Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries

We’ve MOVED (2015): ELM + PO Box 14317 + Chicago, IL 60614-8503

On Orlando: Words from Padre Ángel D. Marerro

Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries believes that LGBTQ+ people have extraordinary gifts for ministry. Through their public witness, these leaders proclaim the Gospel now.

Read our 2015 Annual Report

Enrich & Transform – new video!

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

Call committees and congregations now have a 6-minute conversation starter about “getting ready” to welcome LGBTQ people into the call process. Watch and share now!

Events

Aug 15, 2016 – Rev. Asher O’Callaghan begins serving as Program Director of ELM!

Aug 24, 2016 – Ordination of Proclaim member Brian Whitton at Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Columbus, OH)

Sept 6, 2016 – Installation of Proclaim member Rev. Jen Rude at Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA)

Sept 17, 2016 – Ordination of Proclaim member Amy Kumm-Hanson at Calvary Lutheran (Minneapolis, MN)

Sept 18, 2016 – Amalia Vagts at Edina Community Lutheran Church (Edina, MN)

October 16-18, 2016 – ELM Board Meeting, Chicago, IL

Oct 22, 2016 – Decolonize Lutheranism Inaugural Gathering (LSTC – Chicago, IL)

July 16-19, 2017 – Proclaim Gathering (Cenacle Retreat Center, Chicago, IL)

Resources

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