Proclamation: A podcast from St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square

Welcome to Proclamation!  Today’s episode comes from our November 29 service, where we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. Our host today is Eric Fowler.The scripture passages are Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37. Thanks to Cynthia Stengel for reading the Gospel, and for SommerAnn McCullough, who preaches today. You can follow SommerAnn's ministry on Facebook and Instagram @sommergracefully.This episode was produced by Eric Fowler. Thanks to our choir for the music today! Copyright and Licensing Information:Awake, Awake & Greet the New Morn – tune: Marty Haugen ©1983; arranged by Mark Hayes ©2016, GIA Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus/Jefferson – Introduction arranged by Wilbur Held ©1978 Augsburg Fortress. All Rights Reserved. Verse 2 harmonization ©2006 Augsburg Fortress. Lord Make Us Turn to You – by Marty Haugen ©1982 GIA Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. O Come O Come Emmanuel/Veni Emmanuel – Introduction by Thomas L. Weitzel ©1994 Augsburg Fortress. All Rights Reserved. My Lord What a Morning/Burleigh – Introduction and Accompaniment arranged by John Helgen ©2008 from Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Vol. 3 All Earth is Hopeful/Toda la tierra – Text: Alberto Tauli, tr. Madeline Forell Marshall; Music: Alberto Tauli ©1993 and ©1995 by Centro de Pastoral Liturgica, administered by OCP Publications. Reprinted/broadcast by permission under OneLicense Annual License #A721574.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

