Weekly Blog Posts
The following blog posts are written by Bishop Jen Nagel, Synod staff members, and leaders from the Minneapolis Area Synod.
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 [...]
Create some space
By Pastor Norma Malfatti “Take a break … Run away with us for the summer. Let’s go upstate … There’s a lake I know In a nearby park.” [...]
New beginnings
By Maya Bryant Spring is often associated with rebirth, the bringing of new life after the quiet of winter. Although, I can’t help but find myself continuing to think about the ending, or death, of [...]
The calling of a bishop
By Bob Hulteen In Minnesota Prince may be royalty, but in the Lutheran church the bishop is … Hmm, what is the bishop? (I’ll start an answer below.) The 2023 Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly just [...]
Embracing a little creative chaos
By Nicholas Tangen When I was a kid, I often struggled in school. My grades rarely rose above a C average, and the end of every semester was a mad dash to complete dozens of [...]
Grief and gratitude
By Pastor Hans Lee In October of last year, I decided to reach out to Pastor John Hulden to let him know of my openness to and interest in serving as an interim pastor, after [...]
Similar others
By Pastor John Hulden This blog is written for you church leaders. How are you doing after Holy Week and Easter? How are you really? Thanks for all you did to make Lent and Easter [...]