELCA IN AUGUST

Please inform us of additions or corrections to this list: wordabide@aol.com
* indicates first vote ** indicates second vote

Remember these congregations in your prayers!


August 7
Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH**
First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar IA **

August 14
Faith Community Lutheran Church, Longmont, CO**
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena, IL *
First Lutheran Church, Gilmore City *
Holy Trinity, Kettle River, MN **
Grace Lutheran Church, Monongahela, PA *
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton, IA *

August 21
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brackettville, TX **
Hope Lutheran Church, Ladysmith, WI **
Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon, PA **
Elizabeth Lutheran Church, Caldwell, TX *
St. John Lutheran Church, Selby, SD **

August 28
Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, IA **
Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC **
Bethel Lutheran Church, White Rock, SC *

Sunday, July 31, 2011

RESULTS JULY 31, CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Glenville, PA unanimously passed second vote to leave the ELCA. Previously voted to join the NALC.

2. St. Paul Lutheran Church, (Trauger) Latrobe, PA passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 105-40. Will joiin NALC.

3. St. John Lutheran Church, Boyden, IA passed second vote to leave the ELCA 81-24. Voted to join NALC.

4. Bethel Lutheran Church, Scanlon, MN passed second vote to leave the ELCA 31-1. The vote would have been unanimous but one member inadvertantly voted on the sample ballot rather than on the official ballot, so the vote had to be counted a "no" vote to terminate.

Monday, July 25, 2011

VOTING RESULTS JULY 24, 2011 FROM CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Trinity Lutheran Church, Birchwood, WI passed its first vote to leave the ELCA, 78-32.

2. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rolfe, IA passed second vote to leave the ELCA. NALC & LCMC

3. St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Uniondale, IN passed second vote by 91% to leave the ELCA and join the NALC. (July 17)

4. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fresno, CA passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 91-2. Voted to join NALC.

5. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN failed to pass vote to leave ELCA 57-41.

6. Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley, NC failled to pass first vote to leave the ELCA 60-40.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD WEIGHS FUTURE SOCIAL SERVICE WORK WITH ELCA

By RACHEL ZOLL
AP Religion Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - The latest casualty of the long-running Protestant conflicts over the Bible and homosexuality is a massive network of social service agencies that work in areas ranging from adoption to disaster relief.

The theologically conservative Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod announced this week that direct work with its larger and more liberal counterpart, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has become "difficult if not impossible," because of doctrinal differences, including the 2009 decision by liberal Lutherans to lift barriers for ordaining gays and lesbians.

Neither denomination would discuss the potential financial impact Wednesday. Many Lutheran-affiliated agencies receive substantial state and federal money through contracts and grants that would not be directly affected by any split. However, similar to Catholic Charities, Lutheran agencies are some of the biggest service providers in their communities and have been struggling to meet increased demand for help during the recession.

Just one of the joint Lutheran agencies, Lutheran Services in America, said on its website that it encompasses more than 300 health and human services organizations with a combined annual budget of more than $16 billion.

"We recognize that this is a difficult issue. It's complicated," said the Rev. Herb Mueller, first vice president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, based in St. Louis. "We're trying to take a nuanced and caring approach to all of these situations that's also faithful to what the Bible teaches on these issues."

The Rev. Donald McCoid, an ecumenical officer for the Chicago-based Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, said, "we are deeply concerned about the ministries of care that may be challenged by the recent action of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod."

More: http://www.katv.com/story/15130879/gay-split-causes-upheaval-for-lutheran-charities?

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Harrison issues 'Letter to the Church' concerning military chaplaincy ministry with ELCA



In a "Letter to the Church" released Monday, July 18, LCMS President Dr. Matthew C. Harrison announced that, beginning in 2012, the Synod will no longer co-sponsor its training conferences for military chaplains with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

The decision, which Harrison said was not made lightly, was based on input from the Synod's Ministry to the Armed Forces committee and from active- and reserve-duty LCMS chaplains.

It ends a cooperative ministry that began in 1941 between the LCMS and two other Lutheran church bodies at that time -- The American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church in America. Those two denominations joined the former Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches to form the ELCA in 1988, and the cooperative arrangement continued, with some modifications.

