UPCOMING INSTALLATIONS

(and there are more to be announced soon!)

Sister Jessica Zimmerle Installation

Saturday, April 13, 3pm at St. John United, Seattle

St. John United Lutheran Church (Seattle) is happy to share that they have called Sister Jessica Zimmerle to serve as Director of Community Engagement. Her role as the congregation's deacon is focused on bridging the church with the broader neighborhood to discern how to best steward their property into the future as a community resource. All are welcome to join for a service of installation with a reception to follow. Rostered ministers are invited to vest and the color of the day is green. God bless this new ministry partnership!

Rev. Joseph Li Installation

Sunday, May 5, 3pm on the UW Campus

Join us to celebrate the coming together of Lutheran Campus Ministry and Ministry to International Students and Scholars! Pastor Joseph Li will continue doing the vital ministry with international students that he has been doing for 8 years, now under the "UW Lutherans" umbrella. We invite all to celebrate with us. Rostered Ministers are invited to wear stoles - color white/gold (no robes/albs).

The short service will take place outdoors near the Drumheller Fountain on campus. An indoor reception will be held in Nanoengineering Commons, a short walk from the fountain. Parking on campus is FREE on Sundays. Free parking is also available at University Lutheran Church (1604 NE 50th St.) God bless this new ministry partnership!

Synod Assembly

ONE MORE WEEK TO REGISTER!



Online registration will close NEXT MONDAY, April 15!

It is very important that you register on time!

THANK YOU for tending to this TODAY.

Our one-day Assembly will be Saturday, May 18, 9am-4pm

at Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines

Doors open for check in and hospitality time at 8am

Our theme is from Psalm 121:1-2 | I lift up my eyes to the hills - from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. We will gather to worship, hear reports and synod updates, Spirit Stories from around the synod, vote on the upcoming budget, and to elect members to synod council, committees and the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

More details on our website here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/pages/synod-assembly

WHO should register?

• Congregations should register their rostered ministers AND elected voting members as a group
• Rostered Ministers who are under synod call for a specialized ministry setting should register themselves as voting members
• Retired Rostered Ministers may register themselves in any of the categories
• Those who wish to attend as visitors
• Volunteers - please see an email from us last week on how to get registered!

APRIL 15 is also the DEADLINE for:

• Nominations for various roles
• Resolutions to be considered before the Assembly
• More details on our website here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/pages/synod-assembly

Trinity Education Foundation (TEF) is excited to open applications for 2024 scholarships as we continue partnering with students by providing support and guidance to foster academic success and inspire vocational development, reflecting the Gospel’s values of love, justice, and healing for the sake of the world. In celebration of the 80th year since the beginning of Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle (LBIS), which later became Trinity Lutheran College (TLC), TEF offers three distinct scholarships to honor the LBIS/TLC story:



+ LBIS/TLC 80th Year Undergraduate Scholarship

+ Dave Ellingson Scholarship for Environmental Studies

+ Child of LBIS/TLC Alum Scholarship

Please encourage a college student in your midst to apply. Deadline is April 15 for all scholarships! Visit https://www.trinityeducationfoundation.org/ for more information.

Employment Opportunities

The NWWA Synod's Coach Northwest is seeking a Coach Coordinator!

The Synod Coach Coordinator will work with Synod Staff and the Coach Northwest Steering Team to cultivate coaching pathways and partnerships in the Synod. More information about the position and how to apply can be found in the job description HERE.

Questions about this position, as well as applications can be sent to Cara Tanis at pastor@7400woodlawn.org. Please submit a resume and cover letter by April 15th for consideration.

Find additional employment opportunities on our synod website HERE!

Trumpets and Eyeballs - Community and Vision

Did we pique your interest?!

Check out the latest articles from Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee and Synod VP Kay Edgerton in the April edition of The Spirit!



Find it here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/news/the-spirit

Abide in the Word Bible Study

Tuesdays, 7-8pm via Zoom

This is a year-long, Synod-wide weekly Bible Study that takes participants on a deeper dive into the coming Sunday's Lectionary text. Participants will have the chance to experience diverse perspectives and voices from various guest facilitators from across the synod.



