Room for Mystery

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to show that one of the often-overlooked gifts within the Lutheran tradition, especially for this next chapter of being the church, is its openness to mystery. The researcher explores the work of several theologians but especially the Finnish Lutherans as read by Kirsi Stjerna. The research explores theosis, Lutheran spirituality, and encounters with God in the Word. The article ends by explaining how this research was connected to a faith storytelling workshop created for a congregation.