HIV and AIDS initiative. No one spoke against this $10MM initiative, but one of the comments for the initiative was very interesting. We often ask what would Jesus do, the speaker indicated that Jesus would hand out condoms. Passed 884-41.
First ballot for Vice President
LYO President speech
Budget details speech
Address from ELC of Canada. Members closed singing the Doxology very slow and in parts. Beautiful!
Federal Chaplain's report. Very good speech. Closed by singing Eternal Father.
Report of the ELCA secretary, David Swartling.
Memorial Committee report
En bloc vote was 836-47
Items to be voted upon separately
B9 Project Connect; no one spoke against Passed 913-19
B3 Comprehensive Immigration Reform. No one spoke against. Yes 873 No 82. The resolution called for the suspension of all immigration raids until the government can pass comprehensive reform. Not a single question was asked from the floor if this would limit a single ICE official making an arrest.
B8 Educational material in braille and large print. No one speaking against. Yes 926 No 10
The voting members are preparing themselves for this afternoon's consideration of the Human Sexuality Social Statement. Crowds are starting to gather. Another table mate of my with the congregation observers told me the parking rates increased this morning at the convention center!
