American academics, scientists, researchers, doctors, nurses—all professions where people are thinking about moving to Canada. Now add clergy to that list.
Since Trump’s inauguration, the the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada has received about 30 inquiries from Lutheran pastors in the U.S. about ministry opportunities in Canada.
“They’re looking to immigrate to Canada because of concerns about the impact of Trump’s policies on education, healthcare, their own personal safety and the safety of their families,” said Jason Zinko, bishop for the Manitoba and Northwestern Synod of the ELCIC.
I was able to interview two of those U.S. Lutheran clergy about their reasons for wanting to come to Canada. In both cases, the anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans messaging and laws in that country play a big role.
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my story in the Free Press.