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Worship at Grace
For many years, Grace has blended Christian contemporary music with vital aspects of the Lutheran liturgy, engaging both young and old alike in beautiful corporate worship services...
Published Apr 10, 2021
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Getting Back to 'Normal' with James Roy
Ministry for Pastor James Roy and the United Bengali Lutheran Church of America (UBLCA) looked similar to many other Lutheran congregations during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic...
Published Apr 10, 2021
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Lay Leaders Meet the Challenge in Vacancy
Our Savior’s is located on a quiet street in the Capital Region town of Colonie....When they shut their doors for health and safety reasons last spring, they relied on volunteers and staff to pivot to virtual ministry...
Published Apr 10, 2021
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Who is new to the Atlantic District?
Recently, Carol Mittelstaedt sat down with Rev. Nils Niemeier, pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in Setauket, Long Island, to find out what makes him tick.
Published Apr 10, 2021
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Meet Vicar Dave at Middle Island
Every person’s story is unique, and Vicar Dave’s story is no exception: Born in the Bronx, David Santos is the only son in a family of seven. His dad was Roman Catholic and his mother was Jewish. David was raised Jewish and attended Hebrew school in his youth.
Published Apr 10, 2021
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Teamwork with Pastor Matthew Gonzalez
"[Covid] has given us the chance to sit back and find out what has been helpful and beneficial, and what is not important...And more importantly, what has been missed.”
Published Apr 10, 2021