Ministerium Statement
The following was signed by 25 clergy and several lay persons On September 17, 2009 at a meeting at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Columbia, SC. This statement is in response to the recent CWA actions.
Today we gather in the name of our risen Lord Jesus Christ with all humility and boldness. We unite our voices this September 17, 2009 to express clearly our opposition to the seismic shift of change to ministry policies adopted at the 2009 CWA. We assemble as Bishop Hanson has allowed us, to teach and admonish this church. We pray that our admonishment is expressed with deep compassion and love for this church. But let us also be clear that we believe that the ELCA has deeply erred in its teachings. We ask today that our collective voices and dialogue be used for renewal of the orthodox and traditional understanding of our great faith. If it is true that "bound conscience" means we have the opportunity for free expression of our disappointment, then may today be the beginning for that vocal and united call for repentance. Here we stand, we can do no other; our consciences are bound to the Word of God.
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