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...

I talk to a counselor most weeks. It is a good thing to do for Pastors due to the nature of our work. Of course, I pray and meditate,...

My husband, Allan, and I had the pleasure of attending Celebration Dance presented by Barbara Hatch School of Dance on Saturday, June 8,...

The Violent Femmes encounter got me thinking about forms of evangelism.

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...

On May 11, I attended the Southeast Michigan Synod Assembly as the official SlideMaster. It ended with a wonderful worship service. I...

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...

the last Sunday of April, we put our hope into action and we planted a tree on the grounds of St. John.

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...