Another one for those seeking support to leave the ELCA
I belong to one of these LCMC affilliates and it has worked well for our growing congregation.
I think it would be a good idea if those who left the ELCA did in such a fashion as to send a message. A Christian message.
Rather than just disappearing quietly or leaving in anger from the congregation, perhaps it would be a good idea to send a letter to the members explaining why. Sending a letter just to the pastor would probably have no effect as it is doubtful he would share it with the members. A well-reasoned explanation of one’s reasons for leaving might help others with similar beliefs, but who didn’t want to “go first”, to find the courage to also leave.
If anyone has some ideas on what to put into such a letter, I’d like to hear them and share some ideas back and forth.
This could be a way of educating others or at the very least putting them on notice that we are not sheep who will blindly follow the liberals who have taken over the system.
http://www.lcmc.net
The national offices are about two miles from me at St. Michael's in Canton, MI. I belong to a WELS church in the area and our pastor has talked about St. Michael's in a very favorable way.