Pastor’s Corner: Do Catholics and Lutherans still hate each other?

On Oct. 31, 1517 – 509 years ago – Martin Luther, a German Catholic monk, forever changed the world when he publicly shared his 95 Theses (95 points of disagreement with the Catholic church). This action was originally done with the hopes of starting an …

The Book of Common Prayer is Having a Moment

Musician Andrew Osenga and his family were volunteering at a Christian camp when a pipe burst and flooded their house—really, truly flooded, with the floors collapsing and water dribbling underneath the front door. “We had to move out for six months,” he …

New index examines how faith-based businesses put beliefs into practice

 (Photo: Getty/iStock) A new report has been published examining how faith-based businesses and financial institutions actually put their beliefs into practice. The new “Multi-Faith Economy Index” was developed by Consulus, which bills itself as a “ …

Schmeckt Gut! Lutherans delight with Oktoberfest

ARCATA — A fall tradition returns to Arcata this October, as The Lutheran Church of Arcata hosts its not-to-be-missed annual Oktoberfest German Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 24. Now in its second decade, Oktoberfest at The Lutheran Church of Arcata is a …

Lutherans recognize and celebrate 100 years

Lake George Lutherans celebrate a mystery – lutefisk

“The piece of cod that passeth understanding,” otherwise known as lutefisk, was a featured dish on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake George. Though not a sacrament, “It’s a must if you’re a Scandinavian,” said one parishioner. Pastor …

Year 2030 should be a sign for Lutherans, Catholics

Pope Leo XIV expressed hopes that the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in 2030 will mark an important moment on the shared ecumenical journey. Copy linkArchive article On October 1, Pope Leo XIV appealed to Catholics and Lutherans — and “ …

“Besieged”: The Saints—the Aristocrats of the Soul

The saints have served as the heroes in Western culture, and have been the impetus for renewal in the Western Tradition. God has called them, and they, by responding to His call, have become the aristocrats of the soul. Christopher Dawson, the brilliant …

PLAN BEE: Shaping America in the 1700s

In the 1700s, European immigrants continued to journey to America to begin a new life. Many immigrated to avoid state-sponsored religions. Quakers, Lutherans, Separatist and Moravians, arrived from England and Germany. They brought their trades, social …

Theology of Vocational Well-Being in Team Ministry

Editor’s Note: This series from LCMS Church Worker Wellness is hosted on The Lutheran Witness site. Visit the “Ministry Features” page for regular Worker Wellness content. As Lutherans, we understand that the various aspects of our wellness — intellectual …