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“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday
ELCA Day of Service On Sunday, Sept. 10, congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will again join together for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. As we observe the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we are reminded of the gospel’s promise that we are freed in Christ to love and serve our neighbors.... Read More
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Unauthorized: Nevertheless, She Preached
Unauthorized: Nevertheless She Preached is a dynamic grassroots event in Waco, Texas, celebrating women’s voices in the pulpit. After centuries of underrepresentation and misrepresentation in our pulpits, churches, denominational leadership, and seminaries, we who have so often been silenced stand together to celebrate our voices. In the spirit of the brave women who have gone... Read More
“Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” airing on PBS
“Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” airing on PBS
PBS premieres Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World nationwide. The two-hour film brings to life Luther's 16th century quest to reform the church—a journey that would profoundly reshape western civilization. Historians rank Luther among the two or three most influential people of the last millennium. As an outcast who stood up to the...
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Briarwood Climbing Wall & Zip Line Dedication
Briarwood Climbing Wall & Zip Line Dedication
New to Briarwood – Honoring Mamma Jean Oswald and Pastor Eric Schulze From Briarwood's newsletter: This summer we have added a tower that measures 30 feet tall and on this tower are a climbing wall, vertical playpen, and “Jacob’s Ladder.” Off of this tower is a 450 foot zip line that climbers get to ride...
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Revisiting Luther’s 95 Theses
Revisiting Luther’s 95 Theses
2017 Annual Lecture Series Guest Lecturer: Rev. Dr. Timothy J. Wengert Noted Reformation scholar and co-editor of the 2000 English edition of The Book of Concord Timothy J. Wengert is the Ministerium of Pennsylvania emeritus professor of Church History at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. A parish pastor for seven years in Minnesota and Wisconsin, he received his...
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Junior High Retreat
"Formerly known as our Confirmation Retreat, we'll get to do all the great things available at Briarwood, like Archery, Swimming, S'mores, and whole lot more! New this year will be our high ropes adventure, which includes a climbing wall, vertical playpen, Jacob’s Ladder, and a 400 ft. zip line! Briarwood is the exciting place to... Read More