1. St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville, TX passed second vote 74% (Feb. 20). Voted to join NALC 92%. First vote was in November 2010.
2. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, (Richfield) Hubertus, WI passed first vote and join LCMC 147-10.
3. Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO passed second vote 191-9. Voted to affiliate with NALC.
4. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord, NC passed first vote (second attempt) 116-53.
5. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD passed second vote (Feb. 13) and join NALC 121-1.
6. St. Luke Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC failed to pass second vote 35-26.
7. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA passed second vote 100% NALC.
8. Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA passed second vote 96% NALC.
9. St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips, WI passed second vote 79-19. Joined NALC.
This Blog's purpose is to offer information about congregations voting to leave the ELCA. Pastor Barnhart's other Blog offers information about current news events relating to the Church and the nation. It may be found here: http://livinginthetimes.blogspot.com/
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
ELCA FORCES CLOSURE OF ANOTHER CHURCH
Just how many churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) await the fate of Grace Lutheran Church, North Branch, NY? The membership of the church had been dwindling for several years and finances had been a challenge, but members of Grace Lutheran Church were shocked when they received a letter from their ELCA synod that began “In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" and continued “the Synod will take control of the real and personal property of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.”
Grace Lutheran members were shocked even more when the ELCA changed the locks on the church doors to keep out the very people whose ancestors had built the church and who until the locks were changed paid for the church’s daily operations.
Such takeovers and closures have not been uncommon in the ELCA, but they will likely increase as more and more members walk out of their churches because of the unbiblical teachings and practices being imposed on local congregations by the national church. Congregations that are voting to leave the ELCA should ponder carefully what will happen if their vote fails and vast numbers of the congregation’s membership departs. It may be only a matter of time until they too will get a letter “In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Synod will take control of the real and personal property of your church."
The closure of Grace Lutheran Church in North Branch followed the closure this past summer of their sister congregation, First Lutheran Church of Jeffersonville, with whom they had been yoked as a parish.
Grace Lutheran members were shocked even more when the ELCA changed the locks on the church doors to keep out the very people whose ancestors had built the church and who until the locks were changed paid for the church’s daily operations.
Such takeovers and closures have not been uncommon in the ELCA, but they will likely increase as more and more members walk out of their churches because of the unbiblical teachings and practices being imposed on local congregations by the national church. Congregations that are voting to leave the ELCA should ponder carefully what will happen if their vote fails and vast numbers of the congregation’s membership departs. It may be only a matter of time until they too will get a letter “In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Synod will take control of the real and personal property of your church."
The closure of Grace Lutheran Church in North Branch followed the closure this past summer of their sister congregation, First Lutheran Church of Jeffersonville, with whom they had been yoked as a parish.
How refreshing that nearly all of the congregations that have voted to leave the ELCA have joined Lutheran fellowships where the property resides totally in the hands of the local congregation and cannot be taken from them, namely the AFLC, AALC, LCMC and NALC.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
ADDITIONS TO CHURCHES VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA
We have added the names of three congregations to our February 15 Update List.
1. St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning, PA passed first vote January 30.
2. Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA passed first vote February 20.
3. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Ackley, IA passed first vote.
1. St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning, PA passed first vote January 30.
2. Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA passed first vote February 20.
3. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Ackley, IA passed first vote.
Friday, February 25, 2011
ELCA College Course Concludes with Professor and Students Drag Show
(Laity, congregations and pastors who are considering leaving the ELCA may want to hasten their departure after reading this story.)
by Exposing the ELCA
“Higher Standards — Higher Values — Lutheran Higher Education — There's a Difference, and it Lasts a Lifetime.” (quote from here) That is a statement from the official Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s website describing “the 26 colleges and universities of the ELCA . . .” (quote from here)
I leave it to you to decide if the ELCA is living up to the above statement after reading the following:
Muhlenberg College, an ELCA affiliated school, offers first year students a course called "Of Kings and Queens: Drag Theory and Performance."
In a Muhlenberg College posted article entitled, “This class is a drag — and students love it,” it says this about the course, “The students in ‘Of Kings and Queens’ have spent the first three-quarters of the semester reading, writing and analyzing, discussing the politics of gender and sexuality, and coming to understand drag as a cultural phenomenon.
But the highlight of the semester will be the final exam. (Assistant Professor Troy) Dwyer and all 15 of his students are planning a drag show, which they will perform for the public, Dec. 9 at the Stonewall. Dwyer says he believes the course is unique.”
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SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH WILL JOIN ELCA THIS SUNDAY
While over 500 churches affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are struggling to break free, St. Francis Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA is planning to rejoin the ELCA February 27.
St. Francis was expelled from the ELCA in 1996 because it chose to call and ordain practicing homosexuals pastors. With the ELCA’s decision in August 2009 to welcome and receive practicing homosexuals onto its clergy roster, all is now forgiven between St. Francis and the ELCA.
St. Francis will return to the ELCA during a special worship service this coming Sunday afternoon at 3:00 local time. Bishop Mark Holmerud will participate in the welcoming service to receive the congregation back into its good graces.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
CONGREGATIONS SCHEDULED TO VOTE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27 TO LEAVE THE ELCA
If you know of additions or corrections to this list, please contact us:
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* indicates first vote ** indicates second vote
Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA **
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA **
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC **
Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO**
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Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA **
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA **
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC **
Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO**
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
THIS WEEK'S NEWS FROM CHURCHES - FEB. 21, 2011
A NUMBER OF CHURCHES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE MOST RECENT LIST OF CHURCHES VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA. We appreciate the work of George Erdner to identify these churches.
Hope Lutheran Church, Smethport, PA, was formally organized February 20, under the leadership of Pastor Thomas Beam. A total of 19 persons attended the first service, held at the Free Evangelical Christian Church in Smethport on Sunday morning. Others who are committed to the new congregation bring the total of its members to 26. The congregation also voted to join the North American Lutheran Church (NALC).
After Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege, NE passed two successful votes to leave the ELCA, the Nebraska Synod refused to release them. We received a report that the Nebraska Synod had released Bethel Lutheran Church of Holdrige, but we have been informed that the release did not taken place.
The Rev. Tom Gopp, LCMC interim pastor writes: "As much as we want to be released by the Nebraska Synod, as of this writing they have not done so and we are still in negotiations. We have voted to leave the ELCA, joined the LCMC, have formed a call committee to call and LCMC pastor, and are moving forward with our ministry in spite of the Nebraska Synod's decision. We are saddened by the Synod's delay, but it has not dampened our faith nor our enthusiasm to remain faithful to the Word. We have moved on and pray the Synod will graciously release us as they have so graciously released other congregations in the Nebraska Synod."
Peace Lutheran Church, Watertown, MN, voted to join the LCMC this past Sunday. The members of Peace Lutheran left Trinity (ELCA) in Watertown, MN and began worship last August. They recently chartered 110 members. The congregation meets Sunday morning at 9am in the Community Center in Watertown.
