Lutheran pastor at the center of church controversy over gay clergy moving to Minnesota

Bradley Schmeling resigned from his post at an Atlanta church and will join Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Pastors Schmeling and Darin Easler made national news and triggered a fierce fight within the Lutheran community when they made their relationship public. Church leadership removed both men from the clergy roster but later reinstated them after the church voted to accept gay clergy members in relationships.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Mar 26, 2012

Bradley Schmeling resigned from his post at an Atlanta church and will join Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Pastors Schmeling and Darin Easler made national news and triggered a fierce fight within the Lutheran community when they made their relationship public. Church leadership removed both men from the clergy roster but later reinstated them after the church voted to accept gay clergy members in relationships.

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Police claim the man, who had allegedly been experiencing a mental health crisis, was armed with a knife.

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The other drive involved in the crash, a 75-year-old man, sustained life-threatening injuries.

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The crash occurred in Lake Lillian Saturday night.

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Responders were called to the scene early Sunday morning.

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Employees called police saying the children were stealing goods from the store.

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Police and fire crews responded to the fire just before 9 a.m. Saturday.

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There have been reports of disabled traffic lights and issues at local businesses.

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Gender Justice, the advocacy group that brought about the lawsuit, says it will appeal the decision.

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Nearby properties are being evacuated.

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Anoka's Adam Madsen was killed in the crash.

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