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Ecumenical and Interfaith in the Treasure Valley
I’m a week behind on posts! Last Sunday, the First Sunday in Lent 2026: ELCA Lutheran Pastor Mia Crosthwaite serves Kuna United Methodist Church in Kuna, ID. This is possible because the ELCA and UMC are in full communion–we can … Continue reading
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Two Capitols – One Synod
Thursday, February 12 was Faith Action Network’s Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia! I’m grateful for the pre-sessions, their weekly updates, the welcome today, and all of the work behind the scenes all year long. As the bishop of NWIM Synod, … Continue reading
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King of Glory, Boise – Transfiguration Sunday
This congregation is in a pastoral transition. The end, each worship service in a circle proclaiming the blessing to one another and singing. I stayed after worship for their campership Shrove Tuesday pancake fundraiser grateful for their partnership with Luther … Continue reading
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Fairfield Community Church – Feb. 8
Wonderful to preach and lead the congregation in Affirmation of Baptism at Fairfield Community Church in Fairfield, WA south of Spokane Valley. This is one of our PCUSA-ELCA congregations, fully a member of both church families. They are in a … Continue reading
Bishops and ELCA Staff Trip to the Holy Land
Dear Northwest Intermountain Synod: ELCA (and other readers), It was an honor to represent our synod and the larger ELCA on a bishops accompaniment visit to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). One big highlight of our visit was the consecration of their new bishop, but … Continue reading
End of Year Thank You
25 “I have said these things to you while I am still with you.26 But the Advocate,[k]the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you.27 Peace … Continue reading
January 2026 Synod Council Report
Bishop Meggan’s Report to Synod Council – January 2026 On Dec. 9, 2025, after just over a year with a cancer diagnosis, synod Vice President Lisa Therrell died. Lisa lived life fully that last year, including a dream trip with … Continue reading
Dec. 20 – Installation at Lord of Life
Deacon Karleigh Crepin’s Installation John 13:12-17 Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has said that in this first year of his time as presiding bishop of the ELCA, he will be emphasizing that we are a connected church. That can mean many things, … Continue reading
Dec. 14 – Otis Orchards
On the Third Sunday in Advent, I joined the saints saints of Peace Lutheran, Otis Orchards north of Liberty Lake, served by Pastor Dave Olson. They just voted to proceed with a prairie restoration project for much of their acreage. … Continue reading
Dec. 7 with Riverview Retirement Community
Sunday evening I had the honor of preaching and helping distribute Holy Communion at Riverview Retirement Community in Spokane. Rev. Yvette Schock serves as the chaplain for this community started years ago by Spokane Lutherans. Matthew 3:1-12 I want to … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 