Author: Zac Baker

Ninth Circuit Court Upholds Lower Court Ruling that Prop 8 Is Unconstitutional

As you have probably heard by now, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled today that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, which supports the original ruling by Judge Walker.  That ruling by the Ninth Circuit was issued this morning.   The ruling (2-1) was by a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit.  The ruling […]

Rally and Legislator Visits for Maryland Marriage Equality – Annapolis – February 13

 A rally and lobbying visits to legislators in support of marriage equality bill in Maryland are being held in Lawyer’s Mall (in front of the State Capitol), Annapolis, Maryland 21401, on February 13 at 6 pm.   Sponsored by Equality Maryland, part of the Marylanders for Marriage Equality coalition, speakers featured at the rally will include […]

Linguistic Assistance Needed by the Reconciling Ministries Network

[The message below comes to us from the Reconciling Ministries Network, the welcoming movement for full inclusion in the United Methodist Church — the equivalent to LC/NA there.]  “We are requesting your assistance for the upcoming United Methodist General Conference April 19 – May 4, 2012.  Who do you know who is fluent in French and English or Portuguese […]

Washington State Senates Passes Same-Gender Marriage Bill

The Washington State Senate has passed a bill providing equality in marriage yesterday.  The bill now moves to the State House of Representatives next week, where it is expected to pass.  The governor has already said she will sign the bill into law when presented to her.  Washington State stands now to become the seventh […]

Reconciling Lutherans

Reconciling LutheransReconciling Lutherans is a program of ReconcilingWorks for individuals. We invite all Lutherans to publicly witness to their call for a church and world that welcome and include all:  People of every age, class, color, ethnic origin; people of all sexual orientations and gender identities; people who are single, married, divorced, separated, blessed or partnered; people who are temporarily-able, disabled, or of differing abilities.

Please sign up, even if you are already a member of ReconcilingWork and even if you are a member of a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Congregation. 

Bishop Mark Hanson – Keynote Speaker at Reconciling Works 2012

    The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), will deliver the keynote address of LC/NA’s assembly, Reconciling Works 2012, on Saturday, July 7, at 2:00 pm.  Bishop Hanson is widely known as a leader with an evangelical passion and imagination who embraces the Christian tradition, the […]

Bishop Boerger of Northwest Washington Synod Asks State Senate to Pass Marriage Equality

Bishop Boerger of Northwest Washington Synod Asks State Senate to Pass Marriage Equality Bishop Chris Boerger, ELCA Northwest Washington Synod, testified on Monday at a public hearing of the Washington State Senate Committee on Government Operations and Tribal Relations & Elections, saying that he was in favor of LGBT couples being able to have legally-recognized […]

There Is Much To Celebrate And Pray For On RIC Sunday – January 29 – And To Commit To Action

RIC Sunday is January 29, an opportunity to celebrate the witness of God’s love for persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. It’s a time to highlight what it means to live a theology of reconciliation.     These celebrations will be echoed throughout the welcoming movements in many communities of faith, for whom this […]

Tim Feiertag Hired as Grassroots Organizing and Training Coordinator

Lutherans Concerned has hired Tim Feiertag as Grassroots Organizing and Training Coordinator at the LC/NA headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Tim will take up his position as of February 15, working throughout LC/NA. Tim is a 2009 Mdiv. Graduate of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, and a graduate of Valparaiso University with a degree in Social […]

Pastor Vicki Wunsch Resigns, Recruitment Process Begins Anew

  Citing unforeseen emergent changes in her family situation, Pastor Vicki Wunsch has tendered her resignation from LC/NA effective December 30, 2011.   In her letter of resignation, Vicki said, “This was a very difficult decision for me as I have enjoyed working with LC/NA over the last few years in my role as lead trainer […]