Here is Bishop Dee Pederson’s message as we live into Holy Week and respond to God’s call as an Easter church. Everyone is eager to tell the story again and […]
Alternative Ideas for Youth Ministry – Summer 2022
Right now, it might feel like our disappointment is beyond measure! Everyone who has been planning on the ELCA 2022 Gathering knows the letdown of learning that this important event […]
Bishop Dee Pederson’s Christmas Message
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among those whom […]
Advent Appeal
The title of ELW Hymn #726 certainly reflects the Good News in Jesus Christ that congregations proclaim during the coming seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Dear Friends – Our […]
How good it is to give thanks to you, O Lord
+A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Dee Pederson I remember nudging our children to learn to say “thank you!” and develop an “attitude of gratitude.” “Remember to say ‘Thank you’ to […]
Mission Support Letter to Congregations
When a seed is planted and tender shoots start to emerge from the soil, it’s hard to imagine the plant that will grow there. Corn or beans, daffodils or iris […]
Thanks be to God!
+Bishop Dee Pederson Thanks be to God! And thanks to you for your prayers and your presence – in the physical or digital room – for the service of Installation […]
Transition
+Bishop Dee Pederson Dear beloved people of God – For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. – 1 Cor. 3:9, NIV At the February […]
Drought
Litany in Time of Drought Holy God, in the wake of drought and extreme temperatures, Refresh us with the water of life. In the barren places of dust and aridity, […]
Staffing Update
+Bishop Jon V. Anderson We are moving deeper into our staff transition work. Bishop-elect Pederson has opened conversations with our staff about the “why” of our work together as synod […]
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