With preaching on the gift of creation by Bishop Lull, music by the North Shore Brass and the Synod Assembly Choir under the direction of Karen Wilkerson and organist/pianist Tom Bartsch, Holy Communion, our worship service was a festive kick-off to Synod Assembly! This year’s assembly worship offering was designated for the synod’s Planting Hope Campaign, particularly for the Family Together therapeutic preschool on the East Side of St. Paul through Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.