Documents
(from official channels)
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Jan. 24, 2014
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Brief History of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA English: webpage |
Feb. 2, 2014
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Pastor Megan Rohrer Voted Our Next Pastor
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA English: webpage |
Jun. 1, 2017
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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church: Then and Now
An Analysis of 47 Years of Records The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA English: document |
Jul. 26, 2017
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Caught up in Two Worlds: A Puerto Rican Migrant Story
The Rev. Nelson Rabell-Gonzalez, Pastor of Apostles’ Lutheran Church, Turnersville, New Jersey English: document |
Jun. 10, 2018
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Jun. 21, 2018
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Case No CGC-18-567512: Brenda Moore et al., plaintiffs — v. — Megan Rohrer et al., defendants
The Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco English: webpage |
Jun. 26, 2018
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Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause
The Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco English: document |
Jul. 18, 2018
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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Operations Ethics Policy
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, San Francisco English: webpage |
Aug. 1, 2018
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Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction
The Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco English: document |
Dec. 18, 2018
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Second Amended Complaint for Permanent Injunction and Damages
The Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco English: document |
Oct. 2, 2019
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Declaration of Sally and Ryan in Support of Plaintiffs and Cross Complaints' Motion for Preliminary Injunction
The Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco English: document |
Oct. 21, 2019
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Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction Enjoining the Special Meetings of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, A California Nonprofit Corporation, Scheduled for October 27, 2019
The Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco English: document |
Oct. 25, 2019
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Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Their Motion for Preliminary Injunction Barring Defendants from Conducting Corporate Special Meeting Unless They Permit All Qualified Voting Members to Vote at the Meeting
The Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco English: document |
Feb. 25, 2021
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Notice of Settlement of the Entire Case
The Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco English: document Settlement Agreement and General Releases
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA English: document |
Mar. 15, 2021
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Separation Agreement and General Release (Unsigned)
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lodi, CA English: document |
May 6-8, 2021
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May 10, 2021
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Megan Rohrer elected bishop of ELCA Sierra Pacific Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America English: webpage |
May 20, 2021
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A Message from Bishop-elect Megan Rohrer
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Jun. 30, 2021
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A Prayer for My LGBTQ Kin
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Jul. 30, 2021
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Aug. 17, 2021
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Aug. 18, 2021
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Misión Latina Luterana & La Iglesia Luterana Sión en Stockton, CA
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Aug. 30, 2021
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Sept. 3, 2021
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Letter Regarding the Rev. Nelson Rabell Gonzalez
The Rev. William Knezovich, Pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Fresno, CA English: document |
Sept. 6, 2021
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Bishop’s Report to the Synod Council
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Sept. 8, 2021
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Letter of Support for Pr. Nelson Rabell-Gonzales
The Rev. Lamont Wells, National President of the African Descent Lutheran Association English: document |
Sept. 14, 2021
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Statement in Response to the Presbytery of San Joaquin
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Sept. 22, 2021
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‘Hope Matters’ YouTube program features Bishop Megan Rohrer
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Santa Monica, CA English: website |
Sept. 28, 2021
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Oct. 7, 2021
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Oct. 14, 2021
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Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Posts Episode 60 of ‘Hope Matters’ the YouTube Discussion Series with a Global Message of Hope
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Santa Monica, CA English: webpage |
Dec. 9, 2021
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Bishop’s Report to the Synod Council
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Dec. 11, 2021
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Dec. 12, 2021
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Dec. 13, 2021
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Dec. 14, 2021
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In an effort to support our Afro-Latinx sibling Pr. Nelson Rabell
The Rev. Lamont Wells, National President of the African Descent Lutheran Association English: facebook |
Dec. 15, 2021
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The Latino Ministries Association of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is deeply disappointed
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook |
Dec. 19, 2021
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A Message from the ELCA Latino Ministries Assocation to Our Siblings, Sisters and Brothers of Misión Latina Luterana in Stockton, California
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook |
Dec. 20, 2021
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ELM Board Statement Regarding Bishop Rohrer
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries English: webpage · facebook |
Dec. 22, 2021
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Dec. 23, 2021
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An open letter to the presiding bishop and the Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice English: webpage · facebook |
Jan. 4, 2022
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Should Congregations Opt Out of Some Legal Protections for Faith Groups
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Jan. 6, 2022
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On the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe this year
The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America English: facebook | Español: facebook We support this petition calling for accountability
The Rev. Lamont Wells, National President of the African Descent Lutheran Association English: facebook |
Feb. 2, 2022
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Feb. 4, 2022
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Bishop’s Report to the Synod Council
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Feb. 5, 2022
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Feb. 7, 2022
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Praying for Northern California ADLA member, Pr. Nelson Rabell in this glaring injustice.
African Descent Lutheran Association English: facebook |
Feb. 13, 2022
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Feb. 16, 2022
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Response to Petition to the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton
The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America English: document |
Feb. 17, 2022
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Synod Council Statement Regarding Misión Latina Luterana
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook |
Mar. 4, 2022
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A Letter from Bishop Megan Rohrer
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook |
Mar. 15, 2022
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To the Elders of the Church
The Rev. Hazel Salazar-Davidson, Assistant to the Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: document The European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice (EDLARJ) grieves the deep pain that the Latine community has suffered
European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice English: facebook |
Mar. 27, 2022
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Resolution for the Removal of Megan Rohrer as Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod
And the Removal of the Synod Council of the Sierra Pacific Synod Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Fresno, CA English: webpage · facebook |
Mar. 28, 2022
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Mar. 28, 2022
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Letter to the Synod Council of the Sierra Pacific Synod
St. Paulus Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA English: document · facebook |
Apr. 15, 2022
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They Did Not Believe the Women, But We Should
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Apr. 19, 2022
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Apr. 22, 2022
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Apr. 23, 2022
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Bishop’s Report to the Synod Council
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook |
Apr. 24, 2022
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May 2, 2022
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Confidentiality, Learning Lessons & Seeking Wellness
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
May 12-14, 2022
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Statement by the Rev. William Gohl
The Rev. William Gohl, Bishop of the Delaware-Maryland Synod English: youtube (1:29:57-1:54:32) |
May 15, 2022
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Open Letter to the Delaware-Maryland Synod
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
May 27, 2022
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May 28, 2022
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A Statement from the ELCA Listening Team Regarding the Sierra Pacific Synod
ELCA Listening Team English: document | Español: document The Latino Ministries Association of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is thankful
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook O Lord, How Long Shall I Cry for Help?
