April 6, 2025
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 12:1-8 A few weeks ago, we saw “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Guthrie. I usually read the plot
March 23, 2025
Third Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 13:1-13 I have a picture of Desmond Tutu in my office. At the bottom, in ink that has virtually
March 9, 2025
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 4:1-13 Beloved Ones, congratulations. You’ve sprung forward! Ron Warren died last month. He was the Lutheran bishop who filed
March 10, 2024
Fourth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 3:14-21 Today is the day Harriet Tubman died in 1913. Her birth year is uncertain, but it probably around
February 25, 2024
Second Sunday in Lent, Pastor Jodi Houge
Mark 8: 31-38 This week, we get a strong word from Jesus about losing and saving our lives. Those who
February 18, 2024
1st Sunday of Lent, Pastor Lois Pallmeyer, February 18, 2024
Texts: Genesis 9:8-17, Psalm 25:1-10; I Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 Dear Friends in Christ, God’s grace and peace be with
February 14, 2024
Ash Wednesday, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 If you were here for dinner back for dinner, you may have gotten a candy heart. You
March 19, 2023
Fourth Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
John 9:1-41 Last Sunday, Avery one of our fourth-grade singers in Schola came up for communion so enthusiastically that she
March 1, 2023
Paula Hutchinson – March 1, 2023 Lenten Reflection
In the time before I became a member of Gloria Dei, I was a person of faith who had been
February 26, 2023
First Sunday in Lent, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 4:1-11 The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness has a game show quality to it. It’s so neatly