"Today, like two ships at sea sailing apart on different compass headings, the ELCA and the LCMS have lost sight of each other," Harrison writes in the letter. "The two churches are pursuing different courses in our ministries to military members. The doctrinal differences and tensions have been exacerbated by the position of the ELCA on same-sex unions and the imminent repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'"
More: http://classic.lcms.org/pages/rpage.asp?NavID=18969




Sunday, July 17, 2011

VOTING RESULTS JULY 17, 2011: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 110-2, with 2 abstaining. Already voted to join NALC.

2. St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Hooversville, PA passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 94-18 and join the NALC.

3. Bethel Lutheran Church, Noblesville, IN passed first vote to leave the ELCA by 82%- 315-66.
(This congregation's membership of 1299 baptized members takes the list of congregations that have voted, or that are in the process of voting, to leave the ELCA to a net loss for the ELCA of 300,257 since August 2009. This loss reflects only those congregations whose votes have been successful. It does not include those ELCA members who left to begin new congregations or those ELCA members who simply left on their own.)

4. St. John's Lutheran Church, Goliad, TX passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 65-19. Voted to join NALC.

5. Roslyn Lutheran Church, Roslyn, SD passed second vote to leave the ELCA, July 10, 32-17.

6. Fron Lutheran Church, Roslyn, SD passed second vote to leave the ELCA, July 10, 27-6.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

NEWS UPDATE & INFORMATION JULY 14, 2011

We have added the following to list of congregations that have voted to leave the ELCA:
1. Hope Lutheran Church, Fosston, MN vote July 10 to leave the ELCA, 130-37. Their first vote passed last Fall but the second vote failed this past May. We are uncertain at this time if this vote is being counted as second vote or the first vote in a new process to withdraw. We will report when this matter is clarified.
THEY ARE STARTING OVER. THIS WAS THEIR SECOND EFFORT AT A FIRST VOTE!

2. Peace Lutheran Church, Linton, ND has left the ELCA.

3. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Goodland, KS passed its second vote to leave the ELCA May 1.

4. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA has left the ELCA.

5. St. John Lutheran Church, Stacy, MN passed second vote to leave the ELCA May 1. They have joined the LCMC.

6. Salem Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Long Lake, SD passed first vote to leave the ELCA June 26, 25-1.

New start: The first worship service for a new congregation being organized in Nevis, MN will be held July 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Nevis School. This new start is the result of a failed second vote at Bethany Lutheran Church in Nevis a few weeks ago.

Known congregations voting to leave the ELCA Sunday July 17 include:
1. Bethel Lutheran Church, Nobelsville, IN *
2. St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC **
3. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN *

At this time the total congregations that have completed their second vote to leave the ELCA stands at 535. At least 70 other congregations have successfully taken their first vote and now await their second vote. The combined membership loss (since August 2009) for the ELCA from these 605 congregations stands at 298,892.

Friday, July 1, 2011

CHURCHES VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA - JULY 2011

The following churches have scheduled meetings in July to vote on leaving the ELCA.
Please inform us of any corrections or additions: wordabide@aol.com

* indicates first vote ** indicates second vote


July 17
Bethel, Nobelsville, IN *
St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC ** NALC
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne, IN *


July 24
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fresno, CA **
Trinity Lutheran Church, Birchwood, WI *
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rolfe, IA **

July 25
First English Lutheran Church, Victoria, TX * (Monday)


July 31
Trinity Lutheran Church, Concord, NC ** NALC
St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Glenville, PA **
Bethel Lutheran Church, Scanlon, MN **
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Trauger) Latrobe, PA **
St. John Lutheran Church, Boyden, IA **

