This Sunday our focus for Reformation is the Anniversary of Women’s Ordination in the Lutheran Church.  (50 years).  Pastor Nancy Winder, a retired pastor in our synod, will proclaim the gospel to us this day.  And in addition, Boots Winterstein will interview Pastor Winder about the journey toward ordination for women.  (Note: This interview will come at the end of the Worship Live Stream, and will also be available as a separate YouTube recording.)

To view a video of ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s message on the occasion of this 50th Anniversary, follow this LINK.

For a TIMELINE exploring the events leading up to the 1970 decision that the office of Pastor in the Lutheran Church be open to women, follow this LINK to a Historical Project on Women’s Ordination led by St. Olaf College Professor DeAne Lagerquist.

For the history of women pastors serving Peace Lutheran, refresh your memory by reading ARTICLE #5 in the HISTORY series co-written by Boots Winterstein and Eldon Olson, following this link: https://www.peacelutheranseattle.org/?p=2857