The United Church of Christ, a full communion partner of the ELCA, has endorsed and encouraged support for the Green New Deal. Until the Green New Deal becomes specific legislation and stops being a political aspiration, I do not expect the ELCA to take any stands. The ELCA tends to focus on specific events and legislation.
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