My brother and I sit, diagonal from each other at the kitchen table, closely guarding the few cards we each have left in our hands...

The Violent Femmes encounter got me thinking about forms of evangelism.

the last Sunday of April, we put our hope into action and we planted a tree on the grounds of St. John.

This week we watched the documentary “common ground” that focuses on the way regenerative agriculture can help to mitigate the negative...

For the first time in some years, St. John hosted an egg hunt for the young folk.

One of the earliest stories I can recall hearing was a story of connectedness, of order, of purpose, of nature. It was a story of creation.

This year we are going beyond celebrating Earth Day, hosting a month full of opportunities to learn about, care for, and celebrate creation.

Last week I made sauerkraut with my students in cooking class. As part of the lesson, we talked about the role of fermentation...

Cheers filled the air and the MPR buzzed with excitement last Tuesday as young and old gathered for our Mardi Gras party of feast and feats.

What's one of the "hottest" ministries at St. John these days? Coffee Hour! While there is nothing new about having a tasty snack (they...

This Friday (January 6) is the Feast of the Epiphany. What does that mean? Simply, this is the celebration of the revealing of the Christ...

As we head into a new calendar year, let us take a quick look back at how we started our church year.

Advent has long been one of my favorite times of the church year. Much of that fondness stems from the family traditions we practiced...

A healthy life is, in fact, a bitter sweet experience. To strive for anything else is running away from the life of peace.

So, maybe we need hope to live?

When words come easy, writing flows like a stream. It is cool and refreshing – clean. Today, my words struggle. They are brought forth...

I would like to thank all the helpers that made making nisu and pasties so much easier. Several new people joined us to help support the...

Months ago, when I started this series delving into the sacredness of life and the sacredness of the things that sustain life, I started...

Before we begin our 40 days of Lent, much of the world takes part in a day (or period) of festivities. Perhaps most widely known as Mardi...

We are all Artists? I love to go to art museums although, I rarely do. They are places where one can feel alone while, at the same time,...