Five centuries of Lutheran hymnals
History winnows the hymns we sing, with half of the hymns from the first Lutheran hymnal still being sung today. Of all the hymns that are printed in hymnals, some…
Hymn focuses on Jesus’ words from the cross
As part of its Lenten issue, Forward in Christ is featuring a new original Lenten hymn from Christian Worship: Hymnal. This hymn, called “The Seven Words,” highlights each of the…
The Seven Words
Their nails were freshly driven, their hatred clearly shown, when, “Let them be forgiven,” was heard at heaven’s throne. Your enemies, O Jesus, you loved beyond degree, a love so…
Synod convention shorts
Here are some quick updates on what happened at this year’s synod convention: Approval of the synod’s ministry financial plan for the upcoming biennium of 2021–23. “WELS is financially strong,” says…
2021 synod convention photos
WELS' 66th biennial convention took place at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., from July 26-28, 2021. To see more photos, visit the synod convention website. To learn more about the…