My prayer last month was uneventful and I saw no one I knew. I did stay around for the Juneteenth presentation by local citizens and then I went back to work.
In San Antonio, such prayers have become controversial as atheists and some lesser known religious groups also want an equal chance to pray or do whatever their tradition recommends.
I wonder if such concerns have reached Edinburg yet.
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