All posts tagged sacrament
Holy Communion(s)
by Timothy Teuscher Our synodical constitution states the following regarding the primary duty of the president: to “use all means at his command to promote and maintain unity of doctrine and practice in all the regions” (Article X.3). This I have attempted to do over…
Showers of Blessings: TogetherOne–Family
Winnipeg, Manitoba—What began as a rain-soaked disappointment became a beautiful reminder that God’s plans often unfold in unexpected ways. Saint James Lutheran Church’s barbecue was rained out, sending everyone indoors to the church basement instead. What could have been seen as an inconvenience became an…
A Hymn of Hope: “Soon”
by Tasheney Francis In moments of loss, the Church often finds herself reaching for words—words that can carry both grief and hope, sorrow and promise. Recently, such words were given voice in a deeply personal way through a hymn written by Rev. Kurt E. Reinhardt…
Back to the Catechism: Confession
This article reflects on the section of Luther’s Small Catechism dealing with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Read the relevant portion online in contemporary English here. The Word of Absolution by Edward G. Kettner Usually when Lutherans think about “confession” they think of the general…
Back to the Catechism: Holy Baptism
This article reflects on the section of Luther’s Small Catechism dealing with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Read the relevant portion online in contemporary English here. Baptized into Christ by Edward G. Kettner As Luther continued to consider the need for a catechism, he initially…
Communion—With God and one another
by Cam Schnarr When we talk about fellowship in the Church, what do we mean? Do we mean getting to know one another better by spending time together? Is this fellowship? Certainly, spending time together is an important kind of fellowship, but this is not…
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