Fewer and fewer complete family units are worshiping together. Yet, few stewardship programs account for this reality. How does one tithe when one's spouse is unchurched or of another faith as is happening often these days? Families in such situations need guidance.
I hope we soon have a person on council who is willing to work on stewardship. Do you feel God calling you to help with this work? This is now a major gap on our council.
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