John the Baptist was a contemporary of Christ who was known for evangelization and his baptizing of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist was born through the intercession of God to Zachariah and Elizabeth, who was otherwise too old to bear … Continue reading
Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul are likely one of the oldest feast days celebrated in the Christian calendar. Paintings of Peter and Paul were discovered on the wall of catacombs in 2010. The images on the walls date … Continue reading
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary was retained by the Lutheran Church after the Reformation. Evangelical Lutheran Worship designates August 15 as a lesser festival named "Mary, Mother of Our Lors: while the current Lutheran Service Book formally calls … Continue reading
Bartholomew, a disciple of Jesus, is the patron saint of tanners, bookbinders, leatherworkers, butchers, plasterers, shoemakers, and couriers. Scholars believe he was complimented by Jesus, saying "here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him."
Mark your calendar for Sunday, Sept. 7, when congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service, "God's work. Our hands." Participating in service projects is one way to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — … Continue reading
Holy Cross Day is a Christian feast day recognized by Luterhans and other denominations. It commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by St. Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, and the subsequent dedication of the Church of the Holy … Continue reading