Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM) is committed to the full participation of persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life and ministry of the Lutheran church.
Our Mission Partners
Current Mission Partners
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries gave away over $80,000 in 2008 to the following Mission Partners:
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Newmarket, Ontario)
Funding the ministry of Pastor Lionel Ketola, ELM Roster, who is reaching out to form reconciling congregations across Canada.
Bethany Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN)
A growing congregation in an urban setting, formerly served by Pastor Jay Wiesner, ELM Roster.
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Logan Square (Chicago, IL)
A growing urban congregation served by Pastor Erik Christensen, ELM Roster.
Welcome Ministry (San Francisco, CA)
Serving the homeless in San Francisco. Pastor Megan Rohrer, ELM Roster, is the Director and Jay Wilson, ELM Roster, is the Assistant Director.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Houston, TX)
The first Reconciling in Christ congregation in Texas, served by Pastor Lura Groen, ELM Roster.
Third Act Ministry (Twin Cities, MN)
Reaching people with spiritual guidance in the third act of their lives. Directed by Pastor Ruth Frost, ELM Roster and Pastor Richard Andersen, ELM Roster).
University Lutheran Chapel (Berkeley, CA)
A Lutheran campus ministry, served by Pastor Jeff Johnson, ELM Roster.
Former Mission Partners
These ministries formerly were served by ELM rostered clergy and received financial support.
Rev. Craig Minich
Oakland-Berkeley Lutheran Youth Program, ELCA
St. Paul Lutheran Church
1658 Excelsior Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 530-1355
A ministry of the East Bay Lutheran Parish. Participating congregations: St. Paul, United & Resurrection Lutheran Churches of Oakland and University Lutheran Chapel of Berkeley, CA
Rev. Megan Rohrer
Welcome Ministry
1751 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-5552 ext. 310
www.welcomeministry.org
An ecumenical ministry serving the homeless in San Francisco, CA
Rev. Anita Hill
Wingspan Ministries
100 N Oxford St.
St. Paul, MN 55104-6540
(561) 224-3371
www.stpaulref.org/wingspan.html
wngspan@aol.com
Rev. Richard Andersen and Ruth Frost
Third Act Ministry
100 N Oxford St
St. Paul, MN 55104-6540
(561) 224-3371
Rev. Jay Wiesner
Bethany Lutheran Church, ELCA
2511 East Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612)332-2397
bethany-in-seward.home.att.net/
Revs. Ruth Frost, Phyllis Zillhart and Michael Hiller
St. Francis Lutheran Church
152 Church St.
San Francisco, CA
(816) 452-1222
www.st-francis-lutheran.org
Rev. Anita Hill
St. Paul Reformation Lutheran, ELCA
100 N Oxford St.
St. Paul, MN 55104-6540
(561) 224-3371
www.stpaulref.org
Intern Lionel Ketol
Holy Cross Lutheran, ELCiC
New Market, Ontario
Rev. Jeff Johnson (1999-present)
University Lutheran Chapel, ELCA
2425 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-6230
www.ulcberkeley.org
Rev. Donna Simon
Abiding Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA
5090 NE Chouteau Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 452-1222
www.abidingpeacekc.org
Rev. Jeff Johnson (1990-99) and Rev. Lyle Beckman (2001-03)
First United Lutheran Church
6555 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-751-8108
www.fulc.com
Rev. Dan Hooper
Hollywood Lutheran Church, ELCA
1733 N New Hampshire
Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 667-1212
www.hollywoodlutheran.org
Rev. Steve Sabin
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, ELCA
2126 Gable Lane
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 233-2350
www.lordoflifeames.org
Intern Jodi Barry
Grace University Lutheran Church, ELCA
Minneapolis, MN
Rev. Jenny Mason
Central City Lutheran Mission, ELCA
1354 North "G" St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 381-6921
www.cclm.org
Intern Jaimie Wilson (Pastor Robin Hartwig, supervisor)
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, ELCA
4641 Marconi Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916)483-5691
www.lcorsac.org
Seminarian Intern from Luther Seminary
Rev. Pieter Oberholzer
Inclusive and Affirming Ministries
Cape Town, South Africa
www.iam.org.za
An ecumenical ministry serving the sexual minority community of South Africa
Rev. Deb Click
PRISM Ministries
Granville, OH
Rev. James Bischoff
The Church of All Saints
San Marcos, CA
Mission Projects
These Special Projects have received financial support from LLGM.
Call to Witness
Pam Walton Productions
Box 391025, Mt. View, CA 94039
(650) 960-3414
http://www.pamwaltonproductions.com
A documentary film project regarding the call and ordination of several ELM clergy
THIS obedience
Aquaries Media
St. Paul, MN
651-291-7727
www.thisobedience.com
A documentary film project regarding the call and ordination of Rev. Anita Hill
ELM Ministries
These Ministries are currently served by ELM rostered clergy.
Rev. Erik Christensen
St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square
2649 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-5420
www.stlukesls.org
Rev. Robin Hartwig
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, ELCA
4641 Marconi Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 483-5691
www.lcorsac.org
Rev. Ross Merkel
St. Paul Lutheran Church, ELCA
1658 Excelsior
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 530-6333
www.stpaul-lutheran.com
Rev. Arlo Peterson
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA
908 Trinity Dr
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1305
www.dragonfire.net/~ashburn/dademonroe/holytrinity.html
Rev. Steve Sabin
Christ Lutheran Church, ELCA
1090 Quintara St
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 664-0915
www.christchurchlutheran.org
Rev. Sharon Stalkfleet
Lutheran Ministry to Nursing Homes, ELCA
c/o Trinity Lutheran Church
1323 Central Ave. Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 207-1441
A ministry of the East Bay Lutheran Parish. Participating congregations: St. Paul, Trinity & Resurrection Lutheran Churches of Oakland, and Trinity & Immanuel Lutheran Churches, Alameda, CA
Former ELM Ministries
These Ministries were formerly served by ELM rostered clergy (Formerly served by Rev. Ned O'Donnell)
Christ (the Victor) Lutheran Church, ELCA
2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-6365
www.christlutheranfairfax.org
Your Help is Needed!
Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries is entirely dependent upon contributions from individuals and congregations to make this important work happen.
