“Any immigrant who lives with you must be treated as if they were one of your citizens. You must love them as yourself, because you were once immigrants.” Leviticus 19:34 Dear friends, The conflict in our country over immigration, immigrant rights, and enforcement reached a fever … [Read more...]
A Confession for Racism & Prejudice
Last Sunday was Juneteenth. It was also the anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. In some church traditions, Juneteenth is (rightly) a day of celebration and rejoicing - celebrating freedom for ancestors. My church tradition remains one of the whitest … [Read more...]
Reformation Remembrance
Another year and Reformation Sunday has come and gone - and with it the ongoing debate of whether or not we should commemorate, celebrate, or grieve the events of the Reformation. The Dilemma of Memory On the one hand, there are those who say we should celebrate all things Luther and Lutheran on … [Read more...]