The 3rd Leadership Open House for congregations in transition out of ELCA was held Sunday, Feb. 20 at Alma NE, with more than 140 persons from southern Nebraska and northern KS present. Thanks to Peace-Alma (LCMC) for a fabulous job of hosting a crowd that exceeded the planning team's expectations. The series of open houses started 6 months ago at Hope-Smithfield NE (LCMC). It's a collaborative effort of congregations helping congregations through the discernment and decision-making process that so many are going through. We're very intentional about presenting information about both LCMC and NALC. It looks like we'll need to make the next open house plural - as in multiple sites - given the number of congregations in the process and the geographic territory involved. Watch for more details as planning proceeds. We'll send info to Rev. Barnhart's site. Meanwhile, a brief paper describing the "Open House" approach is being prepared. To be placed on an e-mail list for this document, e-mail: hopepastor@rcom-ne.com and write "Open House Paper" in the subject line.
Hope Lutheran Church, Smethport, PA, was formally organized February 20, under the leadership of Pastor Thomas Beam. A total of 19 persons attended the first service, held at the Free Evangelical Christian Church in Smethport on Sunday morning. Others who are committed to the new congregation bring the total of its members to 26. The congregation also voted to join the North American Lutheran Church (NALC).
After Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege, NE passed two successful votes to leave the ELCA, the Nebraska Synod refused to release them. We received a report that the Nebraska Synod had released Bethel Lutheran Church of Holdrige, but we have been informed that the release did not taken place.
The Rev. Tom Gopp, LCMC interim pastor writes: "As much as we want to be released by the Nebraska Synod, as of this writing they have not done so and we are still in negotiations. We have voted to leave the ELCA, joined the LCMC, have formed a call committee to call and LCMC pastor, and are moving forward with our ministry in spite of the Nebraska Synod's decision. We are saddened by the Synod's delay, but it has not dampened our faith nor our enthusiasm to remain faithful to the Word. We have moved on and pray the Synod will graciously release us as they have so graciously released other congregations in the Nebraska Synod."
Peace Lutheran Church, Watertown, MN, voted to join the LCMC this past Sunday. The members of Peace Lutheran left Trinity (ELCA) in Watertown, MN and began worship last August. They recently chartered 110 members. The congregation meets Sunday morning at 9am in the Community Center in Watertown.
The 3rd Leadership Open House for congregations in transition out of ELCA was held Sunday, Feb. 20 at Alma NE, with more than 140 persons from southern Nebraska and northern KS present. Thanks to Peace-Alma (LCMC) for a fabulous job of hosting a crowd that exceeded the planning team's expectations. The series of open houses started 6 months ago at Hope-Smithfield NE (LCMC). It's a collaborative effort of congregations helping congregations through the discernment and decision-making process that so many are going through. We're very intentional about presenting information about both LCMC and NALC. It looks like we'll need to make the next open house plural - as in multiple sites - given the number of congregations in the process and the geographic territory involved. Watch for more details as planning proceeds. We'll send info to Rev. Barnhart's site. Meanwhile, a brief paper describing the "Open House" approach is being prepared. To be placed on an e-mail list for this document, e-mail: hopepastor@rcom-ne.com and write "Open House Paper" in the subject line.
ABIDING WORD MINISTRIES’ LATEST NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The Vine and Branches, a newsletter of Abiding Word Ministries is now available.
This 20-page publication includes:
Editorial by Pastor David R. Barnhart: Shabbat Shalom for Turbulent Times
Lead article: Only a Heaven-sent Revival Can Restore America
Ken Ham, director of Answers in Genesis, answers ELCA pastor who questions Ham’s teachings on Creation.
For Your Information contains the following:
1. ELCA will make it more difficult for congregations to leave in the future.
2. ELCA bishop’s effort to removed pastor is rebuffed by pastor’s congregation.
3. Pastors sue ELCA over cut in pensions.
4. Summary of congregations voting to leave the ELCA.
5. ELCA congregations promotes paganism.
6. Islam and the new “Chrislam” being promoted in churches.
7. Muslims being won to Christ in unprecedented numbers.
8. Frankie San and his unique prison ministry.
Focus on Israel contains report of Amish travels to Israel to apologize; Amish Grace, the movie; replacement theology; and assorted news of interest from Israel.
If you are not receiving The Vine and Branches, published 5 times a year, contact us with your mailing address to receive the latest issue and to be placed on our mailing list. No subscription fee, but donations are encouraged to support this important ministry now in its 27th year. The Vine and Branches is an invaluable source of informtion and inspiration for laity, clergy and congregations seeking to make their stand for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
RESULTS 2/20/11 CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE ELCA
1. Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz) Columbus, OH passed second vote 53-11. (Choice of church body uncertain at this time.)
2. Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston, MN passed second vote 53-4.
3. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, NC passed second vote 161-19, with 4 abstentions. Already voted to join NALC.
4. St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro, MO passed first vote 95-3.
5. Due to winter vacations, possible bad weather, second vote by Zion Lutheran Church, LaMoille, IL is being rescheduled for some time in March or April of this year.
6. Christ Lutheran Church, (Elderton) Shelocta, PA passed second vote 85%.
7. Mount Union Lutheran Church, (Elderton) Shelocta, PA passed second vote 93%.
(Two members of this congregation recently gave the NALC $1 million. See article below).
8. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Ackley, IA passed first vote 23-5.
9. Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA passed first vote 97-0.
2. Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston, MN passed second vote 53-4.
3. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, NC passed second vote 161-19, with 4 abstentions. Already voted to join NALC.
4. St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro, MO passed first vote 95-3.
5. Due to winter vacations, possible bad weather, second vote by Zion Lutheran Church, LaMoille, IL is being rescheduled for some time in March or April of this year.
6. Christ Lutheran Church, (Elderton) Shelocta, PA passed second vote 85%.
7. Mount Union Lutheran Church, (Elderton) Shelocta, PA passed second vote 93%.
(Two members of this congregation recently gave the NALC $1 million. See article below).
8. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Ackley, IA passed first vote 23-5.
9. Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA passed first vote 97-0.
Friday, February 18, 2011
CONGREGATIONS SCHEDULED TO VOTE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20 TO LEAVE THE ELCA
If you know of additions or corrections to this list, please contact us:
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* indicates first vote ** indicates second vote
Zion Ev.Lutheran of Clarion, La Moille, IL **
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, NC **
Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz), Columbus, OH **
Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston, MN **
Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA *
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Zion Ev.Lutheran of Clarion, La Moille, IL **
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, NC **
Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz), Columbus, OH **
Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston, MN **
Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA *
Thursday, February 17, 2011
THIS WEEK'S NEWS FROM CHURCHES - FEB. 14, 2011
Living Word Lutheran Church, Milbank, SD, a new mission work associated with the LCMC, reports a baptized membership of 249.
A new LCMC congregation, Hosanna Lutheran Church, is being organized in Watertown, SD.
Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Center Iowa, first vote in October 2010 to leave the ELCA was passed with 95%. A second vote was taken January 2011 and passed with 92%. The congregation has joined LCMC.
A new NALC congregation is being organized by Pastor Thomas Beam, a stand-up pastor in Smethport, PA. They are meeting temporarily at the Evangelical Free Church in town. First service will be Feb. 20 at 9:00 am.
NALC ASHEVILLE AREA MISSION START INTEREST MEETING
What: We will be sharing information about the NALC, and discussing a possible NALC Mission Congregation in the Asheville, NC area.
When: Thursday, February 24, 2011
Time: 3:00pm & 7:00pm – There will be two meetings to accommodate work schedules; feel free to attend the meeting that works best for you.
Where: Ridgecrest Conference Center – Ridgecrest/Black Mountain, North Carolina. We will meet in the Mtn. Laurel East Building room #1 & 2 (please see accompanying map).
Join us February 24th at either 3:00pm or 7:00pm to learn more about the North American Lutheran Church and the possibility of an NALC Mission Development Congregation in the greater Asheville area. Pastor Jason Sigmon, NALC provisional Dean for North Carolina will be the presenter.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting feel free to contact us at (828) 357-4068 or for email: nalc-asheville@att.net
If you live in the Asheville area we'd love to see you for this important event. If you don't live in that area but you know someone who does please share this information with them.
Driving Directions to the Ridgecrest Conference Center
1. From Interstate 40, take Exit 66 (Ridgecrest).
2. Turn left (if traveling east) or right (if traveling west)on Dunsmore Ave. .2 mi
3. Turn right onto Old U.S. 70 1 mi
4. Ridgecrest is on the Left
Ridgecrest is located 17 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, on Interstate 40, Exit 66.
*Please note: The GPS Coordinates of Ridgecrest are 35 degrees 37’16.36” N. by 82 degrees 16’38.03” W.
A new LCMC congregation, Hosanna Lutheran Church, is being organized in Watertown, SD.
Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Center Iowa, first vote in October 2010 to leave the ELCA was passed with 95%. A second vote was taken January 2011 and passed with 92%. The congregation has joined LCMC.
A new NALC congregation is being organized by Pastor Thomas Beam, a stand-up pastor in Smethport, PA. They are meeting temporarily at the Evangelical Free Church in town. First service will be Feb. 20 at 9:00 am.
NALC ASHEVILLE AREA MISSION START INTEREST MEETING
What: We will be sharing information about the NALC, and discussing a possible NALC Mission Congregation in the Asheville, NC area.
When: Thursday, February 24, 2011
Time: 3:00pm & 7:00pm – There will be two meetings to accommodate work schedules; feel free to attend the meeting that works best for you.
Where: Ridgecrest Conference Center – Ridgecrest/Black Mountain, North Carolina. We will meet in the Mtn. Laurel East Building room #1 & 2 (please see accompanying map).
Join us February 24th at either 3:00pm or 7:00pm to learn more about the North American Lutheran Church and the possibility of an NALC Mission Development Congregation in the greater Asheville area. Pastor Jason Sigmon, NALC provisional Dean for North Carolina will be the presenter.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting feel free to contact us at (828) 357-4068 or for email: nalc-asheville@att.net
If you live in the Asheville area we'd love to see you for this important event. If you don't live in that area but you know someone who does please share this information with them.
Driving Directions to the Ridgecrest Conference Center
1. From Interstate 40, take Exit 66 (Ridgecrest).
2. Turn left (if traveling east) or right (if traveling west)on Dunsmore Ave. .2 mi
3. Turn right onto Old U.S. 70 1 mi
4. Ridgecrest is on the Left
Ridgecrest is located 17 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, on Interstate 40, Exit 66.
*Please note: The GPS Coordinates of Ridgecrest are 35 degrees 37’16.36” N. by 82 degrees 16’38.03” W.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
UPDATE 2/15/11: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA SINCE AUGUST 2009
We have added/changed information concerning the following congregations since our last post:
* indicates first vote; ** indicates second vote
1. Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA passed first vote.
2. Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA passed first vote.
3. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, SD passed first vote.
4. First Lutheran Church, West Palm Beach, FL passed second vote.
5. Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Wilkesboro, NC passed second vote.
6. Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville, IA passed second vote.
7. Old West Pain Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon, IA passed second vote.
8. Elim Lutheran Church, Randall, IA passed second vote. LCMC
9. Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO passed first vote.
10.St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden, NC passed first vote.
11.Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins, WI passed first vote.
12.Bethany Lutheran Church, Catabwa, WI passed first vote.
13.Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas, NC passed first vote.
14.St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro, NC passed first vote.
15.Franklin Lutheran (Soldier’s Grove) Viroqua, WI passed first vote.
16.St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN passed first vote.
17.Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury, NC passed first vote.
18.St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ passed second vote.
19.St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA passed second vote.
20.Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Springfield, OH passed second vote.
21.Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mansfield, OH passed second vote.
22.Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita passed second vote.
23. Kissinger Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, PA, passed first vote.
24. Bethel Lutheran Church, Story City, IA, passed second vote.
25. Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND, passed first vote.
26. Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Center, IA passed first vote Oct. 2010; second vote January 2011. LCMC.
27. St. John Lutheran Church, Athol, KS passed second vote.
28. LaJolla Lutheran Church, LaJolla, CA passed second vote.
29. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, NC passed second vote.
30. Zion Lutheran Church, (Obetz) Columbus, OH passed second vote.
31. Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston, MN passed second vote.
32. St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro, MO passed first vote.
We are adding today, February 22, 2011, nine congregations that have taken their first and/or second vote to withdraw from the ELCA. Information furnished by George Erdner.
33. Grace Lutheran Church, Bessemer City, NC passed first vote.
34. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte, NC passed first vote.
35. St. John Lutheran Church, Cherryville, NC passed first vote.
36. St. John Lutheran Church Weyauwega, WI passed second vote.
37. Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Des Moines, IA passed second vote.
38. Highland Park Lutheran Church, Des Moines, IA passed second vote.
39. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Monroeville, OH passed second vote.
40. Highland Lutheran Church, Outlook, MT passed second vote.
41. Mission Point Lutheran Church, Chino, CA passed second vote.
42. Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA passed second vote.
43. Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA passed second vote.
44. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Ackley, IA passed first vote.
45. St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning, PA passed first vote.
46. Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA passed first vote.
47. St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville, TX passed first vote.
48. Shepherd of the Hills, (Richfield) Hubertus, WI passed first vote.
49. St. Luke Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC (removed from list) lost second vote.
50. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord, NC passed first vote.
51. St. Matthew Lutheran (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD passed second vote.
52. Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO passed second vote.
53. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA passed second vote.
54. Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA passed second vote.
55. St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips, WI passed second vote.
The congregations listed below represent a net loss of baptized members for the ELCA of at least 265,582 since August 2009. Add to this number the membership of approximately 20 churches missing from our list, the tens of thousands who left to start new congregations, and the multiplied thousands who have left the ELCA on their own, and the numbers are staggering.
