SW WA Synod eNews – June 3, 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)

June 2026

Rev. Louise Buckles

5 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – June 6, 2021

Rev. D. Scott Postlewait

35 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – June 23, 1991

Rev. Stephen J. Olson

40 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – June 8, 1986

Rev. Brian Stoffregen

50 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – June 20, 1976

Rev. David Steen

65 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – June 11, 1961

Rev. Donald Little

65 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – June 18, 1961

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

Administration This and That

• 2026 IRS Mileage Rate is 72.5 cents

June 5-7

SAM Retreat @ Dumas Bay, Federal Way

June 13

Sacred Soil Garden Prayer – 10am @ Shepherd’s Field, Sumner

June 13

Synod Ed Gathering – Christ, Lakewood – 10am-3pm

June 13

RIC Synod Team Bingo Party – Immanuel, Vancouver – 1pm – 4pm

Attention Church Admins!

We will skip the June 16th Admin Zoom”With Each Other – For Each Other”, because Stefanie will be on vacation. We will resume our monthly meetings on July 21st, where we will welcome ret. Pastor Jan Otto to speak with us about Church Conflict and Transitions. I hope we will see you all then!

Marketplace

May items to give away: Paraments, worship supplies, church office supplies, books for all ages, and more…

Please contact Maggie in the office at Faith Lutheran Church in Elma (360-482-2060) or Pastor Duane Anderson (duander65@gmail.com or 505-499-6225).

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