[3] In April 2005, a denominational task force released a set of proposals to be voted on at the 2005 ELCA Churchwide Assembly later that year, all of which the Solid Rock Lutherans opposed.
[1][6][7] These proposals upheld the prohibition on ordaining sexually active gay and lesbian clergy, but would allow synods to make exceptions in certain cases, such as if the individual was in a long-term committed relationship.
[2][7] Additionally, the proposals upheld the prohibition on blessing same-sex unions but gave clergy "discretion in deciding how to minister to gay couples".
[4] At the assembly, held in August, the Solid Rock Lutherans joined with the Word Alone Network in opposing the proposals, arguing that the changes would prevent the church from imposing either prohibition.
[1][7] Harrisville stated he thought there was no scriptural justification or "spirit in the church" to justify changing the current ELCA standards at the time.