Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary, the school in Evanston where Lynn and I received our doctoral degrees, is struggling with its name. The problem is with evangelical, a word which has changed in meaning in recent decades. Garrett does not fit with the current understanding of evangelical.
Do you think the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America should change its name?
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