MEMENTO MORI is the focus of worship this morning. Psalm 90 asks God, "Teach us to number our days." The parable of the talents warns Christians to use the abundance entrusted to us while we still have time. As the church contemplates mortality and death, we also proclaim the promises of God that are far beyond our human lifetimes.Worship in October focuses on ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGSNovember 1 - All Saints SundayNovember 8 - The time is drawing nighNovember 15 - Memento moriNovember 22 - Reign of ChristSign up to receive our weekly newsletter: https://stlukesls.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/13/responses/newSupport the ministry of St. Luke's: stlukesLS.org/donateOur host is Kelsey Johnson, Pastoral Intern at St. Luke's.____________Copyright and Licensing Information:God Whose Giving Knows No Ending/Rustington. Tune by C. Hubert H. Parry (CD); setting by Paul Bouman, ©1985 Concordia Publishing House.Let Streams of Living Justice/Thaxted. Text ©1989 William Whittla; Music by Gustav Holst (CD); arrangement by James J. Chepponis, ©2002 Biramwood Publications. All rights reserved. Celtic Alleluia, ©1985 Fintan O’Carroll and Christopher Walker, admin. by OCP. All rights reserved. God Whose Giving Knows no Ending./Rustington. Text Robert L. Edwards; Music: C. Hubert H. Parry, Text: ©1961 ren. 1989 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Co. Introduction arr. James Biery ©2007, Augsburg Fortress; verse 3 arr. David Cherwein ©2016 Birnamwood Publications. All Rights Reserved. Soon and Very Soon – Text and Music Andre Couch ©1976 Bud John Sons, Inc./Crouch Music, adm. EMI Christian Music. Introduction and accompaniments arranged by John Helgen ©2003 Bud John Sons, Inc./Crouch Music. With exception of public domain, all music broadcast by permission under OneLicense Annual License #A-721574.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today’s episode comes from our October 25 service, focused on Changing.Worship this morning focuses on CHANGING. Today is Reformation Sunday. Five years ago on this day, St. Luke’s moved out of our historic home into our storefront space. Today we step into a new chapter of ministry, knowing that God has accompanied the church through changes of all kinds, and is with us now. Our first readings today are Psalm 46 and Romans 3:19-28.The Gospel is John 8:31-36. Preaching today is Pastor Erin Coleman Branchaud.Copyright and Licensing Information:“A Mighty Fortress is Our God”/Ein Feste Burg Tune: Martin Luther; Setting Anne Krentz Organ ©2016 Augsburg Fortress. All Rights Reserved. Halle, Halle, Halle, words: George Mulran; music: Caribbean folk song, arr. Carlton R. Young ©1995 General Board of Global Ministries from “Halle, Halle” published by Chorister’s Guild. “Luther’s Words” text Martin Luther; music: Paul Leavitt. ©2005 Paul Leavitt. All Rights Reserved. The Church of Christ, O Waly Waly – Text: Fred Pratt Green ©1972 Hope Publishing company. Tune: harmonization by Martin West ©1983; introduction and verses 3 and 5 arranged by Anne Krentz Organ, ©2003, Augsburg Fortress, All Rights Reserved (From Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano volume 7). Verse 1 arranged by Evangelical Lutheran Worship ©2003, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted/broadcast by permission under OneLicense Annual License #A721574.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today’s episode comes from our October 18 service, focused on Healing.Our host today is Katie Maxwell.Our first scripture passage today is 2 Timothy 4:5-11, read by Mel Wimer.The Gospel is Luke 4:14-21. Preaching today is Pastor Erin Coleman Branchaud.Worship in October focuses on LIVING IN THE IN-BETWEEN. Martin Luther wrote: “This life, therefore is not righteousness, but growth in righteousness. Not health, but healing. Not being, but becoming. Not rest but exercise. We are not yet what we will be, but we are growing towards it. The process is not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not the end but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified.”This episode was produced by Eric Halvorson.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today’s episode comes from an event hosted by The Public Faith Core Team at St. Luke’s on September 30th called “People of Faith for Fair Tax, Storytelling for Economic Justice.Our hosts today are Em Jacoby and Katie Maxwell.Thanks to our partners at Kimball Avenue UCC, Nuestra Señora de las Americas, and the Logan Square Neighborhood Association for collaborating with the team on the event.We are also grateful to State Representative Delia Ramirez for taking time out of her busy schedule to attend the Fair Tax Storytelling Event and to share why she wants the Fair Tax to pass this November. We also are sincerely thankful to Pastor Bruce Ray, who presides at Kimball Avenue UCC and Nuestra Señora de las Americas, for sharing why the Fair Tax is Faithful to God’s call for justice. To learn more about the Fair Tax, please visit: yesforfairtax.org.  We encourage you to post about the Fair Tax on your social media with #FairTaxIsFaithfulThis episode was produced by Eric Halvorson.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today’s episode comes from an event hosted by The Public Faith Core Team at St. Luke’s on September 30th called “People of Faith for Fair Tax, Storytelling for Economic Justice. Our hosts today are Em Jacoby and Katie Maxwell.Thanks to our partners at Kimball Avenue UCC, Nuestra Señora de las Americas, and the Logan Square Neighborhood Association for collaborating with the team on the event.We are also grateful for the contributions of Public Faith Core Team Members, Haley Toresdahl and Megan Moran, to segments of this episode. And a special thank you to our three storytellers—Lisa, Monica, and Isabel—who graciously allowed us to share their stories on the podcast. To learn more about the Fair Tax, please visit: yesforfairtax.org  We encourage you to post about the Fair Tax on your social media with #FairTaxIsFaithfulThis episode was produced by Eric Halvorson.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Our host today is Eric Halvorson.This episode comes from our October 4 service, a celebration of growth.Our first scripture passage today is Isaiah 5:1-7, read by SommerAnn McCullough. The Gospel is Matthew 3:13--4:1.Welcome to our preacher today, Drew Stever, who has spent time at Saint Luke’s, graduated from Luther Seminary in Minnesota, and joins us from Southwest California, where he is a candidate for ministry.Worship in October focuses on LIVING IN THE IN-BETWEEN. Martin Luther wrote: “This life, therefore is not righteousness, but growth in righteousness. Not health, but healing. Not being, but becoming. Not rest but exercise. We are not yet what we will be, but we are growing towards it. The process is not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not the end but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified.”This episode was produced by Eric Halvorson.Thanks to our choir for the music today: The Church of Christ, O Waly Waly – Text: Fred Pratt Green ©1972 Hope Publishing company. Tune: harmonization by Martin West ©1983; introduction and verses 3 and 5 arranged by Anne Krentz Organ, ©2003, Augsburg Fortress, All Rights Reserved (From Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano volume 7). Verse 1 arranged by Evangelical Lutheran Worship ©2003, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted/broadcast by permission under OneLicense Annual License #A721574.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today’s episode comes from our August 2 service. Our host is Natü Villareal.The reading for today is Acts 12:12-17, the story of Mary and Rhoda. To learn more about our August sermon series, Stories You Don't Hear in Church, check out the blog.Pastor Erin Coleman Branchaud is preaching today, and the scripture is read by Mary Margaret Morris. This episode was produced by Eric Halvorson. Today's episode features music from our choir: “For all the Faithful Women”, text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. ©1993, GIA Publications, Inc.; tune arrangement ©2006 Augsburg Fortress; introduction and verse 3 accompaniment arrangement by Anne Krentz Organ ©2008, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. And“Signs & Wonders”/Freu dich sehr. Text Susan Palo Cherwein ©2005 Susan Palo Cherwein administered by Augsburg Fortress; introduction and verse 3 arranged by Nancy Raabe ©2007, Augsburg Fortress.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today’s episode comes from our July 26th service. Throughout the month of July, we’re focusing on the book of Romans, which Martin Luther described as “a bright light, almost bright enough to illuminate all of scripture.”Our host today is Katrina Buchanan. This morning we’re reflecting on Romans 8:26-39.Pastoral Intern Elle Dowd preaches this episode. The scripture is read by Brian Elmore. This episode was produced by Marit Johnson.Stick around for music from our choir after the sermon! "Neither Death Nor Life” words & Music, Marty Haugen ©2001, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today’s episode comes from our July 19th service. Throughout the month of July, we’re focusing on the book of Romans, which Martin Luther described as “a bright light, almost bright enough to illuminate all of scripture.”Our host today is Katie Maxwell. This morning we’re reflecting on Romans 8:12-25 and the idea of all creation set free! Seminarian and member Reed Fowler is preaching today. The scripture is read by Eric Halvorson. This episode was produced by Justin Perkins.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