AWM’s list as of February 15, 2011 shows 403 congregations that successfully have taken the second vote to leave the ELCA, as well as 102 congregations that have successfully taken the first vote and now await taking the second vote.
Please note: Due to space limitations, we are able to list only one affilliation following the name of the congregation. If another affilliation is preferred, let us know.
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
If you know of congregations not listed here, please advise us at:
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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 LCMC
** 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 30** 3*
** 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
** 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
** St. John 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
** 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
** Good Shepherd Lutheran, Torrance
** Red Hill Lutheran Church, Tustin LCMC
** Mt. Calvary Faith Lutheran, West Covina LCMC
* Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster
** Westminster Lutheran Church, Westminster LCMC
COLORADO 6**
** 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, Security LCMC
FLORIDA 10** 1*
* Advent Lutheran Church, Boca Raton
** Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Dade City LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Pierce LCMC
** Shepherd of Woods Church, Jacksonville LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Lakeland LCMC
** Living Word Lutheran Church, Lantana LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Miami LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Palm Bay LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Palatka LCMC
** 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 Church, Fayetteville NALC
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hartwell LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Springfield LCMC
IDAHO 4** 1*
** 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 19** 6*
* St. John Lutheran Church, Danforth
** 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
** 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
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Moline LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oregon LCMC
** 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
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro NALC
INDIANA 7** 3*
** 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
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Hoagland NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Holland LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Logansport
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Joe LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stendal LCMC
IOWA 33** 12*
* Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Ackley
* Badger Lutheran Church, Badger
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Bode LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake LCMC
** Highland Park Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Unity Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
* Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church, Dorchester
* Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove
** Samuel Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove LCMC
* Marion Lutheran Church, Elgin
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Evansdale AALC
* Hope Lutheran Church, Everly
* Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fontanelle LCMC
** Holmes Lutheran Church, Holmes
** Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hull 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
** Elim Lutheran Church, Randall LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn NALC
** Salem Lutheran Church, Roland LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan NALC
* Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf
** United Lutheran Church, Shelby LCMC
** 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
** Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville
** Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williams LCMC
KANSAS 7** 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
* 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 4** 2*
* St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Annapolis
** St. Matthew Lutheran (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD NALC
* St. John Lutheran Church, (Edgemere) Baltimore
** Lutheran Church of Redeemer Damascus LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Sabillasville LCMC
MICHIGAN 10** 3*
** Salem Lutheran Church, Bark River NALC
* St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton LCMC
* Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Champion
** Zion Lutheran Church, Felch LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso NALC
* Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon
** Christ Lutheran Church, Reese LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shingleton
** Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee
** Christ Lutheran Church, Warren LCMC
MINNESOTA 50** 8*
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Afton LCMC
** Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Badger LCMC
** Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
** Lutheran Ch. of Master, Brooklyn Center LCMC
** Discover Church, Brooklyn Park LCMC
** Wangen Prairie Lutheran, Cannon Falls LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crosby NALC
** Lund Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes LCMC
** New Hope of Lakewood Lutheran, Duluth
** Bethlehem/West Elbow Lake Lutheran LCMC
** Central Lutheran Church, Elk River LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ellendale AFLC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Erskine NALC
** Rodnes Lutheran Church, Erskine LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Floodwood LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fridley LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran, Golden Valley
* Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** United Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover LCMC
** Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Hegland Lutheran Church, Hawley 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
** 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
* Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson
** Rejoice Lutheran Renewal Church, Northfield
** Salem Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Sauk Valley Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Christ Lutheran Church, Otsego LCMC
* North Immanuel Lutheran, Pelican Rapids LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Roseau LCMC
** Community Church of Hope, Rosemount
** Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford LCMC
* Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant
* Albion Lutheran Church, St. James NALC
** Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Stewart
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte LCMC
** Folden Lutheran Church, Vining
** Riverside Lutheran Church, Wannaska NALC
MISSOURI 3** 1*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ava NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Pocahontas AALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Stover AFLC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro, MO
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, MT 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 10**
** Peace Lutheran Church, Alma
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel LCMC
** Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler
** Bluffs Trinity Lutheran, Fremont, NE LCMC
** Fridhem Lutheran Church, Funk LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Norfolk LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Republican City
** Hope Lutheran Church, Smithfield LCMC
Note: Although Bethel Lutheran, Holdrege voted successfully (twice) to withdraw, their ELCA synod will not allow them to leave with their property.
NEW YORK 8** 2*
** St. Nicodemus Lutheran, East Aurora LCMC
** Christ Chinese Lutheran, Brooklyn LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Delhi LCMS
** Advent Lutheran Church, Elmont LCMC
* Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville
**First Lutheran Church, Lyons LC-I
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Middleburgh
** Evang Luth of Holy Trinity New Rochelle LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls LCMC
** St James Lutheran Stewart Manor LCMC
NORTH CAROLINA 20** 10*
** St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro NALC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Bessemer City
* Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte
** Well of Hope Lutheran Church, Charlotte LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Cherryville
** Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove NALC
** Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Claremont NALC
* Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord
* Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas
* Our Savior Lutheran Church, Dallas
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
** Millers Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** Center Grove Lutheran, Kannapolis LCMS
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis NALC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Lincolnton NALC
* St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden NALC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** Christiana Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
* Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury
** St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury LCMC
* Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury
** Union Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Statesville LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville NALC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman NALC
** Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Weddington LCMC
**Lutheran Church Atonement, Wilkesboro NALC
NORTH DAKOTA 5** 2*
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington
** Peace Lutheran Church, Devil’s Lake NALC
** Anselm Trinity Lutheran, Enderlin LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Hatton
** Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen LCMC
** Mabel Lutheran Church, Sutton LCMC
** First Lutheran, Washburn LCMC
OHIO 20** 8*
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ashland
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland
** First Lutheran Church, Barberton LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cardington LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Cincinnati LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church , Clyde
** Puritas Lutheran Church, Cleveland LCMC
** Upper Arlington Lutheran, Columbus NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus (Obetz)
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor
** Greenford Lutheran Church, Greenford LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Grove City NALC
** First English Lutheran Church, Mansfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
* Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
** First English Lutheran Church, Marysville
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Maumee LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Monroeville NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Montpelier NALC
** Resurrection Lutheran, Port Clinton NALC
** Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Springfield
** Grace Evan. Lutheran, Springfield NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sulphur Springs
* Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville NALC
* First Lutheran Church, Troy
OKLAHOMA *1
* Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond
OREGON 2** 1*
* First Lutheran Church, Baker City
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boardman
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston LCMC
PENNSYLVANIA 14** 7*
**Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Abington NALC
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA
** Christ Lutheran Church, Dallastown LCMC
** Dunmyer Lutheran Church, Johnstown NALC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning
* Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon
** St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Millersburg LCMC
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Muncy
** St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia LCMC
**St.Stephen Lutheran Scott Twp PittsburghNALC
** Zion Lutheran, Pittsburgh (Brentwood) NALC
* First Lutheran Church, Rural Valley
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta NALC
** Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta NALC
**Zion (Shaffers) Lutheran, Seven Valleys LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Washington
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Manchester
* Kissinger Lutheran Church, Wyomissing
** St. Paul Lutheran, McConnellsburg ELCM
** St. Paul Lutheran , Big Cove Tannery ELCM
** Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove ELCM
The last three congregations listed were kicked out of the ELCA for calling a non-ELCA pastor and for holding dual membership in another church body.
