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Sean Michael Visits Leipzig
Ed. note: last month, Sean Michael Jackman, our Director of Worship and Music, visited Leipzig, Germany for Bachfest as part of his...
Sean Michael Jackman
Jul 94 min read


Back to the Garden
Since making this realization, I find the words of Joni Mitchell running through my mind.

Ashleigh Altemann
Apr 253 min read


Chaos, Faith and Peace
#Faith, #Peace, #Jesus, #Shalom, #SacredandLoved
#innerpeace, #serenitynow
#stjohnelca, #pastormarkfisher
Pastor Mark Fisher
Apr 151 min read


The Theory of Stupidity
When we think about what threatens society the most, we often assume it’s evil, but Dietrich Bonhoeffer
believed that stupidity, not evil, is the greatest danger to humanity.
#StJohnELCA #stupidity #Bonhoffer #Pastor Mark Fisher
Pastor Mark Fisher
Apr 101 min read


St. John House is a Year Old!
#StJohnHouse #StJohnELCA
Guest Writer
Apr 101 min read


Eight Suggestions for Fasting during Lent
Rebecca Parker shares tips for Lenten fasting.
#lent #fasting
Guest Writer
Mar 201 min read


The Lenten Mixtape
I find the comfort of my car and my long commute serves as a sanctuary.

Ashleigh Altemann
Mar 64 min read


Giving Up for Lent
Several years ago, someone shared this with me. I thought perhaps you would appreciate it as well. A SPECIAL LENTEN FAST Give up harsh...

Elaine Pearson
Mar 51 min read


Shifting Sands
As followers of Jesus, we are asked to be God’s hands and feet to share the Great Peace/Shalom. In reading the Gospels, Jesus brings hope...
Pastor Mark Fisher
Feb 272 min read


Flipping the Calendar
It’s February 28th. When I was a kid – in Miami – I could never figure out why February had 28 days. I understood that 365 divided by 12...

Elaine Pearson
Feb 252 min read


About Light and Dark
In the beginning, there was darkness, then God created light. So goes the creation story of Abrahamic religions. Before even making the...

Ashleigh Altemann
Feb 122 min read


On Serenity
Pastor Mark has suggestions about how to make the Serenity Prayer work in your life.
#PastorMarkFisher #SerenityPrayer
Pastor Mark Fisher
Feb 51 min read


Telling the Truth
Southeast Michigan Synod Bishop Donald P. Kreiss responds to false statements made about the work of the ELCA.
#ELCA #TelltheTruth
Guest Writer
Feb 42 min read


Thank You from Hearts, Hands and Voices
January 31, 2025 To Pastor Mark and the Good Folks of St. John: The hearts, hands and voices Board of Directors continues to be...
Guest Writer
Jan 311 min read


Overcoming Fear
In our world things are changing quickly with a variety of actions taking place in Washington. It has naturally created fear particularly...
Pastor Mark Fisher
Jan 292 min read


Cultivating Hope
Yesterday, Beth and I went to the MLK service at Genesis Lutheran in Detroit. It was a high energy experience with singing, clapping,...
Pastor Mark Fisher
Jan 212 min read


Looking Forward to the New Year
Hello Friends, This is just a short note of thanks, for the support you have given me over the past year! From our Board, Leadership...

St. John
Jan 151 min read


RIP Jimmy Carter
I stumbled on this cartoon and thought it worth sharing. Words to live by. Elaine

Elaine Pearson
Dec 31, 20241 min read


The Gift of Forgiveness
Pr. Mark suggests the perfect gift from someone else... or yourself!
#Christmaseveservice, #Christmas, #forgiveness, #Christmasgifts, #peace
Pastor Mark Fisher
Dec 20, 20240 min read


Take Care of Yourself this Holiday Season
Pastor Mark offers self-care tips for the holiday season.
#KrisfromSanta, #Christmas, #selfcare, #peace, #holidaystressrelief
Pastor Mark Fisher
Dec 17, 20240 min read
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