Monthly Archives: September 2009

ELCA schism unlikely over gay issue

Posted on September 2, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Since the ELCA’s decision last month to lift restrictions on gays and lesbians in the pulpit, some Lutherans have worried the move could prompt members or congregations to leave the country’s largest Lutheran denomination. After hearing from local Lutherans and … Continue reading →

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Seminary to hold convocation

Posted on September 1, 2009 by melissa nann burke

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg open its 184th academic year Wednesday with the traditional convocation at noon Wednesday, featuring a lecture by dean emeriti Norma Schweitzer Wood. The seminary says it’s the oldest institution of Lutheran higher education in … Continue reading →

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