Saturday 21 November 2020
Last Thanksgiving presented a challenge of a lifetime. Having lived alone throughout my adult life, I have never been the obvious host for a large gathering of friends and family….
Read PostSunday 25 October 2020
Around the globe, elections are a time of heightened concern about policies and political loyalties. We all sense how critical those matters are as we approach the November 3 election…
Read PostFriday 21 August 2020
A pastoral reflection on living in the midst of an extended pandemic The Bible is full of stories of testing and discernment. Stories of famines, natural disasters, personal set-backs,…
Read PostSunday 02 August 2020
This has been a challenging year for all of us. Whether we have needed to shift to working from home or adapting to having all social events cancelled, every household…
Read PostSaturday 20 June 2020
A sermon by Bishop Lull for the Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine 2020 Zoom Service – June 17, 2020 Mark 4:1-9 Grace and peace to you in the name…
Read PostSunday 31 May 2020
This message from Bishop Lull was shared on May 28 during the synod’s Prayer Service for Rostered Ministers. Matthew 28:8-10, 16-20 Grace and peace to you in the name…
Read PostSaturday 23 May 2020
On Saturday, May 23, Governor Walz announced new rules for the gathering of communities of faith in outdoor and indoor setting. These rules go into effect on May 27. View…
Read PostSunday 17 May 2020
With Governor Walz’s announcement that we are moving from stay-at-home to stay-safe orders, it is still important that we each continue to do our part to insure the safety of…
Read PostWednesday 13 May 2020
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Romans 12:15-16 To the Pastors, Deacons, Leaders and Congregations of Minnesota: Since…
Read PostSaturday 09 May 2020
I am so grateful for the conscientious way in which the congregations of this synod are respecting Governor Walz’s stay-at-home order and practicing physical distancing as we go about daily…
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