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: webpage · facebook | Español: website · facebook A Response from the Latino Ministries Association, ELM, and other partner organizations
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries English: webpage · facebook An open note to Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
The Rev. Michael Dubsky, Pastor of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sykesville, MD English: document |
May 31, 2022
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The Synod Council of the Sierra Pacific Synod supports Bishop Megan Rohrer.
Sierra Pacific Synod English: facebook Letter to Vice-President Gail Kiyomura
The Rev. John Kuehner, Pastor of Unity Lutheran Church, South San Francisco, CA English: document The Latino Ministries Association of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is dismayed
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook |
Jun. 1, 2022
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Release of the Listening Team Report
ELCA Listening Panel English: webpage · document · facebook · twitter | Español: statement · document Listening Team Report Regarding the Actions of the Sierra Pacific Synod
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook To read the entirety of the ELCA Listening Panel’s report
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries English: facebook |
Jun. 2-4, 2022
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Discussion of Recent Developments Regarding Bp. Rohrer
Committee of the Whole, Synod Assembly 2022 English: youtube (3:06:12-4:59:48) |
Jun. 2, 2022
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Jun. 3, 2022
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We hold those attending and dealing with the Sierra Pacific Assembly in prayer.
European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice English: facebook Please continue to pray for the Sierra Pacific Synod
European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice English: facebook |
Jun. 4, 2022
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Dear Bishop
The Rev. Eric Johnson, Pastor of King of Kings Lutheran Church, Lake Orion, MI English: document |
Jun. 5, 2022
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Un mensaje de La Rev. Hazel Rebecca Salazar-Davidson.
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA Español: facebook Day of Pentecost
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook |
Jun. 6, 2022
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A message from Presiding Bishop Eaton
The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA English: webpage · facebook | Español: webpage · facebook Beloved Sierra Pacific Synod
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Former Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: document · facebook · twitter |
Jun. 21, 2022
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Jun. 25, 2022
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Sierra Pacific Synod Council Appoints the Rev. Claire S. Burkat as Interim Bishop
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook · twitter | Español: webpage · facebook | Hmoob: webpage | Oromo: webpage Biography of the Rev. Claire S. Burkat, Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook · twitter |
Jul. 21, 2022
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Report to the Latino Ministries Association Community Regarding the Sierra Pacific Synod Case
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: website · facebook | Español: website · facebook A Letter Regarding Bishop Claire Burkat's Visit to Iglesia Luterana Santa María
The Rev. Claire Burkat, Interim Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook | Español: webpage · facebook |
Aug. 4, 2022
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A Farewell Letter from Synod Vice President Gail Kiyomura
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook |
Aug. 5, 2022
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Aug. 6, 2022
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ELCA CWA | Public Apology to Iglesia Luterana Santa María Peregrina
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook |
Aug. 8-12, 2022
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Aug. 12, 2022
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Sept. 16, 2023
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An Announcement from Diana Barrios, Director of Finance & Stewardship
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage |
Nov. 15, 2022
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Nov. 15, 2022
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Presiding Bishop Eaton Visits the Community of Iglesia Luterana Santa María Peregrina
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook |
Dec. 12, 2022
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook |
Feb. 10, 2023
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Mar. 1, 2023
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Mar. 14, 2023
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Public Statement Regarding Rev. Megan Rohrer Lawsuit
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook · twitter |
Mar. 19, 2023
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The Report of the Investigation Team to the Sierra Pacific Synod Council
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook · twitter |
Mar. 19, 2023
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We share with you the following report from the Sierra Pacific Synod - ELCA
Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA English: facebook | Español: facebook |
Mar. 30, 2023
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Recommendations from the Sierra Pacific Synod Investigation Team
Sierra Pacific Synod English: webpage · facebook · twitter |
Apr. 18, 2023
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Apology Letter to the Rev. Nelson Rabell-Gonzalez and His Family
Sierra Pacific Synod English: newsletter · document | Spanish: document |
Apr. 24, 2023
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An Announcement from Catherine Slabaugh, Director of Communications & Events
Sierra Pacific Synod English: facebook |
May 3, 2023
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Jun. 23, 2023
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Jun. 28, 2023
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Important Announcement from Bishop Claire S. Burkat
The Rev. Claire Burkat, Interim Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod English: newsletter · document |
Jun. 29, 2023
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Jun. 30, 2023
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A Final Word from Associate Director of Generosity & Communications, Deacon Lewis
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries English: webpage |
Jul. 7, 2023
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ELM Statement regarding denial of Megan Rohrer’s on-leave from call status
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries English: webpage |
Jul. 19, 2023
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Important Announcement from Sierra Pacific Synod Candidacy Committee
The Sierra Pacific Synod Candidacy Committee English: newsletter · document |