In days of old, a pastor emeritus was given that title for years of previous labor and also for helping with the clerical work in a large, populated congregation.
Bethany Lutheran Church began about 30 years ago and has retained the title of the congregation. Moving to Sleepy Eye has opened up many new ways to serve others. For example, I participate in various activities with the elderly who use walkers, wheelchairs, steadying devices, and limited walking. Many of my new friends are in their 80s and 90s. That makes me the kid in many gatherings.
I cannot handle the demands of Zoom or YouTube, not to mention the aging eye strain. One approach is to use the regular Sunday service that is keyed to the season - like Epiphany 3 - but also limited in its scope. Emphasizing Sunday is a good way to use the weekdays.
