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/



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).

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