[Charles Henrickson]

a Missouri Synod congregation adhering to a traditional form of the Divine Service . . . is far more traditional in its worship than a Wisconsin Synod congregation following a contemporary form of liturgy.

This is true. Both synods have their problems with goofy pastors and congregations that do "contemporary worship." And, on the other hand, you can also find many pastors and congregations in both synods that do the liturgy well, sing solid hymns, celebrate the Sacrament often, and have good, Christ-centered preaching. Nowadays you have to check out things on a congregation-by-congregation basis.

[lightman]

This is true. Both synods have their problems with goofy pastors and congregations that do "contemporary worship." And, on the other hand, you can also find many pastors and congregations in both synods that do the liturgy well, sing solid hymns, celebrate the Sacrament often, and have good, Christ-centered preaching. Nowadays you have to check out things on a congregation-by-congregation basis.

So that infection I found so prevelant in the ELCA has spread across North American Lutheranism?

The talks with the ACNA may be an excellent vehicle for restoring liturgical order.

[aliquando]

What is your opinion of the new NALC? Just curious.