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Synod eNews – Week of December 3, 2023

Southwestern Washington Synod E-News

Week of December 3, 2023

Prayer of the Day

Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection awaken us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Blessings to you on this First Advent!

News and Updates

Congregational Christmas Worship Services 2023 – Southwestern Washington Synod

Find a list of Christmas Worship Services within our Synod HERE
Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Premium Rate is set to decrease in 2024. Read more at paidleave.wa.gov
ELCA Church Council appoints Michael Burk as presiding bishop por tempore while Bishop Eaton takes leave of absence, starting November 17th. READ MORE

Read the blog from ELCA World Hunger Reflections on the Israel – Hamas Conflict HERE

Upcoming Events

December and beyond
“What Child Is This?”

Readings * Prayers * Reflections

Saturday, December 2, 2023

9 am – 10:30 am in the Sanctuary

at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 3505- 122nd Ave. E, Edgewood, WA 98372

Join MVLC Communications Director Troy Kehm-Goins for three short sets of related readings, with each set followed by time for prayer, reflection, creative response, meditation, and/or silence.

Come and practice “deep listening” and enjoy a few moments of quiet in the midst of holiday busy-ness.

https://mtviewlutheran.org/advent-quiet-morning/
Under 45 Gathering for

Rostered Clergy and Deacons

Sunday, January 14th through Tuesday, January 16th

at Seabeck Conference Center

(before the Bishop’s Convocation)

More information and registration link are coming soon!

Byberg Preaching Workshop

January 22-24, 2024

Seaside, Oregon
More Info

Job Opportunities
Lay Minister – St. Paul Lutheran Church, Vancouver
Church Musician – Immanuel Lutheran Church, Vancouver, WA
Youth Ministries Director – Zion Lutheran Church, Camas, WA

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