Voting members of the ELCA church wide assembly marched in Milwaukee this past week about immigration reform. This phrase was used on some of the protest signs.
I was taught to call Lutherans reformers, not Protestants, because Protestant used to mean anyone who is not Catholic. Times have changed and Lutherans appear to want to be called Protestant again.
Do you prefer being called a reformer or a Protestant?
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