February 7, 2022
Weekly Update
announcements & events
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Employment Opportunities!
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Now is the Time: A Study Guide for ELCA Declaration to People of African Descent
Congregations are invited to wrestle with the meaning of the declaration, adopted at the 2019 Churchwide Assembly, and its accompanying explanation.
In the declaration, the ELCA “apologizes to people of African descent for its historical complicity in slavery and its enduring legacy of racism in the United States and globally. We lament the white church’s failure to work for the abolition of slavery and the perpetuation of racism in this church.”
“Now Is the Time” stresses realism, self-examination and accountability as the church acknowledges and apologizes for the history and impact of slavery and systemic racism in the United States and globally. The study guide focuses on deepening our understanding of this history as participants engage in often-difficult conversation and reflection to move the church toward racial healing and justice.
The five-part study resource, with a guide and participant materials, is available at elca.org/Resources/Racial-Justice Perhaps your congregation will use this resource this winter or Lent?
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Lenten Women’s Retreat
Invitation to join the women of Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church
During the season of Lent - come away to a quiet place with God for a slow, at home, Lenten retreat. We will explore, at your own pace, spiritual practices that bring our whole selves to God. This retreat is self paced, flexible, and meant to work with and around your regular schedule. The retreat costs $25.
Registration closes on Feb. 23. Curious? Check out the flyer here.
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Synod Women's Organization
Read the latest newsletter
Read the February edition of the ECHO HERE.
Inside you will find bios from your board members old and new, recap of the Fall Retreat 2021 and interesting articles and useful information.
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Books Books Books (and music!) - Available!
Pastor Tim Whiteman (Central, Bellingham) is preparing to retire after 40 years as parish pastor (well done, faithful servant!) He has a nice collection of worship, philosophy, Luther, and history books avialable ... AND a lot of worship music to give away as well!
Interns and seminarians have first option to claim. Everyone is welcome after Feb 15th. Everything left over goes to Good Will on February 28th. Call Pr. TIm at 360.319.9001 to set up a time to peruse!
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May Youth Weekend at Holden Village
May 20-22
Registration is open!
We are headed back to Holden Village!
There is only one weekend being offered this year - and limited space.
Find the details about this gathering for high school aged youth in our region, forms needed, and how to register HERE
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2022 ELCA Youth Gathering Canceled
We hold the ELCA Youth Gathering Leadership - and all of our youth and youth leaders - in prayer following this news.
ELCA Youth Gathering states: "We know there are thousands of young people who will not get to experience the Gathering, and our hearts break for them. This was not an easy decision, and we ask for your prayers and your grace. We understand the impact this decision will have on our youth, volunteers and planning teams, and we hope to return to Minneapolis for a future Gathering."
The announcement emphasized the ELCA's commitment "to supporting the young people of our church and to seeing that the ministry of the Gathering, MYLE and the tAble continue for years to come."
The 2024 Gathering will take place July 16-20, 2024, with the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and the tAble taking place July 13-16, 2024.
The location will be announced this summer.
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Synod Events this week:
Tues, Feb 8, 10am-12noon - Synod Staff Meeting
Wed, Feb 9, 5:30pm - ELCA Talks at the Desk - see below
Thurs, Feb 10, 12noon - STAD for Rostered Ministers
Thurs, Feb 10, 4pm - Executive Committee
Thurs, Feb 10, 7pm - Synod Finance Committee
Sat, Feb 12 9am-1pm - LiVE Retreat - Fresh Expressions - see below to register!
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Celebrate Archbishop Tutu’s life and legacy with
Mission: JOY
Our friends at The Episcopal Church invite ELCA members and congregations to host screenings of Mission: JOY, a new documentary on the historic five-day meeting between two of the world’s most consequential spiritual leaders — His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You can watch the documentary free of charge anytime between now and Saturday, Feb. 28, by registering here. We thank our colleagues at The Episcopal Church and Roco Films for this opportunity!
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College Readiness Webinar Series
ELCA colleges and universities are dedicated to providing students with the best education possible, and we are kicking off 2022 with the College Readiness Webinar Series, free webinars to answer any questions families may have about applying to or preparing for college.
The series is composed of five different webinars, each focusing on a topic that will move you forward in your college search:
- Get the Most Out of a College Visit: February 8 at 4pm
- Admissions Directors’ Advice: February 10 at 3pm
- How to Pay for College: February 15 at 6pm
- Starting Your Search: February 17 at 5pm
- Overview of Your College Search (in Spanish): February 22 at 5pm
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Afghan Refugee Resettlement Webinar
Tuesday, February 8 at 4pm (Pacific)
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ELCA Coaching Network - Weekly Sessions
Wednesdays at 11am (Pacific)
ELCA Coaching will continue with the theme of COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP. We have invited various ministries to host these gatherings each week. There will usually be time for small groups in breakout rooms so that leaders across the church can continue to learn from each other and leave each gathering with at least one action step.
