Lutherans, Episcopalians link: interchangeability of clergy most visible result

From: Anglican Journal | Date: September 1, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

On a commanding vote in both houses, the 73rd General Convention approved the landmark agreement Called to Common Mission (CCM) between the 2.3 million member Episcopal Church and 5.2 million member Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The accord sets out the conditions for the full interchange of clergy, and the sharing of ministry and sacraments. Since it was already adopted by a 27-vote margin by the ELCA's Churchwide Assembly in August 1999, the vote means that CCM goes into effect Jan. 1, 2001.

The document adopted by Convention is a successor to the original Concordat of Agreement ...

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