Whimsical Winkels

It should be simple for circuit pastors to get together for the Divine Service, study the Scriptures and Confessions, to enjoy some casuistry, and have a meal together. Instead…

John BussmanMarch 13, 2024Winkel, Liturgy Comments

A Convention Wrap-Up (Part 2)

John BussmanAugust 17, 2023LCMS Convention, Synod, Liturgy, context Comments

Restoring Confession and Absolution in the LCMS

The clergy need to lead the way to confessional renewal and spiritual health by practicing confession and absolution.

On Dancing, Holy Marriage, and the Divine Liturgy of the Gospel

Where ballet is able to bring fairy tales to life, this Liturgy of the Gospel brings the real Life of God from heaven down to earth in the Word and Flesh of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son. And where ballroom dancing celebrates the couple in the midst of the crowd, the Liturgy embodies and enlivens the Church as the Bride of Christ and celebrates that Holy Communion with Him in holy faith and holy love.

Liturgy, Marriage, MinistryRick StuckwischMarch 29, 2022Dancing, Holy Marriage, Liturgy, MinistryComment

Gottesdienst Ft. Wayne May 2-4: Not of this World

Our next Gottesdienst conference is to be held in Fort Wayne. We ‘re looking forward to another worthwhile event.

What is the Gradual?

David PetersenNovember 14, 2019The Propers, Liturgy, Worship, Ceremonies around the Holy Scriptures, Catechesis for Worship, Rubrics for the Divine Service, Divine ServiceComment

Reading the Lection in Church

David PetersenOctober 1, 2019Liturgy, Ceremonies, Reading, Rubrics for the Divine Service, Lamburn Comment

The German Litany - Reintroduced

Ben BallAugust 19, 2019Liturgy, Prayer, Litany Comments

Video Resources for Liturgy

The Nunc Dimittis: Our Last, Best Hope

In a Lutheran world ill-prepared for death, there’s still one tool in the pastor’s belt, thank God: the Nunc Dimittis.

Death & DyingSean DaenzerSeptember 24, 2018Funeral, Hymnody, Liturgy, Death & Dying, Nunc Dimittis, Simeon, Common Service Comments

Playing the Das-Ist-Katholische Card, Part 2

Here at Gottesdienst we strive to bring back the liturgical practices, the rites and ceremonies, that have always been part of the Western liturgical tradition retained by the Reformers of the sixteenth century. And in so doing, we often here the charge, "That's Catholic" or "That's Romanist," or some other comment meant to poison the well.

LiturgyJason BraatenOctober 31, 2017Liturgy, Rites and Ceremonies Comment

Playing the Das-Ist-Katholishe Card

The Western Rite and the ceremonies that go with it, as it's been received in the Lutheran Church, have already been vetted. We've had that battle: been there, done that, got the T-shirt. What has been retained is therefore de facto Lutheran.

LiturgyJason BraatenOctober 26, 2017Liturgy, Rites and Ceremonies Comment

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