H.R. 6, supported strongly by the ELCA and ecumenical and interfaith partners interested in immigration reform, passed the House of Representatives, but will likely not be considered in the Senate.
Following the arrest of the ELCA student pastor in Wisconsin, more effort was put into getting this bill passed. I expect to see continued ELCA interest in immigration reform.
Both Bishop Eaton and Bishop Briner have suggested congregations not have remote or virtual Holy Communion services. I suggest First Lutheran abide by this advice and not have Holy Communion services
The poncho-like vestment worn at most worship services is to be worn by the presiding minister at Holy Communion. Since there was no sacrament, the vestment was not worn.
Church signs with message boards like the one at First Lutheran Church in Edinburg can create some interesting situations. Sometimes the sign does not communicate what is intended. Following 9/11 at