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Good news: CPH has let us know that they have a "critical mass" of orders for the Historic Lectionary bulletin covers and they will go to press soon. You should order now because they will base what they print on the order they receive by August 30th. So don't sit back and think you can order them in November - they may run out and not have any for you!

You know the calumny cast upon my bemonocled brethren of the Fort Wayne seminary, and even upon us poloshirted CSL grads of a self-consciously confessional bent: they come in, change everything in a heartbeat, castigate the people for not being Lutheran enough, and then when everybody leaves they blame it on God and say that a smaller congregations indicates greater faithfulness.

Father Surburg is sharing his research into the history of confirmation - fascinating stuff, and helpful for congregations thinking through the practicalities of bringing children to the Lord's Table. The first installment is here.

Wouldn't you rather see pictures like these on Sunday morning instead of kids out fishing or sappy families holding hands around a picnic table?

If you are within shouting distance of Bellaire, MI, make sure you put next year's Weekend of Theological Reflection on your calendar. In 2012 they had Fr. Beane up to speak and this year was my turn - and what a great conference! A wonderful group of engaged lay people were present and Fr. Seaver puts on a great banquet. Complete with entertainment.

CPH hath heard our plaintive cry and the new Historic Lectionary bulletin covers are ready to order! They include truly ecclesiastical artwork keyed to the Gospel Lesson for each Sunday and Feast. The new covers will start shipping with Ad Te Levavi in December. You can see all the information as well as sample covers here. I called and the switch over was easy as pie - just dial 800-325-3040 and you'll be done in a snap.