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Region 1 Bishops Retreat – Walla Walla
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
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
All about Pride parades and festivals – a letter to the NWIM Synod
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
Holy Trinity Sunday, American Falls
Honored to spend Holy Trinity Sunday with the Saints of St. John’s Lutheran in American Falls, Idaho. After worship, I had a wonderful conversation with council members and the call committee. I’m grateful for their patience and discernment during this … Continue reading
Pentecost with St. Mark’s Lutheran
St. Mark’s Lutheran, Spokane, WA May 22-23, 2026 – Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Grace to you and peace St. Mark’s Lutheran. It is so good to be with you and bring greetings from the synod staff and your siblings from across … Continue reading
Central Lutheran, Yakima’s 100th
If you are a regular reader, some parts of this sermon may be familiar, because I preached on the end of John chapter 17 last year. Central Lutheran, Yakima’s 100th Anniversary Worship May 17, 2026 – John 17:1-11 Grace to … Continue reading
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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A Place at the Table 