Article: Video of Vacation Bible School 2019

Every week the Church gathers to do the one thing that every congregation has in common: we worship Jesus Christ, the resurrected One.  But what is worship?  It is more than the songs we sing. It is more than the prayer(s) we pray. It more than the words the pastor speaks. It is even more…

Having COVID stinks. There I said it. My heart goes out to all who suffered much worse and to those families who lost loved ones to this horrible virus.  Yes like most people, I was wishing 2022 would be different somehow. Maybe it will be, but not quite yet. Instead of wishing, I need to…

Someone posted this online. It was too good not to share. Those who are called (or sense God’s calling) push on and do not quit.

If you are a member of Community Lutheran Church, you know that I am a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s church council. Our church is a part of the ELCA. I was appointed by our bishop over a year ago serve on our church’s national board. It is a great honor to…

Last Sunday, I talked about “spiritual light.” You can listen to the sermon here: https://benbergren.com/sermon-lighting-the-way/ . Having only a limited amount of time on Sunday morning, I can only go so far before someone in the sound booth turns off my microphone. I know you are thankful that there are “checks and balances” at Bethel…

I read an article this past week that touched my heart. I want to share a portion with you… Ayda Zugay isn’t someone who normally likes to save things. The walls of her Boston home are bare. She keeps a small bag packed with essential items in case she ever needs to leave quickly.  But…