March 2, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ, Thank you, Lois, for your Temple Talk.  If you missed it, she talked about how she came to St. John’s. She didn’t mention once that it was a rousing sermon that brought her to our church. It was the people.  It was all of us putting...

February 23, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ,  And the future of the church looks bright.  Our youth all did a great job. I know there were many proud parents and grandparents.  You should be.  I know I was.  As a staff, we have talked many times about how we need to keep having...
Holden Evening Prayer

Holden Evening Prayer

Midweek Lenten services – Holden Evening Prayer Service – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Marty Haugen wrote Holden Evening Prayer during the winter of 1985-1986 during a musical residency at Holden Village. A simple Lutheran vespers service that follows traditional...

February 17, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ,  Are we prepared for Lent? Is it something you can prepare for?  Initially, I say yes.  I think with all our business, we need to take time to both reflect and repent.  Through reflection, through honest reflection, we can find ways...

February 9, 2026

My brothers and sisters in Christ,  I think it was my Dad who told me that “Life is like your age in mph.”  It does seem that way.  As I get older, life seems to fly by.  According to my Dad, it will only get faster.  I can’t believe we are knocking on the door of...