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Spring 2026 – Thanks for Mission Support
Write your love upon my heart as my law, my goal, my story. In each thought, word, and deed, may my living bring you glory. (Spirit, Open My Heart in All Creation Sings) May 8, 2026 Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you … Continue reading
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2026 Bp Report for Assembly
April 2026 Bishop’s Report to Assembly – Kennewick First Lutheran Scripture and Metaphors: During our 2023 bishop election, I said that I was guided by Galatians 5:13-14, 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as … Continue reading
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Synod Assembly Opening Worship – Sermon
Sermon for Opening Worship at Synod Assembly April 24, 2026 Synod Assembly – First Kennewick John14:23-29 As we listen in on Jesus’ final address to his disciples before his death, we hear about mutual love between Jesus, the Father (you … Continue reading
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Lutheran Church of the Master – April 19
LCM.Coeur d’Alane – April 19, 2026 (Quilt Blessing Sunday) Luke 24:13-35 “We had hoped,” wow does that phrase resonate with me. We had hoped that progress could continue in this country and that we all agreed on what progress looked … Continue reading
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April 2026 Report to Synod Council
Bishop’s Report to NWIM Synod Council – April 2026 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not … Continue reading
Easter Sunday-Palouse and Clearwater
I enjoyed the sunrise service at Cordelia on the Palouse. Christ is risen indeed! Then I drove over to Cameron Emmanuel Lutheran to preach and preside for their Easter Worship Service. Cameron Emmanuel will be a detached internship site (with … Continue reading
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Brendan’s Ordination
March 28, 2026, St. Luke Lutheran, Brendan Wiechert’s Ordination John 21:9-17 Peace and joy to you all on this celebratory day. It is so good to be with all of you who have walked with Brendan to this, his ordination … Continue reading
“Retreat” season for a bishop
The last month, since my bishops visit to our Lutheran seminary in Chicago and Spring Conference of Bishops, has been filled with three important retreats. After Conference of Bishops, I flew to Spokane. March 8, I led worship at Salem … Continue reading
COB Spring 2026
March 3-7 I was in Chicago with the ELCA Conference of Bishops. You can read the press release below. We have had a great deal of transition with many new synod bishops elected last spring and a new presiding bishop … Continue reading
Pocatello and Blackfoot – March 1
Good Shepherd, Pocatello and Emanuel, Blackfoot – March 1, 2026 John 3:1-17 There are things I absolutely love about this morning’s gospel passage (the promises, the abundance, the curiosity), and I promise I will get to them. But I think … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 