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Help Sacramento Synagogues Rebuild
On Friday, June 18, three Jewish centers in Sacramento were set afire, all within a 35-minute period. Find out how you can help rebuild the community.
fire • anti-semitic • knesset israel torah center • congregation b'nai israel • congregation beth shalom

Four Welcoming Congregations in San Francisco
San Francisco, arguably America's gayest city, is home to a number of churches that welcome LGBTs.
lgbt religion • gay religion • glide memorial • lgbt church • gay church

The Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of Australia: A Brief History (3)
Part Three of Rev. Fischer's history of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Australia.
lutheran • australia • fellowship • history

The Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) 21 Years Later
A review of The Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) by James Gerhardt Sucha. Mr. Sucha is the editor of a hymnal in progess, entitled Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming.
lutheran • hymnal • worship • lcms • alc

The Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of Australia: A Brief History (2)
Part two of the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of Australia (written by Pastor Kenneth Fischer).
lutheran • australia • fellowship • growth

Service Book and Hymnal (SBH): 41 Years later
A review of the venerable Service Book and Hymnal, used for many years in Lutheran circles, written by James Gerhardt Sucha.
lutheran • hymn • hymnal • hymnody • service

Denominations Welcoming LGBTs
Religion frequently justifies the second-class treatment of gays and lesbians. Individual bible passages are offered as proof that queers are sinners in the eyes of God.
welcoming religions • welcoming congregation • welcoming denomination • welcoming synagogue • welcoming black church

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic "picture" with symbols. The crown of thorns around the Heart of Jesus means that our sins hurt Him; the wound is made by His enemies; the flames are His burning love for us; and the cross is our redemption. This article is about the history of this devotion.
catholicism • catholic • sacred heart • jesus • devotion

ELSA History--Bibliography and Timeline
Bibliography and Timeline of ELSA history. See the three previous installments for the in-depth history of ELSA.
lutheran • australia • fellowship • growth • service

Slovak Mass and Easter Customs
A "Slovak Mass and Easter Customs Breakfast." occurs each year at Prince of Peace parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Saturday prior to Palm Sunday.
easter • customs • slovakia • mass • traditions

The Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of Australia: A Brief History (1)
A brief history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Australia, starting with the first Lutheran immigrants to Australia. Written by Rev. Kenneth Fischer and supplied by Rev. Peter Prange.
lutheran • luther • australia • worship • fellowship

The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming
A new hymnal that pays homage to a classic Lutheran hymnal, The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming, presently being prepared by James Sucha.
service • book • hymnal • hymns • worship

Lutheran World Missions--Ghana (Part 1)
A look at the LC-MS mission work in Ghana, West Africa, supplied by Dave Walker.
lutheran • world • missions • missouri • ghana

Thinking in Story: Preaching in a Post-literate Age
This article is a review of a book by Dr. Richard Jensen, Preaching in a Post-literate Age.
story • christianity • preaching • homiletics • protestant

Lambeth 2008
The 2008 Lambeth conference voted to hold a moratorium on further conversation on same sex blessings. To do so is for the Anglican Communion to deny its own diversity.
lambeth • anglican communion • the church of england • gay and lesbian christians • homosexuality

John Davenport
John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton, in 1638, establish present-day New Haven, Connecticut. Davenport becomes the minister there.
john davenport • theophilus eaton • new haven • connecticut • early church conflicts

Ulrik Vilhelm Koren: Patriarch of Norwegian-American Lutherans
A brief look at U. V. Koren, leader of the Norwegian Lutherans. I served as vicar at two churches in Paint Creek, Iowa, which Dr. Koren founded (both members of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
ulrik vilhelm koren • norwegian-american lutherans • iowa • minnesota • luther

Scriptural Support of Traditional Lutheran Positions
The first of a series of Bible studies on the positions of the traditional Lutheran church on fundamental teachings of Scripture. This series was originally developed as a companion to "What's Going on Among Lutherans?" by Patsy Leppien and J. Kincaid Smith, available through Northwestern Publishing House.
fundamental • beliefs • bible • lutheran • teachings

Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
A look at the life and work of C. F. W. walther, founder of the Missouri Synod as well as Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and the Synodical Conference. Dr. Walther was voted the most influential American Lutheran by readers of this forum.
luther • lutheran • walther • missouri • lc-ms

Aaron Shust: Anything Worth Saying
When Brash Music, a secular indie label, signs a worship leader for the first time, it means something. Classically trained Aaron Shust is an interesting first choice.
aaron shust • anything worth saying • dan hinnon • brash music • christian worship music

Cluny Part II
The decline of Cluny, once the most powerful abbey in Christianity, ultimately lead to the loss of one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Middle Ages - the great church of Cluny III.
cluny • catholic • monasticism • medieval • conant

Keith & Kristyn Getty Interview
You may think you don't know Keith & Kristyn Getty, the Irish modern-day hymnists who released "In Christ Alone" in February, but chances are you do know their music.
keith & kristyn getty interview • in christ alone • fernando ortega • amazing grace movie • michael card