SOUTH CAROLINA 3**
** Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Conway
** Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill LCMC
** Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, York
SOUTH DAKOTA 19** 6*
* Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Aberdeen
** East Lake Andes Lutheran, Armour LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Armour AFLC
* Badger Lutheran Church, Badger NALC
** 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
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Long Valley
* Grace Lutheran Church, Menno
* Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Menno
** Deep Creek Lutheran Church, Midland
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Midland
** First Lutheran Church, Philip NALC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, Pierpont LCMC
**Trinity Lutheran Church, Platt LCMC
** First American Lutheran, Tripp
** Immanuel Lutheran, Whitewood NALC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Yankton
TENNESSEE 1*
* Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Memphis
TEXAS 31** 8*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alice LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran, Boerne LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Brenham
** Salem Lutheran, (Welcome) Brenham NALC
* 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
** Holy Ghost Lutheran, Fredricksburg NALC
** Martin Luther Lutheran, Giddings LCMC
** Living Word Lutheran, Grapevine LCMC
* St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hallettsville
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Haskell LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Inez LCMC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia
* St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran, New Braunfels LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Orange Grove LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran , Point Comfort LCMC
** St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland
** Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy LCMC
* Joy Lutheran Church, Richmond
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rockdale NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
* Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Taylor LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Thrall
** Our Savior Lutheran, Three Rivers NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Tivoli LCMC
* Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Tyler NALC
** Zion Lutheran Mission Valley,Victoria LCMS
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran, Weesatche LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Winters LCMC
** Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Yoakum LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown NALC
UTAH 1**
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Roy LCMC
VIRGINIA 5**
** Apostles Lutheran Church, Chesapeake LCMC
** Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper NALC
** Lebanon Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** Morning Star Lutheran, Mt. Jackson ELCM
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Roanoke LCMC
WASHINGTON 8** 5*
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bremerton AALC
** Lutheran Ch of Redeemer, Chimacum LCMC
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Everett
* Zion Lutheran Church, Kent
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Lacey LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran, Longview LCMC
* Central Lutheran Church, Morton
** Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa
** Richland Lutheran Church, Richland LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rochester LCMC
* Denny Park Lutheran Church, Seattle
** 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 22** 8*
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookfield
** Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline
* Bethany Lutheran Church, Catawba
* First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Christus Lutheran, Clintonville LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dupont
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edgar LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins
* Shepherd of the Hills (Richfield) Hubertus LCMC
** Northland Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Olivet Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Luck LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Manawa LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, (Pella) Marion LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church Oconto Falls LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ogdensburg LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Pell Lake LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips NALC
** Stanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake LCMC
* Ascension Lutheran Church, Shiocton
** 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 Lutheran, Watertown
** St. John Lutheran Church, Weyauwega LCMC
WYOMING 1**
** Christ the King Lutheran, Newcastle NALC
* indicates first vote; ** indicates second vote
1. Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA passed first vote.
2. Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA passed first vote.
3. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, SD passed first vote.
4. First Lutheran Church, West Palm Beach, FL passed second vote.
5. Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Wilkesboro, NC passed second vote.
6. Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville, IA passed second vote.
7. Old West Pain Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon, IA passed second vote.
8. Elim Lutheran Church, Randall, IA passed second vote. LCMC
9. Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO passed first vote.
10.St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden, NC passed first vote.
11.Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins, WI passed first vote.
12.Bethany Lutheran Church, Catabwa, WI passed first vote.
13.Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas, NC passed first vote.
14.St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro, NC passed first vote.
15.Franklin Lutheran (Soldier’s Grove) Viroqua, WI passed first vote.
16.St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN passed first vote.
17.Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury, NC passed first vote.
18.St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ passed second vote.
19.St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA passed second vote.
20.Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Springfield, OH passed second vote.
21.Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mansfield, OH passed second vote.
22.Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita passed second vote.
23. Kissinger Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, PA, passed first vote.
24. Bethel Lutheran Church, Story City, IA, passed second vote.
25. Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND, passed first vote.
26. Peace Lutheran Church, Sioux Center, IA passed first vote Oct. 2010; second vote January 2011. LCMC.
27. St. John Lutheran Church, Athol, KS passed second vote.
28. LaJolla Lutheran Church, LaJolla, CA passed second vote.
29. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, NC passed second vote.
30. Zion Lutheran Church, (Obetz) Columbus, OH passed second vote.
31. Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston, MN passed second vote.
32. St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro, MO passed first vote.
We are adding today, February 22, 2011, nine congregations that have taken their first and/or second vote to withdraw from the ELCA. Information furnished by George Erdner.
33. Grace Lutheran Church, Bessemer City, NC passed first vote.
34. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte, NC passed first vote.
35. St. John Lutheran Church, Cherryville, NC passed first vote.
36. St. John Lutheran Church Weyauwega, WI passed second vote.
37. Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Des Moines, IA passed second vote.
38. Highland Park Lutheran Church, Des Moines, IA passed second vote.
39. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Monroeville, OH passed second vote.
40. Highland Lutheran Church, Outlook, MT passed second vote.
41. Mission Point Lutheran Church, Chino, CA passed second vote.
42. Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA passed second vote.
43. Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA passed second vote.
44. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Ackley, IA passed first vote.
45. St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning, PA passed first vote.
46. Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster, CA passed first vote.
47. St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville, TX passed first vote.
48. Shepherd of the Hills, (Richfield) Hubertus, WI passed first vote.
49. St. Luke Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC (removed from list) lost second vote.
50. Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord, NC passed first vote.
51. St. Matthew Lutheran (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD passed second vote.
52. Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO passed second vote.
53. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA passed second vote.
54. Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA passed second vote.
55. St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips, WI passed second vote.
The congregations listed below represent a net loss of baptized members for the ELCA of at least 265,582 since August 2009. Add to this number the membership of approximately 20 churches missing from our list, the tens of thousands who left to start new congregations, and the multiplied thousands who have left the ELCA on their own, and the numbers are staggering.
AWM’s list as of February 15, 2011 shows 403 congregations that successfully have taken the second vote to leave the ELCA, as well as 102 congregations that have successfully taken the first vote and now await taking the second vote.
Please note: Due to space limitations, we are able to list only one affilliation following the name of the congregation. If another affilliation is preferred, let us know.
