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2023-11-08T17:35:52-04:00

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Rev. Nelson Rabell’s Church Restored to ELCA. What’s Still Needed for Justice?

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:35 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Rev. Nelson Rabell’s church has been recognized and restored to the ELCA. But key issues of accountability and justice still remain. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:36:26-04:00

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Workers in the Vineyard and the Economy of Exploitation: Matthew 20:1-16

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:36 pm By Leah D. Schade

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The parable of the workers in the vineyard holds a mirror up to the harsh realities of exploitative economic and agricultural systems. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:36:55-04:00

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End the NDA in the Church: ‘Confidentiality’ is a Cover for Toxic Secrets

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:36 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Some churches and denomination use a non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to silence clergy and congregants. It's time to end that practice. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:37:26-04:00

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Review of Rev. Kenneth Wheeler’s US: The Resurrection of American Terror

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:37 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Rev. Kenneth Wheeler, a Black ELCA pastor & elder stateman of the church, has written a profound memoir that every White Christian needs to read. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:38:00-04:00

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Gleaning Divine Abundance: Isaiah 55:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:38 pm By Leah D. Schade

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God invites us to participate in gleaning divine abundance from the Earth so that all are nutritiously fed with equity and joyous fellowship. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:38:35-04:00

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A Divine Cycle of Reciprocity: Preaching The Parable of the Sower

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:38 pm By Leah D. Schade

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God invites us into a divine cycle of reciprocity so that Creation, communities, and the church can flourish. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:39:36-04:00

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Rohrer Removed, Rabell Approved for Reinstatement. What’s Done, What’s Left Undone?

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:39 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Rohrer removed from ELCA roster of Word and Sacrament ministry. Rev. Nelson Rabell reinstated to the roster. What's done, what's left undone? Read more

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2023-11-08T17:40:26-04:00

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The Big Red, White, and Blue in the Room: A Sermon about Deliberating the Flag in Church

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:40 pm By Leah D. Schade

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What if the U.S. flag showed up at a church Bible study ? “The Big Red, White, and Blue in the Room” imagines that conversation. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:41:08-04:00

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This Flag Has Legs: A Sermon Inviting Dialogue about Flag Placement in Church

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:41 pm By Leah D. Schade

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The sermon "This Flag Has Legs" invites dialogue for listening to conflicting ideas and meanings that people attach to the flag in church. Read more

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2023-11-08T17:41:44-04:00

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Supply Preacher’s Checklist: Being Prepared to Guest Preach and Lead Worship

Last updated on: November 8, 2023 at 5:41 pm By Leah D. Schade

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Here’s some guidance and a Supply Preacher’s Checklist for leading worship as a guest preacher. Preparation and information are essential! Read more

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