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To: Diana in Wisconsin
I'm in the process of finding another "home."

The wife and I became LCMS two years ago after leaving the ELCA for this very reason - homosexuality (among others). I grew up LCMS, then WELS, and only changed to ELCA years ago due to convenience. Needless to say, we're much more comfortable with a church body that still practices 'Christ Crucified'.

I don't know what you mean by 'Too much goofin' around in the Wisconsin Synod...', but for awhile my family was part of that Synod. We'd moved from Oak Park, IL to Twin Lakes, WI, and the church in Wilmot we joined became part of the WELS when that Synod organized. A cousin, and my godfather, who was a professor at Concordia/St. Louis, had a long discussion with the Wilmot pastor about their leaving the LCMS, but to no avail. We finally left WELS when they refused to confirm a cousin who was a member of the boy scouts.

Here's hoping you find that 'home'.

88 posted on 03/03/2007 5:16:56 AM PST by bcsco
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To: bcsco

I just mean that the Missouri Synod (which I prefer) is much more "by the book." My Mom belongs to a Methodist church and they're even more "social" than the WI Synod. When I attend church with her, there's a lot of hand shaking, public announcements, a service for the children, fund raising pimping, three or for songs from the choir...and about 5 minutes of "The Word." It's just not for me.

Charles H. sent me a few church leads for my area. If it ever stops snowing here and we can dig out, we'll check out a few. :)


91 posted on 03/03/2007 5:32:32 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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