The council of Trinity thinks it is too soon to get together with us and have suggested another event on Reformation Sunday, October 27. Trinity is going through a period of transition and needs time for things to settle down before getting together with us to discuss cooperative ministry.
Pr. Judith Spindt and I will discuss what we can do in the meantime.
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