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February 2026

February 28, 2026

Rev. Rabell Goes to Washington: Pastor’s State of the Union

Rev. Nelson Rabell-González, ELCA pastor, attends State of the Union, offering a powerful witness on...

January 2025

January 28, 2025

Immigration Ministry – 8 Things Churches Should Do in 2025

Immigration ministry in 2025 has changed drastically since the inauguration. Here’s a list of 8...

June 2023

June 28, 2023

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

The sermon "This Flag Has Legs" invites dialogue for listening to conflicting ideas and meanings...

December 2021

December 13, 2021

The Removal of Rev. Rabell-González: A Case Study in ELCA Corruption and Racism

The Rev. Nelson Rabell-González was removed as pastor of Misión Latina Luterana in Stockton, California....

January 2021

January 12, 2021

Truth or Trump: Christians Must Decide (Guest Sermon)

"Truth or Trump" is a guest sermon by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing about the coup...

December 2020

December 06, 2020

Trumpism is a Starfish, not a Spider. How should churches respond?

Beware: Trumpism is not going away. It’s a “starfish,” not a “spider.” And it's a...

August 2020

August 27, 2020

What to Do When Parishioners Leave – Because of Politics

When parishioners leave because of "politics," it's not always a bad thing. Imagine the church...

July 2020

July 04, 2020

Announcing: Clergy Emergency League! Resist, Reclaim, Renew

Announcing the official launch of the Clergy Emergency League (CEL)! We support and challenge clergy...

June 2020

June 07, 2020

Being Theological in a Political World

Being theological in a political world means standing up for justice because the Word of...

June 02, 2020

Trump Has Crossed the Line: A Call for Pastors’ Emergency League 2020

Trump has crossed the line. How will people of faith respond to this blasphemy?