Twenty years ago, many Americans had at least some memory of church life. Today fewer have such memories. Today we have to start at the beginning with the basics with most unchurched Americans.
I learned a few years ago the average ten year old in the United States has never seen the inside of a place of worship. Congregations need to reach out to youth as never before.
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