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Denomination Status

I found this link that explains better the conception beyond the LCMC and why its not a usual Lutheran denomination: [1]. Mistico ( talk) 21:07, 6 October 2012 (UTC) reply

This is important to understand the LCMC [2]: "In response to possible confusion in the LCMC and a congregation’s position in regard to human life issues ~ all 720 LCMC congregations are autonomous Christian communities of faith. Our Saviour’s Lutheran has chosen to affiliate with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ which is described as an Affiliation of Lutheran Churches, not a denomination. That means that we do not have a Bishop, but a Coordinator who represents us nationally and internationally. LCMC does not formulate, nor vote on social statements at its annual national gatherings. We elect a Board of Trustees and have a small, but efficient, group of staff members who serve the LCMC as an affiliation of churches, as well as assisting its congregations when needed. None of these individuals set, nor suggest social policy positions for the clergy, for its lay leaders, nor for its congregations." Mistico ( talk) 21:13, 11 October 2012 (UTC) reply