ELM @ExtraLuthMin
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries believes the public witness of LGBTQ + ministers transforms the church and enriches the world. elm.org Chicago, IL Joined August 2009-
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On this #TDoR20thAnniversary, let us all take time to remember our siblings who have been taken away too soon. God, be with these beloved children. Wrap all of our trans siblings in love and help us to proclaim their wholeness and worth. #TDoR
No human institution decides who is human, who is visible, who is valued. Human sexuality and gender identity is a beautiful mystery. Trans people, like all people, are beloved by God.
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries is committed to amplifying stories + work of trans and gender nonconforming ministers & candidates. Let's ensure together these gifted change-makers… instagram.com/p/BpQO43QBHeK/…
ELM BLOG: "Like so many Lutheran churches, our future is questionable. But I do believe that if and when we die, we’ll die giving ourselves away for the sake of the world. And rumor has it, that’s not such a bad way to go..." Pr. Rachel Knoke, Proclaimer elm.org/2018/10/18/fir…
hear stories of 19 out LGBTQIA+ ministers & seminarians. Members of ELM's Proclaim professional community! elm.org/2018/10/11/nat…
#NCOD "We suffer and struggle most when our angst is experienced in isolation. Being in community is an opportunity to be embraced for who you are." - JJ Simpson-Keelan, Proclaim Member. Support LGBTQIA+ ministers & candidates like JJ at elm.org/donate-now
#NCOD "For me coming out has meant one more front that I have to wage liberation and peace on in the battle for the soul of America. It feels like a responsibility and I find joy in holy responsibility." -Rev. Lenny Duncan elm.org/donate-now
"However you are as a queer person in the world is valid." ELM #NCOD the story-share way! Every 2 hours sharing LIVE from LGBTQIA+ ministers/ candidates. First one comes from ELM Prog Director Olivia on the nuances of NCOD & how to be intentional today: facebook.com/extraordinaryl…
National Coming Out Day is TOMORROW 10.11.18. Tune in at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm CST to hear LIVE from ELM staff & Proclaim members about #NCOD & their own stories. Featuring Olivia LaFlamme,… instagram.com/p/BoxnOwKB8xA/…
@extraluthmin BLOG: "Jose was scheduled to self-deport by boarding an airplane for Mexico on a Thursday morning. Instead, he came to Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Jose is the 45th person to… instagram.com/p/BohS3MlB54a/…
Gratitude to our friends at @oldstpats & the Gay+ group for hosting @extraluthmin staff tonight to hear Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber live after a day of collaborative work and prep for our… instagram.com/p/Bof32P6h2QA/…
Proclaimers celebrate reaching 300 members and scheme for a better future together in Chicago with ELM’s Olivia LaFlamme & Anna Czarnik-Neimeyer #Proclaim300 #ELMonthego instagram.com/p/BoQL4TWB5c4/…
Our world needs prophetic and justice- centered clergy! Pictured: lay leaders doing Ministry Engagement- working to support LGBTQIA+ ministers & candidates. Extraordinary Lutheran… instagram.com/p/BoQLmxfB6S8/…
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries's Proclaim group of out LGBTQIA+ ministers & candidates just reached 300 members! Bishop Kirby Unti of Northwest Washington Synod, ELCA offers support… instagram.com/p/BoF-TjVBKuM/…
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries's Proclaim group of out LGBTQIA+ ministers & candidates just reached 300 members! Bishop Kirby Unti of Northwest Washington Synod, ELCA offers support… instagram.com/p/BoCHZDghzFf/…
WE’RE MAKING #Proclaim300 NEWS! Proclaim just reached 300 LGBTQIA+ Lutheran ministers & candidates. To support leaders like Sergio, our 300th member, ELM is raising 300 gifts of $300 by Reformation Day October 31. Share the good news with your community. elm.org/2018/09/20/pre…
BLOG 300th Proclaimer Sergio Rodriguez: "[my mentor] reaffirmed my dignity as a gay Mexican Lutheran & made me aware that God calls people to ministry regardless of where they are in their lives, their gender, their sexuality, and their race." #Proclaim300 elm.org/2018/09/20/rod…
Today’s #Proclaim300 topic: The relationship between LGBTQIA+ people & the church is complicated. Joys AND deep hurts. What prayers would you offer as we seek to live as part of God’s messy and beautiful community? Share below & hear from Proclaimers: facebook.com/extraordinaryl…
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