We may find the water a bit too deep for comfort. Maybe the waves are starting to look scary. Do we know how to swim?

As Pastor Mark and Beth prepare for a trip to Scotland, he reflects on the best way to approach new places and new people. #pastormarkfisher #stjohnelca #scotland #eyesofChrist #sharethepeace

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

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

#Faith, #Peace, #Jesus, #Shalom, #SacredandLoved #innerpeace, #serenitynow #stjohnelca, #pastormarkfisher

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

#StJohnHouse #StJohnELCA

Rebecca Parker shares tips for Lenten fasting. #lent #fasting

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

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

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...

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...

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

Pastor Mark has suggestions about how to make the Serenity Prayer work in your life. #PastorMarkFisher #SerenityPrayer

Southeast Michigan Synod Bishop Donald P. Kreiss responds to false statements made about the work of the ELCA. #ELCA #TelltheTruth

January 31, 2025   To Pastor Mark and the Good Folks of St. John:   The hearts, hands and voices Board of Directors continues to be...

In our world things are changing quickly with a variety of actions taking place in Washington. It has naturally created fear particularly...

Yesterday, Beth and I went to the MLK service at Genesis Lutheran in Detroit. It was a high energy experience with singing, clapping,...

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...

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