I am currently a member of ELCA, although I was raised in the LCMS. We switched many years ago when our church had a change of ministers and I did not care for the new minister. The ELCA is a less formal church. The people are very friendly and we liked the pastor immediately.. When my husband died 6 months ago, they were very supportive. Now the decision of the SCOTUS concerning same-sex mariage has become an issue for me. I asked my pastor if he would perform a same-sex wedding & he said he had never been asked, but ELCA would allow him to. I am now thinking about going back to LCMS. I know I would miss ELCA and Pastor Jack. But that would pass in time and I may feel like I am back home at LCMS. This article has helped me a lot to feel like the church is more in line with my own beliefs. I am sure God will direct my hand on making the right choice.