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Ordination celebrations: June 22, 2025

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Sarah Upham-Birdsall, who celebrates 23 years on June 22.

  • Rev. Matthew Dobyns, ELCA, Chicago, who celebrates 17 years on June 22.

  • Rev. Gary Hess, who celebrates 48 years on June 22.

  • Rev. Duane Peterson, who celebrates 67 years on June 22.

  • Rev. Andrew Schlecht, Maricopa, Maricopa, who celebrates 17 years on June 22.

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Ordination celebrations: June 21, 2025

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Michael Johnson, who celebrates 38 years on June 21.

  • Rev. Roger Thompson, who celebrates 44 years on June 21.

  • Rev. Joseph Carucci, who celebrates 64 years on June 21.

  • Rev. Terry Pletkovich, who celebrates 44 years on June 21.

  • Rev. John Sersland, who celebrates 44 years on June 21.

  • Rev. Nancy Milleville, who celebrates 45 years on June 21.

  • Rev. Michael Girlinghouse, LCM Canterbury, Flagstaff, who celebrates 38 years on June 21.

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Lutheran World Federation newsletter
For What Shall We Pray?
  • For an end to war, violence, and genocide across the world, especially in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Haiti, Sudan, Myanmar, Yemen, India, and Pakistan…

  • For de-escalation of violence between Israel and Iran…

  • For those affected by volcanic eruptions in Indonesia…

  • For the close of the G7 summit and the forthcoming NATO summit…

  • For all in the path of Hurricane Erick in the eastern Pacific…

  • For those facing threats of extreme heat…

  • For all victims of gun violence, especially those who mourn following recent attacks on lawmakers and their families in Minnesota…

  • For immigrants, advocates, and legal professionals…

  • For safety, justice, and peace amidst protests and demonstrations…

  • For the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth…

  • For the safety of families and individuals who travel this summer…

  • For Young Adults in Global Mission making preparations this summer for their upcoming year of service…

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