This is a FREE LiVE offering! No registration needed!

YES, you may join in any week at this link: HERE.

Synod-Wide ONLINE Book Discussion:

CALL TO ALLYSHIP - Preparing Your Congregation for Leaders of Color

Wednesdays - April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8

6:45pm-8pm on Zoom

FREE TO ATTEND!

The St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (Renton) Anti Racism Team, in collaboration with the LiVE Project, is hosting a book study on Call to Allyship: Preparing Your Congregation for Leaders of Color. (Books are available to purchase on Amazon)

Please join us as we discuss how churches can do the work of becoming allies for the leaders they call. This book study is for call committees, church councils, social justice teams, and anyone else interested in doing the work to understand, welcome, and celebrate Leaders of Color. Thank you to Amanda Bedsaul and Marissa Singleton for leading our discussions!

If interested in participating, please read the first 2 chapters for the first session on April 10th.

Join the zoom each week here: 

BINGO FOR LUTHERWOOD

Sunday, April 14

Viking Hall in Silvana, Washington 

Doors open at 5 pm, and let the games begin at 6 pm!

COME HUNGRY - Spaghetti Dinner (COST TBD)

15 games for $10 and 3 blackout games for $1 each.

Plan to join in the fun!

Questions? Call Janice Stepp ~ 425-210-2733 ~ wmpjms@gmail.com

Northlake Lutheran is doing another Spring Musical!

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

Performances are:

April 19, 20, 21 & 26, 27, 28

Friday & Saturday shows are at 7PM

Sunday Shows are 3PM

Admission is Free, but we gladly accept donations

($20 dollar Suggested)

Make reservations at:

 https://imaginepnw.org/2024-musical-joseph

Bishop's Convocation

April 21-24 at Seabeck Conference Center

REMINDER: Attendees - PLEASE BE SURE TO PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE THIS WEEK!!

Mindful that we are in an election cycle fraught with discord and danger, Rostered Ministers, SALMs and Interns will share learning and discussion around the theme of Christian Nationalism - what it is, the real threats it presents to us both as citizens of a democracy and as Christian disciples, and what our role is as faith leaders in the public arena. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Seth Dowland and Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse to lead our sessions. (Registration is now closed.)

Middle School Retreat

April 26-27 | First Lutheran Richmond Beach

All middle school students are invited to join us for our 2nd annual middle school retreat! Our theme this year is Prayer – What is it? Why do we care? We’ll explore the theme using a variety of mediums and spend time at the beach on Saturday. The cost is $50 per student, adults are free. Registration begins March 1.

Questions? Contact Becky at children@hslckirkland.org.

FAN Spring Summits - online

Sunday, May 5 & Sunday, June 9

FAN staff are moving into what we call our Spring Outreach season, where we get to be present at your community gatherings and denominational conferences, and talk with you about what happened this legislative session. Most importantly, we seek to hear your concerns and priorities for what we might do together in the months ahead.

Essential to this outreach is our annual Spring Summits, which we’ve scheduled for two Sundays this spring--May 5 and June 9, 3:00-4:30pm. We’ve opted to host these summits online to allow more people to join and to enable advocates from across the state to hear from each other. During this year’s summits, we’ll be able to celebrate legislative wins and hear about stalled legislation and what is needed to move forward next session. FAN staff will share an update on the three ballot initiatives that will have an impact on everything we do this year. And you will have a chance to meet in issue groups to discuss with others what policy changes you would like to see in the future.

Your voices matter to us! Last year, many attendees expressed concerns for young people and mental health—we heard you and worked with NAMI this year to advocate for some important bills that passed!

Register at the May 5 or June 9 links or learn more on our Spring Summit page, link, and bring your voice and your advocacy to the FAN table!

Spring Cleaning for Writers:

A Writing Workshop w/ Mary Lindberg for those who want to:

·     sort out the messes

·     plant new ideas

·     get a fresh start

·     begin again

Suggested fee: $25-$50 (Covers Supplies & Donation)

It is not necessary to attend all 4 sessions.

