Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM) is committed to the full participation of persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life and ministry of the Lutheran church.

Mission

Our vision is to create, empower, and sustain a growing number of faith communities that are committed to the full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life and ministry of the Lutheran church.

This vision is rooted in Lutheran confessional history, liturgy, and practice. We share a commitment to our common Lutheran heritage and an expectation that our confessional tradition will illumine our current struggle to create joy, hope and faith where the institutional churches have failed to do so.

Our unique calling is to expand ministry opportunities for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, with special attention given to those who have either been denied ministry or adversely affected in other significant ways by the existing policies and practices of discrimination and oppression. Learn more...