Sunday, June 26, 2011

RESULTS JUNE 26: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Zion Lutheran Church, Groveport, OH passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 46-7. Voted to join NALC.
2. First Lutheran Church, Paxton, IL passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 79-3 abstension. Voted to join NALC 74-1.
3. Bethany Lutheran Church, Cushing, MN failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA, 43 to leave-50 to stay.
4. Bethany Lutheran Church, Covington, MI passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 18-1. Also voted to join LCMC.
5. Faith Lutheran Church, Conover, NC failed to pass their second vote to leave the ELCA by three votes, 39-24.
6. Philadelphia Lutheran Church, Granite Falls, NC failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA (second attempt), 62 voted to leave 57 voted to stay. (First vote was 75-39). There is conversation about a NALC mission start in area.
7. First Lutheran Church, Houston, TX passed first vote to leave the ELCA, 31-9.
8. Bethany Lutheran Church, Nevis, MN failed to pass second vote to leave the ELCA, 109-66.
9. Faith Lutheran Church, Evansville, MN failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA, 87 to leave, 51 to stay.
10. We are adding Community of Joy, O'Fallon, MO. They have voted out of the ELCA and joined the LCMC.
11. Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Salem, OR passed second vote to leave the ELCA, June 26, 310-17. The vote to join NALC was 309-5.
12. We are adding St. John Lutheran Church, Stacy, MN which passed second vote to leave the ELCA May 1. LCMC

Monday, June 20, 2011

RESULTS JUNE 19: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Glenville, PA pass vote 34-1 to join NALC. (Second vote to leave the ELCA set for July 31.
2. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC passed first vote to leave the ELCA, 177-5. Voted to be part of NALC 175-7.
3. We are adding to our list of first votes, Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH. They voted April 17 to leave the ELCA. Second vote scheduled for August 7.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

RESULTS JUNE 12, 2011: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA pass second vote to leave the ELCA, 97-2. Will affiliate with NALC and LCMC.
2. St. Paul Lutheran Church (Zieglers) Seven Valleys, PA passed second vote to leave the ELCA by the 66.67% margin required. Will Affiliate with NALC.
3. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Jefferson, WI passed second vote to leave the ELCA. 95%. Joining LCMC and NALC.
4. Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys, OH passed first vote to leave the ELCA 81-36.
5. Selbu Lutheran Church, LaCross, WA passed second vote to leave the ELCA. LCMC.
6. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Adrian, PA passed second vote to leave the ELCA unanimously. NALC.
7. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vickery, OH passed first vote to leave ELCA 60-9.
8. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bucyrus, OH passed second vote to leave ELCA and join NALC and LCMC by 98%.
9. Hope Lutheran Church, Hubbard Lake, MI passed first vote to leave the ELCA by 90%.
10. St. John Lutheran Church, Goliad, TX passed "second second vote" to leave the ELCA and join the NALC.
11. Lutheran Church of Mahomet, IL failed to passed first vote to leave ELCA, 70-57 in favor of leaving.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

RESULTS JUNE 5: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. Shepherd of the Hills, Hubertus (Richfield) WI passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join LCMC, 158-3.
2. Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville, TX passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join LCMC, 64-16. (According to reports, Zion Lutheran considers this June 5th vote their second attempt at their second vote and intends to inform the synod they now consider themselves out of the ELCA.)
3. First United Lutheran Church, Hammond, IN passed first vote to leave the ELCA by 2/3 majority.
4. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord, NC passed second vote to leave the ELCA and afffiliate with the NALC 113-50.
5. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Cherryville, NC failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA, 39-31.
6. Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, MI passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 105-4 and voted unanimously to join NALC.
7. Samhold Lutheran Church,Gonvick, MN, voted June 5 to join NALC. They had previously passed second vote to leave the ELCA.
8. Pleasant Union Lutheran Church, Kittanning (Rural Valley) PA passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join NALC, 26-0.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

RESULTS MAY 22: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

1. SHILOH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HICKORY, NC passed first vote to leave the ELCA (second attempt) 51-16. Intend to join NALC.

2. FRON LUTHERAN CHURCH, STARBUCK, MN failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA, 100-59.

3. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, CLARKSVILLE, IA failed to pass first vote, 73-42.

4. AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH, GOTHENBURG, NE failed to pass first vote. A new Lutheran Mission Congregation is being organized, with first service set for Sunday May 29.
Vote was reported to be 333 stay, 88 to leave.

5. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROCKWELL, NC passed first vote to leave the ELCA, 126-5.

6. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, CARRINGTON, ND passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 161-16.

7. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, WESTBORO, MO passed second vote to leave the ELCA and voted to join the NALC and LCMC 90-2.

8. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, DANFORTH, IL passed second vote to leave the ELCA, 80-17 and voted to join NALC 78-6.

9. ST. ANDREW BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join the NALC by 98%.

10. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, WATERTOWN, WI passed second vote to leave the ELCA and join NALC.

11. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, BRENHAM, TX failed to pass first vote to leave the ELCA, with only 25% voting in favor of leaving.

12. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, SANTA MARIA, CA passed second vote to leave the ELCA.

13. MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, LEBANON, PA passed first vote to leave the ELCA, 78-1.

Friday, May 20, 2011

CONGREGATIONS SCHEDULED TO VOTE ON LEAVING THE ELCA MAY 22

Please remember these congregations in your prayers.

If you know of changes or additions to this list, contact us at: wordabide@aol.com


* INDICATES FIRST VOTE ** INDICATES SECOND VOTE

Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC *
Bethel Lutheran Church, Santa Maria, CA **
American Lutheran Church, Gothenburg, NE *
Fron Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN *

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

UPDATE MAY 18, 2011: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA

Over 600 congregations have successfully taken their first and/or second votes to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America from August 2009 until now.
Congregations on this list are known to have been successful in their first and/or second vote.

The number of members lost to the ELCA by congregations on this list now totals 301,045. This does not include the members who left to join or start new congregations, nor does it include those who have left ELCA congregations on their own.

Inform us of additions or corrections: wordabide@aol.com.

*First successful vote **Second successful 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

Additions since posting May 18:
1. St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shorewood, Burien, WA voted ** to leave ELCA, according to Bishop's report 2011.
2. Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC passed first vote May 22.
3. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell, NC passed first vote May 22.
4. Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND passed second vote May 22.
5. St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro, MO passed second vote May 22.
6. St. John Lutheran Church, Danforth, IL passed second vote May 22.
7. St. Andrew by the Sea Lutheran, Atlantic City, NJ passed second vote May 22.
8. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Watertown, WI passed second vote May 22.
9. Bethel Lutheran Church, Santa Maria, CA passed second vote May 22.
10. Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon, PA passed first vote May 22.
11. United Lutheran Church, Crockett, VA passed second vote (VA Synod Report).
Based on report from NE Ohio Synod we have made the following additions and changes:
12. Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor, OH passed second vote.
13. Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield, OH passed second vote.
14. Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland, OH passed second vote.
15. Trinity Lutheran Church, Jeromesville, OH passed first vote.

16. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Ackley, IA passed second vote May 22. NALC
17. Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA passed second vote. NALC
18. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Paige, TX passed first vote. LCMC
19. Badger Lutheran Church, Badger, IA passed second vote.
20. Shepherd of the Hills, Hubertus, (Richfield) WI passed second vote. LCMC
21. Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville, TX passed first vote. LCMC
22. First United Lutheran Church, Hammond, IN passed first vote.
23. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord, NC passed second vote. NALC
24. Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, MI passed second vote. NALC
25. Pleasant Union Lutheran Church, Kittanning, PA passed second vote. NALC
26. Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA passed second vote. NALC, LCMC
27. St. Paul Lutheran,(Zieglers) Seven Valleys, PA passed second vote. NALC
28. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Jefferson, WI passed second vote. LCMC NACL
29. Selbu Lutheran Church, LaCrosse, WA passed second vote. LCMC
30. Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys, OH passed first vote.
31. St. Mark Lutheran Church, Adrian, PA passed second vote. NALC.
32. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vickery, OH passed first vote.
33. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bucyrus, OH passed second vote. NALC.
34. Hope Lutheran Church, Hubbard Lake, MI passed first vote.
35. St. John Lutheran Church, Goliad, TX passed second vote. NALC.
36. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC passed first vote.
37. Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, OH passed first vote.
38. Zion Lutheran Church, Groveport, OH passed second vote. NALC
39. First Lutheran Church, Paxton, IL passed second vote. NALC
40. First Lutheran Church, Houston, TX passed first vote.
41. Community of Joy, O'Fallon, MO passed second vote. LCMC
42. Our Savior Lutheran Church, Salem, OR passed second vote. NALC
43. St. John Lutheran Church, Stacy, MY passed second vote. LCMC
44. Salem Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Long Lake, SD passed first vote.
45. St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC passed second vote. NALC
46. St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Hooversville, PA passed second vote. NALC
47. Bethel Lutheran Church, Noblesville, IN passed first vote.
48. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rolfe, IA passed second vote. NALC & LCMC
49. St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Uniondale, IN passed second vote. NALC
50. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fresno, CA passed second vote. NALC



