May 13th is Ascension Day. It is an important day in the Church year. It marks the day when, among the disciples, our Lord rose into the clouds and was taken up into Heaven. It’s a day that gives us reasons for great joy. One reason is the truth that the Scriptures were once again […]

The season of Christmas begins on December 25th and lasts until Epiphany on January 6th.  On the Christian calendar, these are the 12 days of Christmas. Our Scripture readings remind us of things we observe in this short season. Of course, we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Word become […]

Our new Church year begins with the Season of Advent.  Advent means “a coming”.  The altar cloths and paraments for Advent are blue. Blue is a royal color that is fitting as we ponder the coming of the King of Kings, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  It is also the color of the sky […]

On November 1st we celebrate All Saints Day. It is also sometimes referred to as the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. “Saints” are all true believers on earth and in heaven, both living and dead. However, in the Lutheran Confessions, the departed ones do not hold a higher “position” in the Church. We do not […]