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
If you know of congregations not listed here, please advise us at:
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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 LCMC
** 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 30** 3*
** 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
** 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
** St. John 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
** 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
** Good Shepherd Lutheran, Torrance
** Red Hill Lutheran Church, Tustin LCMC
** Mt. Calvary Faith Lutheran, West Covina LCMC
* Reformation Lutheran Church, Westminster
** Westminster Lutheran Church, Westminster LCMC
COLORADO 6**
** 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, Security LCMC
FLORIDA 10** 1*
* Advent Lutheran Church, Boca Raton
** Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Dade City LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Pierce LCMC
** Shepherd of Woods Church, Jacksonville LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Lakeland LCMC
** Living Word Lutheran Church, Lantana LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Miami LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Palm Bay LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Palatka LCMC
** 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 Church, Fayetteville NALC
** Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Haralson LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Hartwell LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran, Springfield LCMC
IDAHO 4** 1*
** 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 19** 6*
* St. John Lutheran Church, Danforth
** 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
** 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
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Metropolis NALC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Moline LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oregon LCMC
** 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
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Thomasboro NALC
INDIANA 7** 3*
** 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
** Antioch Lutheran Church, Hoagland NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Holland LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Logansport
** St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Joe LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Stendal LCMC
IOWA 33** 12*
* Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Ackley
* Badger Lutheran Church, Badger
** St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Bode LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake LCMC
** Highland Park Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Unity Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines LCMC
* Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church, Dorchester
* Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove
** Samuel Lutheran Church, Eagle Grove LCMC
* Marion Lutheran Church, Elgin
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Evansdale AALC
* Hope Lutheran Church, Everly
* Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fontanelle LCMC
** Holmes Lutheran Church, Holmes
** Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hull 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
** Elim Lutheran Church, Randall LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn NALC
** Salem Lutheran Church, Roland LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Ruthvan NALC
* Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf
** United Lutheran Church, Shelby LCMC
** 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
** Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville
** Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waukee
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williams LCMC
KANSAS 7** 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
* 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 4** 2*
* St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Annapolis
** St. Matthew Lutheran (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD NALC
* St. John Lutheran Church, (Edgemere) Baltimore
** Lutheran Church of Redeemer Damascus LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Sabillasville LCMC
MICHIGAN 10** 3*
** Salem Lutheran Church, Bark River NALC
* St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton LCMC
* Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Champion
** Zion Lutheran Church, Felch LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Our Savior’s Lutheran, Iron Mountain LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso NALC
* Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon
** Christ Lutheran Church, Reese LCMC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shingleton
** Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee
** Christ Lutheran Church, Warren LCMC
MINNESOTA 50** 8*
** Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Afton LCMC
** Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Badger LCMC
** Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
** Lutheran Ch. of Master, Brooklyn Center LCMC
** Discover Church, Brooklyn Park LCMC
** Wangen Prairie Lutheran, Cannon Falls LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crosby NALC
** Lund Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes LCMC
** New Hope of Lakewood Lutheran, Duluth
** Bethlehem/West Elbow Lake Lutheran LCMC
** Central Lutheran Church, Elk River LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ellendale AFLC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Erskine NALC
** Rodnes Lutheran Church, Erskine LCMC
** Hope Lutheran Church, Floodwood LCMC
** Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fridley LCMC
** Calvary Lutheran, Golden Valley
* Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** United Lutheran Church, Gonvick
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover LCMC
** Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley LCMC
** Hegland Lutheran Church, Hawley 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
** 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
* Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson
** Rejoice Lutheran Renewal Church, Northfield
** Salem Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Sauk Valley Lutheran Church, Osakis
** Christ Lutheran Church, Otsego LCMC
* North Immanuel Lutheran, Pelican Rapids LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Roseau LCMC
** Community Church of Hope, Rosemount
** Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford LCMC
* Evanger Lutheran Church, Sargeant
* Albion Lutheran Church, St. James NALC
** Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck
* St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Stewart
** Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte LCMC
** Folden Lutheran Church, Vining
** Riverside Lutheran Church, Wannaska NALC
MISSOURI 3** 1*
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Ava NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Pocahontas AALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Stover AFLC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Westboro, MO
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, MT 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 10**
** Peace Lutheran Church, Alma
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Axtel LCMC
** Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue LCMC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler
** Bluffs Trinity Lutheran, Fremont, NE LCMC
** Fridhem Lutheran Church, Funk LCMC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Norfolk LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Republican City
** Hope Lutheran Church, Smithfield LCMC
Note: Although Bethel Lutheran, Holdrege voted successfully (twice) to withdraw, their ELCA synod will not allow them to leave with their property.
NEW YORK 8** 2*
** St. Nicodemus Lutheran, East Aurora LCMC
** Christ Chinese Lutheran, Brooklyn LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Delhi LCMS
** Advent Lutheran Church, Elmont LCMC
* Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville
**First Lutheran Church, Lyons LC-I
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Middleburgh
** Evang Luth of Holy Trinity New Rochelle LCMC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls LCMC
** St James Lutheran Stewart Manor LCMC
NORTH CAROLINA 20** 10*
** St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro NALC
* Grace Lutheran Church, Bessemer City
* Redeemer Lutheran Church, Charlotte
** Well of Hope Lutheran Church, Charlotte LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Cherryville
** Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove NALC
** Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Claremont NALC
* Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Concord
* Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas
* Our Savior Lutheran Church, Dallas
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
** Millers Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Hickory NALC
** Center Grove Lutheran, Kannapolis LCMS
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis NALC
** Bethel Lutheran Church, Lincolnton NALC
* St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden NALC
** Grace Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** St. James Lutheran Church, Newton NALC
** Christiana Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
* Organ Lutheran Church, Salisbury
** St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury LCMC
* Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury
** Union Lutheran Church, Salisbury NALC
** Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Statesville LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Statesville NALC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman NALC
** Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Weddington LCMC
**Lutheran Church Atonement, Wilkesboro NALC
NORTH DAKOTA 5** 2*
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington
** Peace Lutheran Church, Devil’s Lake NALC
** Anselm Trinity Lutheran, Enderlin LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Hatton
** Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen LCMC
** Mabel Lutheran Church, Sutton LCMC
** First Lutheran, Washburn LCMC
OHIO 20** 8*
** St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ashland
* Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland
** First Lutheran Church, Barberton LCMC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cardington LCMC
** Faith Lutheran Church, Cincinnati LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church , Clyde
** Puritas Lutheran Church, Cleveland LCMC
** Upper Arlington Lutheran, Columbus NALC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus (Obetz)
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline LCMC
* Zion Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor
** Greenford Lutheran Church, Greenford LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville LCMC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Grove City NALC
** First English Lutheran Church, Mansfield LCMC
** Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
* Oakland Lutheran Church, Mansfield NALC
** First English Lutheran Church, Marysville
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Maumee LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Monroeville NALC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Montpelier NALC
** Resurrection Lutheran, Port Clinton NALC
** Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Springfield
** Grace Evan. Lutheran, Springfield NALC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sulphur Springs
* Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville NALC
* First Lutheran Church, Troy
OKLAHOMA *1
* Peace Lutheran Church, Edmond
OREGON 2** 1*
* First Lutheran Church, Baker City
** Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boardman
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston LCMC
PENNSYLVANIA 14** 7*
**Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Abington NALC
* St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler, PA
** Christ Lutheran Church, Dallastown LCMC
** Dunmyer Lutheran Church, Johnstown NALC
* St. John Lutheran Church, Kittanning
* Zoar Lutheran Church, Lebanon
** St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Millersburg LCMC
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Muncy
** St. James Lutheran Church, Philadelphia LCMC
**St.Stephen Lutheran Scott Twp PittsburghNALC
** Zion Lutheran, Pittsburgh (Brentwood) NALC
* First Lutheran Church, Rural Valley
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarver NALC
** Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta NALC
** Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta NALC
**Zion (Shaffers) Lutheran, Seven Valleys LCMC
* First Lutheran Church, Washington
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Manchester
* Kissinger Lutheran Church, Wyomissing
** St. Paul Lutheran, McConnellsburg ELCM
** St. Paul Lutheran , Big Cove Tannery ELCM
** Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove ELCM
The last three congregations listed were kicked out of the ELCA for calling a non-ELCA pastor and for holding dual membership in another church body.
