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Lord of Life’s 50th Anniversary
It was 82 degrees–sunny with a slight breeze–when I pulled up to Shelter B in Burke Lake Park in Springfield, Virginia. Four large gold balloons–two sets of “50”–welcomed me to…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of the Bishop: A Response to Craziness
The following note was written from Kalamazoo, Michigan, but sent to the staff while the Bishop was at Churchwide Assembly. August 1, 2019 Dear friends,I am writing you this letter…
Read MoreNotes from Synod Assembly: Day One
The first morning began nice and early for our volunteers–we had them trickling in at about 7 AM (for anyone who wants to do some math, many of us did…
Read MoreSynod Assembly Quick Tips
Preparations are in full swing for the Metro D.C. Synod Assembly; they have been for a while. For me (Laura!), this is my first ever Synod Assembly. So I took…
Read MoreWe Are Called to Such a Time as This: Highlights from the SWO Acting Boldly Retreat
At 5:50 AM, I climbed into the packed van with other volunteers and departed for St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. The van is packed with food and supplies…
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