I will take two days away from San Antonio in January to attend a meeting of Lutheran ethicists who are discussing church-state and other issues this year. I hope this is a good follow-up to my Germany trip and I also look forward to seeing three of my granddaughters and their parents.
Thank you to Dr. Tom Pearson for alerting me to the conference.
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