University Lutheran Chapel’s new home named. By Douglas M. Denzler
The members of University Lutheran Chapel held their regular voters meeting today (Sunday). One of the items on the agenda was to finally…
The members of University Lutheran Chapel held their regular voters meeting today (Sunday). One of the items on the agenda was to finally…
Associate Editor’s note: This article is a guest article by Rev. William Foy, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, IN. …
Those who work closest in the area of ethnic mission efforts, understand how difficult it is to begin an ethnic church that becomes…
As Dr. Gard wrote this while serving as a military chaplain deployed oversees, let us all remember to pray for our Sailors, Soldiers,…
Twenty children, six educators, a mother, and a gunman dead in Newtown, CT. Across the United States there has been an outpouring of…
Rev. Matthew Gunia Sermon in Response to the School Shooting in Newton, Connecticut Advent 3, Series C Preached at St. John, Niles, IL…
The following theses have been published in The Lutheran Witness in April, 2000. These worship theses are designed to point the campus community…
14 November 2012 Every sentence I write falls short. I will, therefore, try to be as brief as possible, since all attempted eloquence…
Associate Editor’s Note: This article was written for us by Deaconess Mary Moerbe, the wife of Rev. Ned Moerbe, who serves in Oklahoma. …
Associate Editor’s Note: This short piece by Rev. Matthew Wurm of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bemidji MN appeared in the Bemidji Pioneer as a…
Here is a guest article by Peter Slayton of Ad Crucem. Peter’s passion is helping people discover and develop their God-given gifts so…
This is a guest posting from Rev. Jesse Jacobsen of the ELS. Where have you seen the words in this post’s title? If…
Many around the Synod are gathering for circuit forums and making nominations for various offices (Deadline is October 20). It is important that…
A recent “Ask a Pastor” asked the following: I was wondering if the Steadfast in Science writer could address where the theory of…
“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What…
Evolution, akin to religion, involves making certain a priori or metaphysical assumptions, which at some level cannot be proven empirically… I think the best…
Lutherans have always been great about arguing the fine points of theological minutiae. This is important, as painful as it may sometimes sound. …
Humans have always loved to simplify complex theories and ideas with nicknames. Physicist Fred Boyle referred to the theory that the universe expanded…
by Douglas Denzler One month ago I watched my place of worship, University Lutheran Chapel; hold is final service and close its doors…
DON’T LET IT GET THROWN OUT ON A TECHNICALITY. by Pastor Roger Gallup Are you planning to ask your congregation, circuit forum, or…
This article comes from Holly Scheer, the wife of Pastor Scheer, who has the task of teaching their children at home. It’s hard…
We at BJS welcome submissions of articles that may be of interest or educational to our readers. Newsletter for June 2012 As…
I had the privilege of worshipping at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis this past Sunday. ULC is near and dear to my heart,…
This is a guest post by Cheryl Magness. The recent BJS post “Firearms Training” discussed at some length the recorded hymn accompaniment tracks…
(Editor’s Note: Cantor Phillip Magness writes the column “Not your Grandfather’s Church” for BJS. This edition is not about a local parish but…