The church of Christ in every age beset by change, but Spirit led, must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. – ELW #729 Change happens. Every day, it seems, there is more to reflect upon and learn about, actions to take, and policies and people that need our advocacy.… Read More »
May 2020
After the Sunday of Pentecost, (May 31st this year) the time in the church is sometimes referred to as “Ordinary Time.” This year seems to be a bit too extraordinary. How can we make sense of this season? Where can we hear God’s promises spoken and see Jesus showing up, and feel the Spirit of… Read More »
April 2020
“Want to hear God laugh? Tell Him your plans.” Have you heard that saying before? It feels appropriate in these days and weeks. We’ve got so many plans and events and hopes for the future, yet in the midst of this viral outbreak, we are forced to slow down and put some things on hold.… Read More »
Strategic Plan Vote
Dear Voting Members of Reformation Lutheran Church, In response to the shutdown ordered by Nevada’s Governor, the Church Council has voted to ask the Voting Members of RLC via email vote to extend the April 1 deadline of the final approval of the Strategic Plan to the congregation to the June 28, 2020 Congregational Meeting. This… Read More »
March 2020
In all things, we give thanks toGod (1 Thess.5:18). I’m thankful for all who have given counsel, shared a willingness to help others, and have continued to pray for us and for all the churches and those on the front lines of making difficult decisions to keep people safe and healthy in the last… Read More »
February 2020
Communication We’re coming to the end of the season of Epiphany in the church, when we are focused on the good news of Jesus being revealed to the world. It’s an ongoing revelation – we get to participate in spring this good news – so we need to be good at communicating! How can we… Read More »
January 2020
As we enter a new month, a new year, a new decade – we have so much to be thankful for! 130+ people joined us for worship Christmas eve! We received many year end gifts toward our mission and ministry! We welcomed two new churches to worship in our space, giving glory to God! First,… Read More »
December 2019
Pastor’s Report December 2019 The season of Advent has been filled with expectation for the future, exciting plans, a new vision, and fresh ideas come to the forefront. As we look ahead to the next decade, we can trust that God is still with us, leading, and guiding the way. Our building will be well… Read More »
November 2019
It’s not just us. It seems like everyone I talk to is dealing with great changes in their lives, in their churches, and in the culture. We know the reality by now, attendance is down. Many of the faces that we have been used to seeing here for decades are not as available as they… Read More »
October 2019
Being with people gives me energy. That makes me an extrovert. If I’m in the office too long, or haven’t talked to people in a while – I have to get up and move. Alone at the top of a mountain doesn’t do it for me. Put me in front of a stage, listening to… Read More »
