Everyone has a story - but sometimes we only hear bits and pieces in passing.
All in Family Ministry
In for the Long Haul
This week has been rough - just gonna say it. It’s taken its toll on us all. Where I live there has been a surge in Covid cases and we are back to the beginning with closures, testing, hospitals at capacity, and for that matter - people at capacity. I had a chance to talk with youth ministers in the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis last week. They are valiantly finding creative ways to stay connected, reach in where they can with youth and families and try new things. One thing I heard is that relationships are key. If those can be nurtured and supported during this year - they will have done the most and the best.
Friendships and Community
The church in this picture is the parish I grew up in - St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. My dad was transferred a few times before we landed in this place, and I was really small. It's the place where I was raised, not just by my parents, but by the community.