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June 14, 2020 (Commemoration Emanuel 9)
A Confessional Litany and Lament Commemorating Nine Who Were Slain at Mother Emanuel AME Church They were doing what we are called to as they engaged in bible study. It was Wednesday night— a stranger walked in, and these people welcomed him and … Continue reading
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Time for Deep Listening
(Pastor’s Column for Trinity Epistle, June 2020) Dear Friends in Christ, Of all the things that the time of the pandemic is, and there are plenty of descriptors, it could also be a time of deep listening. In the midst … Continue reading
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Anti-racism Learning in Southwest Idaho
I am writing this specifically for my congregants at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nampa, Idaho. Anyone who knows how to do a search on the internet can find a list of articles or books to read, films to watch, or … Continue reading
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Pentecost 2020
Prayer of the Day O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in … Continue reading
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May 26, 2020 Congregational Letter
May 26, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ, The last few months have not been easy, and we are so thankful for the many ways that you have individually and collectively stepped into new ways of being the church. Learning new … Continue reading
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What Worship Would Look Like
Dear Members and Friends of Trinity Lutheran, Nampa, Idaho Governor Brad Little began gradually lifting the Stay at Home Order and included churches in Stage One of Rebound Idaho, congregational leaders (pastors and lay people) in the ELCA Treasure Valley … Continue reading
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May 17, 2020
Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all things in heaven and on earth. In your great mercy receive the prayers of all your children, and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth … Continue reading
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May 10, 2020
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life with … Continue reading
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May 3, 2020
Prayer of the Day O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous … Continue reading
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April 30, 2020 Congregational Letter
April 30, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ, I hope this letter finds you well. I know that the stay home order has been deeply disruptive to our common life and many of us did not expect that it would go … Continue reading
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A Place at the Table 