Be Still….. On March 12, I decided to start physically distancing myself because of the coronavirus. I’m not especially high-risk, but I wanted to protect my mother, who is quite healthy but in her 70s. I’m able to work at home since the University of Pittsburgh, where I teach, has switched to online-only classes. Well-aware … [Read more…]
PASTOR’S CORNER CONT. You are invited to share photos and videos of water that will be shown during the Remembrance of Baptism liturgy and photos of how the Spirit has been at work in our lives and communities in the past two months. I probably will submit a picture of splashing the screen or my … [Read more…]
Activities from Lutherdale Bible Camp A Lutherdale counselor will teach you how to make chalk paint here: Here’s a recipe from Lutherdale for Churro Muffin Donuts: Ingredients: Muffin: Topper: ½ Cup Sugar ¼ Cup Melted Butter ¼ Cup Melted Butter ½ Cup Sugar ½ Cup Milk 1 Tsp. Cinnamon 1 Tsp. Vanilla 1 Cup Flour … [Read more…]
Pastoral Letter on Staying Safe Our ELCA bishops wrote pastoral letters recently about returning to worship, and I realized I should probably do that too, but I will just give you a pastoral note for now to keep taking this virus seriously. As you may know West Allis went “viral” throughout the globe yesterday… but … [Read more…]
PROJECT LUNCHBOX BEGINS! Together, we can do even more. We’re excited to announce that we’re over half-way to meeting our new campaign goal: $25,000 for each of our two funds, in honor of Outreach for Hope’s 25th anniversary. Let’s keep the momentum going, in the spirit of love for our neighbor. On Wednesday May 6, … [Read more…]
Pastor’s Corner – 5/11/2020 –We’ve stalled a bit on our Media Survey, but will be making another push to tally important information from our congregation, so we can have a better understanding of how to communicate with all our members now and in the future. –In my sermon yesterday, I talked about the important role … [Read more…]
Mother’s Day Carnation Tradition Over time, the custom arose of wearing a white carnation on Mother’s Day if your mother has died and a red one if she’s living. In fact, many carnation colors have special meanings. Pink carries the richest Christian symbolism. According to legend, carnations first appeared on earth as Mary wept while … [Read more…]
You’ll Never Walk Alone As many of us are missing sports and asking what might have been–especially with the amazing season the Bucks were having–there was another team “across the pond” who’s fans may be more disappointed. The Liverpool Football Club were on track for the best season ever in the English Premier League with … [Read more…]
