Ordination celebrations: September 1-7, 2023

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Renee Geiger, who celebrates 35 years on September 1.

  • Rev. John Schaumburg, who celebrates 51 years on September 2.

  • Rev. Kirk Anderson, who celebrates 51 years on September 3.

  • Deacon Cathy Mannel, who celebrates 24 years on September 4.

  • Rev. Gregory Mannel, who celebrates 45 years on September 4.

  • Rev. Jeffrey Solheim, ELCA, Chicago, who celebrates 24 years on September 5.

  • Rev. Barbara Duhlstine-Robarge, who celebrates 32 years on September 6.

View all our ordination anniversaries here.

Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain our rostered ministers, that with patience and understanding they may love and care for your people. Grant that together they may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
— Amen