Tag: love

Why It’s Important that the ELCA Youth Gathering Go to Minneapolis in 2027

Today, at the closing worship service of the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, it was announced that the ELCA Youth Gathering will go to the city of Minneapolis in 2027. I’ve been to enough youth gatherings to know that when the next Gathering city is announced at a closing worship, there is always a mixed reaction ...

Holy Curiosity

In the movie “Jerry McGuire,” the title character, played by Tom Cruise, says at one point “We live in a cynical world.”  It was a moment of deep truth in an otherwise funny but pretty forgettable movie. We live in a cynical world.  We all see it.  Everyday.  All around us. In our community, I ...

Stephanie Joy Coltvet Erdmann

I just don’t have words today. Stephanie Joy Coltvet Erdmann died last night from complications following heart surgery. Stephanie loved her husband Paul completely Stephanie was completely dedicated to her 3 beautiful children Stephanie was an amazing and gifted pastor Stephanie cared about all people, and had a special heart for those who were disenfranchised ...