Upcoming Sessions include:
February 9 - DEM Danielle Denise - Grief / Transition / Loss / Closing Congregations
February 16 - TBA ... February 23 - TBA
March 2 - Coaching - Choose Your Own Adventure (Topic)
March 9 - Daniel Kirschbaum - Engaging Young Adults
Join Zoom Meetings here:
Meeting ID: 180 439 412 / Passcode: 648160
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ELCA Talks at the Desk
Wednesdays in February - 5:30pm Pacific
Join African Descent Ministries of the ELCA in celebrating Black History Month with Talks at the Desk, a new video series that will explore diverse expressions of the church. A new video will premiere each Wednesday in February at 5:30 pm Pacific time.
Watch them live on Facebook, stream them on YouTube or download them here. Join us to hear youth, young adults, rostered leaders, elders and friends of our communities share their own sacred stories.
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Fresh Expressions: New Ways of Being Church
Half Day LiVE Retreat - open to all!
Saturday, February 12, 9am to 1pm
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood
Who is welcome? Any and all congregational leaders looking to expand your imagination and practice of new forms of church!
After two years of pandemic living, many are asking questions about how to connect in a time of covid. We have not stopped being church, in the Spirit, we are being guided into new forms of church. For a few years now, new innovative and experimental forms of church gatherings have been bubbling up, and we’d like to invite a mutual conversation around these new forms of practicing church. From practitioners in our synod, we’ll be curious about new forms of church models like Dinner Church and Wild Church. Our time will involve “how to” experiential practice, as much as thoughtful reflection. for what it means to be church in complex times.
*NO COST for those already part of the 2021-2022 Cohort
Thank you to our Facilitators:
Josh Smith, a member of our synod who has begun developing a Dinner Church
Rev. Erik Samuelson who brings unique insight and experiential wisdom to new forms of being church
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safeTALK Training - Suicide Alertness Training
John and Shirley Swanson are certified LivingWorks facilitators for safeTALK (a 3.5 hour Suicide Alertness training) and ASIST, a two day suicide intervention training. They are holding a safeTALK training on Saturday, February 19 from 9am-12:30pm at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Drive, Camano Island)
- The 3.5 hour training is open to anyone ages 15 and older
- Participants are asked to provide a $10 donation to cover the cost of training materials
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Pre-register and receive additional information by emailing ASIST.Lifeguard@yahoo.com
- For more information about safeTALK or ASIST you can visit www.livingworks.net.
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Contemplative Action Community
with Thriving Leadership Formation (TLF)
Tuesday, February 22, 10am-11:30am
Sunday, March 27, 4pm-5:30pm (Spanish translation will be provided during this session. En esta sesión se proporcionará la traducción al español.)
All are welcome to join TLF staff, church leaders, and lay people for a time of spiritual renewal and contemplative practice via Zoom at one or both of the two upcoming virtual sessions to find community and restoration in the New Year. Upon registering, the Zoom link will be sent to you before each session.
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Refugees Northwest Foster Care: Virtual Info Session
Wednesday, February 23, 6-7:30pm
You can support refugee and immigrant teenagers here in King County by becoming a licensed foster parent. Currently, there is an urgent need for foster homes for youth who have fled Afghanistan, and an ongoing need for foster homes for youth from Guatemala and Honduras. All are in the U.S. alone and in need of longterm foster families to welcome them. At this orientation, our staff will share an overview of the youth we serve, the supports we offer foster families, and the basics of the licensing process. There will be time for your questions, too.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 22nd
Can’t make it to this event?
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The Truth About Palestine: An Evening with Tamar Haddad
Sunday, February 27, 7pm-8pm
Tamar Haddad, author of The Future of Palestine: How Discrimination Hinders Change, is a recent ELCA International Women Leaders scholarship recipient and graduate of California Lutheran University. She is serving this year as the Youth Minister and Children's Choir Director for Christ Lutheran Church in Ferndale.
In this evening on Zoom, Tamar will share stories of growing up as a Palestinian Christian, explain why it's important to understand the realities in Palestine--especially of those who are overlooked or silenced--and discuss Christian Zionism. Our synod's Strategic Team for Authentic Diversity heard a similar presentation in January and thought the whole synod could benefit from Tamar's experiences.
All synod congregations, ministries, and individuals are invited to attend the Zoom presentation. Tamar will speak for 30-40 minutes and leave 20-30 minutes for questions. Please contact Pr. Jana Schofield with questions about the presentation: pastor@clcferndale.org.
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Elementary Retreat at Camp Lutherwood!
UPDATES:
Only offered one weekend: March 11-12
NEW option of day-only attendance!
Open to K-6th graders
Campers must come with chaperones, parents of their church
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Upcoming Installation Services:
Pastor Chelsea Globe Installation
Sunday, March 13 at 3:30pm at University Lutheran Church in Seattle
We give thanks to God as Pr. Globe is installed as Pastor at Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Washington! God bless this ministry partnership!
Pastor John Schraan Installation
Sunday, JUNE 5, 2pm at Our Saviour's Lutheran in Arlington
We give thanks to God as Pr. Schraan is installed as the new pastor at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church! God bless this new ministry partnership!
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Want an item included?
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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