Church in Roanoke Votes on Leaving Denomination

Another congregation of the ELCA has voted to end its association with the organization, and stay “true to the word of God.” As reported by a local news channel in Roanoke, Virginia:

At St. John Lutheran Church, Pastor Mark Graham is relieved because his congregation followed him on Sunday, where 70% of members voted to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), which is their current national association.

“Some of the things that the ELCA has adopted do not follow in with my beliefs regarding God and life and family,” said Judy Limroth who voted for the change.

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