Category: Church
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High and Low
I will start with the comment that I dislike the terms “High church” and “Low church”. It is church. Usually, it is used to determine how formal the worship service is each week. With High church being formal, robes, stoles, processing in and out. Both styles have their place. Both are worship. And it truly…
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Confirmation
I remember in seminary the conversations we had about confirmation. Many of my classmates dreaded teaching confirmation. Before I continue, I need to explain what confirmation is. In many protestant denominations we have a dedicated time in which we ask, typically mid school aged, kids to spend time learning the basics of their faith on…
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Sermon, Message, Discussion…
Whatever you want to call it Pastors are supposed to be good at is giving the weekly message in church each week. And if that does not scare you, we are taught in seminary that we are speaking the words of God. Really? Me? Come on, have you met me? When I entered seminary, I…
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Meetings
I have been accused of hating meetings. That is not entirely true. I am all for productive meetings that have results. That accomplish something. That need to happen. I have attended many good meetings where decisions are made after quality discussions. Where ideas are exchanged, shared, and decided upon. I think meetings are a great…
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Drive-In
The second time I came to South Dakota was with a middle school mission trip with YouthWorks. We spent a week in Rapid City serving the community. I had 4 boys and 1 middle school girl along with a female adult leader. While driving across the open expanse of South Dakota on I-90 we counted…
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Worship 2 Sermon preview
This weekend I am guest preaching at Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis SD. The gospel reading for this week comes from Luke. My sermon is based upon the Gospel story of the sending of the disciples 2×2. I am focused on their reaction upon their return. Below is the brief version of the sermon I…
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Worship
One of the most impactful worship services I have been a part of was on the beach in Louisiana and a bird tried to swipe the communion bread. Worship can be a formal affair, or it can be relaxed and informal. I know of people who connect with both styles. I think we can get…
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It not about me.
Recently the Episcopal church brought a potential new Preist to town to get a feel for what ministry is like on the reservation. During our time together we talked about what funerals are like. I am asked to do funerals on a regular basis. Many times, I am asked to lead a funeral for someone…
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Inclusive
This morning I had the pleasure of someone else leading the worship service. Mother Lauren of the Episcopal church was in town for a meeting with the members of Holy Cross. I did the readings, but she did the rest. While listening to her preach I was captivated. The Gospel text was the story of…
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Neighbors in Solidarity
The Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center is a ministry of the South Dakota Synod of the ELCA. We are one of several non-traditional ministries supported by the Synod. What are Neighbors in Solidarity? Across the South Dakota Synod, we have many specialized or supported ministries. Each of these ministries proclaims the Gospel and carries out the…
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