ELM Grants
Friday, January 28th, 2011Each year, ELM supports ministry by publicly-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual,transgender rostered and queer leaders through our Grants program. We have provided over $750,000 in funding for ministry by LGBT leaders since 1990. ELM awarded $62,000 in Mission Partner Grants in 2011. The grant recipients are selected by the Grants program, led by Margaret Moreland.
2011 Grant Recipients
ELM will give away $62,000 in 2011 to support ministry by LGBTQ rostered leaders. This year’s grant recipients are:
EcoFaith Recovery
Portland, OR: Rev. Robyn Hartwig $15,000
ELM continues to support this ministry that: “Develops and supports spiritual recovery from the addictive patterns of human life that contribute to the climate crisis, heighten social injustice, deprive people of spiritual meaning, and threaten life on earth.
The means of fostering eco-spiritual recovery includes retreats, workshops, spiritual practices, institutional reform, and pilgrimages to reconnect with the natural world.”- EcoFaith website
Chicago, IL: Rev. Erik Christensen $6,000
St. Luke’s continues to experience growth in membership and development. Outreach to the community for music & arts and healing & healthcare continues, along with partnering with neighborhood organizations.
Houston, Texas: Rev. Lura Groen $15,000
This urban congregation continues to grow and expand. One recent significant project is the development of Montrose Grace Place, whose mission is: “not to evangelize, convert, judge or shame, but to provide a safe, welcoming environment for vulnerable homeless youth of all sexualities and gender identities, providing nourishment, healthy relationships and hope for the future.”- Grace Lutheran Church website
Rev. Pieter Oberholzer (center)
South Africa: Rev. Pieter Oberholzer $8,000
This new grant will fund outreach to churches in southern Africa that are welcoming and affirming, where LGBTQ people can participate fully and be strengthened in their spiritual, psychological and sexual identity as human beings. IAM will host programs that support, empower and stimulate dialogue. Check out their new website (above).
Los Angeles, CA: Rev. Dan Hooper (pictured left) $18,000
This new grant will provide pastoral, mental health and community services to prisoners, parolees, and those who are homeless. This grant will further develop ministry to marginalized populations.
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Former ELM Grant Recipients
Thursday, August 19th, 2010These ministries were formerly served by ELM rostered clergy and received financial support.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Newmarket, Ontario)
Funding the ministry of Pastor Lionel Ketola, ELM Roster, who is reaching out to form reconciling congregations across Canada.
Bethany Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN)
A growing congregation in an urban setting, formerly served by Pastor Jay Wiesner, ELM Roster.
Third Act Ministry (Twin Cities, MN)
Reaching people with spiritual guidance in the third act of their lives. Directed by Pastor Ruth Frost, ELM Roster and Pastor Richard Andersen, ELM Roster).
University Lutheran Chapel (Berkeley, CA)
A Lutheran campus ministry, served by Pastor Jeff Johnson, ELM Roster.
Rev. Craig Minich
Oakland-Berkeley Lutheran Youth Program, ELCA
St. Paul Lutheran Church
1658 Excelsior Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 530-1355
A ministry of the East Bay Lutheran Parish. Participating congregations: St. Paul, United & Resurrection Lutheran Churches of Oakland and University Lutheran Chapel of Berkeley, CA
Rev. Megan Rohrer
Welcome Ministry
1751 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-5552 ext. 310
www.welcomeministry.org
An ecumenical ministry serving the homeless in San Francisco, CA
Rev. Anita Hill
Wingspan Ministries
100 N Oxford St.
St. Paul, MN 55104-6540
(561) 224-3371
www.stpaulref.org/wingspan.html
wngspan@aol.com
Rev. Richard Andersen and Ruth Frost
Third Act Ministry
100 N Oxford St
St. Paul, MN 55104-6540
(561) 224-3371
Rev. Jay Wiesner
Bethany Lutheran Church, ELCA
2511 East Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612)332-2397
bethany-in-seward.home.att.net/
Revs. Ruth Frost, Phyllis Zillhart and Michael Hiller
St. Francis Lutheran Church
152 Church St.
San Francisco, CA
(816) 452-1222
www.st-francis-lutheran.org
Rev. Anita Hill
St. Paul Reformation Lutheran, ELCA
100 N Oxford St.
St. Paul, MN 55104-6540
(561) 224-3371
www.stpaulref.org
Intern Lionel Ketol
Holy Cross Lutheran, ELCiC
New Market, Ontario
Rev. Jeff Johnson (1999-present)
University Lutheran Chapel, ELCA
2425 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-6230
www.ulcberkeley.org
Rev. Donna Simon
Abiding Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA
5090 NE Chouteau Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 452-1222
www.abidingpeacekc.org
Rev. Jeff Johnson (1990-99) and Rev. Lyle Beckman (2001-03)
First United Lutheran Church
6555 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-751-8108
www.fulc.com
Rev. Dan Hooper
Hollywood Lutheran Church, ELCA
1733 N New Hampshire
Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 667-1212
www.hollywoodlutheran.org
Rev. Steve Sabin
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, ELCA
2126 Gable Lane
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 233-2350
www.lordoflifeames.org
Intern Jodi Barry
Grace University Lutheran Church, ELCA
Minneapolis, MN
Rev. Jenny Mason
Central City Lutheran Mission, ELCA
1354 North “G” St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 381-6921
www.cclm.org
Intern Jaimie Wilson (Pastor Robin Hartwig, supervisor)
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, ELCA
4641 Marconi Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916)483-5691
www.lcorsac.org
Seminarian Intern from Luther Seminary
Rev. Pieter Oberholzer
Inclusive and Affirming Ministries
Cape Town, South Africa
www.iam.org.za
An ecumenical ministry serving the sexual minority community of South Africa
Rev. Deb Click
PRISM Ministries
Granville, OH
Rev. James Bischoff
The Church of All Saints
San Marcos, CA
Mission Projects
These Special Projects received financial support from ELM.
Call to Witness
Pam Walton Productions
Box 391025, Mt. View, CA 94039
(650) 960-3414
http://www.pamwaltonproductions.com
A documentary film project regarding the call and ordination of several ELM clergy
THIS obedience
Aquaries Media
St. Paul, MN
651-291-7727
www.thisobedience.com
A documentary film project regarding the call and ordination of Rev. Anita Hill
