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

Pr. Mark suggests the perfect gift from someone else... or yourself! #Christmaseveservice, #Christmas, #forgiveness, #Christmasgifts, #peace

Pastor Mark offers self-care tips for the holiday season. #KrisfromSanta, #Christmas, #selfcare, #peace, #holidaystressrelief

hope is not always soft and lovely. she is not always cascading rivers and sunlit skies, dancing. hope knows there is work to be done. ...

I would like you to reflect on the special relationship between St. John Church and Renaissance Academy, a partnership that is so much...

Plan Ahead Bereaved individuals who experience the most difficulty with the holiday season are those who have given little thought to the...

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...

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...

On Sunday, November 10, Dave Androvich, our Resources Team Leader, shared the following thoughts. ********************** Good morning,...

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...

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...

The Works of J S Bach with Music for the Reformation  Lutherans love to celebrate Reformation. I often plan a fall concert program and...