The Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity FIRST READING Is. 6:1–8 PSALM Ps. 29 EPISTLE Acts 2:14a, 22–36 GOSPEL John 3:1–17 Color
The Holy Trinity FIRST READING Is. 6:1–8 PSALM Ps. 29 EPISTLE Acts 2:14a, 22–36 GOSPEL John 3:1–17 Color
Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 4) FIRST READING Deut. 5:12–15 PSALM Ps. 81:1–10 EPISTLE 2 Cor. 4:5–12 GOSPEL Mark 2:23–28 (3:1–6) Color
Poetry, Prophecy, Songs, Prayers: Exploring the Mystery and Beauty of the Psalms The book Psalms is filled with some of the most beautiful and powerful poetry ever written. The psalms are complex on many different levels. For us to appreciate them, we must read each one slowly and carefully. In this workshop, we take the […]
The Beginnings of Genesis and the Genesis of Beginnings The book of Genesis is, quite literally, foundational for the rest of the Scriptures. Although the text is incredibly ancient, through the words of the text, our Lord still speaks to us today. The not-as-ancient division of the text into chapters and verses may cause the […]
Carillonneur Wim Ruitenbeek – Nijkerk, Netherlands Program TITLE COMPOSER 1 “Fantasy ‘Ein Feste Burg’” about the hymn “A Mighty Fortress” Kristiaan van Ingelgem (1944-2024 2 Air from orchestral suite No. 3 BWV 1068 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) 3 “Sonata per il Cembalo Solo” Wq. 65/26AllegroAndanteAllegretto Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-88) 4 “Rivers of Babylon” […]
That'll Preach During this workshop, countercultural topics from 1 Peter will be discussed and studied. These topics can contribute to thoughtful sermons, Bible class studies and a presence in the community that is noticeably different. President Emeritus Dr. Dale A. Meyer President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Dr. […]
Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 5) FIRST READING Gen. 3:8–15 PSALM Ps. 130 EPISTLE 2 Cor. 4:13—5:1 GOSPEL Mark 3:20–35 Color
Faith Formation in a Nominally and Post-Christian World When the church speaks of “Christian formation,” we tend to speak of a classroom setting: Sunday school, Confirmation class, adult instruction and Bible study. Such a perspective runs the risk of treating the Christian faith as primarily intellectual. When that happens, the church can easily be equated […]
Carillonneur John Widmann – Frederick, Md. Program TITLE COMPOSER 1 Hymn for this weekend: “Webb” George Webb (1803-87); arr. Richard Giszczak (1948-) 2 Prelude in D-minor “Unwritten” Jef Denyn (1862-1941) 3 Original Carillon Compositions“Dream for Carillon”“Toccata Festivole”“Fantasy on Ave Maris Stella” Naoto Ohmasa (1954-)John Courter (2010-)John Widmann (1963-) 4 For Ukraine:“Marigolds” Ukrainian folk songUkraine […]
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6) FIRST READING Ezek. 17:22–24 PSALM Ps. 1 EPISTLE 2 Cor. 5:1–10 (11–17) GOSPEL Mark 4:26–34 Color
The Communal Shape of the Christian Life: Preaching From, In and Toward Community in an Age of Individualism There is no such thing as an individual Christian if we take seriously one Baptism by one Spirit into one body (Eph. 4:4-6). Indeed, to believe in Jesus is to belong to the community of believers that […]
Carillonneur Jim Fackenthal – Chicago, Ill. Program TITLE COMPOSER 1 Suite I pour le ClavecinAndanteMenuetto IMenuetto IIVivace Matthais van den Gheyn (1721-85)(arr. Leen ‘t Hart) 2 Three pieces for Vihuella“Mille Regres”Variations on “Guardama las Vacas”“Tres Alerencias por Otra Parte” Luys de Narvaez (1526-49)Arr. David CaldwellArr. Arie AbbenesArr. Arie Abbenes 3 Three pieces“Destine”“The Bronze Waltz”“Path […]
High school men and women entering grades ninth through 12th can explore God’s calling and direction for them during Vocatio: High School. Registration closes May 24. The registration fee is $100 per participant.
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7) FIRST READING Job 38:1–11 PSALM Ps. 124 EPISTLE 2 Cor. 6:1–13 GOSPEL Mark 4:35–41 Color
An Introduction to the Early Church Many people are unfamiliar with the early church and its contributions to what we believe, teach and confess today. Lutherans and Protestants more generally assume that after the time of the apostles, errors crept into church theology and teaching, which only got worse as the years passed. Most Christians […]
Carillonneur Wade FitzGerald – Bryn Mawr, Penn. Program TITLE COMPOSER A Baroque Introduction “Prelude No. 4 in D minor”From the De Gruytters Carillon Book (1746)Allegro (No. 184) Matthias van den Gheyn (1721-85) From Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147“Jesu bleibet meine Freude” (“Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring”) J.S. Bach (1685-1750)arr. Albert […]
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8) FIRST READING Lam. 3:22–33 PSALM Ps. 30 EPISTLE 2 Cor. 8:1–9, 13–15 GOSPEL Mark 5:21–43 Color