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Easter 7 Sermon for Montana Synod Assembly
There’s been a lot of travel and I forgot to drop this on my blog. Montana Synod Assembly May 31, 2025 John 17:20-26 When I hear Jesus’ prayer for his disciples in our reading from John’s gospel today, I hear … Continue reading
Walla Walla Installation Sermon – July 13
Installation of Pastor Lars Hammer Christ Lutheran, Walla Walla July 13, 2025 Mark 4:1-9, Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 96, Romans 12:4-8 An installation service is a great day for celebration. We celebrate the journeys of both the congregation and pastor or deacon and the … Continue reading
On Baptism and Vocation
Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod July e-newlsetter Dear Friends in Christ,I had been planning to use this July column to look ahead to Labor Day Weekend, which I will still do. First, I want to commend to you Bishop … Continue reading
All about Pride parades and festivals – a letter to the NWIM Synod
Originally sent to pastors, deacons, and synod council members. Across our synod, from June through September, community members will be showing up at Pride Parades and Festivals as one way to support our LGBTQ+ siblings. You might wonder what in … Continue reading
Prince of Peace – June 22, 2025
Luke 8:26-39 (Prince of Peace, Spokane, during Pr. Skindlov’s sabbatical) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you so much Prince of Peace for the invitation to be with you this morning … Continue reading
Holy Trinity Sunday with First Lutheran, Ellensburg
June 15, 2025 John 16:12-15 The Holy Trinity, the center of this Sunday’s celebration, is, I believe, one of the most counter-cultural Christian beliefs. To live in the information age is to be inundated with photos, stories, data, headlines, and … Continue reading
Sermon for Montana Synod Assembly
Meggan Manlove Saturday (day 2) May 31, 2025 John 17:20-26 When I hear Jesus’ prayer for his disciples in our reading from John’s gospel today, I hear his visions and hopes for authentic love and unity. I hear him speak … Continue reading
Zion, Davenport & Christ, Egypt-March 29
A joy to be with the saints of Zion Lutheran, Davenport and Christ Lutheran, Egypt for Pastor Tyler Gubsch’s installation (worship and lunch at Zion). Thanks to the members of Christ Lutheran who then gave me a tour of their … Continue reading
First, Kennewick – March 23, 2025
Luke 13:1-9 I have always been a big fan of the show Law and Order. I loved this show in my late teens and would watch reruns for hours while home on college breaks. I still think the first four … Continue reading
March 9, 2025 – Immanuel, Boise
Above – 8:30 worship in the old Augustana Chapel Luke 4:1-13 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. And thank you for the invitation to be with you this First Sunday in Lent. … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 