Whether you’re new or an old-timer, you may have wondered about things like:
- What is our covenantal relationship with God through baptism?
- Why are so many different protestant denominations even though Luther is supposed to be the one that started the Reformation?
- Why does the Altar Guild has to change the paraments (altar coverings) so many different times during the year? (After all you might have a favorite color, and we take that away and put on another color.)
- Why don’t we say Alleluia during Lent?
- What we mean by the mystery of the Trinity?
- Why do we talk about Lutherans being both/and people?
- What is the difference between saying we believe that the Bible is the inerrant or inspired word of God?
- What Jell-o salad should you bring to a mid-western Lutheran potluck?
- Why should I be a member of LCH? How will it change how I presently am involved at LCH?
- What is the Great Commission and how are you and LCH living it out?
These are just a few questions we will cover in our Introduction to Church Membership at LCH. The conversation will begin at 10:00 am and end by noon on November 15 in Isenberg Hall. Snacks will be provided (because we are good Lutherans after all!). If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Lesley at pr.lesley@LCHwelcome.org or call or text her at 443-683-4090.
If you choose to become a member (which allows you to vote at congregational meetings), you can also take a formal leadership role, such as serve on the Call Committee, vote to approve the upcoming Call Committee, and vote on the proposed pastoral candidate when one is named. As a friend of the congregation, we value your input and your participation; however, constitutionally, voting requires membership.
We will welcome into membership those who complete the class and wish to join during worship service on November 16.