It has been 500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg…an event that changed the world and is historically marked... read more →
Bishop Schaefer's ministry with this synod as bishop officially comes to a close this week. When pastors and deacons leave a call, congregations are encouraged to mark the end of... read more →
The synod resource center lends out a prayer labyrinth that can be used for a variety of experiences and situations. Douglas Warner, a yoga and meditation teacher who is... read more →
Read: Philippians 2:5-11 We associate acts of loving kindness and mercy with the season of Lent. Through art, music, preaching, teaching and other means, the church tells the story of the... read more →
Read: Philippians 1:12-20 Lent invites us to go inward and become more contemplative. This is an important part of the Lenten journey, but Jesus did not die to keep it... read more →
During the civil rights movement blacks, whites, from every economic background marched together in unity singing the same gospel hymns like We Shall Overcome, and Precious Lord, Take My Hand.... read more →
Read: Philippians 3:7-11 For centuries, Christians have been encouraged to give up something during the season of Lent, and in doing so, increase an appreciation of the sacrifice of Jesus.... read more →
Over 6,200 children die each day... read more →
Read: Philippians 1:3-11 Lent always begins with the reading of Jesus being tempted in the desert. He is able to resist and choose God's way. Sometimes we are not as... read more →
March 3, 2017 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, With thanks and praise to God, the Synod Council has voted to appoint the Rev. Marcus Lohrmann as the Interim Bishop... read more →