Synod E-News: Holy rage & anger, Faith & Sexism

Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of November 28, 2021 We give Thanks for all of you! Blessed Advent!, -Your Synod Staff: Bishop Rick Jaech, Pastor Rebecca Shjerven, Joey Ager, Allison Kies SEASONAL WORSHIP RESOURCES A long list of Thanksgiving, Advent/Christmas/Epiphany resources for congregational use are posted on the synod website at https://swwasynod.org/congregational-resources/seasonal-church-resources/ PUYALLUP TRIBAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNS AND VIDEO The Puyallup Tribe has some information on a land acknowledgement http://puyallup-tribe.com/ourtribe/Land Acknowledgement.php The Puyallup Tribe has written a land acknowledgement statement for those occupying the land stolen from the Puyallup Tribe and the Coast Salish tribes, or other tribes you acknowledge as using their lands: We acknowledge that we are on the traditional homelands of the Puyallup Tribe. The Puyallup people have lived on and stewarded these lands since the beginning of time, and continue to do so today. We recognize that this land acknowledgement is one small step toward true allyship and we commit to uplifting the voices, experiences, and histories of the Indigenous people of this land and beyond. Signs may be ordered by email: For land acknowledgement yard signs: Land Acknowledgement Videohttps://youtu.be/KGnac8x-SIM– permission to use Yard Sign resources with QR codes https://swwasynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Yard-sign-resources-with-QR-codes-2021.pdf Yard Sign Artwork Agreement to Reprint https://swwasynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Yard-Sign-Artwork-Agreement-to-Reprint-20210608.pdf NEW ELCA STUDY GUIDE: “Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action” A study guide is now available for the ELCA’s newest social statement, Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action. The guide features six flexible sessions that can be customized for in-person gatherings or virtual meetings. Each session incorporates prayers, videos, engaging activities, Scripture study and invitations to live out the call to gender justice in the world. As Lutherans, we are called to serve the neighbor and affirm the diversity of God’s creation. Grounded in faith and love, we work for a gender justice that flows from the heart of Lutheran theology and cultivates abundant life for all people. Download the study guide. CONGREGATION JOB OPENINGS (link to job descriptions by clicking on job title) Updated 11/24/21 Worship Coordinator, St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Spokane Ministry Associate for First Third of Life, Messiah Lutheran, Vancouver WA Office Administrator, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Bremerton Digital Media Coordinator, Zion Lutheran Church, Camas Organist/Musician, Christ Lutheran Church, Lakewood Church Musician, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Vancouver WA Piano Accompanist, First Lutheran Community Church, Port Orchard Audio Technician (PT), Silverdale Lutheran, Silverdale Director of Faith Formation in the First Third of Life, Beautiful Savior, Vancouver WA Technology Support (Information and Communications), Beautiful Savior, Vancouver WA Children’s Ministry Coordinator (PT), The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd, Olympia Nursery Attendant (hourly), The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd, Olympia Children and Family Ministry Coordinator, Mountain View Lutheran Church, Edgewood Church Administrator, Mountain View Lutheran Church, Edgewood Minister of Music and Worship, Celebration Lutheran Church, Puyallup Job openings are updated on the synod website at Job Opportunities – Southwestern Washington Synod (swwasynod.org) THE NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIR: Christmas Festival Christmas Festival: The Earth Adorned Livestream Friday, Dec. 10th – 6pm Free to all | Visit NLCA.com to watch Join the NLC this holiday season online for their 36th annual Christmas Festival, The Earth Adorned. A livestream of the concert will be available for free to all on the NLCA.com website at 6pm (Pacific) on Dec. 10th. During The Earth Adorned, we will view the birth of Christ alongside the beauty of this world through works for choir and instruments including Aaron David Miller’s Chanticleer, Paul John Rudoi’s Orbit Carol, and the Creation Suite by Dr. Larry Fleming.  CLIMATE JUSTICE, HEALTH AND WELLBEING a PLTS Mohrenweiser Lecture with Dr. Manoj Kurian Friday, December 10, 9am online The lecture will discuss how Climate Change is threatening human health and well-being, and the ethical and moral imperative for action. The lecture will also delve into preparedness and prevention; mitigation and adaptation; and recovery from the loss and damage already sustained. The discussions will encourage reflections on how we can be accountable and take responsibility- as individuals, as congregations, as communities, and as nations. Register here:https://clu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FZbQhLLYRU-VcvGZft3oTQ?bbeml=tp-0i0lPz-1WkKyHrjTeSq9yw.jsBcgf4bnck2zVQqleC6mfQ.rYBkDIHCPuUulllKFt6Z6Aw.l_RKuCI05ykKsyMY4Iaat2w HOLY RAGE, HOLY HOPE The Pastor as Public Leader, Congregation as Healing Community A six session online course from Austin Presbyterian Seminary led by Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse of the Northwest Washington Synod (ELCA). Offered January and February 2022.  In this age of polarization, how do you move from a place of holy rage to one of holy hope and then help others do the same? How do you lead congregations to become centers of healing that can bridge the divisions that currently exist in our country? Learn from practical examples and explore resources needed for the journey in an ecumenical community of other pastoral leaders. Cost per person: Ten years or less in ministry, pay-what-you-can ($50 suggested); More than ten years in ministry, $125. Scholarships available. Contact Erica Knisely, Director of Education Design, at eknisely@austinseminary.edu  For more information check out the following link: https://www.austinseminary.edu/lifelong-learning/online/holy-rage-holy-hope EXECUTIVE SKILLS FOR CHURCH LEADERS PROGRAM RE-BOOT PLTS is rebooting the California Lutheran University Executive Skills for Church Leaders program, and therefore, they are hosting an online space for leaders to offer feedback to inform their planning on Dec. 9th. Four people who attend will be chosen at random to receive $100 off of whatever program is created. Flyer is attached; Facebook Event link here. RSVP and questions should be sent to thriving@callutheran.edu. Email: swwsynod@plu.edu Website: https://swwasynod.org/ A Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Rev. Richard E. Jaech, Bishop Visit Our New Website STAY CONNECTED  through Links to the Synod’s Social Media  ‌ ‌ ‌

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