“One goal of Methodists’ plan to split the church over same-sex marriage and clergy: Avoid lawsuits”

“One goal of Methodists’ plan to split the church over same-sex marriage and clergy: Avoid lawsuits” The Washington Post covers the split, including why congregations going through the process should consult a lawyer even without litigation, here.

ELCA Legal staff to host free webinar: “Legal Checklist for Congregations”

ELCA Legal staff to host free webinar: “Legal Checklist for Congregations.” Tom Cunniff, General Counsel to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Aja M. Favors, ELCA Associate General Counsel will host a free webinar on February 21, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. E.S.T. Register here. The presentation is geared for ELCA leaders and volunteers. Download the checklist here. Here’s the description:

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