ALASKA 1**
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kodiak NALC

ARIZONA 9**
** Light of the Desert Lutheran, Cave Creek LCMC
** Light of Christ Lutheran, Chandler LCMC
** Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran , Fountain Hills
** Community Church of Joy, Glendale LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa NALC
** 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, Dec. 11, 2010, by the Grand Canyon Synod because of their “dual affiliation” with the LCMC.

CALIFORNIA 35** 1*
** St. John’s Lutheran, Arroyo Grande LCMC
** Sierra Lutheran Church, Auberry LCMC
** Chinese Life Lutheran Church, Alhambra LCMC
** Mission Point Lutheran Church, Chino LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Fallbrook LCMC
** Shepherd of the Mountains, Frazier Park AALC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fresno
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Galt AALC
** St. Mark Chinese Luth, Hacienda Heights LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Huntington Beach
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Irvine LCMC
** Concordia Lutheran Church, Kingsburg LCMC
** Lutheran Church of Cross, Laguna Woods LCMC
** LaJolla Lutheran Church, LaJolla 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 LCMC
** 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 NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Santa Maria
** Good Shepherd Lutheran, Torrance
** First Lutheran Church, Tulare NALC
** Red Hill Lutheran Church, Tustin LCMC
** Mt. Calvary Faith Lutheran, West Covina LCMC
** Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster
** Westminister Lutheran Church, Westminster

COLORADO 6** 1*
** Faith Lutheran Church, Castle Rock LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran, Colorado Springs LCMC
** Black Forest Lutheran, Colorado Springs,
** St. Luke’s Lutheran, Colorado Springs NALC
** Lutheran Church of the Cross, Evergreen LCMC
* Faith Lutheran Church, Longmont NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Security LCMC

FLORIDA 12**
** 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
** Living Word Lutheran Church, Lantana LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Miami LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Palm Bay LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Palatka LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Port Charlotte
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Titusville LCMC
** First Lutheran Church , West Palm Beach
Note: Although St. Peter Lutheran of Fort Pierce voted unanimously to withdraw, the ELCA will not allow them to leave with their property.

GEORGIA 8**
** Laurel Hill Lutheran Church, Clyo LCMC
** Wingard Memorial Lutheran, Clyo LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Evans NALC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran , Fayetteville NALC
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hartwell LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Springfield LCMC

IDAHO 5**
** Zion Lutheran Church, Deary LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Hayden LCMC
** First Evangelical Lutheran, Idaho Falls LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Lewiston
** Faith Lutheran Church, Pierce LCMC

ILLINOIS 25** 5*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Altona NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Danforth NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, DeKalb LCMC
** 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 LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Franklin Grove LCMC
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena
** Messiah Lutheran Church, Joliet LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Kirkland NALC
** Zion Evan Lutheran Church of Clarion, La Moille
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Lee LCMC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Lindenhurst LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Merrillville
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Moline LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oregon LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Paxton
** Zion Lutheran Church, Philo NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Pontiac NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Princeton
** 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 LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran , St. Joseph NALC
* Stavanger Lutheran Church, Seneca
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro NALC

INDIANA 11**
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Auburn NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Connersville
** St. John Lutheran Ft. Wayne (Lake Twp.) NALC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne
** St. James Lutheran Church, Greenfield NALC
* First United Lutheran Church, Hammond
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Hoagland NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Holland LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Logansport
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Noblesville
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Joe LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stendal LCMC
** St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Uniondale NALC

