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Subject: Re: [SCVLP] first Thursday

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From: "Gary L. Berkland" <pastorb@garlic.com>

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Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:57:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [SCVLP] first Thursday
From: "Gary L. Berkland" <pastorb@garlic.com>
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>Hi Anne,

Thanks for your response.  It is interesting that if Joseph had not gone
to the bishop to confess his transgression, no one would have known, and
he would still be serving as a pastor.  If this decision is final, I guess
there is no way he could ever be reinstated as a pastor.  Where is the
forgiveness, like his wife must have given him since they are still
together.  Also, you did not address the issue of divorced pastors.  Yes,
each situation would have to be addressed individually, but there is also
something about not being able to hold a relationship together.  There was
a day in the Lutheran Church when a divorced pastor was removed from the
clergy roster.

Thanks,
Gary



 Hi G,
> The Bishop met with the clergy group several months ago ad we discussed
> his
> infidelity.
> The synod council took up the issue after a due process (ask the synod
> what
> exactly it includes) and issued this decision.
> Yes, we have discussed how to minister to Joseph and also importantly how
> to support Pueblo and the interim pastor Eduardo.  I believe the decision
> is final and you can figure out how to support both wounded parties.
> Infidelity is a serious infraction, and requires removal immediately from
> the congregation.
> Thanks for asking.
> Anne
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Gary L. Berkland
> <pastorb@garlic.com>wrote:
>
>> >Hi Anne,
>>
>> Have the conference pastors ever discussed the removal of Joseph Leon
>> from
>> the clergy roster?  He did not go through a divorce, and yet we have
>> many
>> divorced pastors still serving, including our bishop.  I believe this is
>> worthy of some serious conversation as it concerns a brother in Christ
>> who
>> has been an effective pastor to gather the spanish speaking community.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Gary
>>
>>
>>
>>  Lenten greetings,
>> > I pray your Lent is meaningful and prayerful.
>> > I have an update & reminder.  First Thursday on April 3 will be hosted
>> by
>> > Peggy White at St Johns Lutheran Church in Sunnyvale.  Randy Preshun
>> will
>> > be leading a discussion about the bishop's election & the synod
>> survey.
>> > Hope to see you all there.
>> > Blessings
>> > Anne, dean
>> >
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