On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, the chief legislative authority of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) adopted a new social statement on human sexuality with exactly the number of votes needed to pass it.
Lutheran convention almost struck by tornado – Julia Duin
Was God in the Whirlwind? – Christianity Today
AUGUST 22 – FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS
Lutherans Lift Barriers For Gay Clergy – Los Angeles Times
Conservatives React After Lutherans Lift Ban – Associated Press