What is the process of leaving the ELCA?
Our constitution states, “Severance of membership in the ELCA shall require a two-thirds majority ballot vote of all voting members present and voting at a legally called and conducted meeting of Zion Lutheran. Such a decision shall not be effective until at least ninety days after the synod bishop has been notified and until the initial action has been ratified by a two-thirds majority ballot at a subsequent legally called and conducted meeting of Zion Lutheran.” Basically, it requires a two-thirds majority, on two written ballots, at two separately called congregational meetings for Zion to end our affiliation with the ELCA. By changing affiliation, are we saying that homosexuals are not welcome at Zion? Absolutely not! We are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God. Yet, because we desire to love all people as Christ loved us, neither will we encourage or bless homosexual behavior or any other sinful behavior. People struggling with homosexuality need healthy Christian friend
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