Sep 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Definition- A crisis (from the Greek κρίσις – krisis; plural: “crises”; adjectival form: “critical”) is any event that is going (or is expected) to lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, community, or...
Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Getting to Know You…This is the first in a series about people in the congregation. In various discussions throughout this pandemic, people have spoken about not knowing newer or older people in the congregation and suggested I write something in the Messenger,...
Sep 10, 2020 | From Pastor Eric, Seeing God in the World, Sights and Insights
On September 11, 2001, I was a second-year seminary student. I first heard the news that the day was not an ordinary one when I arrived at the chapel service for the morning. Following worship, the whole seminary community gathered around the television and watched...
Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
An amended St. Matthew Constitution will require the congregation’s vote at the Congregation Meeting, September 27, 11am via Zoom. All of the changes, which were mandated at the 2019 ELCA Church-wide Assembly, pertain only to language, with no effect on...
Sep 10, 2020 | Worship Resources
Download Printable Bulletin PRELUDE “Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing” D. Dahl Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as people of God. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS For safety reasons, we ask that the congregation follow along with all spoken and...
