| A Midweek MessageJune 23, 2021 Hello Everyone at St Paul, This week we continue to take a look at the ELCA’s social statements. This week we will be looking at our news statement: Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action.In peace, Rev. Aaron Baughman (interim pastor)  The ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ began its work of listening, study, and resource development in 2012. Following its publication of a draft in November of 2017, it reviewed feedback to the “Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice” at its October 2018 meeting. (See below for the report on the feedback.) The task force then signed off on a proposed social statement at its final meeting in January of 2019: “Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Lutheran Call to Action.”Following ELCA social statement protocol, the ELCA Conference of Bishops and the ELCA Church Council reviewed the proposed text in early 2019 with the opportunity to make suggestions that clarify and strengthen the proposed document. The Conference of Bishops affirmed the work of the task force in early March. The ELCA Church Council unanimously recommended the Proposed Social Statement to the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly for consideration.The 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly considered and voted on amendments to the recommended proposed social statement. On August 9th, 2019 the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly voted to adopted Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action and its implementing resolutions.a VIDEO on Gender Justice in the ELCAfor the FULL STATEMENT click here |
 This coming Sunday will be in person and livestream We have have returned to in person worship. If you do not feel comfortable joining us in person, we will continue to live stream our services. Please remember that all social distancing guidelines still apply. Mask wearing is optional for those who are fully vaccinated. Instructions to watch Live StreamYou don’t have to watch it live. You can watch it anytime during or after the service.You can go to youtube.com and search: “St. Paul Lutheran Church New Rome, OH” You can subscribe and get an email when we are live. It is also posted on our website and Facebook page.Facebook-www.facebook.com/stpaullutherancolumbusohiochurch website: http://stpaulnewrome.comPastor Matt Cox Retiring Pastor Matt Cox, our former pastor, will be retiring from ministry from Groveport Zion and Obetz Zion Lutheran Church. His last sermon will be June 27. All are welcome to attend. You can send him a card at Groveport Lion Lutheran Church PO Box 305 Groveport, Oh 43125. As many will remember, Pastor Matt loves to cook, so feel free to send him your favorite recipe, just for fun. Please remember Pastor Matt and his family in your prayers, as they move onto the next chapter of their lives. At-Home Communion for Everyone Would you like to participate in communion from home? St. Paul is now offering at home communion to everyone who is worshiping from home. Simply send an email to Jeanine at jeanine_secretary@sbcglobal.net or call her at 614-563-3230 to sign up communion kits will be blessed by Rev. Aaron before distribution. Be sure to note how many people are in your family. If you are interested in helping with distribution please let us know! |