Illinois’ Augustana College to allow same-gender ceremonies on campus Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, announced in late November that it would allow same-gender weddings and blessings of unions on campus. In a letter sent to students, faculty and staff, the college’s president, Steve Bahls, explained that a recommendation had come earlier in the fall from...Continue reading→

ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participationwww.ReconcilingWorks.org NEWS RELEASE For immediate release November 7, 2012 ReconcilingWorks celebrates victories nationwide for LGBT people ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation is reacting to yesterday’s election with joy at the sweeping victories for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in four states and for re-electing an ally to the presidency. “Ground...Continue reading→

First United Lutheran, San Francisco, Returns to the ELCA On October 14, a service of Reconciliation and Healing was held at First United Lutheran Church, San Francisco, to mark an important decision in the life of the congregation: to accept the Sierra Pacific synod’s invitation to return to the ELCA so that they may better...Continue reading→