In his daily devotion today, Fr. Richard Rohr said we are moving from a time of emphasis on civil rights to a time of emphasis on civil obligations. Civil rights can lead to excessive individualism while the United States was founded with an emphasis on community with phrases such as "We the people" and "more perfect union."
Where do you think is the balance between civil rights and civil obligations?
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