IN THIS ISSUE
Vol. 15 · Issue 5 · June / July 2026
Pages 1–2 · Green Team
Blessing of the Pollinator Garden
Scripture begins in soil. To renew our relationship with Earth is not to invent something new but to remember something ancient.
Page 3 · News & Notices
Announcements & Events
OWLS picnic, Congregational Annual Meeting, Summer Worship, Meet & Greet with Pastor Kristin Engstrom, and Pastor Eric’s Farewell Service on June 14.
Pages 4–6 · Farewell Feature
A Conversation with Pastor Eric Trozzo
By Rozella Bower — a farewell conversation as Pastor Eric prepares for a new calling at the Australian Lutheran College.
Page 6 · A Letter
From Pastor Eric Trozzo
“I give thanks for the faith you show. I give thanks for the love you share. I give thanks for your openness to new directions of ministry.”
Page 6 · Council President
A Word of Thanks & Hope
An update on the pastoral transition, with a visit from Pastor Dean Brown, assistant to the Bishop, joining the June 14 farewell service.
Page 8 · Caring Ministry · 50 Years
Stephen Ministry
Everyone deserves emotional and spiritual support in difficult times. Learn about 50 years of Stephen Ministry and our upcoming regional training day.
Page 8 · Around Our Church
Community Group Updates
See the work by the Family Circle Playgroup and Scouting America Troop 4042, whose annual flower and vegetable sale brought in more than $11,000.
Worship With Us
Summer Schedule begins June 7 — one service at 9:30 a.m. through Labor Day.
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