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Walking Together to spruce up the park

 Apple Orchard Park, located a few blocks south of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mendota, recently received a new...
The Rev. Marilyn Hanson
October 8, 2021
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Remembering Francis of Assisi

“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” (Luke 6:20) Francis of Assisi, known as the patron...
The Rev. Marilyn Hanson
October 4, 2021
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The Call Process

in the midst of a global pandemic
The Rev. Marilyn Hanson
September 30, 2021
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Walking Together to Save Lives

In this time of a pandemic and a health emergency, how do congregations offer help and support to their...
Deacon Cheryl Erdmann
September 27, 2021
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Leading a Call for Justice in the Rockford Community

After a violent and tragic incident in Rockford in July, 2021 which happened near its church building, Emmanuel...
Deacon Cheryl Erdmann
September 18, 2021
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Earth Church Service

On August 15, 2021, a group of God- and nature-loving people came to “Earth Church,” the first-ever Northern...
Deacon Cheryl Erdmann
September 5, 2021
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The Gathering’s Role in Lutheran Formation

Posted on August 19, 2021 by ELCA Youth Gathering The Gathering is an integral part of the ecology of faith...
ELCA News
September 1, 2021
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Keep AWAKE!

thoughts on stewardship from Pr. Bree Truax
The Rev. Gary Erickson
August 16, 2021
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Life Abundant

Reflections on evangelism by Pr. Peter Bredlau, Trinity, Moline
The Rev. Gary Erickson
August 9, 2021
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A Socially-distanced Easter Eggstravaganza

Evangelism Ideas
The Rev. Gary Erickson
August 2, 2021

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