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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
July 28, 2024 – Jackson
Shepherd of the Mountains in Jackson, WY John 6:1-21 The feeding of the multitude is such a gift of a scripture passage to preach as a bishop who sees and experiences so much across our vast synod—88 ministry sites between … 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
June 7, 2024 St. James/Grace, Mountain Home
Sermon time shared with Bishop Jos of the Idaho Episcopal Diocese. St. James Episcopal Church and Grace Lutheran Church are now sharing an Episcopal priest, Father Larry. This joint worship at St. James, followed by lunch at Grace, celebrated this … Continue reading
New Hope, Shoshone, June 30, 2024
Mark 5:21-43 21When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. 22Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw … Continue reading
Omaha Ordination
This past weekend I traveled to Omaha, NE to preside at Gretchen Olson Kopp’s ordination to ministry of word and sacrament. She has been called to St. Mark’s Lutheran in Spokane, WA. On Gretchen’s suggestion, I worshiped at First Lutheran … 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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Bonners Ferry, June 2
Trinity, Bonners Ferry 2 Cor. 4:5-12 These verses from 2nd Corinthians are, to my mind, among the most encouraging in all of scripture. They speak of the consistency of God’s loving care from the first day of creation to this present … Continue reading
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
A Place at the Table 