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Amy Ziettlow serves as pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. She is the co-author, with Naomi Cahn, of the forthcoming book, Homeward Bound: Modern Families, Elder Care, & Loss (Oxford University Press, 2017), which includes a seating arrangement worksheet for clergy or funeral home personnel to use in funeral planning.

Where Does the Stepfamily Sit? Pastoral Dimensions of Funeral Seating Arrangements

February 13, 2017 by Amy Ziettlow

"Her sisters sat in the front row and pushed us to the back."

Bill was a long-time member of the ELCA congregation I serve as pastor. Prior to pronouncing the benediction at his memorial service, I watched the honor guard play taps and present the flag to Mary, Bill’s widow and second wife. While part of me was – as always – moved by this sight, another part […]

Filed Under: Death and Dying

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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