North American Lutheran Church (NALC) - Christian Forums
May 3, 2024 · The ELCA was the biggest and richest group but the Synods were independent but associated with the others on some level. I don't know if that helps at all but the Lutheran …
Theologia Crucis - Lutherans - Christian Forums
Feb 10, 2025 · ELCA, LCMS, WELS, ELC, MoravianStarting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to …
ELCA will not remove conscience protections for gay marriage …
Apr 25, 2025 · The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will not remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage, according to a church official. In …
What are the Differences between WELS, ELCA, and LCMS?
Jun 2, 2004 · ELCA is different from the LCMS and WELS in that they are a liberal/pietist denomination. They ordain women, have open communion, and do not strictly hold to the …
Being Christian in the ELCA
Nov 28, 2023 · Though admittingly, I feel myself being more comfortable in the ELCA church simply because they open themselves to everyone, which I believe Jesus advocated. Also, …
Differences between Lutheran and Episcopal - Christian Forums
Aug 6, 2011 · If the mainline denominations continue to decline in membership, then I believe that a merger between the Episcopal Church and the ELCA will probably happen by perhaps 2050 …
ELCA Call Process - and "Firing" of Pastors | Christian Forums
Feb 4, 2020 · The ELCA does not actually have a universal policy only a few guidelines. Each individual regional Synod has a lot of latitude in deciding how to go about the process. The …
Liberal Denominations - Christian Forums
Feb 3, 2025 · I thought I would post this to keep track of liberal denominations to those who are interested: In no particular order 1. Lutheran Church- ELCA 2. The United Methodist Church- …
What does the ELCA church do and what do they believe?
Mar 7, 2024 · So I have a few serious questions about the ELCA churches and what they do and what they believe. By posting this, I do not mean to offend anyone, who may be an ELCA …
ELCA and United Methodists Differences - Christian Forums
Feb 4, 2020 · ELCA, being Lutheran, would follow Luther's lead that the individual's free will is so mangled through total depravity as to render the person incapable of choosing God on his …