Synod eNews - July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026

Synod Resources

Administration, Compensation Guidelines, Constitutions, Financial, Personnel Policies, Pulpit Supply, Immigration, Transition

Boundary Training Opportunities for Rostered Ministers

Round Ordination Anniversaries

(source: ELCA Office of the Secretary Rostered Leader Anniversary Report)

July 2026

Rev. Erik Niemi

25 Years - Minister of Word and Sacrament - July 15, 2001

Rev. Ronald Gadde

60 Years - Minister of Word and Sacrament - July 10, 1966

Thank you for your faithful service to the people of God!

Marketplace

45 WOV hymnals

15 Renewing Worship songbooks

50 LBW hymnals

If interested, contact Pastor Val at Twin Harbors Lutheran Church in Grayland (thlch@comcast.net)

Upcoming Events

links to event info embedded if applicable

August 2

100th Anniversary - 10am @ Emanuel Lutheran Church, Yelm

August 8

Sacred Soil Garden Prayer - 10am @ Shepherd's Field, Sumner

August 18

Admin Support Zoom - 1pm

August 18

Migrant Solidarity Network Zoom - 6pm ZOOM

September 26

Peer Ministry Training - 10am @ Silverdale Lutheran Church

November 2 - 5

FCTE @ Seabeck

Administration This and That

2026 IRS Mileage Rate is 72.5 cents

Bethany Lutheran Church in Spanaway invited members, friends and neighbors to celebrate the installation of Rev. Katie Freund.

Clergy are invited to vest in green.

Questions? Contact the church admin Kristi or Pastor Katie at 253-847-4770.

A Ministry of Presence: Join the New Migrant Solidarity Network

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Location: Zoom (1.5 Hours)

How is the Church called to show up in places defined by desolate isolation?

In response to the escalation of immigration enforcement, the SWWA Synod invites you to an informational Zoom session about our newly launching Lutheran Migrant Solidarity Network.

Centered around the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) in Tacoma, this pilot ministry is building a coalition of churches in the Synod to accompany our neighbors in detention. Whether your congregation is near Tacoma and called to face-to-face window visitation, or located further away and eager to join our synod-wide letter-writing ministry, there is a place for you in this work.

Join us for a 1.5-hour virtual gathering to learn how your church can step into this sacred act of presence, grounded in the belief that no one is forgotten by God.

FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS AND MINISTRIES

From the SWWA Native American Work Team

For those planning to attend, there have been several updates of time and place for activities at the "Paddle to Nisqually Canoe Journey" being held on Nisqually Tribal land.

The historic landing of 100+ canoes at the Traditional landing in Dupont, Washington on July 31st. Please note there is 1.5 mile walk one-way to get to the beach.

Please check these web links for current time and instructions for the traditional landing held in Dupont, WA, on Friday July 31.

Traditional Landing July 31st - https://www.nisqually-nsn.gov/download_file/view/b332f663-27b6-4397-8fec-08200f5e66f5/1765

The Protocol for the departing canoes will begin on August 1st at approx. 10am. Each of the 100+ Canoe Families, will be sharing stories, songs & dancing, and asking permission to leave the tradition Nisqually Lands. Vendor food and merchandise will also be available for purchase.

Protocol Map August 1st - https://www.nisqually-nsn.gov/download_file/view/aef650d8-2aed-45b2-bfa6-ae4f8be24103/1765

This web link provides other landing sites that might be closer to where you live. Landings are always at the afternoon high tide.

Routes & Maps - https://www.nisqually-nsn.gov/download_file/view/9e70733e-65f8-4084-acb7-e1760786eaf7/1781