expanding ministry opportunities for publicly identified LGBTQ rostered leaders and seminarians who are changing the church through their ministry
Events
Fall Board Meeting in Chicago, IL : September 15-17, 2013
Rev. Guy Erwin’s Installation as Bishop of the Southwest California Synod: September 21, 2013. More on this news here.
2014 Proclaim Retreat- Heartwood Conference Center in Northern Wisconsin: May 4-7, 2014. Read more about the retreat here.
ELM Washington DC Event: TBA
ELM Manhattan & Brooklyn Events: TBA
Resources
Current Proclaim Members
Listing of Proclaim members.
Thinking About Coming Out?
Connect with people in Proclaim as you go through the coming out process as a rostered leader or seminarian.
BOOK: ”Dear God, I am Gay — thank you!”
Second Edition collection of essays and sermons by Joel Workin. Amazing stuff!
VIDEO: ”In the Beginning”
Ten minute video clip about the history of ELM and the first extraordinary ordinations, by Pam Walton.
PHOTOS: 2013 Proclaim Retreat CLICK HERE
View gorgeous & fun photos from the retreat.
Latest News
-
Alaskan Pride parade- reflections by Proclaim member Susan Halvor
June 17, 2013 -
ELM welcomes Ángel D. Marrero-Ayala onto Board of Directors
June 14, 2013 -
Handmade Proclaim Stoles
June 12, 2013 -
Save the Date: 2014 Proclaim Retreat!
June 7, 2013 -
Press coverage of the Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin’s Election
June 4, 2013 -
Historic Day! First Openly Gay, First Native American Elected Lutheran Bishop
May 31, 2013






