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The mission of the Institute of Liturgical Studies is to renew the church's worship by nurturing and forming those who lead liturgy and song.

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"Your noble desire and your insatiable hunger I shall satisfy eternally with my infinite superabundance."- Mechthild of Magdeburg, Thirteenth Century.
Blessings to all as we enter this Holy Week.

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Our Wednesday morning ILS Plenary Presenter will be Charles Arand. The title of his presentation will be "Given for you...Shed for you... The Promise of the Gospel and the Lord's Supper in The Lutheran... https://t.co/2pP0EHB1zR

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Have you thought about what workshops you will attend at ILS 2019? A diverse menu of workshop offerings can be found at https://t.co/F3r2Fh4yUo.... https://t.co/F3r2Fh4yUo

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Have thought about what workshops you will attend at ILS 2019? See https://t.co/F3r2Fh4yUo for menu of workshops on a host of topics: preaching, eucharistic practice, musical resources, art and... https://t.co/F3r2Fh4yUo

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ILS 2019 begins 7 weeks from today! It is not too late to register. Visit https://t.co/Pv9olIKOZB. If you have already registered, share with a friend. https://t.co/Pv9olIKOZB

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Over the next months, we'll be highlighting our 2019 plenary speakers. Presenter Cynthia Moe-Lobeda asks of us:

"God’s beloved human creatures – or rather the high consuming among us – are threatening... https://t.co/2pP0EHB1zR

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One week from today: ILS 2019 Early Registration deadline (January 31). Have you registered? Wonderful! Please share with a friend who hasn't yet heard about ILS. Visit https://t.co/at9TbO2Yau to register. Stay tuned in coming weeks for more on plenary... https://t.co/at9TbO2Yau

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Rev. Martin A. Seltz was awarded the Berakah Award this past weekend by the North American Academy of Liturgy. Martin has been connected with the Institute in some way for almost four decades. This award from NAAL... https://t.co/MDwhMTdz0k

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Dear Friends,

Please hold Gordon Straw, his family, and the LSTC community in your prayers. You might remember that Gordon was a presenter at ILS in 2018. Christ, have mercy. https://t.co/4UdCC4Uw2u

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Because of his boundless love, Jesus became what we are that he might make us to be what he is.-Iraneaus, Third century.
Christmas Blessings to all in this season!

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As one kind of Thanksgiving approaches, have you made plans to attend, "Table of Thanksgiving: How Eucharist Forms Us?" You'll want to come early on Monday, April 29, to attend a Pre-Institute Seminar.... https://t.co/wWq4A9EBBu

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Did you know that ILS presentations from a number of past Institutes are available on ValpoScholar? In this challenging paper from 2008, William T. Cavanaugh reflects on how being the Body of Christ is a public witness to the world.... https://t.co/jKZRgZMjca

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Each year at ILS we look forward to presentations by our plenary speakers. In 2019 we will welcome Charles Arand, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, M. Shawn Copeland and Paul Bradshaw. Visit the ILS website for brief... https://t.co/2pP0EHB1zR

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Welcome to Lutheran Summer Music! This month, Valparaiso University will be host to this music program which began in 1981. Many ILS staff, council members, and attendees have had connections with LSM over the years. You can learn more here:... https://t.co/m88oJIcqZS

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The plenary presentations from ILS 2018, Washed in Water: How Baptism Forms Us, are now available on the ValpoScholar website. Two months since ILS ended, perhaps you'd like a refresher on what you heard that intrigued you.... https://t.co/hWA9F3Hb0E

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New on the ILS Website: The commissioned liturgical music for last month's Institute is now available for use for one year! Thanks to Nancy Raabe for this gift to the church!... https://t.co/rQrcyYTV8z

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Lovely to have the Chapel in the top ten! https://t.co/1ygOepT5LW

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A flashback to ILS 2011. The Presider was Robert Buckley Farlee who was this year’s recipient of the Christus Rex award. https://t.co/hGricvLFzd

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Craig Mueller preached at our Opening Eucharist last Monday. He has posted his sermon on his blog and we are happy to share here. https://t.co/pyzSoPfvSo https://t.co/pyzSoPfvSo

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Two of our preachers from ILS 2018 have posted their sermons on their blogs. Check them out! Sarah Friesen-Carper's is linked below. https://t.co/p9l5qw5T4q. https://t.co/E7QSL7m63x