Lutherans and Catholics of Eastern MT Potluck

Lutherans and Catholics of Eastern Montana gathered in Pella Lutheran’s new hospitality center for a potluck supper, devotions and a presentation by Pastor Paul Seastrand ELC of Lewistown, ”What has kept Lutherans and Catholics apart over the years?” Next Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings and Bishop Jessica Crist , ELC  also of Great Falls addressed the topic, “What are our hopes for overcoming divisions?”

Then  lay persons from Sidney  Eric Beenken, Lutheran  and Joe Steinbeisser, Catholic  spoke on “How do we live our discipleship?”

Questions and comments from those gathered reflected the hopes for an on going dialogue and continued efforts toward working together in  Christian Unity.