A Circuit Meeting Taught Me Again the Importance of the Liturgy
Before our circuit meetings, the pastors come together for the Divine Service. In a recent meeting, a retired pastor was the preacher. …
Before our circuit meetings, the pastors come together for the Divine Service. In a recent meeting, a retired pastor was the preacher. …
Every year in January my congregation holds a special assembly. We call this gathering our “Getting Organized” meeting. At the meeting this past…
I received a phone call from a member of my congregation, one who is not necessarily regular in her attendance, but she does…
This reflection is a comparison between two commemorations. The first one is the death of Martin Luther, Doctor and Confessor, 18 November, 1546…
Head of Luther Seminary in St. Paul resigns amid financial woes Article by: ROSE FRENCH , Star Tribune Updated: December 11, 2012 – 9:42 PM…
A few years back I took on the task of researching the official beliefs of the ELCA and comparing them to official beliefs…
In 2009 the ELCA adopted their statement “Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust” which allowed for them to now ordain practicing homosexuals into the…
A dear colleague, friend and mentor, Rev. Arthur J. Henne is a ’57 graduate of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP). He…
In an excellent paper by Rev. Prof. David Jay Webber, Charles Porterfield Krauth: The American Chemnitz, Prof. Webber gives a concise history…
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gilroy, California, is changing denominational affiliations from the LCMS to the ELCA. Although Good Shepherd is Missouri Synod,…
At the same Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly of the ELCA, on February 18th, the following occurred: “Minneapolis-area Lutherans Oppose Marriage Amendment” and “Svennungsen…
Back in November, my brother-in-law, called me up because he was quite upset. First, he and his family are members of an ELCA…
It was ten years ago today, on September 23, 2001, that Atlantic District President David Benke participated in the interfaith prayer service “A…
Before I get to the song, let me post my responses first. Pick the one that fits best: A. Yes, I know I’m…
“God’s Good Order of–and in–Marriage” (Ephesians 5:22-33) You know, it’s really kind of stupid when we think we know better than our Creator….
Click the music link and sing along! E.L.C.A. Tune: “Y.M.C.A.” “Luth’ran” Doesn’t mean quite the same As what you’ve been Taught to know…