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Our printing vendor has informed us of a slight delay in mailing the Fall 2026 issue of Gather. Unexpected challenges related to the wildfires and extreme heat affected the printer’s equipment and production operations.
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Winter 2026-27: “Amos & Micah: Prophets of grief and amazement,” by the Rev. Heidi Haverkamp
Session one: Amos of Tekoa What can we learn from the prophets? Amos was a simple farmer speaking uncomfortable truths to his nation: to lament their sin and greed, but also to joyfully return to amazement at creation and to God's love. What is Amos saying to us...
May 2026: “Paul’s letters and yours” video supplement
Watch the video. Our world often moves at a head-spinning pace. Regardless of where you find yourself, the responsibilities of daily living may sometimes feel overwhelming. In this one-session Bible study/devotional, we will look at some of the ways Paul’s letters...
Christian spirituality and artificial intelligence: Sources
Works Cited Finding God in the App Store - The New York Times Artificial Intelligence Issue Paper - ELCA Resources AI & the Church Summit Journals Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026) deepai.org - Chat with Martin Luther AI...
Greed and the Christian life
by Laura Alexander When the “Varsity Blues” scandal came to light in 2019, I wrote about the problem of greed in human life. The Varsity Blues scandal involved wealthy parents of high schoolers who hired a “consultant” to help their children cheat their way into elite...
Hey, God!
“A squirrel holds an acorn in its praying hands, offering thanks, it looks like. The broken shells fall on the grass, and the grass looks up and says ‘Hey.’ And the squirrel looks down and says, ‘Hey.’ I have been saying ‘Hey,’ lately too To God. Formalities just...
Redeeming grace
Coupons, rainchecks and rebates were my dad’s way of saving money on groceries and other household items. Because of this, even as a young child I understood what “redeeming” meant. Dad redeemed coupons a little like he played cards. He knew just what coupon to play,...