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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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What’s Grounding You?
Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod e-newsletter. As I write this, we are a few days from the election. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has excellent words about Casting Ballots as People of Faith in THIS VIDEO, which I encourage … Continue reading
Lay Leadership Retreat – Preach, Pray, Preside
This past weekend, 11 lay people from across the northern part of the synod, three pastor teachers, and two synod staffers came together for prayer, learning, and building relationships. We titled the event Preach, Pray, Preside. Six of the participants … Continue reading
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Visit to St. Paul, Chewelah
I am making my way through a backlog of blog posts I could not post in real time because this time up in Spokane has been so full! Yesterday, Reformation Sunday, I preached at St. Paul Lutheran in Chewelah, WA. … Continue reading
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A Place at the Table 