Social Justice

Shepherd’s Table Community Dinner – All Are Welcome (08/26/2026)

Shepherd’s Table Community Dinner: Everyone Welcome! Looking for a warm meal and great community connections? Join us for the next Shepherd’s Table Community Dinner at St. Mark Lutheran Church. This “all are welcome” meal is offered in honor of a member’s son and in the spirit of Luke 14:12–14: sharing food, community, and grace with…

Visit from Kafika House in Tanzania

On Sunday, May 3, we welcome Sarah Rejman, the founder of Kafika House, and Jean Wahlstrom, retired ELCA missionary in Tanzania. They will offer a brief introduction about the ministry during Sunday announcements before the worship service begins and give a fuller presentation during coffee hour, where we’ll also enjoy a taste of some Tanzanian…

A Land Acknowledgement

A land acknowledgement is a formal, living statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as historic stewards of this land and the enduring sacred relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. A land acknowledgement is a simple, yet powerful step toward ongoing awareness and correcting the stories and practices that diminish Indigenous…

ELCA Bishops Speak Out

A message from the ELCA Region One Bishops: As Lutherans, we are called to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, who welcomed strangers and emphasized love, mercy, and justice for all people. We believe that every human being, regardless of their country of origin or legal status, is created in the image of God…