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Trinity, Pullman Installation – Oct. 11
Matt 22:1-14 There are parables Jesus tells that can stand on their own better than others. The Parable of the Prodigal Son and the Parable of the Good Samaritan are two such examples. Today’s parable does not qualify. The parable … Continue reading
Rural and Small Town Ministry – trip to Indianapolis
This past week I traveled to Indianapolis with a team from Wartburg Seminary as part of the Lilly Endowment funded Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns program. What I did not know until I arrived in Indiana is that … Continue reading
Fall COB 2026
Official Press Release (photos are Bishop Meggan’s) ELCA Conference of Bishops Welcomes Six New Bishops CHICAGO (Oct. 6, 2026) — The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) met Sept. 22-26 at the Lutheran Center in … Continue reading
Grace, Mountain Home – Oct. 4
What a gift to be with the saints of Grace Lutheran in Mountain Home this morning. Father Larry preached and presided so I was able to simply worship. And then I joined the council for a lovely meeting following a … Continue reading
Bishop’s Report to Synod Council – September 2026
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has … Continue reading
Colfax/Endicott – Sept. 13, 2027
Honored to join the saints of Trinity, Endicott and Peace, Colfax. I preached and presided and then led a conversation after worship as these two churches live into a time of pastoral transition. Pastor Ian recently took the call to … Continue reading
Labor Day and Callings
Originally posted in the Northwest Intermountain Synod’s electronic newsletter. Dear Saints of the Northwest Intermountain Synod, Growing up in Custer, South Dakota, Labor Day weekend always marked the end of the major tourism season that shaped so much of life … Continue reading
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King of Glory – Feast of Creation of Christ -Sept. 6
It was wonderful to be with the saints of King Of Glory Lutheran Church in Boise this morning for Feast of creation in Christ Sunday. KOG was served by interim pastor Mark Galbraith who just took another interim in California. … Continue reading
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Southern Idaho Camp Tour
I have wanted to take a tour of the many camps in Southern Idaho since I first moved to the Treasure Valley in the fall of 2010 and the interest grew in 2011 when I started serving on the board … Continue reading
Star Valley United, Aug. 30
This congregation started as a joint, PCUSA and ELCA Congregation just over 25 years ago. Long ago, the building was a church but for many years, including when Star Valley United started, it was an office building. A gift from … Continue reading
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