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Thank You for Camp

by Deb Maxwell As my children start to pack their bags for camp, I wanted to take a moment and say thank you....
July 1, 2026
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Something for Everyone

In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, enslaved and...
Rev. Beth Wartick
June 24, 2026
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The Iowa Preachers Project

Just a week ago, I wrapped up a continuing education program called the Iowa Preachers Project. I have started and...
Rev. Beth Wartick
June 16, 2026
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Ordinary Blessings

In the many resources created and curated by the ELCA, there are prayers and blessings and readings for all sorts...
Rev. Beth Wartick
May 27, 2026
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Lead with Listening

Recently, RLC became part of a program called “Congregations Lead Initiative” or “CLI.” CLI is a program through...
Rev. Beth Wartick
May 13, 2026
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Graduation: More than a Milestone

This week we celebrate our graduates!  Graduation is more than a milestone. It is a new beginning of living your...
Maggie Evans
May 6, 2026
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Puddles or Potholes?

...but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all...
Rev. Beth Wartick
April 15, 2026
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Doubting Thomas

But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.  So the other disciples...
Maggie Evans
April 8, 2026
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Joke's on... who?

Death has been swallowed up by a victory.         Where is your victory, Death?         Where is your sting, Death?...
Rev. Beth Wartick
April 1, 2026
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Annunciation Day

When the angel came to Mary, he said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!”  She was confused by these...
Rev. Beth Wartick
March 25, 2026

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