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Katy McCallum Sachse

Pastor Katy McCallum Sachse serves as Lead Pastor of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, Washington, just a few blocks from where some of the earliest COVID cases in the U.S. were diagnosed in early 2020. She is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University and Luther Seminary. She is a native of the Pacific Northwest, an avid reader and coffee drinker, and an eternally optimistic fan of the Seattle Mariners.
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A Christian case against Washington’s I-001 and I-638

A Christian writer reflects on Washington’s transgender ballot initiatives, Scripture, the image of God and the call to love our neighbors.
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Why our church trip to Scandinavia wasn’t a mission trip — and why that’s OK

A Lutheran pastor reflects on a congregational trip to Scandinavia and how discomfort, beauty and shared experiences can become a spiritual practice.
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Fear and great joy: Why Easter makes room for both

A reflection on the resurrection story explores how Easter is for both fear and joy, challenging thinking and inviting believers to the complexity of faith.

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