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Synod Events This Week:
Mon, June 17 1:30-3pm - Rostered Synod Staff Meeting
Mon, June 17, 4:30pm - Synod Finance Committee Meeting
Tues, June 18 - Synod Office Closed - Staff at Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Meeting
Tues, June 18, 2pm - First Call Leader Meet Up - on Zoom
Wed, June 19 - Juneteenth - Synod Office Closed
Thurs, June 20, 2pm Cluster Deans' Meeting - on Zoom
Fri, June 21, 7pm - Lay Ministry Formation Monthly Zoom
Weekly Update Submissions DUE THURSDAY at 2pm to susan@lutheransnw.org
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Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It recalls how the states of Louisiana and Texas heard the news that President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Slavery continued in those two states for more than two years after the proclamation was signed beaus the word had yet to travel there. Texas and Louisiana finally got the good news on June 19, 1865. Former slaves broke out in spontaneous celebration. These were dangerous times. Even in the face of resistance and threat, the formerly enslaved Africans found ways to give voice to the wide range of thoughts and emotions at the announcement of the end of legalized slavery in the United States of America.
We pray: Holy and righteous God, you created us in your image. Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Help us, like those of generations before us who resisted the evil of slavery and human bondage in any form and any manner of oppression. Help us to use our freedoms to bring justice among people and nations everywhere, to the glory of your Holy name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(From ELCA resources – learn more here: https://download.elca.org/.../Juneteenth_observance_0619.pdf)
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Calling all nurses, medics, MDs, and everything in between!
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center is looking for volunteers to serve as our weekly camp medics!
Volunteer camp medics join us from 1pm on Sunday to 1pm on Friday, staying in our "Med Shed." Our medics are here to review health info, receive prescription medications, dispense medication to campers, and provide first aid for minor injuries.
Each volunteer medic gets to hang on Lake Samish for the week, enjoy meals with camp, participate in the life of camp, and create a safe environment for all. ADDED BONUS: we are offering a FREE week of camp for a child/grandchild/niece/nephew/family friend to each volunteer.
Interested? Contact Pastor Kevin at kevin.beebe@camplutherwood.org
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PRIDE Events Around the Synod
Seattle PRIDE Parade
We will be marching in the Seattle PRIDE Parade on Sunday, June 30th. We have space for 200 walkers this year.
Register by TODAY, June 17 by emailing Jill with the name of your congregation leader, their contact info AND the number of committed walkers.
Details about arrival time and location will be shared with the congregation leader soon!
Additional PRIDE Events Around the Synod
There are many different PRIDE events happening throughout June and July across our Synod. We will be adding "Lutheran Point People" to some of these events in the coming days – look for those updates on our synod website. Plan to reach out to that leader if you are interested in participating in the event with your Loving Lutheran Siblings.
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DISASTER RELIEF KITS - Your help needed!
The youth attending the ELCA Youth Gathering from our synod are collecting fans to help create disaster relief kits - YOU CAN HELP!
In the aftermath of a storm, hurricane, or tornado, New Orleans residents regularly find themselves without electricity. This quickly becomes a health crisis as people try to manage life in the hot, humid Gulf Coast summers. City leaders and community organizers identified the eight most-requested items to help residents as they wait for the power grid to be restored. Their goal is to create 3,000 disaster relief kits filled with these items to help New Orleanians get through the days immediately following a natural disaster.
Check out this video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=432019693075957&ref=sharing
To learn more, visit: https://www.elca.church/gathering/about/offering
Ordering supplies to ship to New Orleans? Please ship to the following address:
Christ the King -- Accompaniment
1001 W Esplanade Ave,
Kenner, LA 70065
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Take Action This Election Season
Are you looking for ways to encourage voting and civic engagement in your faith community this election year? Are you also looking for community-led support? If your answers are yes, FAN invites you to join a Network of 100% Voting Faith Communities!
Many faith traditions highlight the importance of voting in preserving community well-being and the common good in democracy. The Network of 100% Voting Faith Communities is a community space to share ideas, tools, and peer support as we collectively build civically engaged multi-faith communities. Whether you are a leader authorized to take action on behalf of your faith community or an individual willing to organize your faith community to participate, you are invited!
lease read more information on this document and fill out the form to join the network. You can also access our newly launched Voting & Civic Engagement page.
We will offer monthly zoom meetings through the summer to stay engaged as a network. We welcome individuals and communities interested and committed to getting out the vote in their faith community and beyond.
The following online meetings have been scheduled:
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Tues. June 18th 12-1pm (coming up! Register Here)
- Tues. July 23rd 12-1pm
- Tues. August 20th 1-2pm
The focus of the meetings will be on supporting organizing, voter registration, and mobilization in your community. We are committed to voicing the values from multi-faith traditions in the electoral process and we hope you will be part of this movement!
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On June 20 you are invited for a chance to say farewell to Executive Director Elise DeGooyer after 10 years of service to FAN, and connect with others in FAN's network for the work ahead!
RSVP to fan@fanwa.org
THANK YOU, Elise for your excellent work among us - and on behalf of us!
