No fooling! The pastors of the Rio Grande Conference decided today to stop the round robin because of coronavirus. The next scheduled service at First Lutheran Church will be April 5, Palm/Passion Sunday.
This situation is fluid so stay tuned for later developments.
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