In a letter to the synod Saturday, Rohrer said they were resigning because of “the constant misinformation, bullying and harassment” they experienced after the synod voted to remove the pastor of Mision Latina Luterana on Dec. 12, the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, a significant holiday for congregants of the Stockton, California, church.
Rev. Megan Rohrer, transgender Lutheran bishop, resigns over racism allegations
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Saying Lutherans believe all are worthy of God’s favor, Bishop Rohrer added: “If you are a person who maybe is tired of arguments about whether or not God is with you, and for you, and wants to move on to living justly in the world, then you’d be welcome to join Lutherans, as we’re more likely to be feeding people than arguing about their worth or their dignity.”
First transgender bishop hopes election promotes 'safe lives' for peers
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