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February 2026

February 28, 2026

In the Lion’s Den, State of the Union: Rev. Rabell Interview

In this interview, Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, an ELCA Lutheran pastor discusses his experience attending the...

February 28, 2026

Rev. Rabell Goes to Washington: Pastor’s State of the Union

Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, ELCA pastor, attends State of the Union, offering a powerful witness on...

February 19, 2025

ELCA is Obeying in Advance in Its Capitulation to Trump

The ELCA is obeying in advance by refusing to join a multifaith lawsuit defending churches...

September 2023

September 25, 2023

Rev. Nelson Rabell’s Church Restored to ELCA. What’s Still Needed for Justice?

Rev. Nelson Rabell’s church has been recognized and restored to the ELCA. But key issues...

July 2023

July 07, 2023

Rohrer Removed, Rabell Approved for Reinstatement. What’s Done, What’s Left Undone?

Rohrer removed from ELCA roster of Word and Sacrament ministry. Rev. Nelson Rabell reinstated to...

April 2023

April 10, 2023

Sierra Pacific Synod Council Must Apologize, Restore Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

On April 15, Sierra Pacific Synod Council will vote on issuing an apology & returning...

February 2023

February 07, 2023

One Year Later, Still No Justice for Rev. Nelson Rabell

On the one-year anniversary of the wrongful removal of Rev. Nelson Rabell from ministry in...

December 2022

December 18, 2022

Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina Celebrates El Día de La Virgen de Guadalupe

Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina finds healing and hope on El Día de La Virgen...

December 18, 2022

Intercessory Prayers for Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina

Intercessory prayers for Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina on Dec. 11, 2022, Feast Day of...

November 2022

November 17, 2022

Listen to the Latina Women of Santa Maria Peregrina: ELCA Finally Pays Attention

The ELCA’s Latino Ministries Association released an update on Rev. Nelson Rabell. Finally, the ELCA...

August 2022

August 23, 2022

From a Moment to a Movement: Rev. Nelson Rabell’s Saga and the ELCA Churchwide Assembly

The moment when Rev. Nelson Rabell’s congregation stood up against an abusive ecclesial system has...

August 18, 2022

The ELCA Apology to Iglesia Luterana Santa María Peregrina: What Have We Learned?

A Lesson in How to Respond to an Insufficient Apology. The congregation of Iglesia Luterana...

July 2022

July 22, 2022

Unraveling Rohrer’s Big Lie: New Report about Rev. Nelson Rabell

A new report reveals that the story about "dozens" of accusers against Rev. Nelson Rabell...

June 2022

June 08, 2022

Rohrer Resigned; Justice for Rev. Nelson Rabell González Still Needed

Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer resigned as Bishop. How did we get here? And where do things stand...

June 03, 2022

Bishop Rohrer Threatened Latina Child, ‘Racist Verbal Assault’: ELCA Listening Team Report

The ELCA's Listening Team Report gives plenty of evidence that Bishop Eaton needed to bring...

May 2022

May 28, 2022

The ELCA’s Whiteness Protection Program: Bishop Eaton and Bishop Rohrer

Bishop Eaton refuses to bring disciplinary charges against Bishop Rohrer. Welcome to the ELCA's Whiteness...

May 23, 2022

Bishop William Gohl: Bishop Megan Rohrer’s Actions Warrant Discipline, Removal

If ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton fails to act, Bishop William Gohl will join Latiné bishops...

May 16, 2022

Bishop Megan Rohrer Doubles Down on Abuse of Power with “Wellness Checks”

With their plan for clergy "wellness checks," Bishop Rohrer continues to double down on their...

April 2022

April 19, 2022

The Corporate Captivity of the ELCA

Martin Luther critiqued the powers of his time in The Babylonian Captivity of the Church....

March 2022

March 31, 2022

Remove Bishop Megan Rohrer? Follow the Pattern, Follow the Money

As ELCA weighs whether to remove Bishop Megan Rohrer, court documents reveal problems began long...

February 2022

February 20, 2022

Accusations and Racist False Flags: Rev. Nelson’s Saga is not Unique

It’s important to understand the saga of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González in the context of racist...

February 19, 2022

Sierra Pacific Synod Attacks Rev. Nelson – and Indicts Itself

The Sierra Pacific Synod issued a statement maligning Rev. Nelson. But if we apply basic...

February 12, 2022

6 Reasons Why Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was Denied Due Process

Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was denied due process when he was removed from the roster of...

February 10, 2022

Rev. Nelson Removed from ELCA Rostered Ministry. Now What?

Why was Rev. Nelson removed from the ELCA’s rostered ministry? And what are next steps...

January 2022

January 17, 2022

Habla la Esposa del Rev. Nelson Rabell: El Año del Dolor

¿Cómo es ser el cónyuge de un pastor sometido a acusaciones infundadas de mala conducta?...

January 16, 2022

Pastor Nelson’s Spouse Speaks: The Year of Pain

What is it like to be the spouse of a pastor subjected to unsubstantiated accusations...

January 11, 2022

Por qué la ELCA Necesita Investigar el Caso del Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

Este artículo explica por qué la ELCA necesita investigar el caso de Rev. Nelson Rabell-González....

January 09, 2022

Why the ELCA Needs to Investigate the Case of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

This piece explains why the ELCA needs to investigate the case of Rev. Nelson Rabell-González....

December 2021

December 31, 2021

El NDA, la Iglesia y el Intento de Silenciar Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

¿Por qué una congregación quería que el rev. Nelson Rabell-González firmara un acuerdo de confidencialidad...

December 29, 2021

The NDA, the Church, and the Attempt to Silence Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

Why did a congregation want Rev. Nelson Rabell-González to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)? And...