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Preacher: Frank C Senn
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Frank C Senn
The Revd Dr Frank C Senn is a prominent American liturgical scholar and retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). He is widely recognised for his expertise in the history and theology of Christian liturgy He served as a parish pastor for over 40 years, most recently as the pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He is an affiliate professor of liturgical studies at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and has served as a visiting professor at several other institutions. He is a past president of the North American Academy of Liturgy and has led The Liturgical Conference. His work often explores the "Catholic and Evangelical" nature of the liturgy, emphasising historical continuity alongside Gospel-centered proclamation. Frank has authored numerous influential books on worship and liturgical history.
Sermons by Frank C Senn
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10 October, 2004
When we do not live lives of gratitude, which would actually expand our sense of the world in which we live, God still does not rescind his gifts.