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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


Hope
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. ...
Guest Writer
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Support our Partnerships
I would like you to reflect on the special relationship between St. John Church and Renaissance Academy, a partnership that is so much...
David Androvich
Dec 9, 20242 min read


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...
Loraine Stear
Dec 3, 20242 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...
Pastor Mark Fisher
Nov 26, 20242 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...

Kevin O'Brien
Nov 17, 20243 min read


The Importance of Supporting our Mission
On Sunday, November 10, Dave Androvich, our Resources Team Leader, shared the following thoughts. ********************** Good morning,...
David Androvich
Nov 11, 20242 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...
Pastor Mark Fisher
Nov 5, 20242 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...
Sonja Brannon
Oct 31, 20242 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...
Sean Michael Jackman
Oct 26, 20243 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...

Ashleigh Altemann
Oct 9, 20243 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...
Pastor Mark Fisher
Sep 30, 20242 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...

St. John
Sep 26, 20241 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,...

St. John
Sep 24, 20242 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...
Pastor Mark Fisher
Sep 17, 20242 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....
Sonja Brannon
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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