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Assembly deals with ELCA sexuality actions

In its first reference and counsel report, the Assembly dealt with two memorials related to the ELCA’s upcoming decisions regarding a social statement on human sexuality, and proposed changes that would allow ordination of gay and lesbian persons in committed, monogamous relationships.

• The Assembly voted to consider (later today) a resolution in support of the proposed changes.
• The Assembly defeated a proposal to ask the ELCA to require a 2/3 majority on votes on the proposed changes in ministry standards, rather than the simple majority required by the ELCA Constitution.