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Easter lilies and Easter visitors
by Karen Krueger “Treat everyone like they are coming home for family dinner, and you’re just happy to see them and catch up. That feeling will dwell deep… and God…
Read MoreAccomplished years
29 WEEKS BEFORE REFORMATION SUNDAY The years between 1517 and 1525 are critical in the shaping of Martin Luther as a reformer. The nailing of the 95 Theses on the…
Read MoreCountdown to Reformation Sunday
Short, factual and historical blogs on Luther’s life leading up to October 31st Reformation observance are packaged for us to share in congregation bulletin inserts, Facebook posts and tweets. Our…
Read MoreMan and myth
30 WEEKS BEFORE REFORMATION SUNDAY A legend begins that Martin Luther, walking on a clear December night, was so dazzled by the bright stars shining above that he returned and…
Read MoreIt takes longer than lightening
31 WEEKS BEFORE REFORMATION SUNDAY Some journeys in life take time. Such could be said was the case with Martin Luther. After his encounter with the thunderstorm, he withdrew from…
Read MoreReformation 500 Countdown bulletin inserts
You are invited to use #historyfact social media posts and bulletin inserts as we approach Reformation Sunday in this 500th anniversary year. How does this work practically? Use the list…
Read MoreElutherius?
32 WEEKS BEFORE REFORMATION SUNDAY Here is a fact that few of us know. In the fall of 1517, Martin Luder changed his name to Martin Luther. This surprising development…
Read MoreStewarding talents for our reformation observance
You are invited to use #historyfact social media posts and bulletin inserts as we approach Reformation Sunday in this 500th anniversary year. Learn how they came about… Like many congregations,…
Read MoreWe have pilots and momentum
A GOOD NEWS NOTE SURROUNDING THE NEW CONNECTIONS CAMPAIGN by Christy Hartigan To help us work through the nuts and bolts of how to engage the New Connections Campaign in…
Read MorePriming to help immigrant neighbors
by Karen Krueger Our immigrant neighbors are in a time of heightened anxiety. Synod staff have received inquiries from concerned congregation leaders who want to demonstrate Christian love in circumstances…
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