IOWA 47** 4*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca
** Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Ackley
** Badger Lutheran Church, Badger
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Bode LCMC
* St. John Boyden
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake LCMC
** Highland Park Lutheran Church, Des Moines
** Unity Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Waterloo Ridge Lutheran, Dorchester NALC
** Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove
** Samuel Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove LCMC
** Marion Lutheran Church, Elgin NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Estherville
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Evansdale AALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Everly LCMC
** Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fontanelle LCMC
** Holmes Lutheran Church, Holmes
** Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hull LCMC
** 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 NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Ottumwa LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg
** St. John Lutheran Church, Persia LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Plainfield NALC
** Elim Lutheran Church, Randall LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn NALC
** Salem Lutheran Church, Roland LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rolfe NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan NALC
* First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar
** Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf NALC
** United Lutheran Church, Shelby LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sheldon NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Center 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 NALC
** Old East Paint Creek Lutheran, Waterville NALC
** Old West Paint Creek Lutheran, Waukon NALC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williams LCMC

KANSAS 8** 1*
** St. John Lutheran Church, Athol LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Clay Center LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clyde LCMC
** Christ the King Lutheran, Dodge City LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Goodland
** Freemount Lutheran Church, Lindsborg
** 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, Elizabethtown NALC
** Hopeful Lutheran Church, Florence LCMC
** Hebron Lutheran Church, Hebron LCMC

MARYLAND 5** 1*
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Baltimore NALC
* St. John Lutheran Church, (Edgemere) Baltimore
** Lutheran Church of Redeemer Damascus LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa LCMC
** Thai Mission, Rockville
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Sabillasville LCMC

MICHIGAN 15** 3*
** Salem Lutheran Church, Bark River NALC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater LCMC
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton LCMC
** Our Redeemer Lutheran, Champion LCMC
* Bethany Lutheran Church, Covington
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Evart
* Living Hope Lutheran Church, Farwell
** Zion Lutheran Church, Felch LCMC
* Hope Lutheran Church, Hubbard Lake
** First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Iron Mountain LCMC
* Good Shepherd Lutheran, Manistee NALC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso NALC
** Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Reese LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, St. Jospeh NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shingleton
** Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Warren LCMC

MINNESOTA 65** 3*
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Afton LCMC
** Our Redeemer’s Lutheran, Badger LCMC
** Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
** Living Presence Lutheran Church, Blaine
** Lutheran Ch. of Master, Brooklyn Center LCMC
** Discover Church, Brooklyn Park LCMC
** Wangen Prairie Lutheran, Cannon Falls LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, (Scanlon) Cloquet
** New Hope Lutheran Church, Comfrey
** 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
** Round Prairie Lutheran Church, Glenville
** Calvary Lutheran, Golden Valley
** Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** United Lutheran Church, Gonvick NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover LCMC
** Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Hegland Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Solem Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Singaas Lutheran Church, Hendricks AFLC
** Looney Valley Lutheran, Houston LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake
** Christ the King Lutheran, Hutchinson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hutchinson LCMC
** South Zumbro Lutheran Church, Kasson
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River
** 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 LCMC
** 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, Nelson LCMC
** Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson LCMC
** Rejoice Lutheran Renewal Church, Northfield
** New Life Lutheran Church, Oak Grove
** Salem Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Sauk Valley Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Christ Lutheran Church, Otsego LCMC
** North Immanuel Lutheran, Pelican Rapids LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Pillager
** First Lutheran Church, Roseau LCMC
** Community Church of Hope, Rosemount
** Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford LCMC
* Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant
** Albion Lutheran Church, St. James NALC
** Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Stacy, MN LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Stewart LCMC
* Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte LCMC
** Folden Lutheran Church, Vining CLB
** Bethesda Lutheran Church, Wannaska NALC
** Riverside Lutheran Church, Wannaska NALC

MISSOURI 6** 1*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ava NALC
** Community of Joy, O'Fallon LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Pocahontas AALC
* First Lutheran Church, Rock Port
** Christ Lutheran Church, Stover AFLC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Willow Springs

