Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)
Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8) FIRST READING 1 Kings 19:9b–21 PSALM Ps. 16 EPISTLE Gal. 5:1, 13–25 GOSPEL Luke 9:51–62 Color
Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Sutton in Dublin, OH
St. John Lutheran Church (Dublin, OH) 6135 Rings Rd, Dublin, OH, United StatesMaking Sense of Online Worship: Navigating Ecclesiological Challenges in the Digital Age Research shows that in the course of one turbulent year, livestreaming technology and online worship services became a ubiquitous part of modern ecclesiology. Christian communities are now faced with adjudicating their decisions — either ending their online worship or continuing it indefinitely. Amid […]
Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Marrs in Plano, TX
Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Plano, TX) 3601 W. 15th St., Plano, TX, United StatesThe Provocative Sixth Commandment or Care of Souls in a Sexualized Society God has gifted humankind in many ways, including creating us as sexual beings. This workshop will consider the positive aspects of our bodies and sexuality and how pastors and churches can teach parishes about the gifts God has given. The workshop will also […]
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9)
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9) FIRST READING Is. 66:10–14 PSALM Ps. 66:1–7 EPISTLE Gal. 6:1–10, 14–18 GOSPEL Luke 10:1–20 Color
Dying Well in Christ
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, United StatesDying Well in Christ A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End This three-day conference seeks to increase awareness throughout the church regarding the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of each saint as death draws near – and to help foster a faithful practice of merciful care at life’s end within the body of […]
Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Lakies in Monterey, CA
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Monterey, CA) 800 Cass St., Monterey, CA, United StatesShining Bright in a Secular Age – A Church for the 21st Century Decline, loss of influence, distrust, an uncertain future. These are among the concerns of many church leaders, especially as they try to do ministry among people who seem not to need a God. The philosopher Charles Taylor has famously called our age […]