ELCA NEWS SERVICE January 12, 2010 Lutheran, Other Middle East Churches Adopt Statement to Ordain Women 10-007-AS* HARISSA, Lebanon (ELCA) -- Ordaining women as pastors to serve Middle Eastern churches may become a reality. Delegates at the Fellowship of the Middle East Evangelical Churches (FMEEC) voted unanimously Jan. 12 to adopt a statement in support of this change. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4386 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news