Because Lutherans are calm in a chaotic world:Every week we confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Weekly we ask God...

Because Lutherans are Easter people every day:While Easter is every Sunday, these coming days are like one great annual Sunday. But...

Because Lutherans are in community wherever we gather.Leaving our building temporarily is an occasion that is filled with a mixture of...

Because Lutherans listen for God's call, we follow procedures set in place for the health and well being of all our neighbors. What is...

Because Lutherans are informed:we are ever alert to what is happening in our community, our state, our nation, and the world. So very...

Because Lutherans are brave: We don't have to face the wilderness alone. We don't even have to face the Garden of Eatin' alone. Shout out...

Because Lutherans value relationships: From fist bumps in worship to bees in the Mountain Laurel we understand that symbiosis adds...

Because Lutherans believe in outreach: Emanuel's once again distributed ashes to passersby in the Habitat parking lot on Ash Wednesday....

Because Lutherans have been in the wilderness before: We mark our foreheads with dust. We acknowledge that we die and return to the earth...

Because Lutherans love ... love: From different types of love (romantic love, familial love, brotherly love, God's love for humankind),...

Whereas, Lutherans celebrate landmark events: The 30th day of January 2020 was proclaimed by Don Keil, Mayor of the City of Seguin, Texas...

Because Lutherans groove on teamwork: The new 2020 Council met with Staff at the beginning of their weekend retreat and tackled Pastor...

Because Lutherans care: We know that caregiving is challenging. Supporting another requires abundant self care. Self care requires...

Because Lutherans like making things: From sewing quilts that travel around the world offering peace and comfort to crafting adequate...

Because Lutherans try to smooth the way for everyone: Big thanks to Garry Miller and friend, Mike Turby, for addressing uneven...

Because Lutherans are drawn to light: Like the light of the star that guided the magi to Jesus, the light of Christ reveals who we are:...

Because Lutherans sing Alleluia!: A holy day has dawned upon us. Today we celebrate the incarnate Word, God becoming flesh to live among...

Because Lutherans are loving: We light the fourth candle of Advent as we give thanks for the Josephs among us, migrating far from home...

Because Lutherans are joyful: We light the third candle of Advent as we give thanks for the Mary's among us, who step out of the roles...

Because Lutherans are peaceful: We light the second candle of Advent as we give thanks for the shepherds among us, back-breaking laborers...