It was a bittersweet Sunday service for members of Salem Lutheran Church. The Rev. Liv Larson Andrews, who has been pastor at the church since Feb. 13, 2010, gave her last Sunday service before starting her new position in October as director for evangelical mission at the Northwest Intermountain Synod.
Local faith leaders share their opinions about Mayor Nadine Woodward appearing onstage to pray with controversial pastor Matt Shea and self-identified Christian nationalist Sean Feucht at a “Let Us Worship” event Sunday night.
This FāVS Religion News Roundup covers the Rev. Liv Larson transitioning from her pastor role at Salem Lutheran Church, the Salvation Army Food Bank receiving a 40,000 pound donation of food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the third annual Tacos y Tequila Festival and new statewide climate change legislation for local governments.
This drastic shift in policies has left thousands of people living in the fear of being deported. As a result, even some of the most sacred observances are being abandoned.
Liv Larson Andrews believes in the sensus lusus, or playful spirit. Liturgy, worship and faithful practice are at their best when accompanied with a wink, she says.
About a dozen artists are showing paintings, quilts and sculptures as part of the West Central Festival of the Arts at Salem Lutheran Church, at 1428 W. Broadway Ave.