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Sioux Falls Church Votes to Leave ELCA | Sioux Falls News
In a bold move that could reshape local Lutheran identity, 74% of voters at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls chose to split from the ELCA, citing a need for greater autonomy amid growing frustration with the denomination’s hierarchical structure. After a previous failed vote by just seven ballots, this time the congregation — one of the city’s oldest — cast over 600 ballots in a decisive show of support. The split isn’t final: a second vote must be approved by the South Dakota Synod and followed by a 90-day negotiation window. If it passes, the church will retain its building and…
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