Articles related to "Church Year"
The Church Year
A look at the Church year as observed in the Lutheran Church. Luther retained this aspect of the historic order of worship used by the Church for centuries.
luther • church year • christmas • easter • pentecost
A look at the Church year as observed in the Lutheran Church. Luther retained this aspect of the historic order of worship used by the Church for centuries.
luther • church year • christmas • easter • pentecost
Advent: The Start of a New Church Year
A look at the pre-Christmas season of Advent, what it is, what it focuses on, and how Lutherans celebrate it. This column looks at traditions and explains what those traditions mean.
advent • liturgy • mary • shepherds • magi
A look at the pre-Christmas season of Advent, what it is, what it focuses on, and how Lutherans celebrate it. This column looks at traditions and explains what those traditions mean.
advent • liturgy • mary • shepherds • magi
End Times
A look at the end of the Church year celebration of the end times, culminating with our dwelling in heaven eternally. The hymn "Behold a Host Arrayed in White" is also featured.
great white host • end times • judgment • resurrection • eternal life
A look at the end of the Church year celebration of the end times, culminating with our dwelling in heaven eternally. The hymn "Behold a Host Arrayed in White" is also featured.
great white host • end times • judgment • resurrection • eternal life
Epiphany
A look at the season of Epiphany. Epiphany means "to make manifest" and this season shows Jesus manifesting himself as true God as well as Savior of the world.
church • year • epiphany • christmas • liturgy
A look at the season of Epiphany. Epiphany means "to make manifest" and this season shows Jesus manifesting himself as true God as well as Savior of the world.
church • year • epiphany • christmas • liturgy
The Church Year: Thematic Structure for Advent-Christmas-Epiphany
The Lutheran Church follows the historic pericopes and the Church year. This article cites an example of how the pericope for the Christmas cycle of the Church year can be implemented using the readings established by the pericope.
church year • worship • service • advent • christmas
The Lutheran Church follows the historic pericopes and the Church year. This article cites an example of how the pericope for the Christmas cycle of the Church year can be implemented using the readings established by the pericope.
church year • worship • service • advent • christmas
Readings and Activities for Advent and Christmas
Keep the meaning of Advent and Christmas alive with scripture readings of events recorded in the Bible and activities that reflect the spirit of this season.
readings for advent and christmas • activities for advent and christmas • scriptures for beginning of church year • projects for beginning of church year • church group christmas activities
Keep the meaning of Advent and Christmas alive with scripture readings of events recorded in the Bible and activities that reflect the spirit of this season.
readings for advent and christmas • activities for advent and christmas • scriptures for beginning of church year • projects for beginning of church year • church group christmas activities
Lectionary, The Season of Pentecost
A look at the common Lectionary and the Season of Pentecost
lectionary season of pentecost
A look at the common Lectionary and the Season of Pentecost
lectionary season of pentecost
Holy Week
What is this "Holy Week" Lutherans observe every Spring? Why do they observe it? What do all those days mean? How do those days affect each and every one of us? Look at how Holy Week plays a pivotal role in the Church Year.
church • year • holy • week • sunday
What is this "Holy Week" Lutherans observe every Spring? Why do they observe it? What do all those days mean? How do those days affect each and every one of us? Look at how Holy Week plays a pivotal role in the Church Year.
church • year • holy • week • sunday
Colors and Activities for the Church Seasons
Children can learn about the colors that are associated with the seasons of the Liturgical or Church Year by doing activities in Sunday school or youth group.
colors and activities for church seasons • ideas to recognize liturgical year symbols • sunday school activities church seasons • youth group activities church seasons • advent season and color
Children can learn about the colors that are associated with the seasons of the Liturgical or Church Year by doing activities in Sunday school or youth group.
