Individual Confession & Absolution Service I had a unique experience as a pastor the other other day. A member stopped by and asked about a time for Individual Confession & Absolution. A member asking for Private Confession!? I can count on one hand how many times that has happened. Then, a few days later, another … Read more
Our congregation sings well. Exceptionally well! Members from the choir lead the effort. Others aren’t as bold, but will rally behind a stronger voice. A tide can rise, swaying even the most reluctant to join in. It’s a shame that we often leave music making to performers or Spotify. Everyone should join in making music. … Read more
I buy books for professional development. Some are theological, some are Bible Studies, and others are books to help me put more tools in my tool belt. Recently, I purchased a quick read on anxiety since anxiety is so prevalent, especially after 2020. I know I’ve felt more anxious recently, so I pulled that … Read more
The Church celebrated this past year the lowest attending Sunday of all: Christmas. It’s common to hear laments of how few church goers attend on Christmas Day, but even more so when it lands on a Sunday as it did in 2022. Social Media was full of warning posts to Christians the week before. “Christians … Read more
1 O wondrous type! O vision fairof glory that the Church may share,which Christ upon the mountain shows,where brighter than the sun he glows! 2 With Moses and Elijah nighth’incarnate Lord holds converse high,and from the cloud the Holy Onebears record to the only Son. 3 With shining face and bright arrayChrist deigns to manifest … Read more