Bishop Sightings: That was indeed Bishop Paul Landahl of the Metro Chicago Synod at St. Luke's - Logan Square for the October 21 ordination extra ordinem of Pastor Erik Christensen, Bishop Landahl is the first sitting ELCA Bishop to attend the ordination of an ECP Candidate in his own synod. (Bishop Paul Egertson attended the ordination of Pr. Anita Hill in April, 2001.) Bishop Landahl did not vest and did not join the rest of the clergy in the rite of ordination.

Memo to Dr. Margaret Moreland: Pilgrim Lutheran in St. Paul, MN is in a call process. Might they be interested in ECP candidates?

Overheard: "I don't go to church for sex."

Memo to St. Mark's, SF: What's up with the chandelier?

Greater than Zero: ...the number of bishop's assistants who participated in Pr. Erik Chistensen's ordination.

Overheard: "This is your husband? I thought you were gay!"

Your Body is a Temple: ELCA Board of Pensions president John G. Kapanke told the conference of Bishops that the church may not be able to grow unless its professional leaders embrace a stronger health and wellness discipline. The Board estimates that "a fairly low percentage" of the church's professional leaders actually live healthy lives. "We must change our ways to keep this church viable," Kapanke said. More

Mixed Blessings
Thank you, Pastor Bradley Schmeling for not preaching about feet. Now about that song...

A Word from Word Alone: "What we need to resist even more are the temptations to whine, complain and wish for the good old days. No one is attracted to sourpusses. How much better to realize that we can move forward." - Pastor Dan Storvick, Word Alone Board Member

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