I went to Starbucks yesterday to get to know this widely known rabbi in the RGV. The valley has no large ecumenical/interfaith group but Rabbi Kogan has an extensive network of contacts. He promised to put me in the communications loop.
He also has family living in San Antonio so we both of us know all of the potholes on Route 281 well.
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