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swendler1
Dec 26, 20232 min read
The New Year and Resolutions
By: Kristen Braatz Every new year brings up the common question for many, “What will be my New Year’s Resolution this year?” For many...
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swendler1
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Merry Christmas to All
Merry Christmas, to all who are preparing for this wonderous Christian Holiday! The Christmas Tree above tells the scriptural story from...
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swendler1
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Wonderfully Received
Happy Advent as we continue to learn about God’s “Holy Disruption” and the ways we can lean into this season of preparation by:...
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swendler1
Dec 6, 20232 min read
It's that time of year!
I have always loved to decorate for the Holidays, (and I don’t just mean Christmas). Imagine my surprise when I read Simone Weil's essay...
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swendler1
Nov 28, 20237 min read
Wealth
Are You Rich? When reading the Bible, it can be easy to skip over the passages that are warnings to the rich. After all, we aren’t rich...
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swendler1
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Family Advent Adventures
Blog from Vicar Sommer As we head into the season of Advent, I thought I would share a family tradition of mine with your family. Many...
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swendler1
Nov 15, 20232 min read
To Act
My schedule this year only allow me to be able to attend one high school musical and that was Sister Act at Kaukauna High School. Great...
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swendler1
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Grateful Meditation - by, Kristen Braatz
This past month in Lay School we looked at meditation. We were asked what we thought it was. Did it seem like something that was possible...
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swendler1
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Path of Life – Reflections during Sabbatical
I wrote in my journal during the first month of sabbatical this summer “Path of Life.” It was bit reflective as retraced the path to...
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swendler1
Oct 24, 20236 min read
Memoirs of a Caddy
By, Roger Ohlemacher Roger wrote this piece about his memories as a child growing up in the 1940’s and 50’s. It was published by...
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swendler1
Oct 18, 20232 min read
An Open Invitation to All
I was asked to share my experience as a FAITHFUL FRIEND and to invite others to volunteer for this wonderful ministry. Christ the King...
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swendler1
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Ever wonder why?
Ever wonder why most churches run stewardship appeals in the fall? In the fall, farmers would know the gifts that they would have on hand...
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swendler1
Oct 3, 20231 min read
FELLOWSHIP, FOOD & SOMETIMES CRAFTS
As I sit here at our Crafty Friends gathering, I look at each of the wonderful friends I’ve made & deep relationships we’ve built through...
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swendler1
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Comfort and Connection
The Knit-wits have been an outreach and in reach ministry at CtK for many years. The creative work of our hands have brought comfort and...
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swendler1
Sep 18, 20232 min read
Let’s have some fun with flamingos!
Our first fundraiser for the National Youth Gathering is going to be Flocking. What is flocking? Flocking is a fundraising effort where...
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swendler1
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Vicarius (Latin)
The third year of seminary is known as the “internship” year. The first two years of seminary, including CPE (Clinical Pastoral...
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swendler1
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Celebrate the World is Coming
Celebrate the World is a gathering that is designed to connect ALL of us as neighbors. It will take place on September 10th, 2023...
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swendler1
Aug 30, 20231 min read
Dear Church Family,
I invite you to become involved in our wonderful church music program. There are many opportunities for church and community members to...
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swendler1
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Created To Be
When: July 16-20 Where: New Orleans, Louisiana Who: High School- 8th Grade- 12th Grade The pandemic really put a hold on youth gatherings...
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swendler1
Aug 16, 20233 min read
10 Reasons to Get Connected
It’s back to school season. Which means it’s time to register for ALL the things! As you take the time to think about how your family...
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