Register/Questions: https://www.7400woodlawn.org/events or email pastor@7400woodlawn.org

Learn more about - Community Organizing!

Did you know the ELCA has a network of congregations, synods, seminaries, and leaders that are all practicing the skills and arts of community organizing?

If you said no, you’re not alone! Lots of people are just learning about the Organizing for Mission Network. And next month, Seattle is playing host to OFMN’s spring contextual gathering.

OFMN’s contextual gatherings bring together leaders from across the country and throughout the network for three days of place-based learning. These gatherings are relational, faith-filled, creative, and rooted in the work of racial and economic equity. Contextual gatherings are a great place to sharpen skills, for OMFN leaders to reconnect, and for those early in their organizing journey to find their people. 

This spring we will gather in Seattle, WA where the Church Council of Greater Seattle will share about their organizing work, with a particular focus on their Faith Land Initiative. Together we will learn how congregations can practice community stewardship of land.

Things will start Thursday, May 9 at 9am and wrap up Saturday, May 11th at 2pm. A detailed schedule will be updated on our website in the weeks ahead.

Who should attend?

• Leaders looking to sharpen their organizing skills
• Members of the network seeking to re-connect
• Teams from congregations asking questions about property use, faith, and justice
• Organizers seeking new approaches
• Faith leaders looking to deepen relationships in their own community
• YOU!

How much does it cost?

Members of OFMN who have paid dues in the last 365 days have no registration fee. Members in good standing who are staying in a hotel with a roommate will get two nights free. Members staying in a solo room will get one night free.

Non-members will pay a $200 registration fee.

Lodging is at Watertown Hotel in the University District and is $172 per night. 

Still have more questions?

Schedule a 1-1 with OFMN’s director, Br. Steve: https://calendly.com/revjerbi/ofmn

Register Now!

Click here to register

Give-Share-Eat Meal Packaging!

Gethsemane Lutheran Church (Seattle) is hosting another GiveShareEat meal packaging on May 10-11.

It's pretty simple, really. There are a lot of food-insecure and hungry people in the world. Together we can relieve some of this hunger when we give of our finances and share our time so that people may eat nutritious, easy-to-prep food. Gethsemane and the Hope Center are collaborating to host another EPIC meal packaging events that bring together area businesses, organizations, and individuals to make a difference in our communities. Go to Gethsemane's website to learn how you can help - donate, volunteer, etc:

https://www.urbanfaith.org/give-share-eat

Have Bells, Will Travel Concert!

Saturday, May 11, 7pm

At Kent Lutheran (336 2nd Ave. in Kent)

Hitch a ride with Bells of the Sound as we explore being on the move! Whether riding the rails, sailing the high seas, taking a road trip, or flying the friendly skies, come have a blast with us this spring! Tickets are $15/adults and $10/youth and seniors at the door (children under 8 are free). For more information, please visit www.bellsofthesound.org. 

May Youth Weekend at Holden!

May 17-19 (Friday - Sunday)

Theme: All Creation Groans Together: Love, Lament, and Action in a Climate Emergency

How can we live faithful lives when we are overloaded with climate grief and anxiety? How can we find motivation for meaningful action when the future is uncertain? Together we'll dive deep into our love for God's beloved creation, and learn how to find our way through the ruins.

Registration now! Find all the details here!

Work Weekend at Lutherwood!

May 31 - June 2

Come help us get ready for summer camp! Your stay is free of charge, all we ask is your time and abilities. There will be projects for all ability levels, from trail clearing and platform building to cleaning and organizing. There is always a way you can help serve camp! A great opportunity for community service hours. Registration is up on our website and if you can offer specific skill sets, please reach out directly to marty.martinez@camplutherwood.org to discuss opportunities.

Want an item included?

Email Susan Berg, Communications Administrator

All items due by 2pm on the prior Thursday

Northwest Washington Synod / ELCA

5519 Phinney Avenue North

Seattle, WA 98103

206-783-9292