The ELCA has approved a new project providing temporary housing for immigrants as they are released in Eagle Pass. I will be working on organizing this project in the coming weeks and am excited Lutherans may soon have their own project on the border.
I will let you know how people may get involved in this effort as we proceed.
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