Church in the World
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Love Doesn’t Have an On/Off Switch
Genuine love is more than being nice. It asks us to notice our neighbors, listen to their stories, allow ourselves to be changed, and discover life together. Continue reading
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Sometimes the Hardest Thing Is Simply Taking a Step
When the way forward feels uncertain, risky, or impossible, faith doesn’t always give us certainty. Sometimes faith simply helps us take the next step. From Pastor Jeff’s sermon – Aug 9, 2026 Continue reading
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Living God’s Kingdom with Wisdom, Love, and Courage
Wisdom is more than knowledge. It is the courage to live God’s kingdom here and now, embodying love, forgiveness, welcome, and hope throughout our lives. Continue reading
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At the Start of a Moment – Following the God of Life
On September 11, 2001, the community around Gander International Airport in Newfoundland found themselves face-to-face with a moment that would challenge them. When all planes were grounded that were bound for a destination in the United States, 38 planes carrying about 7,000 people were forced to land in Gander. How were they to face this… Continue reading
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Love your enemies: Embracing mercy as a way of life
The enduring human tendency to hurt one another shows up time and time again. People in the Bible were not exempt from it and neither are we. But there are alternatives. There is a path that leads to life. Joseph’s choice to forgive his brothers and Jesus’ teaching to love enemies emphasize love as a… Continue reading
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When Hope Requires Action
Jesus calls us to be people of hope as we not only receive hope but also share it with others. Especially after recent cuts to social services affecting vulnerable populations, people of faith are called into action to help those in need and become sources of hope. Continue reading
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HTLC Response to Statements Made about Lutheran Social Service Agencies on Feb 1, 2025
February 4, 2025 Dear Friends in Christ, These are unusual times. While it is not my practice or the policy of Holy Trinity to engage in partisan politics, what we have witnessed in the media and seen carried out in practice is outside the realm of normal politics. We acknowledge that people at Holy Trinity… Continue reading
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