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Upholding the CORE Lutheran principles
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(These devotions are updated Monday through Thursday each week.)
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NEWS RELEASE: Lutheran CORE releases proposal for reconfiguration of Lutheranism - pdf or
html. Read "A Vision and Plan for the North American Lutheran Church and Lutheran CORE, a community of confessing Lutherans" - html or pdf. Read talking points about the proposal. The Vision and Planning working group welcomes feedback on the proposal - send your comments to V and P Group by March 15.
Read more about the vision proposal in the February CORE Connection . . . Here!
"Facing Reality in the ELCA" - Remarks by Prof. David Yeago of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary delivered February 6 to the South Carolina Synod.
Read the remarks of Dr. James R. Crumley, Jr., former national Bishop of the Lutheran Church in America at the January 9 Gathering of Orthodox Lutherans of South Carolina. If you prefer, these comments may be downloaded in PDF format or in Microsoft Word format.
Robert Benne has written a new paper, "Why There Must Be New Beginnings," in which he lists the reasons why he supports Lutheran CORE's new associations as alternatives to the ELCA. You may also download this paper in PDF format.
For our Spanish-speaking friends, we have produced our brochure in a Spanish-language edition (folleto en español). This edition may be downloaded (descargar) here (aquí). You may download the English version here.
Mark Chavez now serves full time as Lutheran CORE Director - read a joint letter from the WordAlone Network Board of Directors and the Lutheran CORE Steering committee about this change in staffing.
Donate your theological books to the Institute of Lutheran Theology and help the students and faculty of this new pan-Lutheran seminary.
Read Paull Spring's letter to Lutheran CORE members and supporters, which addresses the decisions of the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
Read Lutheran CORE leaders renounce ELCA decision to endorse gay marriage and to allow pastors to be in same-sex relationships. Read the news release or the newsletter which could be copied for use in congregations.
Read Lutheran CORE Talking Points...here.
Read Address (PDF) by Ryan Schwarz of Lutheran CORE as a part of election process for ELCA Vice President.
Read James Nestingen's analysis of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly's decisions, "Joining the Unchurched" - PDF or HTML.
Read Carl Braaten's analysis of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly
Read Mark Chavez' commentary on the churchwide assembly - 'Ears to hear'?
Read Robert Benne's review of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly from Christianity Today magazine: "How the ELCA Left the Great Tradition for Liberal Protestantism."
Statement from President Gerald Kieschnick of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in response to the actions of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Read also President Kieschnick's address to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
Read Statement of three Presidents Emeritus of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus regarding human sexuality decisions made by the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
Read Text of videotaped greeting (PDF) by Roman Catholic Archbishop Wilton Gregory to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
Lutheran CORE (Coalition for Reform) is a coalition of individuals, congregations, and reform movements in the ELCA.
Lutheran CORE’s members and participants represent the vast middle of American Lutheranism, spanning geographical regions, vocations, and political viewpoints. We are united by our common commitment to the authority of Scripture in the life of the ELCA.
Lutheran CORE seeks to be a voice for the solid, faithful core that is the majority of ELCA members, pastors, and congregations.
Read Lutheran CORE's newsletters and news releases.
Read the March 2009 letter from the Lutheran CORE Steering Committee that outlines Lutheran CORE's vision and plans for the future.
Read A Layman’s Guide to Quantum Physics the Use of Reason: Insights into what Luther Saw as the Proper Role for Reason in Christian Deliberation - Pastor Gary Jepsen, Puyallup, Wash., has provided this short essay to give the average person some tools for understanding the proper role for reason in the faith, life, and proclamation of the church. It is a helpful resource in light of the major issues facing the ELCA.
Read Carl Braaten's presentation to a Lutheran CORE meeting in the Grand Canyon Synod, Theological Issues Challenging the ELCA.
The Lutheran CORE Steering Committee is thankful for the ELCA leaders that are serving on the Advisory Council, which includes former bishops John Beem, James Crumley, George Mocko and Ken Sauer; and other leaders like Robert Benne, Carl Braaten, James Nestingen and more.