In August 2016 the ELCA will adopt the order of deacon as required to achieve full communion with the Episcopal Church. The fix is in. The fix has been in for a long time. An ordained diaconate is a done deal. Read more here.
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ELCA Grace Gathering goes for Holy Hierarchy
The ELCA will take a big step towards sacramental bishops, priests, and deacons (as required by CCM) at its August 2016 Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans. See proposed ELCA constitutional change ¶7.54.01: “Ministers of Word and Service shall be known as deacons.” Read more here.
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Many came to annual memorial service
At St. John we were surprised by the high level of participation in a special memorial service that we held on a Saturday night for our members and the community. The service had almost twice as many people in attendance as during a regular Sunday service. Read more here.