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Expanding Our Welcome – February 2026
February 2026 EditionThe Synod’s RIC Work Team seeks to cultivate a culture of hospitality toward LGBTQIA2+ people and remove barriers to full participation in the life and ministry of the Southwestern Washington Synod.A Newsletter from the Reconciling in Christ Work Team of the Southwestern Washington Synod Stories Are Reality, even if they are not always the truthAs we enter into February, then March and beyond, we use the calendar to help remind us of past events to celebrate or learn more about, including President’s Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and more. People are born story-tellers and story-makers. Stories shape […]
Synod eNews – February 25, 2026
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