Statement of Policy Regarding Sexual Misconduct by Members of the Clergy
With the recent and ongoing news coverage about systemic sexual abuse and a culture of denial and cover up in the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Pennsylvania, I thought it would be helpful to review...
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Congregational Vitality
Many of us have heard that the church is at a crossroads. Perhaps for years or decades now, as prominent writers Diana Butler Bass and Phyllis Tickle have reflected. You may also have heard...
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God is Using You
“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel . . . I...
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A “New Normal”
A “new normal.” That’s how Governor Brown described the 17 fires that are currently burning throughout the state of California. Nevada has had similar increases in fires over the past few years. State fire...
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SECOND MILE GIVING: LUTHERAN ENGAGEMENT & ADVOCACY IN NEVADA
Many in the Sierra Pacific Synod have never heard of LEAN, but for several years, advocacy in Nevada has enjoyed the support of congregations all over the Synod through Second Mile Giving. August is...
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Response to Northern California Fires
We have been in direct communication in the last 48 hours with the pastors and leaders of congregations in the fire areas in our synod. Here is the latest information we have about the fires...
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Intertwined: Our mission together
While attending the Art of Transitional Ministry last week, I had an opportunity to talk to Joel, a Presbyterian pastor from Colorado, who has a passion like mine: new and emerging faith communities and...
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Reflections from Charlottesville – Part 3
By Elaine Whitney, Synod Vice President Part 3 – Hope: Be the Church for the sake of the world Q: Why is the Church important? How is Charlottesville like any other American community? Who...
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Reflections from Charlottesville – Part 2
By Elaine Whitney, Synod Vice President Part 2 – Reconciliation: Welcome the Stranger Q: Who is my neighbor? Why is it important to pull our community back together? A: My neighbor is anyone who crosses...
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God’s Favorite Color
It’s been hot around my place. How about your place? It’s been hot and even a bit humid. Reminds me of summer when we lived in New Jersey. Reminds me of a little boy,...
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