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Jesus Got Up From the Table

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Maundy Thursday Sermon April 17, 2014 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Last summer I had the chance to spend a week at the Taize Community in France.  Taize is an ecumenical monastery that draws people from all over the world together to spend a week in prayer, service, study and fellowship.  Each… Continue reading →

She interrupted her ministry…

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Today, Feb. 25, is the day we remember the life and ministry of Elizabeth Fedde, a Norwegian Deaconess who died on Feb. 25, 1921.  I learned about Elizabeth Fedde as I was in formation for the Deaconess Community, and her story still challenges and inspires me.  Elizabeth Fedde came to… Continue reading →