Weekly Blog Posts
The following blog posts are written by Bishop Jen Nagel, Synod staff members, and leaders from the Minneapolis Area Synod.
Grounded in the presence of God
By Nicholas Tangen July 11 is the feast day of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the father of western monasticism and the writer of the Rule of St. Benedict (RB), a text that has served as [...]
The AME, the ELCA, and the FUTURE
By Bob Hulteen Social location makes such a difference, … even in the church, it seems. Having grown up from fifth grade on in a North Dakota ALC congregation, I had never heard the names [...]
10,000 reasons
By Pastor John Hulden It’s the middle of summer. Have you been to a lake yet? Looking back on my just completed two weeks of vacation, water played an important role in my time away. [...]
A prayer for empathy
By Bishop Ann Svennungsen A congregation in the Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA is hurting. As a result of several media posts, including those from the Daily Caller and Fox News, Edina Community Lutheran Church (ECLC) [...]
The next step
By Jack Hurbanis After years of dreaming about it, earlier this year in March I made the decision to accept an offer from Mitchell Hamline Law School and begin my time as a law student [...]
Troublesome transitions
By Maya Bryant Yesterday, while deep cleaning my car to get ready to sell it, I heard high-pitched chirping coming from nearby. I chose to ignore it until it got so irritable that I dropped [...]
Peer into the future
By Bishop Ann Svennungsen At his recent ordination, Leif Johnson, a tennis-coach-become-pastor, shared his thanks during the worship service. He thanked his church family, his tennis family, and his AA family. I admired his courage [...]
Joyful joyful
By Emilie Bouvier A week ago Saturday, as I stared at a shiny silver balloon reflecting blue sky, leafy trees, and big smiles, I tried to put my finger on the sense of joy [...]
Keep it simple … sinners/saints
By Pastor John Hulden I witnessed two baptisms last Sunday. Thanks to Edina Community and Oak Grove Lutheran churches for the privilege of joining you in welcoming two adorable babies, Isaac and Gordon, to “the [...]