This morning I announced the ELCA has asked me to be part of a small delegation going to Germany in October to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and end of the Cold War. Delegations are also coming from Mexico, Egypt, and Palestine to join Americans and Germans as we discuss three major walls which have had significant effects on Lutherans.
As I learn more about the trip, I will share pertinent details here.
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