The basis for our teachings at Good Shepherd and all Lutheran Churches is: the scriptures of the Old and New Testament; the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds; and the Book of Concord (The Lutheran Confessional Writings). These works provide the anchor points for everything we do. They act as aides in helping us enter into the mystery of God’s presence and clarify the faithful teaching of the Lutheran Church. If one wants to dig deeper Read More …
Since last year we’ve (Good Shepherd) done several blessings during our celebration of the liturgy on Sundays. We’ve blessed bikes, chalk, backpacks, ashes, palms, people, and this month we are blessing our pets. But, that’s not even the half what we could do. The ELCA also publishes resources to bless new communion-ware, bells, organs, windows, paraments, vestments, houses, and more—there’s a lot of blessing going on. I am partial to these kinds of rites Read More …
It’s the beginning of another school year; it’s a time for new beginnings. A Quick Update: Here’s an update on my place in the candidacy process. I have officially been “Approved” by the Multi-Synodical Candidacy Committee. This means that I can enter into the assignment process in October. During this process I will find out which region I will be assigned to, and shortly after the Synod. It will take me while to find a Read More …