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Lake Chelan Lutheran – Sept. 22, 2024
Mark 9:30-37 Have you ever said to someone, “I don’t think we’re on the same page”? It’s a description of a frustrating conversation. There seem to be similar words and concepts but also a clear disconnect. Finally, you pause, and … Continue reading
Sept. 15, 2024 – Eucharist at Holden
John 16:16-22 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. I am a woman with no experience with childbirth. I have had the humbling experience of being in the room shortly after babies … Continue reading
Spokane area & Kootenai County
I arrived in Spokane Tuesday and attended the Lutheran Community Services Pastors Luncheon where we learned about all the things LCSNW is doing across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, but especially Spokane. Wednesday and Thursday were great staff days, and included … Continue reading
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Tribal Housing Summit
Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod-ELCA September e-newsletter. Your kingdom come. What does this mean? In fact, God’s kingdom comes on its own without our prayer, but we ask in this prayer that it may also come to us. Martin … Continue reading
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Rostered Ministry – Be Part of Someone’s Discernment
Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod e-news in August This summer our Episcopalian siblings are celebrating the 50th anniversary of women’s ordination in their denomination. The evening of Sunday, July 28 I was the guest of the Idaho Episcopal Diocese … Continue reading
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Wyoming Plus
Last Wednesday I took off for a trip to the congregations on the eastern edge of our synod, the two churches from Wyoming in our synod. I stopped at St. John’s Lutheran in American Falls, a church in pastoral transition, … Continue reading
ELCA Youth Gathering – Created to Be
I’m at the Dallas Love Field airport, having left New Orleans early (after a rough day for the airlines) getting ready to return to the Boise area after a wonderful week at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering. A huge shout … Continue reading
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Reflections After One Year
Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod electronic-newsletter for July 2024. “14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe … Continue reading
July 14, 2024 – Wilbur
Wonderful morning with the saints of Wilbur Community Church in Wilbur, WA this morning. Wilbur is a federated Presbyterian USA/ELCA Congregation–meaning fully a member of both denominations. This became official in around 2020. They are currently served by Pr. Steven … Continue reading
Celebration of New Partnership – Mountain Home
This morning, Bishop Jos (Idaho Episcopal Diocese) and I were both in Mountain Home to celebrate St. James Episcopal and Grace Lutheran sharing a priest. These two churches have long known one another, shared Advent worship services and soup suppers, … Continue reading
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