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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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February 3 – Ordination of Kristian Kohler to the ministry of Word and Sacrament. Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reading, Pennsylvania. 3:00 PM. Kristian has been called to Faith Lutheran Church, East Hartford, CT.
February 18 – Ordination of Peter Carlson Schattauer to the ministry of Word and Sacrament. Advent Lutheran Church, Maple Grove, Minnesota. 3:00 PM. Peter has been called to Advent Lutheran Church, Maple Grove, Minnesota.
February 28-March 2 – Executive Director the Rev. Amanda Nelson at the annual ALDE Conference, Minneapolis, MN
March 8-March 11 – Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries in-person board meeting, New York City.
March 10 – Installation of the Rev. Amanda Nelson as Executive Director of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, New York City.
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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.
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Second Edition collection of essays and sermons by Joel Workin. Amazing stuff!