Category Archives: Church

The Lutheran Liturgy, Pt 2

Posted on March 23, 2009 by me

Glory be to God on high! So continues Setting Two of the Lutheran Liturgy from the 1958 Service Book and Hymnal. This is my favorite section of the liturgy, I think, and what most often has been playing in the … Continue reading →

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The Lutheran Liturgy

Posted on March 19, 2009 by me

Growing up Lutheran (LCA), I was raised using what is fondly called the Red Hymnal (The Service Book & Hymnal, published in 1958).  That hymnal contained two liturgies, the First Setting and the Second Setting, each having its own options … Continue reading →

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10 reasons to [not] attend church

Posted on March 11, 2009 by me

I found this post by Kurt Onken today at the Wittenberg Trail, and thought it was worth referencing. The socially-palatable, seeker over-sensitive church has no future.  This may appear to some to show that Christianity is losing ground.  However, I … Continue reading →

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Episcopal issues

Posted on February 1, 2009 by me

In the last couple of months, I have become a regular at a local Episcopal church, and absolutely love it.  The liturgy is very meaningful, the music seclections are well chosen, and the sermons keep to the message and are … Continue reading →

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