“Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them.” (Mark 7:1-2) This Sunday we listen in on a debate of sorts between Jesus and the religious leaders of his day, … Continue reading Message: Dirty Hands… →

It has been a passion-filled week here at the ELCA’s 2009 Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This assembly took up a number of exciting new initiatives that will involve our church in God’s work addressing malaria and HIV/AIDS; calls us to become more fluent in the first language of faith – scripture; and to study … Continue reading Message: ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2009: “God’s Work. Our Hands.” →

Last week I sent out an invitation for St. Luke’s members and friends to take part in a completely un-scientific survey of attitudes and impressions toward church in general, and St. Luke’s in particular.  The survey remained open for one week, and had 19 respondents. The questions, along with answers, can be found below:   … Continue reading Announcement: St. Luke’s Summer Survey Results are In! →