Reformation Sunday
October 25th, 2026

Prayers of God’s People.
Lord, in your mercy . . . Hear our prayer. I invite you to join me this week as we lift up Sharon Hexum-Platzer and Scott Platzer; Julie Watt; Myra, Fred & Kasia Schmidt; Judy & Paul Sivertson. May God walk with these faithful friends in their reformation journeys.

We’ll Gather to Celebrate Our Saints Next Sunday. Please join us as we give thanks for our saints in light and pray for healing in our hearts and community.

Our October Mission of the Month will help the Duluth YWCA support immigrants and refugees in northeastern Minnesota connect with needed social and legal services. The YWCA’s “New Nighbors Program” provides clothing, rent assistance, driving lessons, and documentation services for folks getting started in our area. Click on “Give” above to help.

Two large white rolling breakers coming toward shore on Lake Superior. Sky is cloudy and blue-grey, lake is darker and gorgeous.

Start Off the Day With a Morning Meditation. Pastor Tom emails a short meditation each day of the week. If you’d like to receive these quick little essays about living the gospel in the midst of our daily routines, simply have Pastor Tom add you to our email list. All are invited to receive these meditations.

Alison Winslow & Parker Coyer were married in our sanctuary yesterday. Please keep Ali and Parker in your prayers.

We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation.
You are invited to participate in the life of the church regardless of your sexual orientation, gender expression, political leanings, religious affiliation, immigration status, or attitude toward lutefisk. We are a community of faith made up of imperfect people seeking the mystery of God’s love together; a church where beginners are welcome, forgiveness is proclaimed, inclusion in promised, and hope comes alive.

Pink diffused sunlight peaking through clouds over a boreal forest.

We acknowledge that we live and worship on the traditional lands of our indigenous neighbors. We honor that we are able to build a community that reflects the culture and values of our immigrant forebears because the Ojibwe Nation gave us permission to do so through a series of treaties.

We are Partners in Ministry!
If you have a crisis or simply need someone to talk to, I invite you to call me. If you have a talent that you’d like to share, wish to learn more about the Christian faith, or know of someone who could use a home visit, please reach out. My cell # is 218-370-9491. My email address is lutchurch@boreal.org -Pastor Tom