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Previous Issues of I C M (pdf files require Adobe Reader)
April/May 2003 Autumn 2003 Winter 2004 Spring 2004 Autumn 2004 Winter 2005 Summer 2005 ARTICLES Anderson, Barry "Resolutions as Agents of Reform" (ICM - Nov '02)
Bandlamudi, Paul C. "Sermon: The Missions Tradition" Highlights the importance & sacrifices of missionaries past & present. Includes the point, “If Christ’s mission is only to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and heal the sick, He need not have died on the cross…”
Bielfeldt, Dennis “It Could Have Been Worse” Analysis of ELCA Task Force on Sexuality's Report & Recommendations (ICM - Winter '05)
Burk, Michael "More Questions about Renewing Worship" Burk, as Director of Worship for the ELCA and the Renewing Worship hymnal project, responds to questions posed by Gracia Grindal in her ICM - Winter '04 article, "Questions to Ask About the New Hymnal Resources Project" (listed below) (ICM - Spring '04)
Braaten, Arndt F "A Response to the Recommendations of the ELCA's Task Force on Sexuality" Braaten makes a case for “Dissenting Position #1”
Braaten, Evangeline L. Book Review "Coming Out Straight – Understanding and Healing Homosexuality" (ICM - Spring '04)
Braaten-Lee, Kristina "CWA Reflections" Braaten-Lee is interviewed regarding her experience as a voting member to the 2003 CWA. (ICM - Fall '03)
Fiskness, Carl "Are Exceptional Ordinations Working?" (ICM -Summer '05)
Freund, Randy "A NON-GEOGRAPHICAL…WHAT?" Offers insights & an update on recent discussions (ICM - Spring '04)
"A Non-Geo Synod: More Questions" Overview of latest plans & discussions (ICM - Winter '05)
Grindal, Gracia "Questions to Ask About the New Hymnal Resources Project" A helpful guide for anyone who is trying to make sense of the Renewing Worship resources (ICM - Winter '04)
"Roots of Change in Lutheran Worship" Highlights major influences on Lutheran worship during past 160 years; offers theological insights on nature of Lutheran Worship against backdrop of current worship practices in ELCA. (ICM - Spring '04)
"What Makes Lutheran Worship Lutheran?" Insights into foundations of Lutheran understanding of worship, the proper audience in liturgy & hymns, and the calling to ensure that Christ is able to speak to us in worship. (ICM - Autumn '04)
"What Makes a Hymn Lutheran?" A look at the debates and the basic ingredients in defining a Lutheran hymn. (ICM - Winter '05)
"Lutheran Hymnals in America" (ICM - Summer '05)
Grorud, Scott "CCM: Practice vs. Belief" (ICM - Apr/May '03)
"We can make a difference" Advocating for reform in the wake of CCM (ICM - Summer '03)
"How Can You Affect the Bishop’s Election?" Getting involved & becoming informed (ICM - Nov '02)
"CWA: Worship" A constructive critique of worship at the 2003 CWA (ICM - Autumn '03)
"Renewing Worship or Replacing It?" (ICM - Spring '04)
"What’s in a Name: Eucharist or Holy Communion?" (ICM - Winter '05)
Harrisville, Roy "Biblical basis for Ordination" (ICM - Summer '03)
Haemig, Mary Jane "Responding to Renewing Worship - An Introduction" (ICM - Summer'05)
Hesse, Lou "Sexuality Task Force: UPDATE" A member of the ELCA Sexuality Task Force comments on "Journey Together Faithfully: Part II" (ICM - Autumn '03)
Johnson, M. Luther "Bishops and the irresistible C.C.M." Ideas for a bishop-elect to ponder in resisting the historic episcopate (ICM - Summer '03)
"GLBT Advocacy Groups Unite for Orlando Vote" A look at Goodsoil.org, an alliance of gay advocacy groups working to affect the August 2005 Churchwide Assembly vote(s) on same-sex blessing and ordination of non-celibate homosexual persons. (ICM- Winter '05)
"Is R.I.C. the Best Way To Advocate For Homosexual Brothers & Sisters?" Offers info on the origin of the organization "Reconciling in Christ," its stated mission, and its promotion of gay ordination and gay blessing services. Article includes info on "Communities of Grace," which offers a way of welcoming gays & lesbians in a manner that strives to be consistent with scripture. (ICM - Spring '04) "Living in a Non-Conforming Synod" With resolution 00.15 ("Freedom to Receive or Reject the Historic Episcopate), the SW MN Synod permanently claimed the right to accept a bishop who will not conform to the requirements of CCM. (ICM - Apr/May '03)
"NW WI Synod Council Votes for Dissenting Position #1" (ICM - Winter '05)
"Questions About a Non-Geographic Synod" In response to the WordAlone Board's proposal to form an Association of Confessing Congregations possibly leading to a non-geo synod. (ICM - Autumn '04)
"Stewardship" Stewardship includes concern for how we share God's Word (ICM - November 2002)
"To Resist or Not To Resist?" Puts the reader into the shoes of a bishop-elect in pondering the new requirements of CCM (ICM - March '03)
CWA Special (ICM - Summer '05)
King, Steven E. "Confessing to Be a Sinner" How Renewing Worship handles the confession of sin. (ICM - Winter '05)
Larson, Timothy P. "Journey Together Faithfully ELCA Studies on Sexuality: Part II" A pastor's constructive critique (ICM - Winter '04)
An excerpt from the June 2003 newsletter to Calvary Lutheran, Willmar, MN in preparation for the 2003 SW MN Synod assembly. (ICM - Summer '03)
Little, Mark "Reforming the ELCA" (ICM - Summer '03)
Ludwig, Dottie "Preventing Spiritual Damage Related to Homosexuality" Insights on discussing homosexuality in a Christ-centered manner that is both loving and truthful. (ICM - Autumn '04)
Nelson, Shirley Book Review: A Strong Delusion: Confronting the “Gay Christian” Movement
Olsen, Don "Watch those Presuppositions" Starting points in the discussions and studies on homosexuality can shape our conclusions. The author makes the case for a scriptural starting point. (ICM - Autumn '04)
Olsen, Norman P. "Love? Peace? Unity?" A constructive critique of common arguments & misconceptions within the ELCA (ICM - Winter '05)
"So Who's Being Judgmental?" (ICM - Summer'05)
Olson, Oliver K. "Melanchthon On the Eucharistic Prayer" A look at Renewing Worship's Principle #43 ("Principles for Worship," p. 134), which elevates the Eucharistic Prayer. Olson explains that this is contrary to the word of Christ by leading people to believe that they can participate in the crucifixion – which is a form of works righteousness. (NOTE: "participation" in the crucifixion is the present Roman Catholic teaching) This article was originally published in the Lutheran Quarterly, Summer 2005. Reprinted by permission.
"Worship Notes: Shall We Practice Unction?" (ICM - Summer '05)
Pancoast, Mike "Should I Stay or Go?" A case for a faithful witness within the ELCA (ICM - Autumn '04)
Rogness, Michael "4 views on CCM" (ICM - March '03)
Schwarzkopf, Lyall A. "Reforming the ELCA" A voting member to the 2003 CWA offers insights on how to reform the ELCA's structure. (ICM - Winter '04)
"Two Basic Reforms For The ELCA" (ICM - Summer '05)
Sundberg, Walter "Bishops and the American Revolution" Looks at role of bishops & episcopal government as contributing cause of rebellion in American colonies. (ICM - Winter '04)
Book Review "Lutherans Today: American Lutheran Identity in the Twenty-First Century" editor, Richard Cimino. (ICM - Autumn '03)
"CCM after Five Years" Looks at the effect CCM is having on the ministry of the ELCA. Includes commentary on the Gerald Thomas case in Marshall, TX. (ICM - Autumn '04)
"Electing a Bishop in a troubled church" Questions to ask 2003 bishop nominees for SW MN synod. (ICM - Apr/May '03)
"Ecumenism & Christian Liberty In 18th Century America" Another look at the 18th century American political & religious landscape in the shadow of the Anglican episcopate. (ICM - Spring '04)
"Sex and the Sacraments " Understanding how the ELCA's Task Force on Sexuality has legitimized homosexuality by acknowledging its place at the Lord's Table. ( ICM - Winter '05) “I Believe… In the Holy Christian Church”: Reflections on the Apostles’ Creed
Offers brief history & meaning of the words “catholic” and “Christian” and their meaning.
"Confession, Exhortation, and Holy Communion" Overview of a portion of Holy Communion liturgy based on the Apostle Paul’s admonition regarding the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11:27-32.
"All Decked Out In The Bishop's Cope" (ICM - Summer '05)
Tilleraas, Curt Book Review "Two Roads Diverged: Homosexuality and the Church - A Treatise in Response to 'Journey Together Faithfully,' ELCA Studies on Sexuality, Part II" (ICM - Autumn '04)
Torgersen, Jack "Liturgical Understanding as a part of the Confessional Crisis" Explores roots of ELCA's worship & theology concerns back to LBW. (ICM - Winter '04)
"Confessional Confusion in Worship"(ICM - Spring '04)
Wohlrabe, Larry "Church Politics" Isn't a Dirty Word" An exhortation to understand the ELCA's structure and to get involved. (ICM - Autumn '03)
Winkelmann, Gerald "CWA Reflections" Winkelmann is interviewed regarding his experience as a voting member to the 2003 CWA. (ICM - Autumn '03)
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