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 […]
Epiphany
Epiphany is both a day and a season on the church calendar. The day is January 6th; the season is the time between the close of the Christmas season and the beginning of Lent. “Epiphany” means “an appearance, a showing forth, or a shining revelation”. Though the world pays little attention, for Christians it is an important […]
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
On February 19, we observe The Transfiguration of Our Lord. The Scriptures tell us that Jesus, along with Peter, James, and John went up on a high mountain. There Jesus’ clothes became a spectacular dazzling white, and His face shown like the Sun. Moses and Elijah were also there in glory talking with Jesus. This […]
The Season of Advent
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 […]