The Amazing Brannon Girls!
My husband, Allan, and I had the pleasure of attending Celebration Dance presented by Barbara Hatch School of Dance on Saturday, June 8,...
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that Welcomes and Serves All.
Ashleigh Altemann
Jun 53 min read
Not so Icky Evangelism
The Violent Femmes encounter got me thinking about forms of evangelism.
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Guest Writer
May 293 min read
Coming Home
by Sonja Brannon This weekend my daughter is being confirmed into the St. John’s Family — what a milestone for her…and her family. You...
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Elaine Pearson
May 232 min read
Limiting the Kingdom of God
On May 11, I attended the Southeast Michigan Synod Assembly as the official SlideMaster. It ended with a wonderful worship service. I...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
May 142 min read
Sharing the Peace
I was visiting with a young man I have been counseling the other day. He wanted to talk about Jesus and spirituality. He did not grow up...
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Ashleigh Altemann
May 92 min read
Meet our New Tree!
the last Sunday of April, we put our hope into action and we planted a tree on the grounds of St. John.
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Pastor Mark Fisher
May 13 min read
Celebrating Life
It is Tuesday April 30, 2024, I am at St. Augustine’s House in Oxford MI. taking a short retreat. This retreat is not silent, however...
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Sean Michael Jackman
May 12 min read
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Viva La Musica! is this Sunday at 4:00 pm. For me, this is a different kind of program. Since the date fell on Cinco de Mayo, we agreed...
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St. John
Apr 182 min read
Help shape the Farm Bill
This week we watched the documentary “common ground” that focuses on the way regenerative agriculture can help to mitigate the negative...
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St. John
Apr 111 min read
Egg-celent fun!
For the first time in some years, St. John hosted an egg hunt for the young folk.
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Ashleigh Altemann
Apr 113 min read
It was Good
One of the earliest stories I can recall hearing was a story of connectedness, of order, of purpose, of nature. It was a story of creation.
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St. John
Apr 112 min read
Earth Month at St. John!
This year we are going beyond celebrating Earth Day, hosting a month full of opportunities to learn about, care for, and celebrate creation.
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Elaine Pearson
Apr 32 min read
In Defense of Thomas
by Elaine Pearson It’s amazing how a nickname can stick. In this Sunday’s gospel lesson (John 20:19-31) Jesus appears to the disciples...
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Pastor Mark Fisher
Mar 272 min read
It's Friday, but Sunday's Coming
The title of this reflection is from an old sermon that I heard on radio maybe 30 years ago. Friday represents the agony of Jesus through...
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Sean Michael Jackman
Mar 194 min read
Why Do We Care about Passover?
Sean Michael Jackman and Elaine Pearson Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, is the commemoration of Jesus’ institution of the...
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Ashleigh Altemann
Mar 144 min read
Plant Grapes
Last week I made sauerkraut with my students in cooking class. As part of the lesson, we talked about the role of fermentation...
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Kevin O'Brien
Mar 73 min read
Get to Know the Bishop
by Kevin O'Brien Pr. Sarah Mayer-Flatt is our “Synod Storyteller.” In this role, Pr. Sarah will share stories of her own, as well as...
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St. John
Feb 271 min read
Pastor Mark's Reflection on the New Survey
Over the last three years the St. John community has changed and for the better. Well over 30% of our current membership has come within...
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Ashleigh Altemann
Feb 222 min read
Mardi Gras Party at St. John: A Wholesome Hurrah Before Lent
Cheers filled the air and the MPR buzzed with excitement last Tuesday as young and old gathered for our Mardi Gras party of feast and feats.
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Sean Michael Jackman
Feb 124 min read
Music News: A Great Concert this Sunday!
Tunes and Tapestries of Lent is this Sunday at 4:00 pm. I’m honored to work again with well-known Detroit harpist Christa Grix. The...
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