Martin Luther had considerable things to say about pandemics and politics during his career. Watch these two videos given by Dr. Samuel Torvend, PhD, from Pacific Lutheran University to learn what Luther had to say about these now very current topics. Note that each video consists of five parts and that automatic jumps occur between…
In Dec 2017, video recordings were made at both services of Pastor Beth doing a pottery wheel demonstration for kid’s time. Only one of those recordings was ever published on this website. This week seems as good a time as any to finally publish the other video. Its a fun kids time video to watch.…
Welcome to worship this Sixth Sunday of Pentecost! Today we hear the Parable of the Sower and Jesus tells us to “Listen.” We listen to the words of Christ as he sows seeds of faith, hope and love in our lives. God bless you!
Welcome to worship this morning! Today Jesus invites us to rest in him. God bless you on this day with rest in the name of Christ.
Dear friends, Welcome to worship today! It is good to be together as the people of God. This morning we are blessed to hear our very own Bishop Richard Jaech preach about what it means to welcome one another in the name of Christ. Pastor Beth shares one of her favorite books, “God’s Dream” during…
Welcome to worship on this Third Sunday of Pentecost! We are thankful you are here! This morning’s scripture lessons remind us–it is not easy to follow Jesus. Yet, we remember God is with us and gives us what we need to live faithful lives. Thanks be to God!
In this mornings Gospel, Jesus sends out his disciples. Just as they are sent out, we are sent to share God’s love in our world today. God bless you as you proclaim the good news that “The reign of God is near” by your very lives.
The attached letter from ELCA Southwest Washington Synod Bishop Rich Jaech gives some insightful thoughts for people to consider as they think about racism in the current crisis. https://lutheranssw.org/wp-content/uploads/Bishop-Letter-Against-Racism-5-31-20-1.pdf
Our God is Three is One. Our God is one in Three! Today we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity–of who God is for us, with us, and around us. God loves and is present in so many ways. Today’s service includes messages by ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. The grace of our Lord…
On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks for the way the Spirit moves in and through us–and even in spite of us! This is timely as we seek to live as people of faith during a divisive, charged, and challenging time. Our hurting world needs the…