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Synod Events This Week:
Mon, June 3, 1pm - Gloria Dei Endowment Fund Committee
Mon, June 3, 1:30-3pm - Rostered Synod Staff Meeting
Tues, June 4, 10am-12noon - Full Synod Staff Meeting
Thurs, June 6, 2:30pm - Bishop's Convocation Planning Team Meeting
Thurs, June 6, 4:30pm - Synod Policy Review Team Meeting
Fri, June 7, 6pm - TENTATIVE Installation of Rev. Thomas Voelp at Our Redeemer' - see below!
Sat, June 8, 11am Helen Hustad Memorial Service (First of Richmond Beach, Shoreline)
Sun, June 9, 2:30pm - Pre Youth Gathering Attendee Event - see below
Weekly Update Submissions DUE THURSDAY at 2pm to susan@lutheransnw.org
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Potluck for Democracy
As division, fear, and conflict continue to grow in our communities, nation, and world, Paths to Understanding (PTU) and the Seattle University Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (CEIE) are partnering to create the “Potluck for Democracy.” With a toolkit and supporting resources, we want to provide everything you need to gather people to share a simple meal with the primary goal of building relationships that foster hope for and belief in our common humanity.
75% of the nation is worried about the future of our democracy. Over 50% of Americans are lonely. Many groups are isolated from other groups.
People don’t know each other and often hear only negative things about each other. We don’t recognize the good hearts and good deeds of our neighbors because we don’t know each other.
It is time to change that. But what do we do?
Churches, mosques, temples, community groups, service clubs, book clubs, and quilting groups are in every neighborhood and community in our nation. We have the power to come together across lines of difference to see each other as human, to reduce the loneliness and isolation we are suffering from. We have the power to gather over a meal, get to know each other better, and strengthen our democracy.
Download your toolkit today! pathstounderstanding.org/potluck
We have the power to meet this moment, together!
Sincerely,
Paths to Understanding
Seattle University Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement
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We stand ready to support you as you consider hosting a Potluck for Democracy in your community.
1. Available Resources (no-cost):
- Toolkit and Online Resources
- Webinar(s) sharing best practices and inspiration
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One 30-minute phone consultation to: answer questions, support you as you consider implementation, and get you started with planning your event.
2. Consultation ($250 to $500, sliding scale):
- Access to all free resources
- ½ hour initial intake call
- Three, 1-hour long phone or zoom calls during your planning process
- ½ hour post-event debrief call
3. In-Person Event Support ($1500 to $3000, sliding scale)
- Access to all free resources
- Consultation Calls
- Travel, food, lodging for two PTU staff to attend and support event
Contact us at Together@pathstounderstanding.org for more information.
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THANK YOU!
WHAT A JOY to be together!
We give thanks to God for the Spirit's movement in our synod.
THANK YOU to all the planners, volunteers, our host congregation - Grace Lutheran in Des Moines - and the attendees!
Find a recap of the assembly here!
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PRIDE Events Around the Synod
We are proud to be a Reconciling in Christ synod - with many opportunities for you and your church family to join in and celebrate PRIDE this season!
Seattle PRIDE Parade
We will be marching in the Seattle PRIDE Parade on Sunday, June 30th. We have space for 200 walkers this year.
To register, email Jill with the name of your congregation leader, their contact info AND the number of committed walkers by June 17. Details about arrival time and location will be shared with the congregation leader when available.
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. (OR perhaps YOU would like to be that point person? Email Susan@lutheransnw.org in the synod office to discuss!)
SYNOD PRIDE BANDANAS - SOLD OUT!
THANK YOU to all who purchased bandanas! IF you have not yet picked yours up - please contact Susan@lutheransnw.org to set up a time to retrieve them!
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Donations Needed from NWWA Synod for Disaster Relief Kits - to be created at the ELCA Youth Gathering
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.
One of the goals of the Gathering 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.
It takes about $100 to create an entire disaster relief kit. Each region is asked to bring a different item to build our kits and Regions One and Two have been asked to bring small personal fans (AA battery powered). Another region is assigned the batteries, so we just need to provide the fans!
Here is where we need your help….. It's a COMPETITION... which region will be able to bring the most items to #ELCAYG2024 to donate to our neighbors in New Orleans in preparation for the next disaster?
I’m thinking Region 1 can win, but we are going to need your help to do it!
Not going to the gathering? Your participants won’t have extra space in your suitcase? Shop through our Amazon and Target wish lists and have your items sent directly to our partners in the Big Easy.
More information (and the link to the wish lists) is online at https://www.elca.church/gathering/about/offering.
Shipping address:
Christ the King Lutheran — Accompaniment
1001 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065
Questions? Contact the Gathering Synod Champion Becky Cole at children@hslckirkland.org.
