The Day of Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost FIRST READING Num. 11:24-30 PSALM Psalm 25:1-15 EPISTLE Acts 2:1–21 GOSPEL John 7:37-39 Color
The Day of Pentecost FIRST READING Num. 11:24-30 PSALM Psalm 25:1-15 EPISTLE Acts 2:1–21 GOSPEL John 7:37-39 Color
Sculptor Spirit Dr. Leopoldo A. Sánchez M.’s recent work Sculptor Spirit: Models of Sanctification from Spirit Christology (IVP Academic, 2019) offers a constructive narrative approach to the theology of sanctification through a wide-ranging biblical, historical, systematic and practical account of life in the Spirit. By reading and discussing the book with the author and reflecting […]
The Holy Trinity FIRST READING Gen. 1:1-2:4a PSALM Psalm 8 EPISTLE Acts 2:14a, 22-36 GOSPEL Matt. 28:16-20 Color
Linda Dzuris Linda Dzuris became the first carillonneur for Clemson University (1999), S.C., where she also serves as the chair of the Department of Performing Arts. She is a North American Carillon School performance instructor and American representative of the Royal Carillon School “Jef Denyn’”’ in Mechelen, Belgium. She received her Bachelor of Music, Master […]
Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 5) FIRST READING Hosea 5:15-6:6 PSALM Psalm 119:65-72 EPISTLE Rom. 4:13-25 GOSPEL Matt. 9:9-13 Color
Joseph Min Joseph Min began studying the carillon in 2018 with Joey Brink. Before playing the carillon, he played piano for 15 years, and has performed on both instruments for a variety of events including as Singing Bronze, the inauguration of the University of Chicago President (2021), multiple world premieres in Guild of Carillonneurs in […]
Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6) FIRST READING Ex. 19:2-8 PSALM Psalm 100 EPISTLE Rom. 5:6-15 GOSPEL Matt. 9:35-10:8 Color
NEW! The Bible We Read in Church Christian denominations using a lectionary tend to read the Bible more extensively in church than most denominations that do not use a lectionary. As we use the Three-Year Lectionary Series, what exactly are we reading in church each year? What will never be read? What specifically are we […]
The Present God: Exploring a Major Biblical Theme For many Christians, the theological value of the Old Testament is limited to messianic prophecies and the comforting assurances of the Psalms. Such a perspective runs the risk of impoverishing our teaching and preaching by failing to recognize the foundational role of the Old Testament for the […]
NEW! Family Discipleship: Exploring an Effective Partnership of the Congregation and Home This workshop will explore helping ministries become family-centered and church-supported in raising children in the faith. Biblical mandates give this vocation to household leaders. The Small Catechism supports and equips families for this work. Vital today is the incorporation into church and day […]
Meeting the Crisis of Scripture as “People of the Word”: How to Avoid Liberal Criticism and Biblical Fundamentalism Conservative Lutherans have never felt at home in the modern “Battle for the Bible.” We reject liberal critics, for they have abandoned the foundational Christian belief that the Scriptures are the written Word of God. But we […]
Christine Cao Christine Cao studied carillon under Joey Brink when she was a student at the University of Chicago. Now a recent graduate with a degree in biology and a minor in music, she has moved with her cat to St. Louis, where she is a researcher in developmental biology. She plays the Luther Tower […]
Vocatio is a retreat that encourages high schoolers to find God’s calling for their lives through experiencing many aspects of the Seminary including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation! Open to high school men and women entering grades nine through 12, the event is free. Registration deadline: May 27, […]
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7) FIRST READING Jer. 20:7-13 PSALM Psalm 91:1-10 (11-16) EPISTLE Rom. 6:12-23 GOSPEL Matt. 10:5a, 21-33 Color
Lutherans Listening to C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis continues to be one of the most important modern authors among English-speaking Christians. His fiction has delighted children and adults alike, and his nonfiction has encouraged and challenged the Christian as well as the skeptic. This workshop will look at the thought and writings of Lewis, especially as […]
From Font to Table: Welcoming the Stranger into Christ and Congregational Life Veteran pastors and commissioned ministers of parish ministry are well aware there is no “magic bullet” that guarantees to increase a congregation’s membership, and this workshop makes no such claim for an adult faith formation process. Rather, the research—case studies at four congregations […]
NEW! On Using Worldly Wealth Do we have a “theology of possessions?” Why don’t we talk about the “tithe?” What does the New Testament say about “worldly wealth” (Luke 16:9)? Is the principle “neither poverty nor riches” (Prov. 30:8) typical of what the Bible teaches about worldly wealth? Special attention will be given to Jesus’ […]
Roy Kroezen Roy Kroezen, who was born in Enschede, the Netherlands, was appointed carillonneur of the Centralia Carillon in Centralia, Ill., in 2016. He serves as the organist at St. Mary's Catholic Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia as well as the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. He studied organ at the Music Conservatory […]