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.
Out of the Extraordinary
1. Dakota Road - Arise > clip
Known nationally for their stirring original music and playful performance style, Dakota Road has a passion for justice and a vision for the church and neighborhood as welcoming places. Writing by Hans Peterson and Maia Twedt. dakotaroadmusic.com
2. Namoli Brennet - Modern Day Jesus > clip
Nationally recognized transgender songwriter Namoli Brennet has released 6 CDs since 2002 on her own label, Flaming Dame records.
www.namolibrennet.com
3. Judy Fjell - It’s Not Just in the Bible > clip
Singer-songwriter, teacher, and former LLGM board member Judy Fjell is a "musical activist" - she has written over 150 songs, recorded 15 albums, and consistently empowers her audiences to sing and make their own music. www.judyfjell.com
4. Indigo Girls - It’s Alright > clip
For more than 20 years, musicians, activists and lesbian icons Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been releasing records as the Indigo Girls. Courtesy of Sony BMGMusic Entertainment and EMI. www.indigogirls.com
5. Jonathan Rundman - Narthex > clip
Lutheran singer-songwriter Jonathan Rundman’s songs have been acclaimed in publications such as Billboard, Paste, and Christian Century, and have been featured on television’s Ellen DeGeneres Show. www.jonathanrundman.com
6. Bread for the Journey - Dazzling Bouquet > clip
Bread for the Journey specializes in presenting songs of faith, hope, justice and inclusion from the Christian church near and far. Courtesy of Augsburg Fortress. www.bfjmusic.com
7. Rev. Megan Rohrer - Ordination Song > clip
Queer in gender and sexuality, Megan serves director of the Welcome Ministry, an ELM Mission Partner, serving the homeless and hungry in San Francisco with a joint call from four Lutheran congregations. www.meganrohrer.com
8. Agape - All Are Welcome > clip - youTube
Agapé (Dave Scherer), uses Rhythmic American Poetry (rap) to minister to youth across the country through Hip Hop Outreach. www.hiphopoutreach.com
9. Carrie Newcomer - Be True > clip
Nationally recognized musician Carrie Newcomer, gives melody and voice to the story of a lesbian pastor discussing love. Words and music © 2005 Carrie Newcomer (BMI), administered by Bug Music. Recording from “Regulars and Refugees” on Rounder Records.
www.carrienewcomer.com
10. David Maxon - Get Married > clip
Son of former LLGM board member Ellen Maxon, David Maxon is a songwriter, sound artist, and audio documentarian living and working in Brooklyn, New York. www.myspace.com/davemaxon
11. Sara Thomsen - By Breath > clip
A lesbian singer-songwriter with roots in the Lutheran church, Sara has produced several solo albums, and has also recorded with Three Altos and Dakota Road. www.sarathomsen.com
12. Amalia Vagts - In the Pew > clip
Amalia Vagts, ELM Development Director, is a queer musician and music promoter who performs solo and with her band Wayside Attraction. Nori Hadley on violin. www.amaliavagts.com
13. Richard Bruxvoort- Colligan and the Rivers Voice - Whole and Holy, Called in Christ > clip
Creating songs for worship, retreats, and women's circles, Trish and Richard Bruxvoort Colligan are committed to healing, wholeness, and clarity. www.riversvoice.com, www.spirations.com, www.worldmaking.net
14. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and The Transcendence Gospel Choir - Oh Happy Day > clip
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, the world's first openly gay-identified choral organization, joins with The Transcendence Gospel Choir, the world's first all-transgender gospel choir. W/M by Edwin Hawkins. Arranged by Dr. Kathleen McGuire. Produced by Ashley Moore and Kathleen McGuire for AMOR Music Productions. Courtesy of EMI. www.sfgmc.org and www.tgchoir.org
Producers: Rev. Megan Rohrer and Amalia Vagts
Executive Producers: St. Francis Lutheran Church Foundation, San Francisco; Ida Hakkarinen; Ellen Maxon and Rev. Jane Ralph
Mastered by: Benji Nichols
Design by: Rev. Megan Rohrer
Special thanks to: Drew Miller; Fuel,Inc. and Bennett Falk
Indigo Girls courtesy of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. All Songs Used with Permission. All Rights Reserved.
This album was made possible by a generous grant from the St. Francis Lutheran Chruch Foundation, San Francisco. Additional funds provided by Ida Hakkarinen, Ellen Maxon and Rev. Jane Ralph ensure that 100% of the proceeds from this album will go toward seminarian scholarships and clergy debt relief.