At the end of last week’s Gospel reading, Jesus seemed to be on the verge of starting a social revolution. He had just said, “Blessed are you who are poor, hungry, sorrowful and despised,” and then “Woe to you who are rich, fat, happy, and famous.” To the crowd who was listening, most of whom were poor…this … More When It Is Hard to Love
I recently read an article about a project called StoryCorps. StoryCorps was the brainchild of a man named Dave Isay, who is a documentary film maker. Isay got permission to set up a video booth in Grand Central Station in New York City. People could sit down in this little booth, a video camera would … More From the Rooftops
Good afternoon friends! I want to begin with a few words of thanks. First, I’d like to thank Bonnie and her crew, for putting together our wonderful lunch this afternoon! Let’s show our appreciation! Second, a quick observation: Tending the vision and the mission of what is really a pretty decent-sized organization, like Trinity is, … More Pastor Todd’s Annual Report to the Congregation
Today is the day! 100 years ago this evening, a group of about 60 people gathered in the Universalist Church building in downtown Owatonna and decided that it was time to form a new church. Up until that point, the Lutheran churches in Owatonna offered worship or confirmation in only Danish, German or Norwegian. The … More Today is the Day! Happy Birthday…To Us!
Test Driving Theology 