This episode comes from our July 12th service. Our host today is Maria Contino.Throughout the month of July, we’re focusing on the book of Romans, which Martin Luther described as “a bright light, almost bright enough to illuminate all of scripture.”Our reading is Romans 8:1-11, and Pastor Erin Coleman Branchaud preaches and shares a childrens' message. Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

This episode comes from our July 5th service. Our host today is Charlotte Flynn.Throughout the month of July, we’re focusing on the book of Romans, which Martin Luther described as “a bright light, almost bright enough to illuminate all of scripture.”Our reading is Romans 7:15-25a, on the human struggle against sin, both individual and collective. Dina Petrakis reads the scripture, and Pastor Erin Coleman Branchaud has a sermon about sin as our roommate.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today we celebrate the fourth Sunday after Pentecost and the fourth Sunday in Pride month. Happy Pride! Today we’ll hear the story of Joseph and the special multicolored garment that Joseph wore. That piece of clothing was kind of like a pretty princess dress. We celebrate the LGBTQIA+ people in our community and give thanks to God for the courage to be our fullest selves.Pastoral Intern Elle Dowd is preaching. Our scripture passages are Genesis 37:3-14, 18-23 read by Ed Finucane. After the sermon, you’ll hear a children’s message from Pastoral Intern Elle on self expression and creativity. This episode was hosted by Casey Vander Stel and produced by Marit Johnson.You can read the text of the sermon here, and view the recording of the full service here.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

