Tag Archives: 2009 CWA

Theological Reflection vs. Theological Defection

Posted on September 2, 2010 by David Nuottila

For those who have had the experience of leaving their office and daily routine behind for any length of time, it is easy to imagine the avalanche that falls upon one’s desk as they return.  This week has been one … Continue reading →

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Three Questions…Three Answers

Posted on August 31, 2010 by David Nuottila

I read with great pause and concern an article written by former ELCA Presiding Bishop Herbert Chilstrom.  It is an article addressed to pastors, congregations and other individuals asking them why they are leaving the ELCA.  The issue of most … Continue reading →

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So this is where I put this blog…

Posted on July 2, 2010 by David Nuottila

It has been quite a while since regular posting has taken place here, but it’s not for lack of interesting things to submit.  Indeed, plenty of good things have happened and continue to happen in this pastor’s life and ministry.  … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Theology

Posted on February 11, 2010 by David Nuottila

The CWA 2009 set the tone for a ground swell of debate as congregations and synods try to discern the path each will follow.  Last weekend here in South Carolina our synod took part in what our bishop called “A … Continue reading →

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The Gospel of Inclusion

Posted on January 4, 2010 by David Nuottila

In recent months, one phrase has popped up in several conversations; the “gospel of inclusion.”  With discussions within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America revolving around human sexuality and the ministry policy changes of CWA 2009, inclusion has been one … Continue reading →

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