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| Robert Rimbo, bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. “I’m really happy to go on the record about this because our stance is pretty straightforward: Lutheran pastors have the freedom to officiate at the marriage of whomever they want in the State of New York.” Seminex graduate - OJ. |
The topic is sensitive, but, sadly, inevitable. It has reached into our own lives today, as Lutherans here in New York. Some of you have already heard the sad news that our bishop, the Rev. Dr. Robert Rimbo, resigned on Wednesday when it was revealed that he has had an extramarital affair with another adult. This is not a crime under the law of the land, but the constitution of our church quite rightly requires his resignation.
The email I received shared the devastating news that my Bishop, Robert Rimbo, had resigned not only as bishop but he also resigned from the roster of ordained persons in the ELCA following allegations and charges of clergy sexual misconduct.
https://dirtysoledpastor.com/2018/01/29/4th-epiphany-metoo-and-ibelieve-will-set-us-free/
Even Older News
Rev. Thomas Blevins, a top official of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has resigned from his denominational position and the church's clerical roster after church charges of sexual abuse.
Blevins, 52, a former bishop of the Lutheran Church in America, has headed the ELCA Department for Synodical Relations since it was established in 1991.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1993-07-16-9307160116-story.html
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GJ -
Because WELS Immaculata is without sin, they never report these scandals, which never happen.
Who told you?
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GJ -
Because WELS Immaculata is without sin, they never report these scandals, which never happen.
Who told you?
