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Editor’s Note
Welcome to our fifth issue of SIMUL, the journal of St. Paul Lutheran Seminary. This edition will discuss the sacrament of Holy Communion.
In this issue, Roland Weisbrot starts us off with an insightful review of the eucharistic debate between Zwingli and Luther, explaining how their Christological views influenced their beliefs about the sacrament. Andrew Weisner discusses what the Eucharist means to us as embodied, but nonetheless spiritual beings. And David Yeago and Nathan Yoder explore Holy Communion as a means of grace in the era of “social distancing.” I finish out this issue with a review of Bob Benne’s history of Roanoke College.
Our Theological Conference
This past April, we had an amazing conference in Jekyll Island, GA. This year we will stay in the Savannah area, but will be meeting at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Springfield, GA, on April 11-12, 2023. Cost is only $50, or $25 for seminarians. The retreat offers refreshing, faith-enriching experiences for pastors, lay leaders and spouses by offering Christian discussions, rewarding comradery and outdoor relaxation. The speakers include Rev. Brad Hales, Rev. Julie Smith, and others to be announced. For more information and to register, go to https://semlc.org/conference-registration/
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Springfield, GA
What’s Ahead?
Upcoming Issues - We are so excited about this coming year. Our Winter 2023 issue will be on renewal in the local church, responding to Bradley Hales’ very successful class of the same title which had over one hundred students representing twenty-two different churches. Luther’s theology of vocation will be the subject of our Spring 2023 issue, and our Summer 2023 issue will discuss the Office of the Ministry.
Registration for the Spring 2023 Semester is Open – Contact our administrator, Rev. Jon Jensen at jjensen@semlc.org to enroll.
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India Classes – St. Paul Lutheran Seminary has partnered with the Lutheran School of Theology in India to provide education for their pastoral candidates – they had eleven students in their first graduating class! Unfortunately, we have no funding for our American professors, and they have been providing their services pro bono. While their generosity has kept the classes going for the time being, this situation is sadly unsustainable. If you would like to support our commitment to educating Indian pastors for ministry, please consider making a generous contribution at https://semlc.org/support-st-paul-lutheran-seminary/
I hope you enjoy this issue of SIMUL! If you have any questions about the journal or about St. Paul Lutheran Seminary, please shoot me an email at dennisdimauro@yahoo.com
