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Alyce has served as the FSO’s accountant since November of 1987. Each synod Treasurer, Administrator, and Bishop will attest to the professionalism, wisdom, and careful stewardship that Alyce brings to this work. She is an essential and highly valued ministry partner! Alyce has announced her intention to retire on April 30, 2025. While we are thrilled for Alyce and her next adventures, we will deeply miss her and her many gifts!

Reflections After One Year

Since preachers following both the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary were in Mark this year, it seems appropriate to revisit these all-important words near the beginning of the gospel. July 1, 2024, also marks one year of me serving as bishop of the Northwest Intermountain Synod and I have been reflecting on the many ways I have seen the reign of God coming near all across our synod.

By Our Love

Pride. It’s not a simple thing. Listed among the seven deadly sins. Noted for coming before a fall. Rarely praised as a virtue except in the case of school spirit. And the collective noun for a group of lions. But in the old song Deb led us in as we walked the streets of Spokane with our supportive signs and smiling faces, we came to a stanza that sings, “and we’ll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride.” Pride!