One of the questions for the church these days is which of these should be primary. Should we try to bring people together or be advocates for the poor? Our deeply polarized country makes trying to do both almost impossible. Examples for both can be found in the New Testament.
Which do you think should be primary today?
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