Spirit Of Life Lutheran Church

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from your Spirit Of Life family!

03/29/2026

"Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross."

01/23/2026

Canada, Denmark, U.S. Lutheran Bishops Issue Joint Statement supporting Greenlandic people
January 16, 2026

To our dear siblings in Christ,

As the national bishops of Lutheran churches in the United States, Canada and Denmark, we wish to send the Greenlandic people our full support in an unusually difficult situation. We pray for and encourage our own congregations and people to pray for and stand with Greenland and the Greenlandic people who want to maintain their independence. We pray for peace and respect between nations.

We unreservedly support the Church of Greenland and Bishop Paneeraq Siegstad Munk, whose statement has been quoted in several media outlets: “This is a question of human rights, dignity, and respecting international laws and treaties. We are a small people, but we are not invisible. Our future is not something to be decided over our heads. We have language, culture, ancestors, children, and a future tied to this place. We are people, not property. Greenland is not land to be bought. It is our home and it is not for sale” (Christian News, Jan. 14).

The Church of Greenland works closely with dioceses in Denmark and plays an active role in international affairs as a member of the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran World Federation and other organizations. We wish that this close cooperation will continue and bring joy and benefit to the people of Greenland.

We invite you to write to your elected leaders and tell them to respect the independence of Greenland and the Greenlandic people.

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In Christ,

The Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer,
National Bishop
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

The Rev. Yehiel Curry,
Presiding Bishop
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Rt. Revd. Henrik Stubkjær,
Bishop of Viborg
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark

As the national bishops of Lutheran churches in the United States, Canada and Denmark, we wish to send the Greenlandic people our full support in an unusually difficult situation. We pray for and encourage our own congregations and people to pray for and stand with Greenland and the Greenlandic peop...

09/08/2025

Yesterday we celebrated our annual day of service, "God's work. Our hands."

We are called to proclaim the good news:
God is at work!
This good news is not left in some history long ago or a place far away:
God is at work in the world still today!
In us and through us, God is glorified in our work.
When we offer a helping hand, God is praised.
When we share of our abundance, God is known in the world.
God is at work in us!
In our service today and in our daily lives,
let us live out what God has called us to in baptism.
God is at work through our hands!
God bless your hands and your work,
that through you God’s love may be known. Amen.
(Celebration of Vocation and Blessing of Hands for Ministry, “God’s work. Our hands.” Worship Resource)



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08/11/2025

We are pleased to announce the election of the Rev. Yehiel Curry as presiding bishop of the ELCA! Bishop-elect Curry was elected on the fifth ballot with 70.34% of the vote.

Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain Bishop-elect Curry, that with patience and understanding he may love and care for your people. Grant that together we may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

07/11/2025

Hi friends, just a note that our beloved Spirit Of Life Admin Kim Brooksby has been ill so todays newsletter may be missing some of the usual items. Please keep Kim in your prayers, watch for a follow-up email, and be sure to double check the physical bulletin on Sunday for anything that might have been missed. Thanks so much!

04/25/2025

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04/25/2025

Spirit of Life Rummage Sale

5501 Thiessen Rd.
May 2 & 3. 9AM-4PM.

CASH ONLY.

Kitchen items, holiday decorations, miscellaneous, art supplies, chairs; folding and standard, piano, organ, clavinova (electric piano) , wine glasses, children’s puzzles and toys, mugs, vases, votive candles, punch bowl and cups, and other assorted items.

Thank you! . .

04/19/2025

04/19/2025

Today is Good Friday. With solemn hearts, we remember the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross. "When Jesus had received the wine, he said, 'It is finished.' Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit" (John 19:30).

12/19/2024

Obviously we still encourage you to come to Spirit Of Life for our Christmas Eve service, but we thought it was neat to have Kit Taylor (our tech/IT/newsletter guy) recognized by the Tribune. :)

Two area musicians, Amber Jané Schroeder and Kit Taylor, are combining their talents to form a new musical collaboration and are planning a free performance on Christmas Eve.

12/06/2024

What are the odds of this beautiful banner being in the basement of King Of Kings long BEFORE we decided on our new name? Welcome everyone to the newly formed Spirit Of Life.