colors and activities for church seasons • ideas to recognize liturgical year symbols • sunday school activities church seasons • youth group activities church seasons • advent season and color
Choosing a Theme from a Bible Passage to Preach Upon
How to chose a theme to preach upon
themes • homiletics • christian preaching • bible
How to chose a theme to preach upon
themes • homiletics • christian preaching • bible
Index: 1999-2001
On the seventh day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor tries to make sense of every article published on this forum since its inception. Indices are linked to their articles.
index • articles
On the seventh day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor tries to make sense of every article published on this forum since its inception. Indices are linked to their articles.
index • articles
Lutherans and Hanukkah
What is Hanukkah? And why would Lutherans want to know about this festival? Did Jesus ever celebrate Hanukkah?
hanukkah • dreidel • menorrah • light • dedication
What is Hanukkah? And why would Lutherans want to know about this festival? Did Jesus ever celebrate Hanukkah?
hanukkah • dreidel • menorrah • light • dedication
New Years
The celebration of the New Year in the Church, not really an ecclesiastical holy day, but a day we reflect upon God's blessings in our lives and look ahead to a new year in His grace.
new • year • holiday • rome • roman
The celebration of the New Year in the Church, not really an ecclesiastical holy day, but a day we reflect upon God's blessings in our lives and look ahead to a new year in His grace.
new • year • holiday • rome • roman
A Background to Homiletics
A brief statement about homiltics, a brief description of Lutheran theology
homiletics • preaching • theology • lutheranism
A brief statement about homiltics, a brief description of Lutheran theology
homiletics • preaching • theology • lutheranism
Twelve Days of Christmas Start on December 25
Many people believe that the 12 days of Christmas end on December 25, but traditionally Xmas Day is just the beginning of the 12 days that lead up to the Epiphany.
christmas day • twelve days of xmas • december 25 • birth of jesus • son of god
Many people believe that the 12 days of Christmas end on December 25, but traditionally Xmas Day is just the beginning of the 12 days that lead up to the Epiphany.
christmas day • twelve days of xmas • december 25 • birth of jesus • son of god
13. The Resurrection
A look at one of the key doctrines of the Christian Church--the resurrection of Christ from the dead as well as our own resurrections on Judgement Day. The Resurrection is so important to the Church that it is a high feast day, it was the primary celebration for early Christians, it was the day new converts were confirmed into the Church, and Sunday became the day of worship as a weekly celebration of resurrection (hence, the Sundays during Lent are called "Sundays IN Lent," not "Sundays OF Lent"). Finally, early Christians celebrated as feast days those days when a "saint" died--for this is considered the "birthday" into eternal life!
resurrection • dead • death. lutheran • transfiguration
A look at one of the key doctrines of the Christian Church--the resurrection of Christ from the dead as well as our own resurrections on Judgement Day. The Resurrection is so important to the Church that it is a high feast day, it was the primary celebration for early Christians, it was the day new converts were confirmed into the Church, and Sunday became the day of worship as a weekly celebration of resurrection (hence, the Sundays during Lent are called "Sundays IN Lent," not "Sundays OF Lent"). Finally, early Christians celebrated as feast days those days when a "saint" died--for this is considered the "birthday" into eternal life!
resurrection • dead • death. lutheran • transfiguration
Christmas
A look at the holiday of Christmas in the Church year, its meaning, and its origins. Have a very Merry Christmas!
christ • christmas • white • manger • birth
A look at the holiday of Christmas in the Church year, its meaning, and its origins. Have a very Merry Christmas!
christ • christmas • white • manger • birth
Episcopal Church History and Beliefs
The Episcopal Church, USA began its history in England and believes in Christ firmly rooted in scripture and openness to God in the world.
episcopal church history • episcopal church beliefs • what episcopal church believes • episcopal church's worship • episcopal church's faith
The Episcopal Church, USA began its history in England and believes in Christ firmly rooted in scripture and openness to God in the world.
episcopal church history • episcopal church beliefs • what episcopal church believes • episcopal church's worship • episcopal church's faith
Medieval Easter Celebrations
Easter celebrations in medieval times when a day of feasting and fun followed weeks of fasting and penitence.
