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In Praise of Languages

June 7, 2016 by Wolf D. Knappe Leave a Comment

Die Sprachen sind die Scheide darinnen das Messer des Geistes steckt. Luther (The languages are the sheath containing the sword of the Spirit) Since my retirement on January 1, 2002 I have had the privilege seldom accorded to an active pastor: I’ve been able to worship from the pew, being an active participant but not […]

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Liturgy in the Service of Evangelism

June 7, 2016 by Joyce M. Bowers Leave a Comment

The Witness of the Worshiping Community: Liturgy and the Practice of Evangelism by Frank C. Senn, Paulist Press, New York/Mahwah, NJ, 1993. A Synopsis Compiled by Joyce M. Bowers This book has particular significance to the theme of this issue.   Although it was written a dozen years ago when the church growth movement with its […]

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The Allure of Catholicity: Latino Lutheran Ministries in the Crosshairs

June 7, 2016 by Keith Forni Leave a Comment

My colleague from across town was being customarily succinct.  His message was tinged with a sense of urgency and concern.  “You need to pick up a copy of today’s Chicago Sun Times.”  He read me only the headline from the (August 20, 2002) front page: “Are Lutherans pretending to be Catholic to lure Hispanics?” Lutherans […]

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“With the Greatest Reverence”: Lutheran and Roman Catholic Worship

June 7, 2016 by Andrew Leahy Leave a Comment

Our churches are falsely accused of abolishing the Mass.  Actually, the Mass is retained among us and is celebrated with the greatest reverence.  (Augsburg Confession, Article XXIV) The liturgy is about to begin.  The congregation stands as the processional cross leads the ministers down the center aisle.  People bow as the cross passes.  After the […]

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As I See It: The Need to Observe the Rubrics

June 6, 2016 by Frank C. Senn Leave a Comment

Ritual Systems What do theatrical productions, sports games, the procedures of the U.S. Congress, and the liturgy of the church all have in common?  Answer: they are all ritual systems.  Rituals allow social groups to get certain things done, whether the goal is to stage Romeo and Juliet, score a touchdown, enact legislation, or facilitate […]

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Are There Norms for Lutheran Worship?

June 6, 2016 by Rev. Michael L. Burk, Ph.D. Leave a Comment

Not long ago, after a visit to the Wartburg Castle, I worshiped at the church of St. George in Eisenach.  Though I don’t speak German, worship in that place on that day was more than familiar to me.  There was a rooted ness about it.  Perhaps grounded in the baptism of a child at the […]

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21.1 Lent 2016

Can We Be A Multi-Cultural Church?

20.2 Advent 2015

Theological Education

20.1 Lent 2015

The Catechumenate

19.4: Advent 2014

Communion and Community

19.3: Ordinary Time 2014

Green coffee beans (top left), Nicaraguan red beans (top right), corn (bottom left) and millet, vital Nicaraguan crops, held in women farmers’ hands

Food and Justice

19.2: Pentecost 2014

Latvian Wheat by Dace Kiršpile

Growing Leaders

19.1: Epiphany 2014

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