Bishop’s Message – Jan 28th, 2026
Bishop's Message - Jan 28th, 2026
This week, Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry and the six ELCA bishops from Minnesota, have come together with one voice to share a message that reflects the reality of life in their communities— and our country— in these days of aggressive immigration enforcement. I was touched by how honest my colleagues are about both the uncertainty of these days and the certainty they have in the promises of Christ, who calls us to connect, pray and serve our communities, even when we don’t agree on everything.
Many diverse members, with many spiritual gifts.
“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” (I Corinthians 12:27) I will be in Chicago this week for the Fall 2024 Conference of Bishops meeting. The Conference of Bishops is composed of sixty-five Synodical bishops from across the Evangelical...
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love…”
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. (Galatians 5:22-23) St. Ignatius of Loyola was a proponent of spiritual reflection and review. In his...
Rest for Our Souls around the Campfire
"Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew...
If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
“So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labors as God did from his.” -Hebrews 4:9-10 A photo taken by Bishop Daniel at Sidecut Metropark of the sun setting along the Maumee River. There are two...