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Bishop’s Reflections

We Need a Cure
We Need a Cure
1 Jun 2020

June 1, 2020 Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As many of you know, I signed on to an open letter from bishops of the ELCA…READ MORE

A Pastoral Letter on Renewing Gathered Worship
A Pastoral Letter on Renewing Gathered Worship
13 May 2020

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, The rich grace of our risen Lord Jesus be with you in this Easter season. Let me begin by…READ MORE

The Second Sunday of Easter 2020 – A Sermon by Bishop S. John Roth
The Second Sunday of Easter 2020 – A Sermon by Bishop S. John Roth
14 Apr 2020

Click here to download this video. Click here to download the manuscript of this sermon. Easter 2 John 20:19-31 April 19, 2020 19 When it…READ MORE

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