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Faithful Innovation

Joining the Spirit in new ways to proclaim and live out the gospel.

Casa Maria Update

Casa Maria: Feeding Our Neighbors in the Name of Christ“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”— Matthew 25:35...

St. Peter's Community Table

St. Peter's Community Table

A Place at the Table Update

A Place at the Table Update Whenever I write about A Place at The Table, I find the lyrics to “Sing A New Church” floating around in my head…. “Let us bring the gifts that diff...

Rainbow Bridge and Pet Memorial Garden

Rainbow Bridge and Pet Memorial Garden

Spring Update - Rainbow Bridge and Pet Memorial Garden

Spring UpdateThe snow is melting, the ground is waking up, and St. Edward's is absolutely chomping at the bit to bring the Rainbow Bridge and Pet Memorial Garden to life this spring. A lot has be...

A Music Director Reflects on Faithful Innovation Through the Lens of His Vocation

When I was a voice student in college and a professional cantor, I developed a deep appreciation for the presentation of music in church. Great cantoring and soloing takes a healthy balance ...

The Bible in a Bar - One Couple, Two Stories

My husband, Bob, and I had recently moved to St. Paul and we were in the process of looking for a new church closer to our new home. Although neither Bob nor I grew up Episcopalian, we visited Messiah...

Why Join the ECMN-Branded Faith+Lead Site?

Did you know that there are over fifty free On Demand courses available to you and your faith community on the ECMN-Branded Faith+Lead site? The courses cover everything from scripture, spiritual prac...

St. Edward's Alleluia Booklet

February 24, 2026

We tend to do Lent really well. Liturgically, we add penitential rites and language moving us into reflection and repentance. We give things up, we take things on, we open our hearts to the Spiri...

God is Inviting Your Congregation Into Something New, No Matter Your Age or Energy Level

February 10, 2026

When congregations say, “We’re too old and tired to start something new,” I understand. Carrying the weight of keeping a church going—especially after years of service—can feel exhausting. B...

Casa Maria: How to Pivot and Innovate Faithfully

February 3, 2026

Casa Maria, a feeding ministry located at St. Nicholas/San Nicholas Episcopal Church in Richfield, Minnesota is once again modeling how a faith community and ministry can pivot during times of challen...

Bible Study as Resistance

January 20, 2026

Last week I started a Bible study at Shamrocks in St. Paul to study Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians. I almost canceled it because our Cities are in a state of war, people are scared to go out, and...

A Generous Offering

A Generous Offering

Messy Church: Gratitude & Generosity

December 9, 2025

I passed out Bibles (Today’s English Version) and a fifth grader opened our time together by reading 2 Corinthians 9:8-12. We connected the idea of showing we are grateful for all that we have by be...

Holiday Spiritual Practices

November 17, 2025

Holiday Spiritual Practice: Being Present to God and OthersReflect on what you can let go of so you have more space for God and others this holiday season.Make time to sit in silence for 5-10 minutes ...

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