Kate Hale Wilson
@katehw.bsky.social
Retired UWEC English prof. ELCA/LuMin congregation in WI’s Chippewa Valley. Sometime resident of VT’s Mad River Valley (whence that red eft). Citizens’ Climate Lobby group leader, 2012-24.
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A Letter from Bishops of the ELCA to the Church — La Crosse Area Synod - ELCA
In this time of division and fear, we, as people grounded in our faith, insist on love. This commitment flows from our faith in Christ crucified and risen—the One whose love breaks down barriers, conf...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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This news just made my husband (class of ‘67) extremely happy!
October 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This news just made my husband (class of ‘67) extremely happy!
And the rotary dial was satisfyingly solid. Serious!
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
And the rotary dial was satisfyingly solid. Serious!
Right? And that’s their pull quote on (checks calendar) . . .
October 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Right? And that’s their pull quote on (checks calendar) . . .
I’m thinking that cormorant was channeling Dracula with his cape 🧛🦇
October 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I’m thinking that cormorant was channeling Dracula with his cape 🧛🦇
Thanks. I don't doubt *anything* you're saying about the signage & the atmosphere there. But an ELCA church in Renton WA is posting an educational series of that name/on those dates on FB. Definitely anti Xian Nationalism. So these folks are allies (& maybe endangering themselves).
September 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Thanks. I don't doubt *anything* you're saying about the signage & the atmosphere there. But an ELCA church in Renton WA is posting an educational series of that name/on those dates on FB. Definitely anti Xian Nationalism. So these folks are allies (& maybe endangering themselves).
Renton--what state?
September 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Renton--what state?
I don't know where this church is, but one need not assume that they are promoting Xian Nationalism. They could well be studying it over that period of time, as it is manifesting now, so their members are well informed.
September 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I don't know where this church is, but one need not assume that they are promoting Xian Nationalism. They could well be studying it over that period of time, as it is manifesting now, so their members are well informed.
The second I saw this photo, I thought how wonderful it would be to have a ship with a figurehead inspired by this fierce bird!
September 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The second I saw this photo, I thought how wonderful it would be to have a ship with a figurehead inspired by this fierce bird!