SOUTH CAROLINA 3**
** Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Conway
** Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Fort Mill LCMC
** Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, York
SOUTH DAKOTA 19** 6*
* Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Aberdeen
** East Lake Andes Lutheran, Armour LCMC
** St. Peter Lutheran Church, Armour AFLC
* Badger Lutheran Church, Badger NALC
** 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
** Our Savior Lutheran Church, Long Valley
* Grace Lutheran Church, Menno
* Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Menno
** Deep Creek Lutheran Church, Midland
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Midland
** First Lutheran Church, Philip NALC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, Pierpont LCMC
**Trinity Lutheran Church, Platt LCMC
** First American Lutheran, Tripp
** Immanuel Lutheran, Whitewood NALC
** Christ the King Lutheran Church, Yankton
TENNESSEE 1*
* Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Memphis
TEXAS 31** 8*
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alice LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran, Boerne LCMC
** St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Brenham
** Salem Lutheran, (Welcome) Brenham NALC
* 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
** Holy Ghost Lutheran, Fredricksburg NALC
** Martin Luther Lutheran, Giddings LCMC
** Living Word Lutheran, Grapevine LCMC
* St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hallettsville
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Haskell LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Inez LCMC
* Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Vernia
* St. John Lutheran Church, Meyersville NALC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran, New Braunfels LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Orange Grove LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran , Point Comfort LCMC
** St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Portland
** Zion Lutheran Church, Priddy LCMC
* Joy Lutheran Church, Richmond
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rockdale NALC
** Peace Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rosenberg NALC
* Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin
** St. Paul Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Immanuel Lutheran Church, Taylor LCMC
** Prince of Peace Lutheran, Taylor LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Thrall
** Our Savior Lutheran, Three Rivers NALC
** First Lutheran Church, Tivoli LCMC
* Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Tyler NALC
** Zion Lutheran Mission Valley,Victoria LCMS
** St. Andrew’s Lutheran, Weesatche LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Winters LCMC
** Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Yoakum LCMC
* St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown NALC
UTAH 1**
** Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Roy LCMC
VIRGINIA 5**
** Apostles Lutheran Church, Chesapeake LCMC
** Reformation Lutheran Church, Culpeper NALC
** Lebanon Lutheran Church, Lebanon NALC
** Morning Star Lutheran, Mt. Jackson ELCM
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Roanoke LCMC
WASHINGTON 8** 5*
** Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bremerton AALC
** Lutheran Ch of Redeemer, Chimacum LCMC
* Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Everett
* Zion Lutheran Church, Kent
** Christ the Servant Lutheran, Lacey LCMC
** Emmanuel Lutheran, Longview LCMC
* Central Lutheran Church, Morton
** Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa
** Richland Lutheran Church, Richland LCMC
** St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rochester LCMC
* Denny Park Lutheran Church, Seattle
** 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 22** 8*
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls
* Calvary Lutheran Church, Brookfield
** Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline
* Bethany Lutheran Church, Catawba
* First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake
** Christus Lutheran, Clintonville LCMC
** St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dupont
** Peace Lutheran Church, Edgar LCMC
** St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett LCMC
* Bethel Lutheran Church, Hawkins
* Shepherd of the Hills (Richfield) Hubertus LCMC
** Northland Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Hitterdahl Lutheran Church, Iola LCMC
** Olivet Lutheran Church, LaCrosse LCMC
** St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Luck LCMC
** Zion Lutheran Church, Manawa LCMC
** Bethlehem Lutheran, (Pella) Marion LCMC
** Grace Lutheran Church Oconto Falls LCMC
** First Lutheran Church, Ogdensburg LCMC
** Trinity Lutheran Church, Pell Lake LCMC
** St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips NALC
** Stanfold Lutheran Church, Rice Lake LCMC
* Ascension Lutheran Church, Shiocton
** 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 Lutheran, Watertown
** St. John Lutheran Church, Weyauwega LCMC
WYOMING 1**
** Christ the King Lutheran, Newcastle NALC
Sunday, February 13, 2011
RESULTS 2/13/11: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA
* Indicates first vote ** Indicates second vote
1. Franklin Lutheran Church, (Soldiers Grove) Viroqua, WI,* passed first vote 43-13.
2. St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN* passed first vote 24-1.
3. Trinity Lutheran Church, Smithport, PA failed to pass first vote 23-19.
4. Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD failed to pass first vote 168-88.
5. St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA** passed second vote 88.5%. Joined NALC.
6. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ** passed second vote 120-16. Voted last December to join LCMC and NALC.
7. Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury, NC* passed first vote 229-40.
8. Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Springfield, OH** passed second vote 48-6. Voted to join NALC.
9. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Manfield, OH** passed second vote 94-31. Voted to join NALC.
10. Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita, CA** passed second vote 158-3.
11. Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND* passed first vote 90%. Joined LCMC.
12. American Lutheran Church, Presho, SD failed to pass first vote, 37-23.
1. Franklin Lutheran Church, (Soldiers Grove) Viroqua, WI,* passed first vote 43-13.
2. St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN* passed first vote 24-1.
3. Trinity Lutheran Church, Smithport, PA failed to pass first vote 23-19.
4. Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD failed to pass first vote 168-88.
5. St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA** passed second vote 88.5%. Joined NALC.
6. St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ** passed second vote 120-16. Voted last December to join LCMC and NALC.
7. Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury, NC* passed first vote 229-40.
8. Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Springfield, OH** passed second vote 48-6. Voted to join NALC.
9. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Manfield, OH** passed second vote 94-31. Voted to join NALC.
10. Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita, CA** passed second vote 158-3.
11. Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND* passed first vote 90%. Joined LCMC.
12. American Lutheran Church, Presho, SD failed to pass first vote, 37-23.
Friday, February 11, 2011
NALC Receives $1 Million Gift for Missions, Theological Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The North American Lutheran Church (NALC) has received a $1 million gift that will expand the new church body’s work in carrying out its mission and in training and educating its pastors, the NALC announced Thursday, Feb. 10.
