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...

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...

Based on the conversation about the topic of Communion Participation during the congregational meeting on 9-22-24, I would like to share...

The ELCA Advocacy Office in Washington DC is doing the work of biblical justice - a part the The Peace. Read their September 2024 Update...

On Saturday, September 14, I participated in the Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, along with my husband, Allan, & my son,...

I have been wondering lately about the human capacity to give and receive love. During this contentious political season this is a worthy...

I have always been partial to the traditional Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come....

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...

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...

This past Sunday morning I was taking a short walk before getting ready for church. Strolling along, thinking about my sermon, suddenly I...

From ELCA Advocacy: Advocate for Robust International Food Aid in the Farm Bill Ending hunger and malnutrition around the world is one of...

Our congregational board decided to review and bring our constitution up to date to reflect our practice of “Mission Centered Policy...

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...