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Love & Justice Pride Service
In partnership with Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church as host site, St Luke’s Lutheran Church and our Love & Justice Project is leading the Eastside Love & Justice Pride Service on Saturday, June 22, at 1:30pm. Special speakers & music as we celebrate God’s Diversity & Inclusivity!
LGBTQIA+ /Queer Community & Allies welcomed!
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LMF Informational Meeting
Tuesday, June 25th 7pm - via zoom link HERE
Do you have a desire to discern where God is already at work within your life context/ ministry and to join God there? Are you hearing a call to grow deeper in ministry that you would like to explore in a tangible way? Is your church in transition with a need for lay people to be empowered and equipped for leadership roles?
If you find yourself answering yes to any of these questions, the LMF program could be a great opportunity for you! LMF is a 2-year cohort-based certification program of the NW Washington synod designed for lay leaders who want to deepen your sense of God's call within your own individual context (whether that's as a leader in your church or your vocation). JOIN US at our informational meeting!
Learn more here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/ministries/lay-ministry-formation
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Church Property & Land Affinity Group
Wednesday, June 26, 1pm on Zoom
At the recent Bishop's Convocation, a group a rostered ministers met briefly to start a conversation about current questions, issues, resources, and experiences related to faithful use of church building and property. This is evolving into an open group for church leaders, who want to continue to gather monthly to share insights, experiences, and resources as they walk the road of property development and management.
Join the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87483379717?pwd=f9GOt5pH4jgFwxUUoxoUMO1hEuDsrK.1
(Meeting ID: 874 8337 9717 Passcode: 147311)
For questions, please contact Pastor Pam Miles at pastorpam@pointeofgracechurch.org
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Special Pride Worship Service
Saturday, June 29, 5:00pm
at Central Lutheran Church (1710 11th Ave, Seattle)
Central Lutheran Church in Seattle is hosting a special Pride worship service following the PrideFest on Broadway. This year, we are excited to welcome the Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble as our guest musicians. All are welcome to join this evening of music, Holy Communion, and Queer joy celebrating the expansive love of God! (www.loveiscentral.org)
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Coming Soon — Online Discernment Groups
Do you ever get a sense that God might be tapping you on the shoulder? Are you wondering what God is calling you to do with your life? Considering learning more about church leadership and pondering whether it might be for you? Have you ever thought about enrolling in seminary or even wondered what seminary study is like today? Starting July 1, you can join an online group with others across the ELCA who share your curiosity. Sign up by visiting elcaseminaries.org and filling out the contact form, or by emailing recruitment@elca.org.
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Are you a rostered minister interested in leading such a group?
Email Rick.Summy@elca.org to learn more.
ADDITIONAL CONVERSATION PARTNERS:
Deacon Liz Colver and Rev. Erik Samuelson are the Co-Chairs of the NW Washington Synod Candidacy Committee - they would welcome conversation with you ... reach out to them at:
colver.liz@gmail.com or eriksamuleson@gmail.com
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An Evening with Lifelong Climate Activist Bill McKibben
July 2, 7pm
First United Methodist Church, in Seattle
Download Flyer HERE
Learn more and register HERE
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Retired Rostered Minister Luncheon
Tuesday, July 23, 11:30am - 1:30pm
at Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek
All retired rostered ministers and their partners are invited to attend!
Join your colleagues and the synod staff for lunch, joyful conversations, synod and churchwide news from the Bishop AND some surprises! THANK YOU to Kim Unti & Pam Kluth who will be hosting our delicious lunch.
Please RSVP by July 16 here: https://forms.gle/ugT4Zc3q4EMZ8ht3A
Advent Lutheran is located at 4306 132nd St SE in Mill Creek
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Join LSM 2024 In Person or Online!
Lutheran Summer Music announces its 42nd season, offering over 30 free and open-to-the-public concerts and recitals. All events take place this July at Valparaiso University, and MOST will be livestreamed. Performances and services are shared by over 250 students, faculty, fellows, worship staff, and guest artists who come together to create a vibrant community of music-makers.
The LSM 2024 season will culminate during Festival Week (July 21-28), featuring the LSM Festival Band, Choir, and Orchestra, a Festival of Hymns, and closing each day with sung Evening Prayer. Of special note, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) will join this year’s LSM community and offer an intergenerational performance of J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion.
Visit LSMacademy.org/2024 for a complete listing of events and to access the livestream.
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Godly Play Core Training
September 13-15 in Bellingham
Godly Play Core Training is the recommended training for those leading Godly Play sessions, program administrators, parents/caregivers and clergy. Over the course of three days, participants experience all aspects of the Godly Play method and begin to become fluent in the Godly Play core stories and fundamental practices. Our training will follow an action/reflection model of learning with a mixture of trainer-led presentations and participant storytelling presentations. There is food and childcare included.
Learn more and get registered for this training in Bellingham
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~ Save The Date ~
NW WA Synodical Women’s Fall Retreat
September 20-21
Huston Camp & Conference Center
(14725 Ley Rd, Gold Bar)
This retreat will focus on caring for our mental, physical and emotional health with Food, Fellowship, Prayer & Guest Speaker - More information coming soon ~ watch your email!
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~ Save The Date ~
NW WA Synod Middle School & High School Retreat
Join us November 8-10 for our 2nd annual fall retreat.
More details will be available at the end of August.
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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
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