I think last Sunday's forum after worship was helpful. I was able to share what I think the congregation needs to know about the transition process and I hope all questions of participants were answered.
While I do not know how often we will have such sessions, I hope they happen on a regular basis so everyone can know what is going on.
Did you have all of your questions answered last Sunday? If not, what questions do you still have?
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