(ENI) The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada is
divided ahead of a 21-24 July meeting in Winnipeg at which it is
to consider a resolution that would give congregations a “local
option” to institute blessings for same-sex couples. Opponents
have garnered 4000 signatures - among them more than 100 pastors
- on a Statement of Concern protesting against the resolution
drafted by the denomination’s national church council. The
opponents say the proposal is divisive and wrong and should be
defeated.