500 years ago, Northern Europe was essentially an either/or world. You were either Christian (mostly meaning Catholic) or not, either heaven bound or hell bound, either rich or poor, either blessed or forsaken. One of the most striking innovations that marked the Lutheran Reformation was a move from either/or thinking to both/and thinking. And we see this reflected in much of … [Read more…]
Pastoral Reflection, September 23, 2022 One of the most pleasant surprises of moving to Minnesota 14 years ago was the lush richness of the fruit and vegetable growing season and the plentiful bounty of the harvest. I have spent much of my life in areas of the country deeply steeped in agriculture — from Southwest … [Read more…]
Lent is the season where the church marks the time between Ash Wednesday’s solemn reminder that we are dust (and to dust shall return) and the joy of Resurrection Sunday. Forty days of reflection and searching, of gazing both inward and outward, of trying to come to grips not only with the reality of our … [Read more…]
In light of the present spike in Omicron Covid cases throughout the Twin Cities, Cross Leadership has decided to move to only-only worship for immediate future. We are hopeful that in-person worship will resume in early- to mid-February. Please stay tuned for details. In the meantime, you may join online worship live every Sunday morning … [Read more…]
Christmas Eve, Friday December 24 5:00 pm Candlelight Family Worship (with communion)watch live worship10:00 pm Carol Singing December 24watch live worship 10:30 pm Candlelight Worship (with communion)watch live worship Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25 10:00 am Carols and Lessonswatch live worship First Sunday of Christmas, Sunday, December 26 10:00 am Worship with communionwatch live worship Second … [Read more…]