We’ve entered into the weekly rhythm of Epiphany and the Winter term at Luther. I’d like to say it has been an ordinary week, but nothing seems ordinary about how world events are currently unfolding. It is easy to get caught up in anxiety.

It is my prayer that we can find our anchor and be deeply centered in the steadfast love of God this week. The readings from the Revised Common Lectionary for this week are very appropriate for our current moment in the USA context. Jeremiah was called by God to speak truth to blind and corrupt political leaders who were about to lead their people into disaster. The Psalmist claims God as their anchor in the storm. The apostle Paul speaks to the bickering and divided Corinthians about a more excellent way: The Way of LOVE. Then, in our Gospel, we see that Jesus calls out the biggotry in his hometown crowd and they want to throw him off a cliff.

I invite you to join me each day at 11:00am Central Time for a spiritual practice to help us be centered as a community. Check the Weekly Rhythm tab on the left for details.

Dr. Cameron Howard preaching

We welcome Dr. Howard this Wednesday in our service of Holy Communion in the Chapel of the Incarnation. Click the Watch Livestream tab on the left to watch it live, or watch it later. The bulletin is linked in the video description.

Our first week of Contemporary Worship

Every fourth Wednesday we will practice a contemporary style of worship. We are vey pleased to welcome Brian Schroeder back to Luther to work with Erin to lead us in lively, thoughtful worship in a more casual, interactive tone.

Here is a visual summary of the RCL texts this week. Enjoy!