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Luther and Ministry in Daily Life
I received good feedback on this column, so I thought I’d share it here on the blog as well. Originally published in the June 4, 2024 Northwest Intermountain Synod e-newsletter As graduation season winds down, we celebrate graduates from our … Continue reading
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Retreat in Seward
I never learned the history, but Region 1 of the ELCA (AK, MT, OR, SW WA, NW WA, NWIM) has a long history of bishops and spouses retreats. We rotate around the region and this year we were hosted by … Continue reading
Omaha Ordination
This past weekend I traveled to Omaha, NE to preside at Gretchen Olson Kopp’s ordination to ministry of word and sacrament. She has been called to St. Mark’s Lutheran in Spokane, WA. On Gretchen’s suggestion, I worshiped at First Lutheran … Continue reading
Candidacy and North Idaho
Last Friday and Saturday, the synod candidacy committee met for business and interviews. This is the committee of the Northwest Intermountain Synod which walks alongside candidates for Word and Sacrament and Word and Service ministry. During this meeting we had … Continue reading
First Lutheran, Sandpoint Installation
June 2, 2024 Duane Fister’s Installation Acts 12:24-13:5a You have had quite a journey First Lutheran. First, with everyone else, you experienced a global pandemic. You said goodbye to a pastor and welcomed interims. You continue to steward your relationship … Continue reading
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Bonners Ferry, June 2
Trinity, Bonners Ferry 2 Cor. 4:5-12 These verses from 2nd Corinthians are, to my mind, among the most encouraging in all of scripture. They speak of the consistency of God’s loving care from the first day of creation to this present … Continue reading
Ellensburg, Toppenish, Tri-Cities
Just less than a week ago I was getting ready to drive from Nampa to Ellensburg for our third of three Regional Gatherings. It was a long drive as I had not slept well the night before, but I took … Continue reading
Boise Music Week Sermon
Boise Music Week Community Worship Service – May 5, 2023 First Presbyterian Church Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart … Continue reading
May 5, 2024 – Mountain Home
Grace Lutheran, Mountain Home Welcome Father Larry Spier John 15:9-17 Today Jesus builds on his simple metaphor: he is the vine, and we are the branches. The imperative is quite clear: love. I find that there is so much in … Continue reading
Southern Idaho
Wonderful morning in Mountain Home, officially welcoming Episcopal Priest Father Larry Speir who is serving Grace Lutheran and St Jame’s Episcopal. Service of Welcome to Extended Service at Grace, Mountain Home
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A Place at the Table 