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  • ELCIC 2009 National Convention day four

    Again, the memory of clouds and rain fades further, to a pale shadow of their once strong presence, Tuesday / Wednesday. Today is crystal-clear, bright, blue, warm — you should change your plans and come visit. You really could get a tan you didn't hav...

  • ELCIC 2009 National Convention day three

    Once again, the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver, and the University of British Columbia showed themselves off proudly. The weather was a repeat of yesterday, the sky lovely as before, the outside very alluring. Today, the weather and delightful surroundings ...

  • ELCIC 2009 National Convention day two

    Friday needed to make no apology at all for itself: glorious, the sun was out, sky was blue and mostly cloudless, temperature quite comfortable — prompting Frisbee throwing on the green, swimmers in the outdoor pool, and thoughts of defecting to the Pac...

  • ELCIC 2009 National Convention day one

    We are in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the campus of the University of British Columbia, for the 12th Biennial National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, which runs through the Sunday, the 28th. ...

  • The synod assembly report

    So that you understand the references: The templates 3A and 3B are Goodsoil templates. 3A contains 2 resolves as noted; 3B contains 2 resolves; the full up version includes A and B, hence the numbering to 4. This report will be cumulative each time it is ...

  • We still need prayer shawls for Churchwide Assembly in August

    Looking for something to keep hands busy at productive work? Looking to contribute to the work of Goodsoil at the upcoming churchwide assembly? Whether you are a leader / member of an RIC congregation or other RIC setting or you are a member of Luthera...

  • The synod assembly report

    So that you understand the references: The templates 3A and 3B are Goodsoil templates. 3A contains 2 resolves as noted; 3B contains 2 resolves; the full up version includes A and B, hence the numbering to 4. This report will be cumulative each time it is ...

  • The US Conference of Mayors calls for full marriage equality for same gender couples

    The US Conference of Mayors at their 77th Annual Convention today passed a resolution calling for full marriage equality for same-gender couples. In addition to its strong language on marriage equality, the resolution passed today also endorses the Emplo...

  • The synod assembly report

    So that you understand the references: The templates 3A and 3B are Goodsoil templates. 3A contains 2 resolves as noted; 3B contains 2 resolves; the full up version includes A and B, hence the numbering to 4. This report will be cumulative each time it is ...

  • The synod assembly report clarification

    Virginia Synod Assembly Strictly speaking, the RIC motion was not defeated: it was tabled and never came up for an up/down vote. So the report should have said that the RIC resolution was tabled....

  • Volunteer with Goodsoil during the ELCA Churchwide Assembly

    The ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2009 (CWA09) is fast approaching, and Goodsoil is getting ready! The Assembly is August 17—23, 2009 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Assembly will consider a Social Statement on Human Sexuality and its Implementing ...

  • The synod assembly report

    So that you understand the references: The templates 3A and 3B are Goodsoil templates. 3A contains 2 resolves as noted; 3B contains 2 resolves; the full up version includes A and B, hence the numbering to 4. This report will be cumulative each time it is...