Healing through Truth

Healing through Truth Vance Blackfox’s Address on Indigenous Histories and ELCA’s Efforts Submitted by Pastor Samantha Drennan, co-convenor of Racial Justice Team On November 20 at Muhlenberg College, the Red Door Roots speaker series at Muhlenberg…

On the Way: Bridging Generations

It was this past Friday night, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee – my hometown, my birthplace, the day after my birthday. Seated at a long table in a Mexican restaurant, my father’s favorite. He sits on…

Embracing the Call

“It’s important to keep uplifting the call,” said Pastor Susan Fox. “I enjoy and appreciate reading the Word and lessons, interpreting them for today and everyday life,” she continued. As many heads nodded in agreement, you could see and feel how each minister connected with her statement.

On the Way: A Call to Service

Dear Friends in Christ – This was our first Sunday after Tuesday’s elections. I was invited to preach at worship for Maidencreek Church in Blandon, PA, alongside Pastor Bruce Schoup. This was the birthday and…

Anti Racism Training for Rostered Leaders

All Northeastern PA Synod rostered leaders (pastors, deacons, and synodically-authorized lay leaders) are required to have Anti-Racism at least once every three years.