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Lutherans follow a church year similar to that of other liturgical bodies. It begins in Advent and is anchored by the three major festivals of Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. There are also many minor feasts and commemorations through its seasons. Normed by the appointed Gospels, the days and seasons follow the life of Christ, the growth of the Christian Church, and echo also the ebb and flow of human life and emotions.

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• The Year of God - Articles on various parts of the cycle of the church year.
  
• Lutheran Calendar - Calendars including the lectionary of the ELCA, ELCIC, LCMS and LC-C from Lutheran Worship and the Lutheran Book of Worship.
  
• The Church Year - A look at the Lutheran ecclesiastical calendar and its connection with the life and work of Christ.
  
• Epiphany: The Magi - Biblical study of who the Wise Men were.
  
• All Saints Day: Who are the Saints? - Examines who these people are, how they are to be honored, and problems with other understandings.
  
• Christmas Celebrates What Is and What Can Be - Examines the day of Christ's nativity from Scripture and theology.
  
• Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? - Suggestions for focusing on the Christian meaning of the incarnation and birth of Jesus Christ rather than secular festivities, including Advent observation, gift-giving, and worship. [PDF]
  
• Blessed be The Lord! - Uses the Benedictus, the song of Zacharias in Luke 1, to prepare the reader to celebrate the incarnation and birth of Jesus. [PDF]
  
• Agnus Day: The Lectionary Comic - Cartoon based on weekly readings from the Lutheran (ILCW) three year cycle. Some browser users may have to open frame in new window to view. Email push list available.
  
  

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