medieval easter • church calendar • celebration of easter • medieval christians • easter celebrations in medieval times
Easter celebrations in medieval times when a day of feasting and fun followed weeks of fasting and penitence.
medieval easter • church calendar • celebration of easter • medieval christians • easter celebrations in medieval times
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Hymn History
Short history of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," (Veni Emmanuel), a best-loved Christmas carol to the tune of "Come God with Us."
o come o come emmanuel history • o come emmanuel advent hymn • o come emmanuel • come emmanuel and john mason neale • advent hymn o come emmanuel
Short history of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," (Veni Emmanuel), a best-loved Christmas carol to the tune of "Come God with Us."
o come o come emmanuel history • o come emmanuel advent hymn • o come emmanuel • come emmanuel and john mason neale • advent hymn o come emmanuel
Suffering from a personal view
Lenten Season, suffering a personal experience
lent • suffering • personal
Lenten Season, suffering a personal experience
lent • suffering • personal
The Liturgical Year
Church holidays fall into distinct seasons, each of which celebrates a period in the life of Christ or the Early Church. Do you know your seasons?
church calendar • liturgical calendar • christian holidays • liturgical seasons • fasts and feasts
Church holidays fall into distinct seasons, each of which celebrates a period in the life of Christ or the Early Church. Do you know your seasons?
church calendar • liturgical calendar • christian holidays • liturgical seasons • fasts and feasts
Why is Easter Significant to Christian Religion?
The focus of Holy Week in the Christian calendar is the death and physical resurrection of Jesus and it is this fact that provides legitimacy to Christian claims.
why easter matters • importance of easter • significance of easter • easter and christianity • jesus resurrection
The focus of Holy Week in the Christian calendar is the death and physical resurrection of Jesus and it is this fact that provides legitimacy to Christian claims.
why easter matters • importance of easter • significance of easter • easter and christianity • jesus resurrection
Ash Wednesday and Lent
A look at Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Lutheran church. What are these days? Why do we observe them? And how do we observe them? Take a look at how this season builds up to the glorious Festival of Resurrection!
holy • week • sin • penitence • ashes
A look at Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Lutheran church. What are these days? Why do we observe them? And how do we observe them? Take a look at how this season builds up to the glorious Festival of Resurrection!
holy • week • sin • penitence • ashes
Devotion and Activities on Changing Seasons
A Bible study of inspirational passages can be used to reflect on the changing of seasons, marking the passing of a year and the events of a lifetime.
devotion and activities on changing seasons • bible study reflection on passage of time • bible study scriptures for changing seasons • bible passages reflect on changing seasons • god's creation of seasons
A Bible study of inspirational passages can be used to reflect on the changing of seasons, marking the passing of a year and the events of a lifetime.
devotion and activities on changing seasons • bible study reflection on passage of time • bible study scriptures for changing seasons • bible passages reflect on changing seasons • god's creation of seasons
Holy Week: Emotion in the Lutheran Church
A look at Holy Week in the Lutheran Church and the emotion that Lutherans experience during that week.
holy week • maundy thursday • palm sunday • easter sunday • good friday
A look at Holy Week in the Lutheran Church and the emotion that Lutherans experience during that week.
holy week • maundy thursday • palm sunday • easter sunday • good friday
Is it Important to Believe in Jesus’ Bodily Resurrection?
