“Go in peace, serve the Lord.”

The assembly closed with a resolution of gratitude and thanksgiving for Harold Sargeant, AIM, who is retiring after faithfully serving the synod for six years, as well as a resolution…

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Next time you’re at a restaurant…

“God isn’t us looking to create the church, God has called and commanded us to make disciples.” The Rev. Phil Hirsch referenced this in his report, but also jokingly called…

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Is a song better than coffee?

To break us out of our mid-morning slump, Alice Benson, Regional Gifts Planner with the ELCA Foundation, led us in a rousing ditty sung to the tune of “The Church’s…

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What a way to end the day

Bishop Graham re-elected! After worship and dinner, Voting Members tiredly re-assembled to hear the report of the second ballot for bishop. There was loud cheering at the announcement that Bishop…

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