Pastor Eric Jensen

05/09/2026

Rogation Sunday is tomorrow morning! All are invited to bring ag vehicles, equipment, and clothing for blessing during worship. We'll begin the service outside on the lawn at 9:00a!

04/30/2026

Would anyone be willing to offer use of a truck/trailer for me to load 1.25 cubic yards of topsoil? It's for a 4'x8' raised bed.

04/15/2026

I’m thankful that the severe storms stayed north of town tonight! 🌩️ Here’s a timelapse I took of the south side of the supercells moving north and east of us during the tornado warnings earlier this evening. 🌪️ The storms’ outflow boundary rolling over later in the video is probably my favorite part.

04/06/2026

If you'd like to read my Easter sermon from yesterday morning, you can find it at the link below:

First Reading – Jeremiah 31:1-6 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Second Reading – Acts 10:34-43 Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 Alleluia, Christ is risen! Grace and peace to you from our Risen Lord Jesus C…

04/02/2026

As we enter into these Holy Three Days, may the Spirit bless your hearts wherever there is need.

As needed rain soaks into the soil, as fields are turned over for planting, as we approach the table and the grave, may we draw up the living water of Christ's love. Holy Week moves us to the very ground of our being - into communion with the Earth and the God that created it. Though thunder rolls and earth quakes; though the cross threatens and nations rage, God walks with us in conflict and offers us life and peace.

I look forward to sharing worship with each of you, and may Christ guide your way as we walk toward the cross, the tomb, and into the mystery of the resurrection.

~Pr. Eric

03/21/2026

One year ago today, I was ordained as Pastor of St. John’s in Preston! What a blessing this first year has been - looking forward to many more years of ministry together. ⛪️

The laying on of hands by the bishop and all ordained clergy during the Ordination Rite.

02/18/2026

What a remarkable, fiery sunset in Preston this evening as we fade into Ash Wednesday tomorrow. 🌅🔥

02/12/2026

Ash Wednesday - February 18. All are welcome to join us for worship at 6:15p, with a supper of soup and sandwiches beforehand at 5:30p.

01/28/2026

Have we not had much of a chance to get to know one another yet? It’s hard in just a few minutes each Sunday, and I realize many families have busy lives during the week! Consider having me join you for a meal to get to know one another a bit better! (The fellowship is what’s important, so no pressure to cook anything fancy!) Sign-up can be found on the entry table upstairs, and linked below. Looking forward to it!

It’s hard to get to know everyone in just a few minutes each Sunday, and I realize many families have busy lives during the week! Consider having me join you for a meal to get to know one another a bit better! (The fellowship is what’s important, so no pressure to cook anything fancy!)

01/21/2026

WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to incoming snow and wind, we've decided to cancel all evening activities for today, Wednesday January 21! Stay safe and warm tonight, and we'll see you next week!

01/05/2026

Our Annual Meeting is this coming Sunday - January 11! We ask that all voting members would please try to attend! The meeting will take place immediately following our 9:00a worship.