"Imagine a church that is both evangelical—proclaiming the free forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus Christ—and sacramental, centering its spiritual life in the regenerating waters of baptism and the real presence of Christ in Holy Communion. Imagine further a church that is strongly grounded on Scripture, but yet avoids the solipsism of individual interpretation in favor of a comprehensive, intellectually rigorous and imminently orthodox theological system. Imagine a worship service that features both strong preaching and the historic liturgy. Imagine that this is a historical church with a rich spiritual tradition, but without legalism. Imagine, in short, a church that has some of the best parts of Protestantism and the best parts of Catholicism. Finally, imagine that this church body is not some little made-up sect, but one of the largest bodies of Christians in the world. Such a church might seem like what many Christians, disaffected by both the vacuity of liberal theology and the shallowness of American evangelicalism, are dreaming of. Such a church exists. It goes by the admittedly inadequate name 'Lutheran'". Gene Edward Veith, Jr., The Spirituality of the Cross: the Way of the First Evangelicals (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1999), 114.

We welcome you to Tabletalk!

When: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Christian Student Fellowship house, 2001 Lake Avenue Located behind the Panera Bread Company from the strip; corner of Montecastle and Lake Avenue; ample free parking available.
Food: Free Dinner Provided
Who: All religious backgrounds welcome
Topic: Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

Looking forward…in Christ+
Pastor Roberts

Holy Week Schedule at First Lutheran Church (LCMS)

Tuesday: No Tabletalk
Maundy Thursday: 6:30 p.m.
Good Friday: Noon and 7:30 p.m.
Easter Saturday: 6:30 p.m.
Easter Sunrise: 7:00 a.m.
Easter Festival Service: 10:30 a.m. (Bible Study at 9am)

Dr. Gilbert Meilaender, professor of Christian Ethics from Valparaiso University, will be appearing at the University of Tennessee:

[Event was held:]

7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 28
Lindsay Young Auditorium
(Hodges Library, first floor)

Conversing with him will be Dr. John Hardwig, a naturalistic ethicist and professor from UT's Philosophy Department. This event is sponsored by Veritas UT (a coalition of campus ministries including our very own Lutheran Campus Ministry) and UT's Philosophy department. Questions and a reception will follow the event.

Learn more about Dr. Gilbert Meilaender
Learn more about Dr. John Hardwig
Directions to Hodges Library