Last week I was invited to San Antonio to share with the group the highlights of my recent trip to Germany. I discussed the Peaceful Revolution and what we might learn from that event.
I also had the chance to visit with some of my former parishioners from MacArthur Park Lutheran Church.
The previous night I went to a rock opera at another Lutheran church in the area.
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