Summer Stewards

The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study- Part Two

In part two of this series, Jan Adasiak explains: our brains are affected by adverse experiences -sometimes even before we are born, sometimes permanently. Jan addresses the brain and body, genetics, and chronic illness. Read on here.

Social Media and Suicide Prevention

Lutheran Suicide Prevention Ministry addresses the troubling Netflix series entitled "13 Reasons Why." Because of the graphic nature of this show, vulnerable persons can be discouraged about life----depending on their support and community surrounding them. This article and this website give many resources for parents, school personnel, clergy, caregivers of any kind---to discuss and handle the impact of this series.

ELCA Federal Credit Union Celebrates One Year!

Celebrating their one-year anniversary, the ELCA Federal Credit Union shares this video that explains how credit unions operate and how they are helping members do more with their money.

ELCA Federal Credit Union

Wartburg Seminary Online Open House: Thurs. June 8, 4:45pm-6pm online

Learn more about Wartburg's Distributed Learning and Collaborative Learning Master of Divinity degree program during this virtual open house.  Register HERE.  Questions? Please contact:  Admissions@Wartburgseminary.edu.

Workplace Injuries Webinar. June 22 10:00am AKT

Join Church Mutual for a FREE webinar about their 24/7 Nurse Hotline, a value-added service that gives you and your employees access to medical care immediately after an injury occurs. Learn More and Register Here.

Alaska Flag Day Celebration: July 9, 5:30- 8:30pm. 4600 Abbot Rd.

Join AK Child & Family for the 25th annual Alaska Flag Day Celebration! Bring the whole family for BBQ dinner, lawn games, live music by Nervis Rex, ice cream & MORE. Learn More and Register.

RISE Gathering- Association of Lutheran Church Musicians July 10-13

Join church musicians and pastors from around the world in Minneapolis to explore the role of the cantor, the leader of the church's song. Join plenaries and workshops to hone and develop skills. You do not need to be a member of ALCM to attend. Learn more here.

We Have a Challenge: Raise $50k by July 22! Lutheran Men in Mission

Five men have stepped forward and committed gifts totaling $50,000. They are challenging the rest of us to match that by our Saturday evening (July 22) offering at the Gathering. Please help us meet this generous challenge! Give here. See the work of LMM here. So far we have $11,000 toward our goal!

Free Music Clinics with Augsburg Fortress. Aug. 11-12, Seattle

Augsburg Fortress offers six FREE Summer Music Clinics in 2017, including one in Seattle on August 11-12. Read through new seasonal music, attend workshops, participate in a hymn festival, and more. Read more here.

Alaska Synodical Women's Organization Convention Sept. 22-24; Fairbanks

Join the women of the Alaska Synod at Fairbanks Lutheran Church, Sept 22-24, 2017 for their annual convention. Theme: Rooted in Love. Grow in Faith! Ephesians 3:16-19. Travel and Registration Scholarship available. Details here.

Domestic World Hunger Grants. APPLY BY JUNE 30

In 2017, the ELCA World Hunger-funded Domestic Hunger Grants Program allocated a total of $691,810 to support 347 domestic projects and programs, including four projects in the Alaska synod! Grants range from $2,000-$6,000. With the 2018 & 2019 discretionary Domestic Hunger Grant application process, the Screening and Allocation Committee would like to see applications/proposals that focus on addressing root causes of food insecurity and poverty. Applications/proposals with this focus will receive funding considerations at or above the average amount of funding over the previous years. More info and how to apply HERE.

Administration Matters Issue 52- ELCA Resource

CONTENTS:
Gathering opportunities for the summer
Congregational treasurers financial and accounting guide
HR Series - Records retention
Congregational model Audit Committee Charter
Controlling office supply costs
Armed intruder security
Read more on any item here.

ASWO Summer In Touch

Read the Summer 2017 Issue of the Alaska Synodical Women's Organization Newsletter, including: A Note from the President; A Call for Officers; Trienneial Updates; Convention Registration; Dates to Remember and more here.

ELCA Advantage Discounts

Save on tech products, supplies, insurance, and more. Through the ELCAdvantage Program, your congregation may be eligible for discounts on items it is already using. Read more 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.

Join upcoming discussions: * What's Right With You? * Mormons * Curing Healthcare *

Chair Yoga - Get Fit Where You Sit.   Tuesdays, 11am & Thursdays, 10am.

St. Mark Lutheran Church - 3230 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage - Ph:  (907) 276-6231
Join with others as yoga instructor Cat Kabira helps participants reconnect with their bodies every day through carefully designed yoga sessions.  Details here.