Is Jesus resurrection historical fact? Or was it "ginned up" by a group seeking validity for a new religion? Is it more important to believe Jesus rose from the dead or his message? Or was Jesus message related to the resurrection?
resurrection • death • body • physical
Is Jesus resurrection historical fact? Or was it "ginned up" by a group seeking validity for a new religion? Is it more important to believe Jesus rose from the dead or his message? Or was Jesus message related to the resurrection?
resurrection • death • body • physical
The Lutheran Liturgy
A look at the components of the Lutheran worship service, a service that dates back to the synagogue services before Christ.
lutheran • worship • order • hymn • hymns
A look at the components of the Lutheran worship service, a service that dates back to the synagogue services before Christ.
lutheran • worship • order • hymn • hymns
Bryng us in good ale, and bryng us in good ale;
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and Wassail; their near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and Wassail; their near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
"Songs of Thankfulness and Praise" is primarily an Epiphany hymn, but why can we not be thankful for the Son of God made manifest every day of our life? His actions on our behalf give us reason for daily thanksgiving and thanks-living.
christopher wordsworth • hymn • epiphany • "songs of thankfulness and praise" • london
"Songs of Thankfulness and Praise" is primarily an Epiphany hymn, but why can we not be thankful for the Son of God made manifest every day of our life? His actions on our behalf give us reason for daily thanksgiving and thanks-living.
christopher wordsworth • hymn • epiphany • "songs of thankfulness and praise" • london
The Grinch Lives Here
Does all the cheerfulness of Christmas get on your already frayed nerves? Are you overwhelmed or even puzzled by all the Christmas activities? If so, join me for a few thoughts about Christmas.
christmas • stress • coping • jesus • commercialization
Does all the cheerfulness of Christmas get on your already frayed nerves? Are you overwhelmed or even puzzled by all the Christmas activities? If so, join me for a few thoughts about Christmas.
christmas • stress • coping • jesus • commercialization
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and wassail; its near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the long history of the Christmas Carol and wassail; its near demise and reinvention in Victorian times by the headmaster of Wellington College who became the Bishop of Truro and then Archbishop of Canterbury.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • headmaster
Is Jesus' Resurrection Fact?
A look at the resurrection of Jesus Christ and a response to those who believe such an event did not occur. Includes links to Easter-related sites that also support the resurrection as factual history.
faith • easter • martin luther • st. paul • corinthians
A look at the resurrection of Jesus Christ and a response to those who believe such an event did not occur. Includes links to Easter-related sites that also support the resurrection as factual history.
faith • easter • martin luther • st. paul • corinthians
Review of The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming
A review of a new Lutheran hymnal, The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming.
lutherans • hymns • services
A review of a new Lutheran hymnal, The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming.
lutherans • hymns • services
Sermon on the Augsburg Confession
Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein (Lake Geneva, Wisconsin) preached this sermon on June 25, 2000, on the commemoration of the Augsburg Confession. It brilliantly summarizes the Confession which the Lutheran Church stands on and has fought over. Many thanks to Rev. Dobberstein for sharing this sermon.
lutheran • confessors • diet • augsburg • worms
Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein (Lake Geneva, Wisconsin) preached this sermon on June 25, 2000, on the commemoration of the Augsburg Confession. It brilliantly summarizes the Confession which the Lutheran Church stands on and has fought over. Many thanks to Rev. Dobberstein for sharing this sermon.
lutheran • confessors • diet • augsburg • worms
The Spirit Of God Like A Fire Is Burning: Mystical Christianity
The role of the Holy Spirit in Christian Living.
spirit • holy spirit • holy ghost • spirit of god • comforter
The role of the Holy Spirit in Christian Living.
spirit • holy spirit • holy ghost • spirit of god • comforter
Index: 2002
This is the index of all articles appearing on this topic in this forum in 2002. There is also a link to the Index you may have used last year.
index • articles
This is the index of all articles appearing on this topic in this forum in 2002. There is also a link to the Index you may have used last year.
index • articles
Service Book and Hymnal (SBH): 41 Years later
A review of the venerable <I>Service Book and Hymnal</I>, used for many years in Lutheran circles, written by James Gerhardt Sucha.
lutheran • hymn • hymnal • hymnody • service
A review of the venerable <I>Service Book and Hymnal</I>, used for many years in Lutheran circles, written by James Gerhardt Sucha.
lutheran • hymn • hymnal • hymnody • service
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