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Doing Justice

I want to share about the Good Faith Network and the impact it has had on my faith journey.

Many of you know, but for those who don’t, the Good Faith Network is in interfaith organization in Johnson County comprised of almost 30 faith communities across three faith traditions — Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. We advocate for justice around the most pressing issues in Johnson County. We…

Caring for Creation

The Creation Care Team is a collection of people from Salem Lutheran Church, Overland Park Lutheran Church, and Overland Park Presbyterian Church that meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. by Zoom to discuss issues and to schedule events related to God’s creation — the natural environment. Next up is a retreat sponsored by the Creation Care Team from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on…

Welcoming All People

Salem’s Welcome Statement: We, the members of Salem Lutheran Church, affirm the belief that we are all created in God’s image and are called to love one another as God loves us. We are a community that welcomes people of all ages, cultures, economic statuses, ethnic backgrounds, family blends, gender identities, physical and mental abilities, races, and sexual orientations. We seek to…

Goodbye and Godspeed

Dear Partners in Ministry,

When facing a daunting challenge or entering an uncertain time of transition I am reminded of the phrase, “Every long journey begins with a single step.”

After four years of serving as your pastor, I am amazed at the steps that we have taken together. And now, as I say goodbye, my heart overflows with gratitude. Your generosity in the face of uncertainty…