Dealing With Grief During the Holidays
Plan Ahead Bereaved individuals who experience the most difficulty with the holiday season are those who have given little thought to the...
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We are called by Christ
to be a Sanctuary
that Welcomes and Serves All.
Pastor Mark Fisher
Nov 262 min read
What I Learned
This past week I stayed at a Hermitage (very small house) at Desales Center in Brooklyn, MI. It was over five days of silence. Preparing...
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Kevin O'Brien
Nov 173 min read
Stewards of God’s Love
Last week Dave Androvich talked about how giving, like the tree, is the trunk that makes what we do possible. But that is the “what and...
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David Androvich
Nov 112 min read
The Importance of Supporting our Mission
On Sunday, November 10, Dave Androvich, our Resources Team Leader, shared the following thoughts. ********************** Good morning,...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Nov 52 min read
Patience.
I have been reading about the early church from after Acts to about year 300. It seems that one of the most important characteristics of...
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Sonja Brannon
Oct 312 min read
Did You Say Clown Ministry?
Some of my fondest memories growing up are memories of service. To be honest, it helped that I had a really cool Youth Pastor, whom we...
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Sean Michael Jackman
Oct 263 min read
Bach-toberfest!
The Works of J S Bach with Music for the Reformation Lutherans love to celebrate Reformation. I often plan a fall concert program and...
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Ashleigh Altemann
Oct 93 min read
It's Just a Game
My brother and I sit, diagonal from each other at the kitchen table, closely guarding the few cards we each have left in our hands...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Sep 302 min read
About Communion Participation
Based on the conversation about the topic of Communion Participation during the congregational meeting on 9-22-24, I would like to share...
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St. John
Sep 261 min read
September Update from ELCA Advocacy
The ELCA Advocacy Office in Washington DC is doing the work of biblical justice - a part the The Peace. Read their September 2024 Update...
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St. John
Sep 242 min read
Racing for the Cure
On Saturday, September 14, I participated in the Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, along with my husband, Allan, & my son,...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Sep 172 min read
About Capacity
I have been wondering lately about the human capacity to give and receive love. During this contentious political season this is a worthy...
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Sonja Brannon
Sep 54 min read
Forgiveness
I have always been partial to the traditional Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come....
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Sep 42 min read
Memories
This morning coming home from the gym I stopped to get gasoline. It was cool outside and standing there in shorts and a t shirt felt...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Aug 212 min read
Creating a Multi-Generational Community
When I arrived at St. John four years ago, many people said how important it would be for the church to have younger members and...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Aug 62 min read
When I First Heard God
This past Sunday morning I was taking a short walk before getting ready for church. Strolling along, thinking about my sermon, suddenly I...
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St. John
Jul 282 min read
ACTION ALERT: Strengthen International Food Aid Programs in the Farm Bill
From ELCA Advocacy: Advocate for Robust International Food Aid in the Farm Bill Ending hunger and malnutrition around the world is one of...
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Guest Writer
Jul 252 min read
Special Congregational Meeting to Approve New Constitution
Our congregational board decided to review and bring our constitution up to date to reflect our practice of “Mission Centered Policy...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Jul 182 min read
Pastor Mark’s Reflection “Politics and Faith”
Over the past few months several people have asked me about living out the faith in a political season. First off, it is the right...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Jun 271 min read
Contentment
I talk to a counselor most weeks. It is a good thing to do for Pastors due to the nature of our work. Of course, I pray and meditate,...
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