The Church Basement

Starting at the very beginning in Genesis, we take a look a the two creation stories in the Bible and how they differ.

Where does a pastor go to recharge, rethink and get new perspectives? The Fossores Chapter House is just such a place. Join us to learn more...

This week we look at why a church building can be a source of pain and trauma for many and what it can mean when we step outside of the church walls to live our faith.

So many big issues to discuss! The 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the first since the last US Presidential election, had business to take care of...

This week we take a look at gendered language in the church. Not just in the Bible, but also the liturgy and hymns. Is it necessary? Join us to learn more...

This week we take a look at one of the slower times of the church in terms of attendance. But do things really ever slow down for those behind the scenes? Join us to learn more...

This week we take a quick look at vacations and why they are so important they made it to the 10 Commandments. Join us to learn more...

This week we take a look at the new book from Pastor Lenny Duncan, "Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US ahead of his appearance at Central on July 22nd, 2019. Join us to learn more...

The Lutherans do love to sing and they have written many songs to prove it on as many occasions as they can...

Tax laws changed significantly last year making the already hard to plan for even more so. Curious how that made a difference for a church? Join us to learn more...

Confirmation Camp is a thing in the Lutheran church and Pastor Amanda is going for the first time!

Just why is it important that Jesus is resurrected with wounds? Join us to learn more...

This week we take a look at what consent could and should look like in church. Join us to learn more...

What happens when a strangers joins to people heading home to Emmaus after the death of Jesus? Join us to learn more...

Saul turns into Paul and Paul plays a huge part of the early church. Join us to learn more about Saul, Paul and Peter...

Pastor Amanda was on the ballot for the most recent Bishop's election here in Oregon. Curious what the process is like from the inside? Join us to learn more...

Our last in the series, this week finally take a look at the Apostles' Creed.

For the 3rd in our series on creeds, we take a look at the Nicene Creed which has stood the test of time not only in the Lutheran Church but ecumenically as well. Join us to learn more...

The second part of our series takes a look at the Athanasian Creed. Join us to learn more about the least used creed.

This is our first in a series looking at the different creeds used in the ELCA. We start by figuring out the difference between what a creed is versus an affirmation of faith. Join us!

In the wake of the fire at Notre Dame we take a look at the enormous repsonsibility of being in charge of the upkeep of a building like the cathedral.

Thanks to the kitsch round in Lent Madness, we are talking religious kitsch this week on The Church Basement!

This week we had a hard time focusing, so we decided to take a look at ways to calm a mind when you need to. Yes, it's not only spiritual but also biblical!

Per a request fro 2017 we finally take a moment to sit down and discuss Jesus as the Lamb of God. Curious why Pastor Amanda has problems with this? Join us to learn more...

As we did with yarn and Rollercon, we take a look at how Comic Con, Cosplay and Community have a roll in spirituality.