Author Archives: megganmanlove

Feb. 9, Hope, Eagle

Posted on February 10, 2025 by megganmanlove

Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8 Nets breaking and boats sinking; the mention of these two images is enough for me to recall today’s gospel story–the calling of the first disciples in Luke’s gospel. The crowd of spectators and the men scrambling to haul in the … Continue reading →

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Caring for our Kids and Youth in this Chapter

Posted on February 10, 2025 by megganmanlove

Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod electronic newsletter, February 3, 2025. With the number of executive orders coming out of the new administration, state legislatures back in session, and the Season of Lent coming up, you may be scratching … Continue reading →

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Shepherd of the Valley, Feb. 2

Posted on February 2, 2025 by megganmanlove

It was so good to be with SoV in Boise, about 11 months after Pastor Dave’s heart attack and the Sunday following when I was there to preside and give some comfort. There was wonderful energy this morning and Dave … Continue reading →

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Near the Columbia River/Hope, the Stranger, History

Posted on February 2, 2025 by megganmanlove

Last Monday I flew from Boise to Portland, where a pastor and spouse picked me up on their way to the Byberg Preaching Conference in Seaside, OR. When I registered for this event months ago, I thought it would be … Continue reading →

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Bishop’s Report for NWIM Synod Council

Posted on January 25, 2025 by megganmanlove

Bishop’s Report for NWIM Synod Council – January 2025 Pastor: Since our fall meeting, I have visited the following congregations for a Sunday worship or an ordination: Fullness of God at Holden Village, Lake Chelan Lutheran, Sunnyside Lutheran, ordination/installation at … Continue reading →

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As ELCA Lutherans follow the ID Legislature

Posted on January 23, 2025 by megganmanlove

Jan. 22, 2025 Dear Idahoans in the NWIM Synod: ELCA, The state legislature is back in session. Various legislators and the governor gave us previews of what to expect and the first few weeks have already seen a flurry of … Continue reading →

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Region 1 Bishops Immigration Statement

Posted on January 22, 2025 by megganmanlove

January 22, 2025 A Statement on Immigration As Lutherans, we are called to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, who welcomed strangers and emphasized love, mercy, and justice for all people. We believe that every human being, regardless of … Continue reading →

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Letter for Annual Meetings

Posted on January 22, 2025 by megganmanlove

13Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, 14but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a … Continue reading →

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Whitney UMC: Celebrating Sophia’s Table at BSU

Posted on January 19, 2025 by megganmanlove

Pastor Hannah Andres (Whitney United Methodist Church, Boise and Sophia’s Table) asked me to bring greetings to Whitney UMC and thank them for their partnership in campus ministry. What a wonderful morning! A BSU professor greeted me after worship. A … Continue reading →

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Grand Canyon and NWIM Synods-Church Together

Posted on January 13, 2025 by megganmanlove

For Baptism of our Lord Sunday, my mom and I drove northwest of Mesa to Lord of Life Lutheran in Sun City West. One of our Northwest Intermountain Synod candidates for Word and Sacrament ministry received full-tuition scholarship from this … Continue reading →

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