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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. 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
Sermon for OMC Great Gathering
Outdoor Ministries Connection Great Gathering Nov. 10, 2025 at Lake Junaluska Conference Center Ezekiel 47:5-12 47 Then he brought me back to the entrance of the temple; there water was flowing from below the entryway of the temple toward the east … Continue reading
Grace, Wenatchee – All Saints
Grace, Wenatchee – Nov. 2, 2025 Luke 6:20-31, Ephesians 1:11-23 Pastor James’ 25th Anniversary of Ordination I want to begin with today’s beautiful passage from Ephesians, particularly the verses often titled as the author’s prayer. “I have heard of your … Continue reading
Response to Wilder, Idaho
October 20, 2025 This action, as I understand, was FBI led and ICE supported. I will keep my message brief to insure there is, to my knowledge, no misinformation. The action created chaos and harm regardless of what the original … Continue reading
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Bishop’s Report for NWIM Synod Council – Sept. 2025
4 For as in one body we have many members and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. Romans 12:4-5 (NRSVue) Pastor: Since our … Continue reading
Invitation to Extended Service – Salem
Sept. 14, 2025 Salem Lutheran – Invitation to Extended Service Pastor Ian McPherson – United Church of Christ Matthew 22:34-46 I am so grateful to be with you today Salem Lutheran. Human beings have always needed joy and real celebration … Continue reading
Holy Cross Sunday at Troy Lutheran – Sept. 14
John 3:13-17, 1 Cor. 1:18-24 A few weeks ago, I attended an event at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights in Boise. The Wassmuth Center is named after Bill Wassmuth, a priest at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene. In … Continue reading
United at the Font – the pre-work
Originally published in the NWIM Synod’s e-newsletter. Dear Friends in Christ, We are preparing to open registration for our three one-day United at the Font: Partnering for the Futureevents this fall. As I wrote in our grant application to Wartburg Seminary, these three … Continue reading
Grant Writing as Storytelling: Rural (Ecumenical) Ministry
This post contains our Northwest Intermountain Synod’s grant application to Wartburg Seminary’s Castle Project for small town and rural ministry. I did most of the writing after good conversations with Episcopal Bishop Gretchen Rehberg and Presbyter Sheryl Kinder-Pile up in … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 