In the month of July, as we celebrate Independence Day, our thoughts often turn to freedom. We certainly cherish the freedoms we have today...
Read MoreAs June begins, the church enters the season of Pentecost, its longest, stretching from Sunday, June 8th to November 23rd. Pentecost marks the Holy Spirit’s arrival...
Read MoreWhen our strategic planning committee met back in October and again in December, one of the things we focused on was what makes us stand out from other churches around us. Everyone agreed that our Lutheran theology...
Read MoreThere is a word we use a lot in the church, and it’s a word that we really should put to rest. So, as we come to the time of year when many people make New Year’s resolutions, let’s resolve, as God’s people, to remove from our vocabulary the word “volunteer." Now there is nothing wrong with being a volunteer...
Read MoreAs we enter the season of Advent, we come to a new year in the church calendar. Blue marks the season and symbolizes anticipation and hope. The word “Advent” means “coming,” and in the season of Advent, we anticipate Jesus’ coming. Naturally, before Christmas, one might assume we are looking forward to the birth...
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