With the recent indictment of Vice President Dick Cheney’s top aide, and the continuing doubts regarding the (mis)use of intelligence prior to the Iraq war, I wonder how we Lutherans can and should engage our government. That is, what is a "Lutheran" basis for lobbying, for advocacy, for government reform? Lutherans are unique, I think,Continue reading “How do Lutherans engage the Government?”
Category Archives: Faith & the Church
On Worship “Style” – a virtual conversation
anton Dwight P. from Minneapolis gave a thoughful response to my recent post about welcoming, relevant, contemporary worship. Here’s my response with his comments in italics. Dwight: I’m a high-church, bells-and-smells, pipe-organ-demanding, historic texts hearing Lutheran. And from that perspecive, I think you either make or report in your post at least four assumptions thatContinue reading “On Worship “Style” – a virtual conversation”
On Being Welcoming, Relevant (& Contemporary?) in Worship
I have a great job – I get paid to visit Lutheran churches. Actually, that’s not what I get paid for, but a large part of my job involves traveling to Lutheran congregations and meeting with their pastors and lay leaders. I have visited congregations from Northern Virginia through New England, and have been blessedContinue reading “On Being Welcoming, Relevant (& Contemporary?) in Worship”
Odds & Ends: The Gay Generation Gap, et al
Last week’s Time Magazine featured a cover story about gay teenagers. The article noted that the Gay Rights movement and its Baby Boomer leaders generally don’t know how to reach out to gay teenagers, citing a generation gap in gay identity. That’s similar to the church, isn’t it? The older generation of any movement hasContinue reading “Odds & Ends: The Gay Generation Gap, et al”
Time, Talents & Treasures – it’s Stewardship time!
In churches around the country temple talks are offered, letters are sent, and pleas are made for church members to increase their giving over the previous year. A popular formula for talking about stewardship is "Time, Talent & Treasure," suggesting that members should consider making gifts of each to the church in grateful response toContinue reading “Time, Talents & Treasures – it’s Stewardship time!”
The Lutheran Zephyr 