This is the second in a new series of articles that I'm writing for my church newsletter. —– Several members of Grace have asked me how I go about doing baptisms, funerals, communion, and other areas of ministry. These are important questions, and different pastors go about their ministry in different ways. In this newContinue reading “Pastor’s Approach: Holy Communion”
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Pastor’s Approach: Baptism
This is the first in a new series of articles that I’m writing for my church newsletter. —– Several members of Grace have asked me how I go about doing baptisms, funerals, communion, and other areas of ministry. These are important questions, and different pastors go about their ministry in different ways. In this newContinue reading “Pastor’s Approach: Baptism”
Advent: Blue or Purple?
Reposted from my congregation's December newsletter, The Steeple Light What is the “proper” color of Advent – blue or purple? Purple was the long-standing color used by Lutheran congregations, as well as other liturgical churches, through most of the 20th century. The purple of Advent and of Lent served two purposes – emphasizing the royaltyContinue reading “Advent: Blue or Purple?”
The Lutheran Zephyr 