MONTANA 19**
** 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
** Highland Lutheran Church, Outlook 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, Winfred LCMC

NEBRASKA 11** *1
** Peace Lutheran Church, Alma
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel LCMC
** Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Blue Hill
** Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler
** Bluffs Trinity Lutheran, Fremont LCMC
** Fridhem Lutheran Church, Funk LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Norfolk LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Oakland
** 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 JERSEY 1**
** St. Andrew by the Sea Lutheran, Atlantic City NALC

NEW YORK 11**
** St. Nicodemus Lutheran, East Aurora LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Brooklyn LCMC
** Christ Chinese Lutheran, Brooklyn LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Delhi LCMS
** Advent Lutheran Church, Elmont LCMC
** Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Lyons LC-I
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Middleburgh NALC
** Evang Luth of Holy Trinity New Rochelle LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls LCMC
** St James Lutheran Stewart Manor LCMC

NORTH CAROLINA 29** 7*
** St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro NALC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Bessemer City NALC
* Christ the King Lutheran Church, Charlotte LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte LCMC
**Well of Hope Lutheran, Charlotte LCMC
** Concordia Lutheran, China Grove NALC
** Mt. Calvary Lutheran, Claremont NALC
** Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Concord
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Dallas NALC
* Faith Lutheran Church, Faith
** Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Fayetteville AALC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
** Millers Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** New Jerusalem Lutheran, Hickory NALC
* Shiloh Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** Center Grove Lutheran, Kannapolis LCMS
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis NALC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Lincolnton NALC
* St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden NALC
** St. Luke Lutheran Church, Monroe LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell
** Christiana Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Matthew’s Lutheran, Salisbury NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury LCMC
** Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Union Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Mt. Hermon Lutheran, Statesville LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville NALC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Troutman NALC
** Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Weddington LCMC
**Lutheran Church Atonement, Wilkesboro NALC

NORTH DAKOTA 8**
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington
** Peace Lutheran Church, Devil’s Lake NALC
** Our Redeemer Lutheran, Edgeley LCMC
** Anselm Trinity Luth,(Sheldon) Enderlin LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Hatton
** Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen LCMC
** Mabel Lutheran Church, Sutton LCMC
** First Lutheran, Washburn LCMC

OHIO 34** 11*
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ashland
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Barberton LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bolivar NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bucyrus
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cardington LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Cincinnati LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church , Clyde NALC
** Puritas Lutheran Church, Cleveland LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Columbus
** Upper Arlington Lutheran, Columbus NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus (Obetz)
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline LCMC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Eaton NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Graytown
** Greenford Lutheran Church, Greenford LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Grove City NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Groveport
* Grace Lutheran Church, Jackson Center
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Jeromesville
* Christ Lutheran Church, Lexington
** First English Lutheran, Mansfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Mansfield NALC
** Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
** First English Lutheran, Marysville NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Maumee LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Millersburg NALC
* St. John Lutheran, (Groton Twp) Monroeville
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Monroeville NALC
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroeville NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Montpelier NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Montpelier LCMC
* St. James Lutheran Church, Payne
** Resurrection Lutheran, Port Clinton NALC
* Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys
** Faith in Christ Lutheran, Springfield NALC
** Grace Evan. Lutheran, Springfield NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran, Sulphur Springs NALC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Troy NALC
* Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vickery

OKLAHOMA **1
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond NALC

OREGON 4**
** First Lutheran Church, Baker City NALC
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boardman
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston LCMC
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Salem NALC

PENNSYLVANIA 27** 7*
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Adrian
**Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Abington NALC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Dallastown LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Export NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Fredricksburg NALC
* St. Jacob Lutheran Church Glenville
** St. Thomas Lutheran, Hooversville NALC
** Dunmyer Lutheran Church, Johnstown NALC
** Pleasant Union Lutheran Church, Kittanning NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning NALC
* St. Paul Lutheran, (Trauger) Latrobe
* Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Millersburg LCMC
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Muncy LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia LCMC
** Brighton Heights Lutheran, Pittsburgh NALC
**St.Stephen Lutheran Scott Twp PittsburghNALC
* Grace Lutheran Church, (Troy Hill) Pittsburgh
** Zion Lutheran, Pittsburgh (Brentwood) NALC
* Vinemont Lutheran Church, Reinholds NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Rural Valley
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran (Zeigler’s) Seven Valleys
**Zion (Shaffers) Lutheran, Seven Valleys LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta
** Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta
* First Lutheran Church, Washington NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Manchester
** Kissinger Lutheran Church, Wyomissing AFLC
** 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.

