ECO-WEDDING LITURGY: Ideas for a Creation-Centered Wedding

Last updated on: February 19, 2023 at 4:42 pm By Leah D. Schade

Looking to design an eco-wedding liturgy? Here are ideas for Creation-centered wedding vows, ring blessings, tree-planting, and more! Read more

White Fragility in the ELCA: 5 Things We Can Do About It

Last updated on: March 3, 2023 at 10:14 pm By Leah D. Schade

A 2021 clergy survey indicates that White Fragility in the ELCA is muzzling Lutheran preachers. Here are 5 things we can do about it. Read more

Unraveling Rohrer’s Big Lie: New Report about Rev. Nelson Rabell

Last updated on: March 3, 2023 at 10:15 pm By Leah D. Schade

A new report reveals that the story about "dozens" of accusers against Rev. Nelson Rabell Gonzalez is a fabrication. It's all part of Rohrer's Big Lie. Read more

Honoring and Protecting the Oaks of Mamre: Genesis 18:1-10a

Last updated on: February 19, 2023 at 4:43 pm By Leah D. Schade

Here are ideas for reading and preaching Genesis 18:1-10a, the story of Abraham’s hospitality under the Oaks of Mamre. This text is assigned for July 17th, 2022, the sixth Sunday after Pentecost in the Revised Common Lectionary. This is part of the EcoPreacher 1-2-3 series to equip preachers and congregations for engaging the Bible through an ecological lens. The Oaks of Mamre play an important role in the story of Abraham’s hospitality toward God’s messengers. How can our congregations honor... Read more

The Volcanic Warning – and Promise – of Micah 1:1-7, 2:12-13

Last updated on: June 13, 2022 at 2:02 pm By Leah D. Schade

What can we learn from the prophet Micah and his "volcanic" warnings - and promise - for our own time and for God's Creation? Read more

Rohrer Resigned; Justice for Rev. Nelson Rabell González Still Needed

Last updated on: March 3, 2023 at 10:16 pm By Leah D. Schade

Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer resigned as Bishop. How did we get here? And where do things stand for Rev. Nelson Rabell González and his congregation? Read more