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STAFF BLOG IN THE SPIRIT Jessica Harris Daum to be ordained at Calvary Lutheran Sunday Eve
Ever since Jessica Harris Daum was a child, she has deeply loved her church, Calvary Lutheran in Grand Forks. I had many important relationships there, she said. I felt it was my second home. Calva...
Posted on 9/14/12 at 4:13 PM
RED RIVER ORTHODOX: ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY AND NORTH DAKOTA Engaging the ELCA in Post-Measure 3 Dialogue
Although I think a combination of Planned Parenthood money and typical North Dakotan skepticism is what ultimately did in Measure 3, the resolution presented as a press release by the ELCA diocese of ...
Posted on 6/18/12 at 2:54 AM
STAFF BLOG THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY AREAVOICES DIGEST #3
AREAVOICES DIGEST #3 It's time again for our weekly look at what's new and what mightbe worth another lookon areavoices. Here are some blogsthat you might like. 1. Everyday Gourmet - http://everyday...
Posted on 9/29/10 at 10:55 AM
THE NEW FORTY Walking the talk...
This past week ELCA did something that I think was powerful and inspiring and I have to say it made me want to become a Lutheran - it took a position of inclusivity. ELCA voted to allow non-celibate...
Posted on 8/23/09 at 3:56 AM
Minnesota bishop re-elected 
With an overwhelming majority, the Rev. Larry Wohlrabe was re-elected to a second six-year term over the weekend as bishop of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
By Stephen J. Lee , June 10, 2013
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St. Paul's largest ELCA congregation chooses gay pastor
A gay pastor who made national headlines after being removed from the official clergy roster of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for being in a same-sex relationship has been overwhelmingly approved as the new senior pastor of the denomination's largest St. Paul church.
By Tad Vezner , March 28, 2012
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Large church in Carrington, N.D., votes to leave ELCA
Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington, N.D., voted to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. That brings to 30 the number of congregations in the twin synods bordering the Red River - or about 6 percent of the total - which have opted out of the nation's largest Lutheran body over the controversial vote in 2009 to allow clergy to live in same-sex relationships.
By John Lamb , May 23, 2011
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Hatton church votes to leave ELCA
St. John Lutheran Church, the congregation in Hatton, N.D., where native son, pioneer aviator and famed Arctic explorer Carl Ben Eielson was baptized and buried, voted Sunday to leave the nation’s largest Lutheran denomination and join another.
By Stephen J. Lee , May 01, 2011
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A new face on Protestantism: Twin Cities synods make diversity a priority
For the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America -- and other Protestant churches -- more churches with different backgrounds and races are needed. But getting diverse people into the same church is often not that easy. Minnesota has the largest number of ELCA members of any state, with close to 800,000 baptized members. Nationwide, the ELCA has nearly 4.5 million members. Only about 3 percent are people of color.
By Rose French , April 25, 2011
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Sarah E. H. Lovas, Hillsboro, N.D., column: On GMOs, Lutheran group listened and learned
This is a well-written document that is fair to all aspects of agriculture. I believe this document to be an excellent starting point for a bridge between urban and rural, one that could help explain how genetic technology fits into agriculture today.
By Sarah E. H. Lovas , March 04, 2011
UPDATE: ELCA issues revised statement on genetics and faith
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America released Thursday a proposed social statement, “Genetics, Faith and Responsibility,” revised somewhat since a draft last year raised controversy among members who said it rejected modern farming practices such as genetically-modified seed. It's slated to be voted on at a national assembly in August.
By Stephen J. Lee , February 24, 2011
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Devils Lake church votes 87-0 to leave ELCA
Peace Lutheran in Devils Lake becomes third ELCA congregation in the Eastern North Dakota Synod to leave since 2009 change to allow gay clergy.
By Herald Staff and Wire Report , December 26, 2010
Devils Lake church votes to exit ELCA
Peace Lutheran Church in Devils Lake, N.D., passed the second of the two votes required to disaffiliate with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America earlier this week.
By Inforum , December 22, 2010
Local ELCA bishops focus beyond controversy for 2011
Northwestern Minnesota Bishop Larry Wohlrabe and Eastern North Dakota Bishop Bill Rindy emphasize the need to focus members and congregations on what they believe to be central to the church’s mission.
By J. Shane Mercer , December 22, 2010
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FAITH AND FARMING: N.D. church bolts over ELCA agricultural proposal
Another church has voted to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, but this time it’s over a new stance the denomination’s leadership plans to take.
By Kristen M. Daum and J. Shane Mercer , November 12, 2010
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Minnesota town doubles in size for traditional Norwegian dinner
It isn’t easy to prepare lutefisk and meatballs for a big church dinner, but members of Sandhill Lutheran Church at Climax, Minn., have spent days getting ready for the traditional Scandinavian meal they’re serving today at the Climax Community Center.
November 06, 2010
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Five more Minnesota churches quit ELCA
Another five churches from the Northwestern Minnesota Synod have parted ways with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, according to information on the synod website.
By J. Shane Mercer , October 28, 2010
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Rural Menahga, Detroit Lakes churches cut ties to ELCA
Lutheran congregations near Menahga and Detroit Lakes in Minnesota have passed final votes to sever ties with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
By J. Shane Mercer , September 28, 2010
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