SOUTH CAROLINA 4** 3*
* St. Mark Lutheran Church, Blythwood
** St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Chapin NALC
* St. Peter Lutheran Church, Chapin
** Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Conway
** Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill LCMC
* Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church, Newberry
** Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, York

SOUTH DAKOTA 25** 5*
** Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Aberdeen
** East Lake Andes Lutheran, Armour LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Armour AFLC
** Badger Lutheran Church, Badger NALC
* First Lutheran Church, Britton
* Lake City Lutheran Church, Britton
* Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, Britton
** American Lutheran Church, Castlewood NALC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Delmont AFLC
** New Hope Lutheran Church, Hayti NALC
** Hayti Lutheran Church, Hayti NALC
** Lands Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Irene
** Ladner Lutheran Church, Ladner LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden NALC
** Shepherd of the Hills, Lead LCMC
* Salem Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Long Lake
** 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
* St. John Lutheran Church, Selby
** First American Lutheran, Tripp
** Immanuel Lutheran, Whitewood NALC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Yankton

TENNESSEE 1*
** Lord of Life Lutheran, Memphis NALC

TEXAS 42** 4*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alice LCMC
** All Saints Lutheran Church, Arlington NALC
** St. John’s Lutheran, Boerne LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Brenham
** Salem Lutheran, (Welcome) Brenham NALC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill
** St. John Lutheran Church, Dime Box LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, El Campo LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Ennis LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Floresville NALC
** Holy Ghost Lutheran, Fredricksburg NALC
** Martin Luther Lutheran, Giddings LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Goliad NALC
** Living Word Lutheran, Grapevine LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hallettsville NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Haskell LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Houston
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Inez LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran, New Braunfels LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Orange Grove LCMC
* St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Paige LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran , Point Comfort LCMC
** St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy LCMC
** Joy Lutheran Church, Richmond NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rockdale NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Runge NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin
** Grace Lutheran Church, Snyder
** 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 6**
** Apostles Lutheran Church, Chesapeake LCMC
** United Lutheran Church, Crockett 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 14** 2*
** St. Paul Lutheran of Shorewood, Burien LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bremerton AALC
** Lutheran Ch of Redeemer, Chimacum LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Everett NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Kent
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Lacey LCMC
** Selbu Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran, Longview LCMC
* Central Lutheran Church, Morton
** Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa LCMC
** Richland Lutheran Church, Richland LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rochester LCMC
** Denny Park Lutheran Church, Seattle
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Seattle NALC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Stanwood LCMC
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Walla Walla

WEST VIRGINIA 2**
** St. Timothy Lutheran, Charleston NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Letart NALC

WISCONSIN 29** 8*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bailey’s Harbor
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls LCMC
* Peace Lutheran Church, Baldwin
** Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookfield NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline NALC
** Bethany Lutheran Church, Catawba NALC
* First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Christus Lutheran, Clintonville LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dupont LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edgar LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins NALC
** Shepherd of Hills (Richfield) Hubertus LCMC
** Northland Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, Jefferson LCMC
** Olivet Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
* Hope Lutheran Church, Ladysmith
** 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 NALC
** Stanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake LCMC
** Ascension Lutheran Church, Shiocton NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock NALC
** Living Water Lutheran, Sun Prairie LCMC
** Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tomah LCMC
** Franklin Lutheran (Soldiers Grove) Viroqua
** North West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
** South West Prairie Lutheran, Viroqua LCMC
* Immanuel of Lebanon, Watertown NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Watertown NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Weyouwega LCMC

WYOMING 1**
** Christ the King Lutheran, Newcastle NALC