Hope in the Midst of Uncertainty
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Oct 8, 2020 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
Fall, like spring, is a season of transition and change. Chilly nights, shorter daylight hours, the changing colors of the leaves, and even the calendar invite us to return to our familiar schedules of life in the church, our work, and school. However, this fall is...A Word from the Bishop
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Jul 11, 2020 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
In the Small Catechism of Martin Luther, we find these words about the Fifth Commandment: “You shall not murder. What does this mean? We are to fear and love God, so that we neither endanger nor harm the lives of our neighbors, but instead help and support them in all...A Pentecost Message from Bishop Kucharek
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | May 28, 2020 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
Jesus said: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”(Acts1:8). And, “When the day of Pentecost had come…they were all filled with the Holy Spirit”...Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Apr 12, 2020 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
This Easter, may we look beyond our empty church buildings and, with Mary Magdalene and Peter, see the empty tomb! Let us rejoice in the resurrection and victory of Christ over death and all that would threaten to overtake us! May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ...A Message for Holy Week from the Bishop
by Bishop Wilma Kucharek | Apr 4, 2020 | Messages from Bishop Kucharek, News Releases
Sunday, April 5, is Palm Sunday – the beginning of Holy Week. During this week, Christians around the world remember the events of Jesus’ passion and death. This year, our journey with Jesus to the cross and tomb will happen while we are physically separate from each...Search
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Daily Bible Reading
- Psalm 981O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. 2The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. 3He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of […]