Introduction / Garrison Keillor -- It could be worse -- A young Lutheran's guide to the orchestra -- Pontoon boat -- PK -- Gospel birds -- 20th anniversary -- Deer C amp -- Thanksgiving -- The true meaning of Christmas -- "Johnny Johnson's wedding" -- The Sons of Knute Christmas Song -- Ice fishing -- Sons of Knute March -- Ministers' retreat -- Church organist -- The herdsmen -- Church directory -- Lorraine Turnblad's tombstone -- The pastor's resume -- The yard of all yards -- Confirmation Sunday -- Memorial Day -- Marital Memorial Day -- An outdoor reception by the lake -- Lutheran summer vacation -- Potato salad -- Raking leaves -- Theses -- Lutheran song.
Summary
A collection of stories about the Lutherans of the fictional town of Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, includes tales about a church directory filled with terrible pictures and twenty-four Lutheran ministers who sank in a pontoon boat.
