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).