The editorial "CCM: Not the Right Time" [TLC, June 18] makes a reasoned argument against our entering into a "full communion" with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The only arguments I've heard in favor are "we ought to do it" and "small, rural churches can share ministries." "Ought to" is no reason and small rural churches already work together.

The future of the American church is in urban areas. Let us press on to tie the provinces of the Anglican Communion more closely rather than diluting our effectiveness as a global body by "being nice" to a Lutheran group many of whom want nothing to do with our apostolic succession and traditions.

Robert D. Hulme

Princeton, N.J.