Oh God, our hearts are pierced with grief and anger at the mass shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville today. Read a joint statement from the Rev. Dr. Chad R. Abbott and me: conta.cc/3mhuUZ5

I just uploaded “Sermon and Prayers for May 14, 2023, by Bishop Bill Gafkjen” to #Vimeo: vimeo.com/825888797

Did you know that the ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grant applications are open? Visit the FAQ page to view our recent webinar and learn more about the updated application process: bit.ly/3HZQXuU

60 years as a pastor! Retired Pastor Stan Peterson is a contemporary incarnation of Barnabas, son of encouragement (Acts 4:36). A joy it was today to be part of the celebration of his ordination anniversary at Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, where Stan is a member.

"God's work. Our hands." Sunday is turning 10 this year! 🎉 On Sept. 10, congregations of the #ELCA will join together for our annual day of service. Find graphics, worship resources, a tool kit and more at ELCA.org/DayofService. 💛 #GodsWorkOurHands

What do you say we camp out at the foot of the mountain for a bit? My sermon and some prayers for Sunday, June 18th, 2023, the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost: youtu.be/wTCCGJzIy-I

Fact check: USAID accounts for less than 1% of our total budget, but saves countless lives — including by reducing the risk of bird flu. USAID’s impact extends all the way to your grocery shelf.

If you are so inclined, please consider checking out my new blog on Substack: billgafkjen987084.substack.com/subscribe?utm_…

At the same time the Trump administration is taking food out of the mouths of hungry people, the White House’s faith advisor is offering seven blessings of prosperity and other physical gifts in return for financial contributions to her ministry and other ways of “honoring God.”

My most recent Table Scrap, the role of remembering in a dismembering world…

Today’s Table Scrap, posted just as white smoke came pouring from the chimney in Rome. billgafkjen987084.substack.com/p/living-in-th…

Check out this week’s Table Scrap, in which I ponder how others perceive our religious attire. billgafkjen987084.substack.com

This week’s Table Scrap, in which I reflect on love, indifference, rage, and Jesus: billgafkjen987084.substack.com/p/well-we-all-…

My latest Table Scrap substack.com/@billgafkjen98…

A prayer for 9/11/2025: open.substack.com/pub/billgafkje…

Check out my latest Table Scrap, in which I reflect on the ways of contemporary Sons of Thunder among us and the way of the Son of God: open.substack.com/pub/billgafkje…

Check out my latest Table Scrap, in which I reflect on the destructive nature of blaming others and shirking responsibility for problems and their resolution. open.substack.com/pub/billgafkje…

Check out my latest Table Scrap, Great Water, reflections on a recent day spent on the shore of Lake Michigan. open.substack.com/pub/billgafkje…

Even God Waits open.substack.com/pub/billgafkje…

A Sensory Christmas to You open.substack.com/pub/billgafkje…