December 4, 2024

The 2025 Synod Compensation Guidelines are now available. You can view and download the document HERE:

Installation Invitation

Spanaway Lutheran Church invites you to the Installation Service of

Pastor Lydia Ziauddin

on December 15, 2024 at 2:30pm

Bishop Rick Jaech will preach and preside. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.

Rostered leaders are invited to vest (color is blue) and gather at 2pm.

Spanaway Lutheran Church

16001 A Street South/PO Box 1300

Spanaway, WA 98387

253-531-7000

Rostered Leaders - please make sure to register for the Bishop's Convocation before the deadline on December 12. Thank you!

“Christians + Climate Resilience from an Indigenous Perspective”

Join author Sarah Augustine, Pueblo (Tewa) descendant, and co-founder & Exec. Director of Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, in partnership with Design for Peace. Together, we will hear how churches can learn from & honor Indigenous wisdom as it relates to our changing climate and how to build resilience, together. FREE. Register now to secure your spot.

ZOOM LINK: tinyurl.com/indigenousclimatewebinar

Tues 12/10/24 6-7:30pm

*Part of Design for Peace's 2024-25 "Church + Climate Resilience" Spatial Justice Series. Partnering with Sarah Augustine and the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery: dismantlediscovery.org

*Design for Peace is a program of the SW Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. wedesignforpeace.org

FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS

Please share this opportunity in your circles!

The Financial Services Officer is an essential accounting management role that supports the ministries of the six synods* of Region One of the ELCA with financial administration - working closely with synod administrators and synod treasurers. Based in Mill Creek, WA, this is a full time position - with excellent benefits.

THANK YOU in advance for helping us get the word out about this position. Please share in your circles. Applications are due Dec. 16, so time is of the essence!

Find the position description on the NW Washington Synod Website here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/news/financial-services-officer

Find the position posted on Indeed.com:

https://www.indeed.com/job/financial-services-officer-0a817eaa5660a64f

Find it on our Facebook and Instagram pages –

·    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19gEotj7io/

·    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DC1-a8FqOsi/

THANK YOU – your assistance is appreciated and VITAL!

*Region One includes these six synods: Alaska Synod, Northwest Washington Synod, Montana Synod, Southwestern Washington Synod, Northwest Intermountain Synod & Oregon Synod

Chaplain Needed at the Child Study and Treatment Center

The Child Study and Treatment Center (CSTC), Washington’s state psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, is in need of someone to provide essential spiritual care and support. This role is vital to the well-being of youth receiving treatment, and the center has been without a chaplain for quite some time.

The immediate need is for someone to lead weekly worship services and offer pastoral care to clients, who range in age from 5 to 17. These young individuals, navigating profound challenges, would greatly benefit from consistent spiritual guidance and compassionate presence.

If you, or someone you know, might feel called to this work, please consider serving in this way.

For more information, contact Brian Shirley at (253) 509-3732.

A Synod of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Rev. Richard E. Jaech, Bishop

Synod Office Hours

9am - 4pm

Tuesday - Friday

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email swwsynod@plu.edu

phone (253) 535-8300

website www.swwasynod.org