Trinity Lutheran Church of Jeromesville   18 East North Street (P.O. Box 37) Jeromesville, Ohio Phone: 419-368-3132    Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. Interim Pastor: Reverend Jerry Rhea

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ELCA Ministry Change As many of you may be aware, the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) recently voted to lift the ban on active homosexuals serving as rostered church leaders (they must be celibate or in a life-long monogamous relationship. It is important to note that this change will take time to implement and that decisions about the leadership of our local congregation will continue to rest with our congregation. The ELCA calls us to have discussion on this complicated issue and all members are encouraged to consider its moral and social implications. Some congregations are discussing leaving the ELCA because of this decision. Please speak to your council members if you have a strong opinion about this issue so that your voice may be heard. Whatever your opinion, the important thing for now is to stick together and make a decision together. As a congregation we serve our local community first and are doing some important work in that community. This decision by the larger church organization should not interfere with our local efforts to serve God and community. Resources for more information ELCA News Release ELCA Frequently Asked Questions about Ministry Changes Lutheran CORE (reform organization) CORE Questions and Answers Lutherans Concerned North America Religious Tolerance.org Food for Thought on What the Bible actually says about homosexuality (from both a conservative and liberal perspective) Resource to add? Let me know.