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Holy Wisdom Monastery + Family History/Present
On Monday I left the Northwest Intermountain Synod, so much of it on fire, for Wisconsin. It was the first time I considered forgoing travel to stay behind, because of the fires, especially those still burning through Spokane. A wise … Continue reading
Preparing for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering
Originally published in the early August 2026 NWIM Synod Newsletter. Dear Saints of the NWIM Synod, It is already time for you and your congregation to start planning for next summer’s ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, whether you have one or … Continue reading
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Candidacy Retreat at Lutherhaven – July
Last Monday-Wednesday, July 27-29, we had our inaugural NWIM Synod Candidacy Retreat at Camp Lutherhaven. This was for all of our current candidates preparing to become pastors or deacons and our entire Synod Candidacy Committee. We stayed in Lutherhaven’s beautiful … Continue reading
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Our Savior, Pinehurst Installation – July 26
Matthew 5:1-16, Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 46, Ephesians 4:1-13 Pastor Amy Sperline’s Installation, Our Savior, Pinehurst Happy Installation Day Our Savior, Pinehurst! It strikes me that the Beatitudes are often the gospel reading for All Saints Sunday and an Installation Worship recalls … Continue reading
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Advent Lutheran July 26
Thanks, Advent Lutheran, for the Birthday Pie after worship. Advent Lutheran, Spokane Valley – July 26, 2026 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, Romans 8:26-39 The smile on my face went big and wide earlier this week when I scanned the page in … Continue reading
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Holy Trinity, Ephrata’s 80th – August 2
Matt. 14:13-21 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. It is so good to be with you Holy Trinity, Ephrata and friends for this 80th anniversary—80 years of memories, of faithful Word and … Continue reading
Remember Your Baptism
Originally published in the early July 2026 synod e-newsletter: Dear Friends in Christ, I have recently been saying around lunch tables and in sermons that my answer to just about everything in this moment is, remember your baptism. As you … Continue reading
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Trinity, Nampa – July 12
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 So often when we read this parable of Jesus’ during a Bible Study or hear it preached during worship, the focus is on us planting seeds of faith in others or being good soil. The scripture passage becomes a … Continue reading
Rostered Ministers Gathering – Indiana
Last Monday through Thursday (July 6-9) was the third ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering, held in Indianapolis. Previous gatherings were in Atlanta and Phoenix and they are on a three-year cycle like the WELCA gathering and Youth Gathering (minus pandemic disruptions). … Continue reading
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Moses Lake and Lake Chelan – June 28
Sunday, June 28 was a double-worship day. I started by visiting Immanuel Lutheran in Moses Lake, served by interim Pastor Mary Anthony from the Oregon Synod. This congregation has been through a lot in the last 20 years, as members … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 