The NALC will use the gift to launch two designated funds that will be significant for the church body’s future. One fund will support theological education — the training and continuing education of NALC pastors. The other fund will be used to provide “Great Commission Grants” to fund special mission projects, including new congregation starts, missionaries, and other initiatives to spread the Gospel and make disciples for Christ.
The $1 million gift was given by Tom and Saundra Smith of Elderton, Pa. The Smiths are members of Mount Union Lutheran Church of Elderton. The Smiths were reluctant to be recognized for their gift, but they agreed to the public announcement because it could inspire others to support these special projects in the NALC.
Mount Union Lutheran Church of Elderton (Shelocta) will cast its second vote to leave the ELCA Sunday Feb. 13.
More...www.thenalc.org/news/news-release-10-FEB-2011-one-million-gift.php
The NALC will use the gift to launch two designated funds that will be significant for the church body’s future. One fund will support theological education — the training and continuing education of NALC pastors. The other fund will be used to provide “Great Commission Grants” to fund special mission projects, including new congregation starts, missionaries, and other initiatives to spread the Gospel and make disciples for Christ.
The $1 million gift was given by Tom and Saundra Smith of Elderton, Pa. The Smiths are members of Mount Union Lutheran Church of Elderton. The Smiths were reluctant to be recognized for their gift, but they agreed to the public announcement because it could inspire others to support these special projects in the NALC.
Mount Union Lutheran Church of Elderton (Shelocta) will cast its second vote to leave the ELCA Sunday Feb. 13.
More...www.thenalc.org/news/news-release-10-FEB-2011-one-million-gift.php
Thursday, February 10, 2011
SCHEDULED TO VOTE FEBRUARY 13, 2011 TO LEAVE THE ELCA
* indicates first vote ** indicates second vote
REMEMBER THESE CONGREGATIONS IN YOUR PRAYERS.
INFORM US REGARDING ADDITIONS OR CHANGES AT: wordabide@aol.com
Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin, TX ** (Vote scheduled for March 6)
Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD *
Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita, CA **
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA **
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, Smethport, PA *
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ **
Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA**
Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA**
St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN *
St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips, WI **
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD**
St. John Lutheran Church (Edgemere) Baltimore, MD**
Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville, TX * (second attempt at first vote)
REMEMBER THESE CONGREGATIONS IN YOUR PRAYERS.
INFORM US REGARDING ADDITIONS OR CHANGES AT: wordabide@aol.com
Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin, TX ** (Vote scheduled for March 6)
Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD *
Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita, CA **
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA **
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, Smethport, PA *
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ **
Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA**
Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA**
St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN *
St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips, WI **
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD**
St. John Lutheran Church (Edgemere) Baltimore, MD**
Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville, TX * (second attempt at first vote)
Monday, February 7, 2011
RESULTS FEBRUARY 6, 2011: CONGREGATIONS VOTING TO LEAVE THE ELCA
1. First Lutheran Church, West Palm Beach, FL ** 2/6/11, passed second vote.
2. Atonement Lutheran Church, Wilkesboro, NC ** 2/6/11, passed second vote,
38-3. Also voted to join NALC and LCMC.
3. Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville, IA ** 2/6/11, passed second vote 105-1. Will join NALC.
4. Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon, IA** 2/6/11, passed second vote 87-2. Will join NALC.
5. St. Paul Lutheran Church (Trauger), Latrobe, PA* 2/6/11, first vote failed by 2 votes.
6. Elim Lutheran Church, Randall, IA** 1/11 passed second vote; voted to join LCMC.
7. St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden, NC* 2/6/11 passed first vote 84-2. Plan to join NALC.
8. Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO* 11/14/10 passed first vote. Second vote scheduled for February 27.
9. St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro, NC** 2/6/11 passed first vote.
2. Atonement Lutheran Church, Wilkesboro, NC ** 2/6/11, passed second vote,
38-3. Also voted to join NALC and LCMC.
3. Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville, IA ** 2/6/11, passed second vote 105-1. Will join NALC.
4. Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon, IA** 2/6/11, passed second vote 87-2. Will join NALC.
5. St. Paul Lutheran Church (Trauger), Latrobe, PA* 2/6/11, first vote failed by 2 votes.
6. Elim Lutheran Church, Randall, IA** 1/11 passed second vote; voted to join LCMC.
7. St. Martin Lutheran Church, Maiden, NC* 2/6/11 passed first vote 84-2. Plan to join NALC.
8. Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO* 11/14/10 passed first vote. Second vote scheduled for February 27.
9. St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro, NC** 2/6/11 passed first vote.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
CONGREGATIONS SCHEDULED TO VOTE IN FEBRUARY 2011 TO LEAVE THE ELCA
PLEASE INFORM OF ADDITION/CHANGES TO THIS LIST: wordabide@aol.com
Pray for all the members of these congregations as they go through this process.
* indicates will be taking first vote ** indicates will be taking second vote
FEB. 6
St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro, NC**
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, McIntosh, MN *
Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Wilkesboro, NC **
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Trauger) Latrobe, PA*
Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville, IA**
Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon, IA**
Feb. 13
Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin, TX ** (Scheduled for March 6)
Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD *
Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita, CA **
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA **
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, Smethport, PA *
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ **
Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA**
Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA**
St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN *
St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips, WI **
St. John Lutheran Church (Edgemere) Baltimore, MD**
St. Matthew Lutheran Church (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD**
Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville, TX * (second attempt at first vote)
Feb. 20
Zion Ev.Lutheran of Clarion, La Moille, IL **
Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, NC **
Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz), Columbus, OH **
Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston, MN **
February 27
Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA **
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA **
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC **
Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO**
Pray for all the members of these congregations as they go through this process.
* indicates will be taking first vote ** indicates will be taking second vote
FEB. 6
St. John Lutheran Church, Ashboro, NC**
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, McIntosh, MN *
Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Wilkesboro, NC **
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Trauger) Latrobe, PA*
Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville, IA**
Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon, IA**
Feb. 13
Faith Lutheran Church, Seguin, TX ** (Scheduled for March 6)
Hope Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD *
Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Clarita, CA **
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, San Jose, CA **
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, Smethport, PA *
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ **
Christ Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA**
Mt. Union Lutheran Church, Shelocta, PA**
St. John Lutheran Church, Starbuck, MN *
St. John Lutheran Church, Phillips, WI **
St. John Lutheran Church (Edgemere) Baltimore, MD**
St. Matthew Lutheran Church (Bowley's Quarter) Baltimore, MD**
Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville, TX * (second attempt at first vote)
Feb. 20
Zion Ev.Lutheran of Clarion, La Moille, IL **
Trinity Lutheran Church, Troutman, NC **
Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz), Columbus, OH **
Looney Valley Lutheran Church, Houston, MN **
February 27
Zion Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA **
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Readlyn, IA **
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Monroe, NC **
Black Forest Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO**
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