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The Lutheran Constellation by Bp. James F. Mauney — September 22, 2009 There has been a full moon in the sky these past days, which has made it a bit more difficult to notice the vast array of stars in the heavens. I remember as a Boy Scout learning the patterns and stories of the different constellations. Some were constellations with all large, bright stars. Some constellations had several strong, bright stars, and several lesser, faint lights, but the point was that they gathered in a cluster that made them a unique presence in the firmament of God. For instance,...

Did you know the Augsburg Confession has its 475th anniversary in June? by Dr. Mary Jane Haemig WordAlone Board member Professor, Luther Seminary St. Paul, Minn. Why not mark the 475th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in your congregation or WordAlone group? On June 25, 1530, seven Lutheran princes and two municipal governments presented the confession to the emperor at Augsburg. To this day, Lutheran churches around the world are identified by their adherence to the Augsburg Confession. The ELCA Constitution states: 2.05. This church accepts the Unaltered Augsburg Confession as a true witness to the Gospel, acknowledging as one...