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Colfax/Endicott – Sept. 13, 2027
Honored to join the saints of Trinity, Endicott and Peace, Colfax. I preached and presided and then led a conversation after worship as these two churches live into a time of pastoral transition. Pastor Ian recently took the call to … Continue reading
King of Glory – Feast of Creation of Christ -Sept. 6
It was wonderful to be with the saints of King Of Glory Lutheran Church in Boise this morning for Feast of creation in Christ Sunday. KOG was served by interim pastor Mark Galbraith who just took another interim in California. … Continue reading
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Star Valley United, Aug. 30
This congregation started as a joint, PCUSA and ELCA Congregation just over 25 years ago. Long ago, the building was a church but for many years, including when Star Valley United started, it was an office building. A gift from … Continue reading
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Grace Lutheran, Lewiston – Aug. 23
Matthew 16:13-20 Serving as pastor and bishop in the gem state of Idaho with its mountain ranges and canyons gives me lots of access to rocks. There are even small rocks in the high desert of Southwest Idaho where I … Continue reading
Our Savior, Pinehurst Installation – July 26
Matthew 5:1-16, Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 46, Ephesians 4:1-13 Pastor Amy Sperline’s Installation, Our Savior, Pinehurst Happy Installation Day Our Savior, Pinehurst! It strikes me that the Beatitudes are often the gospel reading for All Saints Sunday and an Installation Worship recalls … Continue reading
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Advent Lutheran July 26
Thanks, Advent Lutheran, for the Birthday Pie after worship. Advent Lutheran, Spokane Valley – July 26, 2026 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, Romans 8:26-39 The smile on my face went big and wide earlier this week when I scanned the page in … Continue reading
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Holy Trinity, Ephrata’s 80th – August 2
Matt. 14:13-21 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. It is so good to be with you Holy Trinity, Ephrata and friends for this 80th anniversary—80 years of memories, of faithful Word and … Continue reading
Trinity, Nampa – July 12
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 So often when we read this parable of Jesus’ during a Bible Study or hear it preached during worship, the focus is on us planting seeds of faith in others or being good soil. The scripture passage becomes a … Continue reading
Moses Lake and Lake Chelan – June 28
Sunday, June 28 was a double-worship day. I started by visiting Immanuel Lutheran in Moses Lake, served by interim Pastor Mary Anthony from the Oregon Synod. This congregation has been through a lot in the last 20 years, as members … Continue reading
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
A Place at the Table 