Liturgical Authority: A Gottesdienst Conference

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne, IN  May 1-3, 2023 A+D

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Father Mark Braden of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Detroit will give the main presentations arguing that the Common Service is the Missouri Synod’s liturgical authority. His presentations will present evidence from Luther, Chemnitz, and Walther that Lutherans have historically bound themselves to a single rite in order to avoid sectarianism and safeguard the treasures of the Church for themselves and future generations. He will also address concerns about who and what, after Scripture, should have the greatest weight in informing our rubrics, rites, and ceremonies.

Monday, 1 May 2023
1:30 p.m. Divine Service
3:00 p.m. Conference welcome
3:15 p.m. Session 1 – Braden on Liturgical Authority
4:15 p.m. Break
4:30 p.m. Vespers
5:00-8:00 p.m. Gemütlichkeit and Taco Bar provided by Mrs. Brenda Frese

Tuesday, 2 May 2023
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:15 a.m. Coffee and Donuts (undercroft)
9:45 a.m. Session 2 – Braden on Liturgical Authority
10:45 a.m. Questions for Braden
11:00 a.m. Session 3 – Jonathan Busarow on singing well
12:00 p.m. Lunch provided by Mrs. Brenda Frese
1:00 p.m. Session 3  – Special Presentation- to be announced
1:45 p.m. Break
2:00 p.m. Session 4 – More singing with Jonathan Busarow
3:15 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. Vespers
4:30-8:00 p.m. Gemütlichkeit and Supper provided by Mrs. Brenda Frese

Wednesday, 3 May 2023
8:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Coffee and Donuts
9:45 a.m. Session 5 – Braden on Liturgical Authority
10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion