by Grace | Apr 30, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
Seeking Unity [Effective partnerships] Thousands of people in the Synod attended Reformation commemoration services in local communities across the Synod in 2017. “I was astonished at all the work and efforts of the Ministry Area Leaders and other volunteers who...
by Pastor Rick | Apr 25, 2018 | Pastor's Blog, Witness
Back in March of 2017, Grace Lutheran hosted an evening presentation titled “What in the World are Lutherans Doing”? About 40 people attended, and Tom Brook from CLWR shared many of his experiences from his travels supporting their missions. Living in...
by Pastor Rick | Apr 8, 2018 | Learn, Pastor's Blog
Lenten series During the season of Lent, our focus turns more inward, but not in a negative way. We spend time reflecting on our personal relationship with God and the relationship that God desires to have with us. Last year, a group of about 10 people gathered one...
by Pastor Rick | Mar 20, 2018 | Pastor's Blog, Support
One of my least favourite tasks as a pastor is administration, however it is a necessary component of pastoral ministry. For a congregation to fulfill its mission, there needs to be order and records. At the end of the previous year, Grace’s long-time secretary,...
by Pastor Rick | Mar 15, 2018 | Pastor's Blog, Witness
Baptisms and Baptismal Counseling Baptisms are a joyous experience for the congregation, family, and pastors. The baptismal event is something that we all have experienced. Some are more memorable than others, depending on the activity level of the one who is being...
by Pastor Rick | Mar 14, 2018 | Pastor's Blog, Support
Wider Church / Interfaith As a pastor in the ELCIC, I also must stay connected with what’s known as the “wider church”. This connection usually happens through email and other mailed correspondence. However, sometimes I attend meetings with other clergy. From time...
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