Luther Seminary Dean of Student Life. St Paul, MN

Application period open.  To read the full job description, learn more about, & to apply for the Dean of Student Life position, please visit www.luthersem.edu/employment/positions_Luther.aspx.

Internship Opportunity- Vancouver, WA.  Applications due Jan 15th.

Messiah Lutheran Church is offering two internships for full-time college students this summer.  Housing and stipend are provided. More Details Here.

Rooted in Christ: Connected in Comm unity. 1st of 4 Workshops - Feb 24-25, 2017

Whether you've already participated in an October "Rooted" workshop & are interested in the cohort or if you haven't heard of "Rooted" at all, here's a summary of what we're doing & what's up next.  Contact Info here.

Congregation Council Workshops. Feb 24 & 25 - Joy Lutheran Church, Eagle River

For those New to Council, "Council Workshop 101":  February 24th, Joy Lutheran.
For all Congregation Council Members, "Vitality Workshop":  February 25th, Joy Lutheran.
Registration opens January 17th here.  Details here.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Juneau - Volunteer Invitation, June 26-30

For the 6th year operating, a volunteer crew is invited to help with our summer lunch program.  We feed, play, & read with about fifty youth a day Monday-Friday.  Details here.

Women of the ELCA's Triennial Gathering.  July 13-16, 2017 - Minneapolis, MN

Early-bird pricing for the "All Anew" Women of the ELCA's Tenth Triennial Gathering ends Jan. 6th.  However, registration will continue until the event start date, July 13, 2017.
Details & Registration info here.

Multi-congregation ELCA Alaska youth group lock-in.  January 6th - Anchorage

Complete details here.

Winter 2017 Lutheran Community Retreat, Victory Bible Camp - Sutton, AK

Register today for the Winter 2017 Lutheran Community Retreat!  View contact info & flyer here.  View Camp & Registration details here.  Registration deadline: January 10, 2017.

Interior Cluster Confirmation/Youth Retreat. February 18 & 19 - Valdez, AK

Additional Details here.

Applications for ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission open for 2017-2018 year!

The Young Adults in Global Mission program provides young adults the opportunity to serve alongside Lutheran companion churches & organizations in countries around the world. Application period is now open.  Applications due Feb 15th.

Synod Statistics.

Our partnership as the Alaska Synod includes thirty congregations and three in development.  View Statistics here.

Preventing Youth and Child Sex Abuse.

Causing harm to a minor is an unthinkable crime, but abuse often happens in places we consider "safe." This video here will help you identify different types of abuse and provides guidelines to help you prevent it.

Living Like They Believe.

A set of small group lesson plans, featuring four ordinary Christians, that include films, Scripture study and practices.  Details here.

Congregation Constitution Updating.

The 2016 model constitution for congregations is located at elca.org.  Send your draft to the Alaska Synod office e-mail for our review team to review & return to you.

Annual Report Covers Are Now Available

Free formats are available - single pages, folder, cover only.  Ordering Details here.

The 2017 Annual Report to the Bishop modified forms for rostered ministers.

Forms located here.  Remember to save the form in your computer before filling it out & sending it to the Bishop via e-mail.  Across this church, rostered leaders are asked to submit their personal report by February 15, 2017 .

Lutherans at work, because of you: Stories of Faith in Action are here!

An annual publication of the ELCA churchwide office.  Each Alaska Synod congregation will receive up to 30 free copies of the booklet.  Details & Contact info here.

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries offers Curriculum Package for VBS

Interested?  View Details here.

World Hunger Relief Prints - Anchorage Artist: Marianne Wieland

2016 Print: "Mother & Child" - Hard Cover Book: 46pgs include 38 annual prints (1979-2016)
Currently, few copies remain.  Details & order form here.

Central Lutheran Church offers scholarships to Pacific Lutheran University

Some are just for Central members.  Some are open to Alaskans with a music or an ELCA background.  Applicants are encouraged to visit these two sites:  http://www.whygolutheran.org/ and http://www.centluth.org/scholarships

Joshua Grant Program.

Joshua Grants are 1yr grants to Lutheran congregations, organizations & agencies committed to launching new ministries of health & hope in their community.  Program Details here.  Next proposal deadline: Feb 29, 2017.

Details for the 2017 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs are now available

The 2017 Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program details here.
The 2017 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations details here,
Application Deadline: April 21, 2017

Looking Ahead

2017
January 6:  Multi-congregation ELCA Alaska youth group lock-in - Anchorage
January 16-18:  Byberg Preaching Workshop 2017 - Cannon Beach, OR
January 24-25:  Crossroads, Redefining Your Vocational Vision Seminar - Seattle, WA
January 27-29:  Winter 2017 Lutheran Community Retreat - Mile 95 Glenn Hwy (N of Palmer)
February 7-8:  Crossroads, Redefining Your Vocational Vision Seminar - Portland, OR
February 15:  2017 Annual Report due to Bishop
February 18-19:  Interior Cluster Confirmation/Youth Retreat - Valdez, AK
February 24-25:  Rooted in Christ: Connected in Community, 1st of 4 Workshops - Anch
February 24:  Congregation Council Workshop 101 (For those new to Council) - Anchorage
February 25:  Congregation Council Workshop 201 with Linda Babbitt on Congregational Vitality - Anchorage
April 28-30:  Alaska Synod 2017 Assembly - Juneau, AK
July 13-16:  Tenth Triennial Women of the ELCA Gathering, All Anew - Minneapolis, MN
August 7-10:  Rostered Ministers Gathering, On The Way- Together! - Atlanta, GA

Standing Together- Veteran's Program. 1st Tuesday, Monthly.

Joy Lutheran, in partnership with the Chugiak- Eagle River Library, launched "Standing Together."  This is made possible by a grant from the Humanities Forum.  Learn more here.

Join the January discussions. Be yourself. Playing God. Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer's. Why did I survive? Confronting evil.  3230 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage.