50 Years On: a Half Century of Ordaining Lutheran Women
Like other mainline Protestant groups, in the midst of the second wave of feminism, in 1970 American Lutherans voted to ordain women, joining several European Lutheran churches which already did so. In 2020, St Olaf's College CURI program of mentored undergraduate research and a small grant from the Lutheran Historical Conference sponsored the 50/40/10 project. This project documents the 50th anniversary of women's ordination in the Lutheran church, the 40th anniversary of the ordination of women of color and the 10th since barriers to lesbian women’s ordination were removed from the American Lutheran church organizations. This linked article provides an interesting look at the acceptance of women into pastoral leadership roles.
The Oldest Lutheran Church in the Western Hemisphere
An ancient ELCA church in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Founded less than 150 years after Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, Frederick Lutheran Church has witnessed more change, growth and conversation on the lives of African descendants than any other church in the Western Hemisphere. Read the story.
Founded less than 150 years after Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, Frederick Lutheran Church has witnessed more change, growth and conversation on the lives of African descendants than any other church in the Western Hemisphere. Read the story.
A message from elca presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Bishop Eaton brings an encouraging message to the churches of the ELCA regarding change and reminds that God is Unchanging. Read the message from Bishop Eaton.
Focus on West Houston Assistance Ministries
WHAM gives hope to those in crisis. This non-profit provides to those in need. Christ the Servant was one of the founding churches in April 1982. See what an impact they have for our community. Read more.
