Groundbreaking Ordinations in Mexico Affirm Lutheran Commitment to Women in Ministry

The Mexican Lutheran Church (ILM) affirmed commitment to women in ministry with its first-ever ordination Taxi Heathrow Airport of female pastors. “This important sign from the Latin American and Caribbean region should encourage the communion to continue reflecting on women’s ordination,” remarked Rev. Dr Elaine Neuenfeldt, secretary for the Women in Church and Society (WICAS) desk at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Department for Mission and Development. Fifteen out of the 16 LWF member churches in the Latin American and Caribbean region ordain women.

Ciudad de México, August 5, 2009