by: Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth January 2, 2025 Matthew 2: 1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star in the east and have come to pay himContinue reading "Caravansaries & Epiphany Blessings"
A Devotion from Ephesus
By: Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth October 22, 2024 A group from the Eastern North Dakota Synod is on a Footsteps of Paul pilgrimage with other ELCA Lutherans, including a group from Western North Dakota Synod. We were recently in Ephesus (in modern day Turkey), and I shared a version of this devotion after we had walkedContinue reading "A Devotion from Ephesus"
Creation Splendor
by: Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth May 20, 2024 O Lord, how manifold are your works! (Psalm 104:24a) Manifold – this is not a word we use commonly. Many, varied, and numerous are good synonyms. Many are your works, O Lord. Numerous and varied are your works, O Lord. Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday. I celebratedContinue reading "Creation Splendor"
ELC- CAR Reflections, Part III
“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.” - Philippians 1:3-4 A companion synod relationship is rooted and grounded in relationships. As we accompany each other, weContinue reading "ELC- CAR Reflections, Part III"
ELC-CAR Companion Visit Reflections, Part II
“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.” - Philippians 1:3-4 A companion synod relationship is rooted and grounded in relationship. I was especially looking forward toContinue reading "ELC-CAR Companion Visit Reflections, Part II"
ELC-CAR Companion Visit Reflections: Part I
“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.” - Philippians 1:3-4 Centennial Celebration! This was the primary purpose for our travels. We enjoyed 3 worship services (inContinue reading "ELC-CAR Companion Visit Reflections: Part I"
Centennial Celebration in CAR
By: Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth November 3, 2023 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN CAR On November 5th, a cohort of travelers will begin the multi-day journey to the Central African Republic in order to celebrate with our Lutheran siblings their Centennial as a church. The Eastern North Dakota Synod, along with the Western North Dakota Synod and theContinue reading "Centennial Celebration in CAR"
Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth 