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Reading and Math Buddies Needed!
I have been wondering lately what it might be like to be a child in today’s world. It seems completely foreign to my own childhood. I suppose every parent or grandparent marvels at the societal, educational, political, and cultural changes that can occur in just a generation. This is what leads us to that inevitable “old person” preamble: “Well back in my day . . .”…
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ELCA presiding bishop responds to Supreme Court decision on travel ban
Thus says the Lord: Act with justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor anyone who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the alien, the orphan, and the widow … (Jeremiah 22:3). I am dismayed by the Supreme Court’s recent decision concerning the…
ELCA presiding bishop, faith leaders issue statement on family separation
CHICAGO (June 7, 2018) – The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has convened ELCA ecumenical and inter-religious partners in a statement addressing concerns over a recent U.S. government policy calling for more stringent enforcement of…
June 2018 Window
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Zach Meyer’s Mission Thesis Paper
A message from Zach: “I want to thank everyone so much for attending adult forum this past week; it was an honor to talk to all of you about this topic so close to my heart. I was blessed to talk about my mission experiences, and hope it stimulated some good conversation! A few of you have asked if I would post my actual written thesis online so anyone can read it.…
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WHLC Participates in Iowa Religious Freedom Day
The 2018 Iowa Religious Freedom Day Celebration at the Iowa State Capitol featured speakers from members of the Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Lutheran, Catholic, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints communities. Our member Maren Steensen spoke, and you can read her remarks here. It was a great…
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“Song of Mark” on Palm Sunday
We are doing something new for Palm Sunday and invite you to join us. Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion is always a commemoration both of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his passion and death. The composer Marty Haugen has set these stories from Mark’s Gospel to music in a piece called “The Song of Mark.” At all three services this…
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ELCA presiding bishop responds to Florida high school shooting
Click here to read Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s remarks following the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. What does the ELCA say about gun violence? This 2016 Memorial calls on bishops, pastors and leaders to communicate to Congress the church’s…
Join us for worship on Ash Wednesday
The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 14. We will have worship with imposition of ashes and Holy Communion at 12 noon and 6:45 p.m. Begin your Lenten journey with us. All are welcome.
Mardi Gras festival worship this Sunday!
Join us in a celebration before the Lenten fast begins. Windsor Brass leads us in a Mardi Gras style festive worship this Sunday, February 11 at 8:30 and 10:45. You’ll be transfigured by the experience! All are welcome!
Heartland Youth Choir sings this weekend, February 3-4
The Heartland Youth Choir will sing during the Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. services this week. In addition, HYC Artistic Director Barbara Sletto will speak about the mission of HYC during the adult forum on Sunday morning at 9:45. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the gift of…
Draft Statement on Inter-Religious Commitments Released
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has just released a draft policy statement entitled “A Declaration of Our Inter-Religious Commitment.” The six-month comment period runs through June. More information is available…
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Men & Boys Dinner
WINDSOR HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHUCH Annual Men and Boys* EVENT FOR FAMILIES The Power to Stand A presentation by Chris Norton On Saturday, February 3, 2018, ALL are invited to share a special evening with a special guest. Dinner will be served in Parish Hall following the 5:30 p.m. worship service that will feature music from the HYC Chamber Choir. Then at 7:00 p.m. we are…
All Church Game & Pizza Night!
Come join in the fun with the WHLC Fellowship Committee for the All Church Game & Pizza Night! Sunday, January 28, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m (The week before the Super Bowl) Invite a friend and bring your favorite board, dice or card game! Pizza & Drinks will be provided. Please bring a snack/appetizer or dessert to share. ALL ages are welcome! Hope to see you there!…