On Summertime
I just returned from my annual trip to Minnesota for a reunion with friends from my husband’s seminary class. I’m usually able to connect with some of my friends from college d
On Being Baptized
It is always a joy to celebrate the sacrament of Baptism, but it is a special joy during the Easter season. Since that is one of my favorite themes I am always on the lookout f
On Renewing Vows
On Renewing Vows
On Living Wet
This morning a number of my family members sent me videos of the rapid, overflowing falls in my hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and photos of flooded parks and closed roadways.
In Sympathy
The congregation always grieves at the death of a church member or a family member or friend. It is especially difficult when that person was an active, participating member of
On Retiring
At the January Congregation Council meeting I told the Council of my intention to retire as pastor at St. Peter's by the Sea Lutheran Church in September, 2019.
Change of Season
Early last month my sister-in-law sent pictures of the snow that had fallen in South Dakota. I didn’t even want to look at it! I am so happy to live in this beautiful wea
Being Opened & Letting Go
Our stewardship committee and church council are inviting us to participate in a new approach to stewardship. This year we'll have Consecration Sunday on the first Sunday in No
On Spiritual Travel
Some people talk about having a “bucket list” of travel destinations. I’ve not determined such a list but I was able to take two “trips of a life-time” this summer.
Saying Good-Bye
These past few months have been filled with good-byes at St. Peter’s. We said good-bye to Scott and Sue McMahan who have moved to their mountain home in Montana.