It’s Pride month, and this Sunday we reclaim the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, historically weaponized against LGBTQIA+ people, as a story about God’s fiery commitment to welcome and hospitality. Our scripture passage today is: Genesis 19:1-25 with an introduction to the text from Pastor Erin.Preaching by Pastoral Intern Elle Dowd. You can read the text of her sermon here.This podcast was hosted and produced by Eric Halvorson. Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! Today we mark the second Sunday after Pentecost and the second Sunday in Pride month. Today is a day for God’s rainbow promises. We’ll hear the story of Noah, and how God changes God’s mind. God’s love includes a pair of every single animal on earth, from endangered tigers to urban coyotes, orange tree frogs and green algae and translucent spiders, birds and fish, and kids and grownups--and God’s rainbow promise is for you, too. Pastor Erin Coleman Branchaud is preaching. Our host is Andrew Bailey, and the episode was produced by Marit Johnson.Our scripture passages are: Selections from Genesis 7-9 Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

This episode was recorded on and celebrates Trinity Sunday on June 7th. Trinity Sunday is one of the more curious Feast Days in the church and in that way, its strangeness is the perfect fit for the first Sunday of Pride month. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton is preaching. We'll hear the story of creation, along with the promise that God made humankind in God's own image, from A to Z and everything in-between. This episode is hosted by Hendrik, Tella, and Em, and produced by Eric.Texts:Psalm 8 | How majestic is your name in all the earth!Genesis 1:1–2:4a | The creation of the heavens and the earthMatthew 28:16-20 | Living in the community of the TrinitySupport the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation! We’re keeping the festival of the Ascension of Our Lord on this Seventh Sunday of Easter. Forty days after rising from the dead, Jesus in-the-flesh ascends into heaven to reign at the right hand of God. The disciples are left looking up at the sky, but we know that Christ’s presence isn’t somewhere up in the clouds, or some long time ago in a place far away. Christ’s presence is here and now, in creation, in God’s word, with the poor, as near as every breath.Our host today is Eric Halvorson. Seminarian and St Luke’s member Reed Fowler preaches today. We have a children’s sermon from Pastor Erin Coleman Branchaud, and readings from Maggie Reichelt and Reed.Scripture readings:Psalm 47 | “God has gone up with a shout”Acts 1:1-11 | Jesus sends the apostlesLuke 24: 44-53 | Christ present in all times and placesThis episode was produced by Marit JohnsonSupport the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

Welcome to Proclamation on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. When so much is unknown, when so many of us are searching, grasping for hope, the apostle Paul preaches that the God who made the earth and everything in it is not far from each one of us.Our host today is Marit Johnson and the preacher is Pastor Erin Coleman Branchaud.Texts:Psalm 66:8-20 | Bless our God, you peoplesActs 17:22-31 | Paul’s message to the AtheniansJohn 14:15-21 | Christ our advocate(read it here: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=44)Music by our choir: “You are Mine” words and music by David Haas; vocal arrangement by David Haas & Kate Cuddy ©1991, GIA Publications, All Rights Reserved. Podcast by permission under OneLicense Annual License #A721574.Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

This episode marks the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Our host today is Genevieve Wasser, with preaching by Pastoral Intern Elle on “The Witness of St. Stephen," who was a deacon and the first Christian martyr. We also have a special guest with a children’s message following the sermon: Deacon Julie Stecker from the Delaware-Maryland Synod.Our scripture readings were: Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, and John 14:1-14 (Read them here https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=43)Read Pastoral Intern Elle’s sermon here: https://elledowd.com/2020/05/05/the-witness-of-st-stephen/Looking for some spiritual support? Share your prayer requests with the team at St Luke's: https://stlukesls.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2/responses/newSupport the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)

It’s the third Sunday of Easter! Today we’ll hear the story of the road to Emmaus and contemplate how the risen Christ is present with us in our own journeys.This week’s episode is hosted by St Luke’s member Megan Moran, with preaching from Pastoral Intern Elle Dowd. Thanks for Sarena for reading the Gospel this week.The texts from this Sunday’s service were Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, 1 Peter 1:17-23, Luke 24:13-35 (Read them here https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=41)You can also read read Pastoral Intern Elle Dowd’s sermon, “Long Walks, Trauma, and Jesus” at this link: https://elledowd.com/2020/04/22/long-walks-trauma-and-jesus/Support the show (https://stlukesls.org/donate/)