Bishop Statement in Response to the Shooting in Butler

Although the Butler community is most closely affected, we affirmed that this violent incident deeply wounds each of us, causing fear, worry, grief, and anger. We are all hurt when anyone hurts another. And we may also all find healing and hope when each of us responds to violence with a commitment to peace.

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A Lament for Israel and Gaza

As we lament the acute human suffering made so visible to us in the media coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas, Bishop Kusserow invites us to respond out of the faith we share: in genuine compassion, with personal support and care for our neighbors, and with fervent intercessory prayer and advocacy.

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Retirement of Bob Cairns

After 30 of service to our synod, Bob Cairns, our accountant, is celebrating a well-earned retirement! We send him off with best wishes and much gratitude for his many years of faithful service!

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Care with the Word

Another Ember Day is coming soon! And not just a day for lively continuing education and collegial fellowship.  But two gatherings that together provide a significant opportunity of formation for us in responding faithfully to the ministry of the Word in our current context.  This work is so important that I not only strongly encourage you to attend; I expect that you will.

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