THANK YOU! for helping us bring a little relief to our neighbors!
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June Enneagram Workshop Series
led by: Desta Goehner, Enneagram Professional, Spiritual Director and Director of Thriving Leadership Formation
Wondering how the enneagram may be a tool to help you in your personal and spiritual formation, in and for leadership development and to give you a map for how to live and work with others?
Click here to watch a quick video from Desta about this series
Join us for 1 or for all 4 sessions to dip your toe into the enneagram.
Thursdays in June; 1pm – 2 pm
These sessions will not be recorded.
Session Details:
June 6 – What is the Enneagram: history, symbol & how it can be used for personal & spiritual formation
June 13 - 3 instincts (1:1, self-preservation, social)
June 20 - 3 centers of intelligence (head, heart, body)
June 27 - 9 types
Register once and attend the sessions you’re interested and/or able to join. Register Here.
Have a question regarding the Enneagram to submit beforehand? Submit it here.
These sessions are no cost, as a gift to you from Thriving Leadership Formation, a Lilly funded grant program out of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
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Rev. Thomas Voelp Installation
WE ARE HOPEFUL to celebrate this on...
Friday, June 7, 6pm at Our Redeemer's, Seattle
Rev. Thomas Voelp began serving as pastor at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Seattle on March 4.
Please join us for his installation service on June 7 at 6pm. Rostered ministers are invited to vest, the color of the day is white. Reception to follow. God bless this new ministry partnership! (NOTE: those who may have trouble hearing, are invited to sit in rows closest to the front, while they navigate a sound issue)
NOTE: Over the weekend, Pastor Thomas was in a car accident. While we give thanks to God that he was able to walk away from the accident, he sustained some injuries that will take time to heal. He is hopeful to be healed up enough that we can celebrate this new ministry partnership on Friday... We will send out an email confirming the plan on Thrusday evening. Prayers continue!
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Synod "Pre-Youth Gathering" Gathering!
Sunday, June 9, 2:30pm-4:30pm at Holy Spirit, Kirkland
We’d love to have as many attend from your congregation as can make it. This is for the youth and the adult leaders. Bishop Shelley will also be our gathering. There will be games, conversation, snacks, and more. If you would like to help plan this event, OR have questions, please reach out to Becky. AND be sure get latest info and announcements by joining the NWWA Synod Youth Gathering Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elcayg2024nwwa
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FAN Spring Summits - online
Sunday, June 9, 3:00-4:30pm
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 have one more coming up on 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 June 9 links or learn more on our Spring Summit page, link, and bring your voice and your advocacy to the FAN table!
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Immanuel Community Services
Opportunities to offer your support!
THANK YOU for supporting the mission of these ministry partners:
Our mission is to alleviate the effects of poverty, hunger, homelessness and addiction by providing community-based social services to those in need.
7th Annual Putt Putt Tournament
Saturday, June 15 at the Interbay Golf Center in Seattle
People can start a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign and join us on the greens!
We also have a virtual option this year! You can find all the info here!
Tutta Bella Fundraiser
June 9-13
Tutta Bella is partnering with us for a (delicious) fundraiser! (see attachment)
Code is valid Sunday, June 9th – Thursday, June 13th
• Dine-in or order delivery, takeout, or curbside from tuttabella.com
• Use the coupon code EasyAsPieICS at checkout
• 20% of sales will be donated to Immanuel Community Services
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Farm Bill Session
Thursday, June 13, 6pm-7:30pm ONLINE
Register at bit.ly/WhyFarmBill
Join the hunger ministry teams of the six ELCA Synods in Region 1 with Faith Action Network to learn about our nation’s most important and largest food system legislation—the Farm Bill. Find out its impact on you and your neighbors. Help us advocate to pass a new Farm Bill this year!
Event highlights:
- Presentation by ELCA Advocacy Staff
- Special guest speakers from across Region 1
- Prayerful reflection with ELCA Bishops
- Breakout groups to meet and discuss with ELCA and community members from across the region
- Take action by writing letters to Congress
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Save the date!
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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Church Property & Land Affinity Group
Wed, 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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Mariner's Game Fun(draiser!)
Our Saviour’s Preschool and Childcare in Arlington is having a Mariner’s Fundraiser to raise some funds for their center - join us!
Fundraiser Opportunity - The Seattle Mariners are extending a discount ticket offer to the students, families, staff, and community of our school! Enjoy a special outing with your friends and family members! The game is June 30 and the Mariners will take on the Twins.
Kids 14 and under have a chance to run the bases after the game.
Email Jennifer Ess at preschool@arlingtonwachurch.org for more information or to order tickets!
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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 the synod staff for a delicious lunch, joyful conversations, and synod and churchwide news from the Bishop.
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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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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