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Our Savior, Pinehurst Installation – July 26

Posted on August 5, 2026 by megganmanlove

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

Posted on August 4, 2026 by megganmanlove

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

Posted on August 2, 2026 by megganmanlove

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 →

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Remember Your Baptism

Posted on July 16, 2026 by megganmanlove

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

Posted on July 13, 2026 by megganmanlove

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 →

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Rostered Ministers Gathering – Indiana

Posted on July 13, 2026 by megganmanlove

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

Posted on July 13, 2026 by megganmanlove

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 →

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Region 1 Bishops Retreat – Walla Walla

Posted on June 20, 2026 by megganmanlove

Every June, the bishops of the NW WA, SW WA, NWIM, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska Synods go on a three-night retreat together. In 2023 we were in Seward, AK. Last year we were in Cascade, MT, and this year I … Continue reading →

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Shepherd of the Valley – June 7

Posted on June 14, 2026 by megganmanlove

Matt. 9:9-13, 18-26, Hosea 5:15-6:6 Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. It is so good to be with you today, saints of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran. We prayed already today … Continue reading →

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All about Pride parades and festivals – a letter to the NWIM Synod

Posted on June 13, 2026 by megganmanlove

Originally sent to pastors, deacons, and synod council members in 2025. Across our synod, from June through September, community members will be showing up at Pride Parades and Festivals as one way to support our LGBTQ+ siblings. You might wonder … Continue reading →

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