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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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Dec 13, 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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Dec 6, 20232 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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Nov 28, 20237 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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Nov 22, 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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Nov 15, 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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Nov 8, 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...
swendler1
Nov 1, 20232 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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Oct 24, 20236 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...
swendler1
Oct 18, 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...
swendler1
Oct 11, 20232 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...
swendler1
Oct 3, 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...
swendler1
Sep 26, 20231 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...
swendler1
Sep 18, 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...
swendler1
Sep 13, 20232 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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Sep 6, 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...
swendler1
Aug 30, 20231 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...
swendler1
Aug 23, 20232 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...
swendler1
Aug 16, 20233 min read


Back to School Time
I walked through a store this week and noticed that school supplies and fall clothing are everywhere. It’s hard to think about school and...
swendler1
Aug 14, 20232 min read


How do like your Sloppy Joes?
Our family likes to “mix it up” when serving and eating our sloppy Joes. Here are some fun ways we’ve tried to eat this sloppy meat...
swendler1
Aug 2, 20231 min read
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