Often, people tell me that they want to keep politics out of church. And while there's a certain wisdom in that, from time to time the politics of the day invoke the Church, in general, or our (Lutheran) branch of the Church, specifically. Our faith does not call us to support one political party or another, but it does call on us to have certain r...
As 2024 draws to a close, we want to say thank you! Thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality as our family settled in; for your commitment to being present for worship on-line, in Ridgefield, or Hazel Dell; and for your partnership in loving and serving our community. We are excited about all that 2025 has in store and we look forward to con...
Stewardship 2025: A Message of Inclusion and Stewardship It was a joy to witness Pastor Robyn leading chapel for our preschool students last week. With the help of a delightful puppet named "Grateful," she shared the creation story, emphasizing that God has created a special place for each of us - not just physically, but in God's divine plan for t...