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2025 Churchwide Assembly

Jun 26, 2025 | News
The 2025 Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the ELCA, will be held July 28–Aug. 2, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Wonder, Wrestle, and Worship with Hebrews This Summer

Jun 18, 2025 | News
Heartfelt Hebrews, a synod-wide Scripture adventure, begins on Sunday, July 6. Learn more and plan to participate!

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A Grateful Farewell

June, 2025

Several people, in acknowledging my retirement, have said things like, “Good for you! You couldn’t pay me enough money to take that job!” It’s true what former Bishop Bolick still says, “90% of this calling…

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Recent Stories of Ministry

St. John’s: Blessing & Blessed

Sep 29, 2024 |
We may have gone to bless them, but they sure blessed us!

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Holy Comforter’s Compassionate Action

Sep 29, 2024 |
Holy Comforter, Belmont, came together to support unhoused individuals through meaningful service and compassionate action.

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Christus Victor Paints Benches

Sep 29, 2024 |
It was a pleasure to have this cheerful group help beautify Parkwood again!

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