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Bishops Academy in Puerto Rico
I am just finishing my first work trip of 2025: ELCA and ELCiCanada Bishops Academy in Puerto Rico. The Academy, held every two years in various locations, provides fellowship and continuing education for those of us called to serve as … Continue reading
Thanks for Mission Support
“Together in Jesus Christ we are freed by grace to live faithfully, witness boldly, and serve joyfully.” Mission of the Northwest Intermountain Synod Dec. 17, 2024 Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you again for gifting the synod with Mission Support … Continue reading
Palouse and Spokane
December 6, I flew up to Spokane and drove down to Moscow for Saturday’s Advent Brunch at Emmanuel Lutheran, Moscow. I shared the history of two of my favorite Advent hymns: Lost in the Night and Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers! and … Continue reading
King of Glory, Boise – Dec. 1
Wonderful morning with the saints of King of Glory Lutheran, Boise, served by Pastor Connie Winter Eulberg. There were many percussion instruments up front used by kids helping leading music throughout worship on this festive day. The north entrance to … Continue reading
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Grape Cluster – Heidi’s Retirement
This past weekend I made a quick trip up to Kennewick and Walla Walla. The trip was centered on the retirement of Deacon Heidi Cryer, who has served at Lord of Life, Kennewick for 21 years. The congregation hosted a … Continue reading
Heidi Cryer’s Retirement – Nov. 24, 2024
Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; 31:31-34 Lord of Life, Kennewick – Deacon Heidi Cryer’s Retirement It’s hard not to catch some of the similarities between today’s text and Deacon Heidi Cryer’s transition to retirement. Jeremiah has been prophesying for around twenty … Continue reading
Bethel, Firth – Nov. 17, 2024
Saturday I drove to Pocatello to stay with cluster dean Pastor Wayne Shipman and his wife Janet–always grateful for their hospitality. I drove up to Bethel Lutheran in Firth Sunday morning. This is a small congregation that has not had … Continue reading
LOM Conference
Last Monday through Friday I was in Baltimore for the annual Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Conference. I served on the LOM board from 2013-2018 and attended many conferences and board meetings. I stayed involved with the network, developing an education committee, … Continue reading
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Messiah Lutheran’s Final Worship
Messiah Lutheran, Spokane Nov. 10, 2024 John 15:1-8 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. I am grateful that the sermon is not the only thing to carry the weight of today. … Continue reading
Idahoans Against the Death Penalty
Press Conference at Idaho State Capitol, Nov. 7, 2024, Bp Manlove (I am so grateful for the 1991 ELCA Social Statement on the death penalty. All quotes here are from that statement.) The Lutherans of the Northwest Intermountain Synod-ELCA grieve … Continue reading
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A Place at the Table 