Synod E-News: Ukraine Refugee Response, and lots of trainings

Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of November 6, 2022 Register for this webinar on Ukraine Refugee Crisis Update here Christians against Christian Nationalism video from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton (November 2, 2022) Video link here Public response period: Social message on climate care A draft of the ELCA’s forthcoming social message on climate change and how we are called to respond has been posted, and the public comment period is open through Friday, Dec. 2. This project was authorized in light of the grim contemporary situation affecting our global home and the need for fresh action on the part of this church. The draft will be edited in response to your feedback and brought to the ELCA Church Council for a vote this spring. Read the draft here and provide your input. The New Congregational Resource from our Synod’s Native American Work Team can now be found on our synod website at https://swwasynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Native-American-Work-Team-Resource-Document-October-2022-Final.pdf Synod Assembly May 5th-6th Synod Assembly registration will be available in January. Get your voting members elected this fall. The event is May 5 (evening only)-May 6 (all day), 2023 at Messiah Lutheran in Auburn. All rostered ministers serving a congregation and at least 2 voting members from each congregation are allowed. Retired and OLFC rostered ministers’ pre-notification requirements will be sent out soon. Resolutions/Memorials are Due February 4, 2023 (click link for form and instructions) HOW RACISM IN AMERICA LED TO WHITE CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 2-5pm This seminar will explore how American Christianity was formed by racist doctrine brought over from Europe to the colonies and how a white Jesus has influenced much of Christian practice in this country. We will also look at how this has led to White Christian Nationalism and discover why it threatens both our democracy and the future of the Christian Witness in the United States. Led by Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse, author of The World is About to Turn: Mending a Nation’s Broken Faith. Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 2-5pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4301 Browns Point Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98422  BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse is an author, speaker, teacher, and certified spiritual director. As an ELCA pastor, he has served congregations in Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona. He was the Executive Director for Church Relations and Continuing Theological Education at PLU for 11 years and served as adjunct faculty at Luther Seminary and at the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest. He was the founder and Director of the Missional Leadership Academy for the Grand Canyon Synod. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. Rick is the author of numerous books and publications including a new book for Chalice Press: The World is About to Turn: Mending a Nation’s Broken Faith. He and his wife, Beth Lewis, are members at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Everett, WA.   2023 Bishop’s Convocation for Rostered Ministers January 17-18, 2023 In-person at Seabeck Conference Center Theme: Intersections between Native American religious traditions and Christian traditions Keynote: Suzanne Crawford O’Brien, PhD, PLU Professor of Religion and Culture; Director of Native American and Indigenous Studies Registration available soon It’s time to register for the Byberg Preaching Workshop, held January 23-25, 2023 in Seaside Oregon. The 2023 main speaker is Rev. Traci Blackmon. Rev. Blackmon is the Associate General Minister of Justice & Local Church Ministries for The United Church of Christ and Senior Pastor of Christ The King United Church of Christ in Florissant, MO. Also! Br. Stefan Andre Waligur is onboard to be our Chaplain and Musician. Br. Stefan is a contemplative musician and composer. He has studied at the New England Conservatory, Eastern Theological Seminary, also in Ireland and Scotland. REGISTRATION The registration process begins by going to bybergpreachingworkshop.com. Registration deadline: December 15, 2022 ELCA EXTRAVAGANZA for leaders of Children, Youth and Family Ministry Extravaganza 2023 is one live experience, with two options: onsite in Anaheim or online from your computer.  More Information: https://elcaymnet.org/ext23 Plan on coming early and participating in an Intensive Care Course, February 2nd and 3rd! The Curiosity Tour with leader: C. McNair Wilson Groups with Gravity, leaders: Jeff Fairfax, Cole Hemmah, Mir Youngquist-Thurow, Rev. Andy Twiton 3 Big Questions with leaders: Jen Bradbury & Brad M. Griffin We are excited to announce that this year’s musicians are The Many!  Check them out here. https://elcaymnet.org/ext23 Spiritual Director Formation Program on Zoom Listening with the Spirit is a formation preparation for people who have been in spiritual direction and wish to become a spiritual director. The Priory Spirituality Center offers a two year program on Zoom: Year 1 has 24 sessions which begin on 9-20-23 and end on 4-17-24. Year 2 has 24 sessions which begin on 9-10-24 and end on 4-30-25. The cost for the two years is $4,300. Interviews begin in January, 2023 with the staff: Dr. Mary Pandiani, Sister Monika Ellis and Sister Lucy Wynkoop. If you would like more information read the overview: https://stplacid.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Overview.LWS_.2023-25.pdf and then contact Sister Lucy Wynkoop for the application interview. Call 360-438-2595 or email lucywynkoop@gmail.com for further information. Current Job Openings Click on job title for job description and application information. For all openings, go to: https://swwasynod.org/congregational-resources/job-opportunities/ Updated 10/26/2022 Administrative/Communications/IT Communication Coordinator (15 hours per week) – Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Olympia Education/Child Care/Preschool Nursery Attendant (revised), The Lutheran Church of The Good Shephard, Olympia Finance/Bookkeeper/Treasurer Treasurer (part-time), Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Bremerton  Treasurer (PT), Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tacoma Music/Musicians Church Accompanist, Bethlehem, Tacoma, part-time Church Musician, Elim Lutheran Church, Port Orchard Accompanist, Galilean Lutheran Church, Ocean Shores Youth and Family Program Managers Children, Youth, and Family Ministry and Outreach Coordinator, The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd, Olympia Upcoming Synod Dates: First Call Theological Education– November 14 (3pm)-November 17 (12:30pm) Under 45 Rostered Retreat- January15-17, 2023 at Seabeck Conf Center Bishop’s Convocation– January 17-18, 2023 at Seabeck Conf Center PSALM Program Retreat– March 3-4, 2023 at Seabeck Conference Center Synod Assembly– May 5-6, 2023 at Messiah Lutheran, Auburn (will be 1 or 1-1/2 days only) Email: swwsynod@plu.edu Website: https://swwasynod.org/ A Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Rev. 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