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Friday, July 31, 2009

Groundbreaking Ordinations in Mexico Affirm Commitment to Women in Ministry

"The Mexican Lutheran Church has affirmed a commitment to women in ministry with its first-ever ordination of female pastors. The three women will serve in congregations of the LWF member church in Mexico City.

Rev. Dr Elaine Neuenfeldt, LWF women's desk secretary, called the ordinations an "important sign" that will further reflection within the Lutheran communion on this issue. The LWF endorses women in ministry, and celebrates public witness of ordained women as both an expression and a gift of women’s leadership."

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