The Need to Speak the Truth

The Need to Speak the Truth

The ELCA Conference of Bishops, the elected clergy leaders of the 65 synods from across the country, recently gathered in Chicago. Patricia Lull, the Bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod, shared the following with our local clergy and other church leaders: All of us in...
LSS Early Learning Center Opens!

LSS Early Learning Center Opens!

On Aug. 14, Pastor Peter and other synod representatives joined with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in celebrating the grand opening of its Early Learning Center-East Side, located at Grace Lutheran Church, St. Paul. A number of synod staff, synod council...
A Nice Surprise

A Nice Surprise

During our Easter Sunday celebrations yesterday, I had the joy of sharing some really exciting news on behalf of our partners in ministry with Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota and the St. Paul Area Synod.  Each year, LSS of MN recognizes one congregation in each of the six Minnesota synods for its leadership in social ministry and social justice in their community.  To honor each congregation’s work, they are presented the “Servant of Christ Award” at the synod’s annual assembly.  This year, they have announced that Prince of Peace has been selected to receive this award.

Come to the Table

In yesterday’s sermon I talked about Shobi’s Table, one of our ministry partners in the St. Paul Area Synod.  Shobi’s operates a “pay-what-you-can-café” out of a food truck here in the metro Twin Cities.  You can imagine any ministry context that involves food and hospitality might be of particular interest to this former restaurateur.  I recently received a letter from Deacon Kari Olson, the mission developer who leads this ministry and a real “foodie” of a kindred spirit.  I want to share her letter with you…