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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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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
Ecumenism – at home and at the Castle
Last Monday I made it to Wartburg Seminary for the CaSTLE Project (Country and Small Town Lived Ecclesiology) Conference (their grant supporting rural ministry). Pastor Ramie drove me down from Wisconsin, where she lives and I was last weekend. She … Continue reading
Holy Wisdom Monastery + Family History/Present
On Monday I left the Northwest Intermountain Synod, so much of it on fire, for Wisconsin. It was the first time I considered forgoing travel to stay behind, because of the fires, especially those still burning through Spokane. A wise … Continue reading
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
All about Pride parades and festivals – a letter to the NWIM Synod
Originally sent to pastors, deacons, and synod council members in 2025. 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 … Continue reading
A Place at the Table 