What is an Eagle?
A description of the eagles, members of the birds of prey, or raptors, including habits, preferred food, and conservation history.
eagle • eagles • birds of prey • raptors • accipitridae

For Whom Does Poe's Bell Ring?
Edgar Allan Poe's fascination with bells and chimes could be inspired by John Donne's famous meditation that includes the line "Ask not for whom the bell tolls..."
edgar allan poe • edgar allan poe’s short stories • edgar allan poe and john donne • edgar allan poe and shakespeare • edgar allan poe and the bible

Mormon Church Calls New Apostle
This article reports the addition of a new member to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a.k.a. the Mormon Church.
mormon church new apostle • d. todd christofferson • new mormon apostle • quorum of the twelve apostles • church of jesus christ of latter-day saints

Rev. John Robinson: Pastor to the Pilgrims
When the Mayflower dropped anchor and passengers gave thanks for that safe 1620 voyage to America, they no doubt remembered Rev. John Robinson, their spiritual advisor.
rev. john robinson • rev. robinson pastor to pilgrims • robinsons at plymouth colony • mayflower passengers • robinson at cambridge

Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene, as a way to make the Christmas season a time of peace and goodwill.
saint francis of assisi and christmas • saint francis and nativity scenes • saint francis and christmas carols • greccio italy • nacimiento

Do You Want Massive Church Growth?
Do you want to achieve massive church growth? Do you want a big church? Bill Easum and Bil Cornelius have written a book to show you how to "Go Big."
explosive church growth • go big • grow big • church growth • ideas for church growth

Lutheran Architecture: How a Building Reflects Theology
A look at the architecture and layout of a Lutheran church and how that architecture and layout reflects Lutheran teaching and doctrine.
layout • design • theology • lutheranism

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral
With its stone labyrinths and towering spires, Grace Cathedral welcomes visitors from around the world to pray, view art, listen to music, and savor the serenity.
grace cathedral • san francisco • san francisco's grace cathedral • gothic • french gothic

The Theology of Jim Jones
Before the Peoples Temple exodus to Jonestown, Jim Jones altered his message as if to suggest that Americans were on the wrong side of the Cold War.
jim jones and the peoples temple • jim jones theology • peoples temple theology • jim jones divine socialism • jonestown

Lutheran Hour Ministries: From Radio To Internet
Lutheran Hour Ministries, known for decades for "The Lutheran Hour" radio program, is expanding their scope using multiple forms of media, especially the Internet. This presents a concise history of the ministry as well as its plans for the future. Thanks abundantly goes to Susane Jenkins for supplying this information!
lutheran • hour • ministry • missouri • synod

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

First Lady of Gospel
Shirley Caesar remains one of the leading forces in gospel music. She is known as the "first lady of gospel" and counts Whitney Houston among her fans. Houston said Caesar "knows how to deliver. She's anointed with a power and force that runs through her.
christian • gospel • music

HOMECOMING: SPRINGSTEEN AT THE MEADOWLANDS
Bruce and the E Street Band reunite for 15 sold out shows in New Jersey's Continental Arena. Part homecoming, part reunion, the ministry of rock and roll is reaffirmed....and it's all right to have a good time!
bruce • springsteen • meadowlands • new jersey • concert

Sacred Love Songs
Pastor, bridge builder, humanitarian, author and artist, Conference speaker, singer, author. . . the roles and compassion of T. D. Jakes are a road map to the ministries of his church in Dallas and the ways in which God uses him to touch lives far beyond.
thomas jakes • t.d. jakes • chistian music • gospel • pastor

Arthur Alligood: Under the Gray
Each listen of Arthur Alligood's "Under the Gray" will draw you in deeper. There is a lot more there than you'll hear at first listen.
arthur alligood • under the gray • andrew osenga • christian folk-rock • christian music

Bradford of the Pilgrims
William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.
bradford • england • religious persecution • puritans • pilgrims

The Different Mormon Jesus
This is a debate largely ignored by members of the church, but often brought up by Fundamentalist Christians and anti-Mormons.
mormon jesus • mormon baptism • mormon theological debate • lds baptism • mormonism

The Mountain Meadows Massacre
Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants.
mountain meadows massacre • brigham young • john d. lee • mormon history • fancher party

The Origins of Silent Night
Some consider the traditional account of the origins of Silent Night to be a legend while others believe it to be true. The story of the well-known carol is fascinating.
history of christmas carols • silent night • silent night holy night • joseph mohr • franz bruber

This Far by Faith: An African American Resource for Worship
The new hymnal produced by Augsburg Fortress, This Far by Faith. This incorporates many styles and songs from the African-American community.
luther • bugenhagen • african american • hymns • hymnal

Inner City Mission Retreat
A brief overview of WELS Inner City Ministry Retreat.
lutheran • inner • city • retreat • multi

Count Your Blessings Hymn
History of the finest thanksgiving hymn "Count Your Blessings," and brief biographies of hymn-writer Johnson Oatman, Jr. and composer Edwin Excell.
count your blessings • count gratitude hymn • thanksgiving • gratefulness count • counting blessings song

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