Reformation Day

Reformation Day

On October 31, we commemorate the start of the Protestant Reformation when Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on October 31, 1517. On this day we recognize God’s work of reform in the Christian Church, and we pray for unity among our brothers and sisters in Christ....
Staying Connected to the Church

Staying Connected to the Church

Here at Lutheran Campus Ministry in Madison, we recognize that many of us may feel separated from the normal routine of church during the pandemic.  A significant part of our experiences in worship are determined by the liturgical calendar. Every year, we...
Blessing in the Chaos

Blessing in the Chaos

Sometimes as a pastor, I’m asked to give a blessing if I attend a gathering. At a wedding, I’ll be asked to offer a blessing for a newly married couple, or at the Thanksgiving dinner table, I’ll be asked to bless the meal (even when gathering with my...