Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries

Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries believes the public witness of LGBTQIA+ ministers transforms the church and enriches the world.

ELM + PO Box 14317 + Chicago, IL 60614-8503

Main Line/Voicemail: 312-759-7070

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ELM is Hiring: Associate Director of Development & Communications

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Is your congregation ready?

Have you heard a congregation say they “just aren’t ready” for an LGBTQIA+ pastor or deacon? We say – “Let us help you get ready!”

Call committees and congregations should check out this 6-minute conversation starter about “getting ready” to welcome LGBTQIA+ people into the call process. Watch and share now!

Events

Octber 24 – ELM Executive Director Amanda Gerken-Nelson and Program Director Olivia LaFlamme at ULS Philadelphia Campus

Octber 25 – ELM Executive Director Amanda Gerken-Nelson and Program Director Olivia LaFlamme at ULS Gettysburg Campus

October 28 – ELM Executive Director Amanda Gerken-Nelson preaching at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Jericho, VT

January 4-6 – “Queering the Path” Retreat in Berkeley, CA

For more information about upcoming events and visits, please email us at info@elm.org

Resources

For a comprehensive list of resources for LGBTQIA+ candidates, as well as candidacy committees, call committees, internship sites, and more, please see our Resource Page.