Speak up: Support churchwide votes

Here's a message from Phil Soucy, communications director of Lutherans Concerned, urging those who support the inclusive votes at the recent ELCA churchwide assembly to speak up in support of those votes. The message, dated August 25, 2009, is:

Many congregations and synods are scheduling briefings, sessions, adult education classes, or public meetings to cover or discuss the actions adopted at the recently completed churchwide assembly in Minneapolis.  Bishops, pastors, voting members, or observers will likely speak, depending on the level of the meeting.

It is important that as many of you who are able attend such meetings and, as appropriate, speak favorably about the outcome, full inclusion, and unity of the church.  It is important that positive feedback be heard, because it goes without doubt that many who are disappointed, angry, or pained by the results will speak of their dismay at the results.  It would be a pity if theirs were the only voices or opinions heard.  It would also not reflect the results or the honesty, forthrightness, and respect for the diversity of opinion heard at the assembly if positive feedback was not heard.

So please consider attending any sessions on the churchwide assembly.


Phil Soucy
Director Communications LC/NA
communications@lcna.org