Bishop Jessica Crist, bishop of the Montana Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America participated and spoke during the introduction and welcoming portion of Karen Oliveto's installation service.
Bishop Crist was the chair of the ELCA Conference of Bishops from 2011 to 2015.
The Bible clearly communicates that homosexuality is a sin. Bishop Oliveto is openly gay. Participation in the installation of a church leader who is living in overt and unrepentant sin is, in the very least, tacit approval of the sin.
See the Bishop Oliveto's installation service here. ELCA Bishop Crist appears at the 36 minute mark.
of the ELCA Conference of Bishops
Bishop Jessica Crist of the Montana Synod of the ELCA welcoming Bishop Oliveto in Montana. pic.twitter.com/hbEK81JaZt
— Zach Nell (@Zach_w4it_Nell) September 17, 2016
Watching HISTORY being made in the #umc with Bishop Oliveto (ELCA Bishop Crist introduces her)! #kareninstall pic.twitter.com/ZGOs6cYPGd
— Kristen Cates (@KCatesMT) September 17, 2016