First, a confession (because if this is a theological post, I must clear my conscious first, that’s why.): I’m writing this on Thursday at around mid-day and I’m back dating it to Wednesday. But it’s all about what happened on Wednesday, oK?
Second, a warning: This is long and probably boring.
“Today” was the first Wednesday [...]

Posted on May 21st, 2008 under Lutheran, church, theology, work. Tags: ELCA, Human Sexuality Study. Comments: 1

This last week was the bi-annual church wide assembly of the ELCA. There were many votes taken, some for elections, some for recommendations and some for memorials. Of all of these, the one watched most closely was on the issue of censuring (disciplining) congregations who call gay or lesbian pastors who are in committed relationships.
The [...]

Posted on August 12th, 2007 under Lutheran, faith, justice issues. Comments: 2

Yesterday I got a call from the Senior Pastor at the church where I am the choir director. It seems that the associate pastor has resigned, both from the congregation and the ministry completely, at the request of the synod. Of course all details are confidential, but what he could say was that “it involves [...]

Posted on April 16th, 2005 under Lutheran, work. Comments: None

In case anyone thinks Lutherans can’t laugh at themselves, check out this site:
The Death Mask: Resuscitation
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60 2007
Calgon, take me away! 2007

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60 2007
Calgon, take me away! 2007

Posted on April 12th, 2005 under Lutheran, satire. Comments: None

Question from: Lutheran Confessional Writings class
Given the regular and sustained criticism that Lutherans are “quietist” or simply morally unserious, how might the lectures and readings on “faith and good works” and work of the Holy Spirit help in both taking seriously these criticisms and proactively engaging congregations in missional outreach?
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The “quitetist”/morally unserious accusation is both [...]

Posted on April 11th, 2005 under Lutheran, justice issues, religious ‘right’, school, theology. Comments: None

Maybe I should be looking for a job in the st. paul synod instead of minneapolis….
Peter Rogness: Each political decision expresses a moral position
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Vigil 2007
-2 wind chill 2007
A Moral Society 2005

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Vigil 2007
-2 wind chill 2007
A [...]

Posted on April 7th, 2005 under Lutheran, justice issues. Comments: None

Great press for the work of the ISAIAH organization…even though they are never mentioned by name.
St. Paul Pioneer Press | 04/07/2005 | ‘A moral society protects the human dignity of all people’
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Vigil 2007
-2 wind chill 2007
Bishop Peter Rogness 2005

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Posted on April 7th, 2005 under ISAIAH, Lutheran, justice issues. Comments: None

The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod - President Comments on Pope’s Death
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dishes 2007
Lutheran Bishop’s statement on death of Pope 2005
NY Times on the challenges for the next Pope 2005

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dishes 2007
Lutheran Bishop’s statement on death of [...]

Posted on April 3rd, 2005 under Lutheran, Roman Catholic, world news. Comments: None