The 4th Sunday of Easter features the passage from Acts where Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is stoned. He looks into heaven and says he sees the Son of Man seated next to God. The outraged crowd rushes him and kills him. We know this passage is meant to bear
Continue readingDear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the ELCA. Part of this entry was written by Pastor Alexia Salvatierra for the School of
Continue readingDear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the ELCA. This entry by Rev. Steve Otte, Pastor at Grace, Covina. On November 6 we all have
Continue readingDear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the ELCA. This entry was originally posted by Rev. Andrew Bell of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville,
Continue readingDear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the ELCA. This entry is a guest post by Pastor Jennifer Chrien of Shepherd of the Valley, Simi Valley.
Continue readingDear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the ELCA. This entry is a guest post by Pastor Bill Hurst of First Lutheran Church, Torrance.
Continue readingDear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the ELCA. This entry is a guest post by Pastor Jess Harren of Calvary Lutheran Church in Chicago.
Continue readingDear Church is a semi-regular blog featuring pastors and other church leaders. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Southwest California Synod of the ELCA. Dear Church: Especially the part of church that’s mostly white, mostly middle-class, and Protestant
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