Association of Confessing Evangelical Lutheran Congregations
The ACELC exists "to give a united voice against errors that are officially adopted in convention, tolerated, and/or promoted in the LCMS.”
A Personal Invitation
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I would like to personally invite you to attend the 2026 ACELC Conference, which will be held this year at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 16th & 17th.
The conference theme is Walking Together: Next Steps. As Lutherans who love Christ, His Word, and our Synod, we all desire greater unity in doctrine and practice. This year's conference will consider some practical ways that we might continue to walk together in faithfulness to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions.
We are blessed to have several excellent speakers addressing a variety of important topics:
- Rev. Dr. James Lee — “How Did Lutherans Navigate Confessional Subscription in the Past? What Might That Tell Us for the Future?”
- Rev. Dr. Gifford Grobien — “The Bible and Theology as a Correction for Slogan Drift”
- Mr. Tim Wood — “Helpful Reform Toward Church Discipline and a Judiciary in the LCMS”
- Rev. Bryan Stecker — “What Steps Might We Take to Walk Together?”
- Banquet Speaker: Rev. Scott Adle
The conference will be broadcast live on KNNA and online, but I encourage you to attend in person if you are able. The presentations themselves are worthwhile, but so is the opportunity to visit with fellow pastors and laymen, ask questions, share ideas, and encourage one another in the faith.
The ACELC exists to encourage faithfulness to Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions within the LCMS. Whether you have attended previous conferences or are simply interested in learning more, I believe you will find the discussions helpful, thoughtful, and worthwhile.
I hope you will consider joining us this June. We would be honored to welcome you to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and to spend a few days together around God's Word and our shared confession of the faith.
For conference information and registration, please visit the conference page.
Please keep the conference, its speakers, and all who attend in your prayers.
In Christ,
Rev. Adam Moline
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Lincoln, Nebraska
Walking Together: Next Steps
June 16-17
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Lincoln, Nebraska
What issues hamper our walk together in the LCMS?
What small steps can we take now to maintain unity as confessional Lutherans?
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IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
The "If Not Now, When?" video was created out of love for our brothers and sisters in Christ within the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and a desire to uphold the truth of God’s Word. It clearly outlines key doctrinal and practical issues causing division in the synod and is intended to prompt thoughtful discussion among congregations, circuit pastors, districts, and others who care about the church’s spiritual well-being and faithfulness to Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. We encourage you to learn more about these issues as we seek to address them together as Lutherans.
