And These Are Good People Too
by Larry Rasmussen When we visited my Grandfather’s parish, the message and music shared was like what we now cherish at St. Philip. St. Mary’s also…
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Supper with Abba
by Philip Adam For 20 years I refused to partake of the bread and wine in part because of something my Dad, a Lutheran pastor,…
Honoring Our Parents
by Linda Carlson On the occasion of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, the four of us “kids” and our families gathered in the old home…
Laughter and a Stained White Robe
by Pastor Tim Westermeyer When I think of Communion from my youth, I don’t think of one single memory, but instead find myself reflecting on…
Planting a Tree
by John Schultz I grew up in a Lutheran church where you received first communion after confirmation. Confirmation followed two years of classes with Pastor…
Empty Bowl
by Stuart Aasen Well here we are. Lenten services have just ended and my wife and I have just helped serve communion. I love serving…
The Words of Institution
From This Far by Faith, Holy Communion Setting One P God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, you have brought us this…
The Use of the Means of Grace
A Statement of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) A variety of names demonstrate the richness of Holy Communion. Those names include the Lord’s…
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