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Death Is Not the End of the Story
In the video linked, Bishop Anne Edison-Albright of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin (ELCA) shares a message for Easter 2025: "God...
swendler1
7 days ago1 min read
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CtK Work day
We are planning a work day for building maintenance, repair and upkeep for Saturday April 26th from 8 am until noon. Thrivent Action...
swendler1
Apr 152 min read
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Palms, Bread, Nails & Tombs
We are Easter People! Ah, the exciting childhood memories of Easter - decorating easter eggs, egg hunts, chocolate easter bunnies,...
swendler1
Apr 92 min read
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Who is Mary of Bethany?
This week we will hear the story of Mary’s faith in action. It takes place in the little city east of Jerusalem named Bethany. It is at...
swendler1
Apr 22 min read
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A Time for Thanks
Lent is the time of reflection, spiritual growth, and a time to discover anew the presence of Christ in our lives. No Alleluias until...
swendler1
Mar 261 min read
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Star Wars, Star Trek, Star Words
Honestly, this blog has nothing to do with Star Wars or Star Trek other than the use of the word “star.” However, if I captured your...
swendler1
Mar 192 min read
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For Your Consideration: A Spiritual Home
Sunday’s sermon will prompt the question, where is your spiritual home? Where is the place that makes you feel safe? When life gets...
swendler1
Mar 124 min read
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The Final Count is in...
The youth have been doing a coin war for the last month, and we have the final count and result. First, I am so incredibly proud of our...
swendler1
Mar 41 min read
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Red Alert
Last Wednesday evening (2.19) as we got ready for Christ Ed and Confirmation we noticed the WiFi wasn't working - that means no...
swendler1
Feb 262 min read
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There’s No Such Thing As a Free ……
We graduated from the East Central Synod Wisconsin Lay School of Ministry 25 years ago this spring. Denise attended to gain more insights...
swendler1
Feb 182 min read
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Just Show Up!
Have you seen the commercials on tv “He Gets Us” about Jesus. They totally get my attention and pull me in, to know more about who Jesus...
swendler1
Feb 122 min read
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Outrageous!!
Ever feel like you have a target on your back? Well, my ELCA friends, that is exactly what has been placed on the Lutheran Church, the...
swendler1
Feb 52 min read
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Good Neighbors RIC
Hello CtK & Friends, I find remembering our confirmation promises we made to continue in the covenant God made with us in our baptisms...
swendler1
Jan 292 min read
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Stepping Stones
I think of my life as a Christian as stepping stones to making me the person I am today. The first stone was the day my parents brought...
swendler1
Jan 222 min read
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RIC Education Opportunity: How Theology Can Hurt (A reflection from an Arab Christian Palestinian)
The RIC committee is excited to present an opportunity for our congregation to engage in 2 of our core pillars of Listening and Learning...
swendler1
Jan 142 min read
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Star Power
If you were in worship (1.5) this past Sunday we celebrated Epiphany, which means – revealing , we handed out a random word to everyone....
swendler1
Jan 82 min read
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Christmas leads to so much more
As the flicker of the candles on Christmas Eve still lingers and the hymnody of carols roll through my head, I can’t get out of my mind...
swendler1
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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True and lasting joy
Night. A liminal time. A time when God sends messages and messengers to mortals. A time when nocturnal predators are active. A time when,...
swendler1
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Approval Blog
Greetings Christ the King! I wanted to share some news with you all about where I am in the candidacy process. First, I want you to know...
swendler1
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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God has Provided... You can do it!
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving was World Generosity Day which is also known as Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday was founded in 2012 by the...
swendler1
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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