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Summer Scripture or RCL
July Epistle Column Dear Friends in Christ, There is a whole lot that I am not sure of about the rest of this summer, but one thing I do know is which books of the Bible we will be hearing … Continue reading
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June 28, 2020
Prayer of the Day O God, you direct our lives by your grace, and your words of justice and mercy reshape the world. Mold us into a people who welcome your word and serve one another, through Jesus Christ, our … Continue reading
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Communion During the Pandemic
I have realized that earlier this spring I thought a great deal about how to faithfully be a minister of the sacrament during the pandemic. I had some conversations with colleagues, Worship and Music planning team members, and Trinity’s church … Continue reading
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June 21, 2020
Prayer of the Day Teach us, good Lord God, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor … Continue reading
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Soul Friends
Soul Friends (originally posted on tvprays.org June 18, 2020) I have been pondering all the kinds of relationships that we are part of and need. We are relational by nature, even those of us who are more introverted. I need … Continue reading
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June 14, 2020 (Commemoration Emanuel 9)
A Confessional Litany and Lament Commemorating Nine Who Were Slain at Mother Emanuel AME Church They were doing what we are called to as they engaged in bible study. It was Wednesday night— a stranger walked in, and these people welcomed him and … Continue reading
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Time for Deep Listening
(Pastor’s Column for Trinity Epistle, June 2020) Dear Friends in Christ, Of all the things that the time of the pandemic is, and there are plenty of descriptors, it could also be a time of deep listening. In the midst … Continue reading
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Anti-racism Learning in Southwest Idaho
I am writing this specifically for my congregants at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nampa, Idaho. Anyone who knows how to do a search on the internet can find a list of articles or books to read, films to watch, or … Continue reading
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Empathy, Curiosity, and Hope
Originally posted on tvprays.org June 3, 2020 I have been thinking a lot about how we do not allow ourselves or one another to hold two truths together at the same time. That is not very helpful and leaves little … Continue reading
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Pentecost 2020
Prayer of the Day O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in … Continue reading
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