ELCA: How has the vote changed you and your community?

What's changed since the vote?

Last year's vote to allow gays and lesbians in committed relationships to serve as ELCA clergy has led to many changes, for Lutherans, their churches and the broader community.

How have things changed for you, your congregation and your community (if at all) over the past several months?

Share your story with us.

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First Name *

Last Name *

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What church are you most closely associated with?

Has your church held a vote to stay affiliated to the ELCA or leave?

Yes

What was the result of that vote?

What changes have you observed or experienced because of last year's vote to allow gay pastors to serve as clergy?

What have you discovered about yourself or your faith community in the past year?

What else should we know about the effect of last year's vote?

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Yes

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