Recently, I participated in a community theatre production of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. The production was directed by my former high school theatre teacher, and the cast included individuals ranging from ages 12 to 70. On a personal note, it was a delight to be immersed in the processes of character building, blocking, and engaging as a cast to tell a story.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the journey through the season of Lent. It is the day ashes, in the form of the cross, are imposed upon our heads and we are reminded that we are “dust and to dust we shall return”. On this day, we hold in tension our mortality and the gift of new creation that God grants through the death and glorious resurrection of Christ.

Food for Kidz, is this Wednesday, February 26! We have 75 dedicated core volunteers ready to set up, and 290 packing volunteers prepared to make a difference.

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One of the roles of the Congregation Council Treasurer is to encourage and assist the Council and Congregation in long-range planning. This is one way a congregation avoids “gulping down” their resources and preparing for what God has in store for us. As the shop-worn trope says, “if you fail to plan you plan to fail.” 

The Social Ministry Team is dedicated to supporting and connecting with our community, region, and the world. Our projects focus on feeding the hungry, helping kids succeed, supporting our neighbors, and advocating for social change.

We've got a new Property/Facilities Maintenance Form to help keep our church in great shape! If you spot anything that needs fixing, like a leaky faucet, broken light, or if paper towels or toilet paper need replacing, just let us know using this form.

Bishop Hutterer has recorded a special invitation video encouraging participation in the 2025 Lenten Challenge! This friendly, faith-deepening challenge connects us in daily spiritual practices while supporting safe drinking water efforts at the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM) in Rock Point, AZ. 

As we enter the season of Lent, many of us seek ways to deepen our spiritual journey and connect more meaningfully with our faith. The Lenten Challenge offers a structured approach to this, focusing on four key practices that can transform our daily lives. Here’s how you can participate:

The video from the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission, also known as Rock Point Mission, explores the concept of "hózhó," which is central to Navajo (or Diné) philosophy. Hózhó represents beauty, order, and harmony, and embodies the pursuit of balance in life. The mission envisions a future guided by hózhó and invites visitors, donors, and congregants to join them in this journey towards a harmonious and balanced community.