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Lake Chelan Lutheran – Sept. 22, 2024
Mark 9:30-37 Have you ever said to someone, “I don’t think we’re on the same page”? It’s a description of a frustrating conversation. There seem to be similar words and concepts but also a clear disconnect. Finally, you pause, and … Continue reading
Sept. 15, 2024 – Eucharist at Holden
John 16:16-22 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. I am a woman with no experience with childbirth. I have had the humbling experience of being in the room shortly after babies … Continue reading
Wyoming Plus
Last Wednesday I took off for a trip to the congregations on the eastern edge of our synod, the two churches from Wyoming in our synod. I stopped at St. John’s Lutheran in American Falls, a church in pastoral transition, … Continue reading
With the Methodists from the West
It’s hard to sum up how full my heart is after just Friday and Saturday morning at the United Methodist Church’s Western Jurisdiction Conference in Spokane, WA. This body generally only meets every four years, after their general conventions. (Covid … Continue reading
July 14, 2024 – Wilbur
Wonderful morning with the saints of Wilbur Community Church in Wilbur, WA this morning. Wilbur is a federated Presbyterian USA/ELCA Congregation–meaning fully a member of both denominations. This became official in around 2020. They are currently served by Pr. Steven … Continue reading
Luther and Ministry in Daily Life
I received good feedback on this column, so I thought I’d share it here on the blog as well. Originally published in the June 4, 2024 Northwest Intermountain Synod e-newsletter As graduation season winds down, we celebrate graduates from our … Continue reading
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Candidacy and North Idaho
Last Friday and Saturday, the synod candidacy committee met for business and interviews. This is the committee of the Northwest Intermountain Synod which walks alongside candidates for Word and Sacrament and Word and Service ministry. During this meeting we had … Continue reading
First Lutheran, Sandpoint Installation
June 2, 2024 Duane Fister’s Installation Acts 12:24-13:5a You have had quite a journey First Lutheran. First, with everyone else, you experienced a global pandemic. You said goodbye to a pastor and welcomed interims. You continue to steward your relationship … Continue reading
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May 5, 2024 – Mountain Home
Grace Lutheran, Mountain Home Welcome Father Larry Spier John 15:9-17 Today Jesus builds on his simple metaphor: he is the vine, and we are the branches. The imperative is quite clear: love. I find that there is so much in … Continue reading
Spring Mission Support Thank You!
“We would be stewards true, holding in trust from you all that you give; help us in love to share, teach us like you to care for people everywhere, that all may live.” (All Creation Sings 1063 v. 2) May … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 