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Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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ELCA World Hunger resources for Advent 2024 and Lent 2025 are now available. This year’s theme is “Humming With the Word”. Free versions are available at ELCA.org/hunger/resources.
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Upcoming Events
links to event info embedded if applicable
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December 3
Bishop’s Eucharist @ Trinity, Parkland
December 5
Bishop’s Eucharist @ Silverdale, Silverdale
December 9
LGBTQIA Holiday Pause
December 10
Bishop’s Eucharist @ Saron Lutheran/First Presbyterian, Hoquiam
December 10
Christians + Climate Resilience from an Indigenous Perspective – ZOOM
December 12
Bishop’s Eucharist @ Immanuel, Vancouver
January 14 – 15, 2025
Bishop’s Convocation @ Seabeck
June 13 – 14, 2025
Synod Assembly @ PLU
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May the beauty and blessings of
Thanksgiving bring warmth and peace to your home this season.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Synod Office!
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The 2025 Synod Compensation Guidelines are now available. You can view and download the document HERE:
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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
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“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
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A message from Church Wellness Network, formerly known as Consultation To Clergy
Dear Colleagues in Ministry:
Beginning today, the 60 year-old Consultation To Clergy agency of ELCA Region 1, and LCMS District 1, has a name change. We are now CHURCH WELLNESS NETWORK.
This new name reflects a strong emphasis on resolving congregational conflicts. We also maintain providing mental health therapy for clergy, as well.
We have a new office, but our mailing address and phone number remain the same: PO Box 1644, Stanwood, WA 98292; (360-333-3649).
Please feel free to use either method of contacting me when you find it appropriate.
In the name of Jesus, Peace.
Laurin Vance, Executive Director
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Watch this week’s devotion by the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA.
“During Advent, we are often told to keep watch,” says Bishop Eaton. “[Luke] reminds us that there is much more to keeping watch than just keeping our eyes open. … ‘Be on guard’ is a call to pay attention to the realities of our world without losing hope for what is yet to come.”
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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
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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.
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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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