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“How Beautiful are the Feet”

Bishop’s Reflections

“How Beautiful are the Feet”
“How Beautiful are the Feet”
3 Oct 2020

October 3, 2020 In Romans chapter 10, the apostle Paul speaks of preaching the gospel: Then how are they to call on one in whom…READ MORE

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

Synod Assembly Postponed
Synod Assembly Postponed
7 Apr 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, God’s rich grace be yours in this Holy Week! Our Synod Council met via videoconference this past Saturday, April…READ MORE

A Message for April 1, 2020
A Message for April 1, 2020
1 Apr 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, God’s rich grace be yours as we experience as never before these last weeks of Lent! As time goes…READ MORE

A Pastoral Letter: March 25, 2020
A Pastoral Letter: March 25, 2020
25 Mar 2020

I lift up my eyes to the hills-- from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.…READ MORE

A Video Message from Bishop Roth
A Video Message from Bishop Roth
22 Mar 2020

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A Pastoral Letter to This Pandemic
A Pastoral Letter to This Pandemic
15 Mar 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ in the Central/Southern Illinois Synod, Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! The…READ MORE

A Pastoral Letter: March 2020
A Pastoral Letter: March 2020
11 Mar 2020

God’s rich grace to you in this Lenten season! The ongoing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has prompted us to be more attentive to each…READ MORE

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