November 29, 2021
Weekly Update
announcements & events
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Advent Devotional
from our neighbors at Church of Steadfast Love
During the Season of Advent we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christ. This devotional, “Silver and Gold Have We None,” is offered up as a gift from members of the faith family at Church of Steadfast Love - our congregation based at Seattle's Compass Housing Alliance. Find the devotions HERE.
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Looking for GOOD GIFTS this year?
Shop ELCA Good Gifts and choose from more than 50 unique, charitable gifts to give in honor of friends and family.
They’ll get a card to let them know about what you’ve done, and you’ll get the joy that comes with making the world a better place.
God’s love is a gift, given through Christ. This Christmas, let us celebrate that gift by sharing God’s love with others!
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Synod Events this Week
Mon, Nov. 29, 4:30pm - Synod Assembly Planning
Tues, Nov. 30, 10am-12noon - Synod Staff Meeting
Tues, Nov 30, 3pm - Convocation Planning Team
Tues, Nov. 30, 6:30pm - Church Property Discernment Webinar
Thurs, Dec. 2, 12:30pm - Candidacy Committee
Sat, Dec. 4 - Thurs, Dec 9 - Listening Sessions for Rostered Ministers around the synod - see your Rostered Minister email to sign up for one of the gatherings ASAP
Sun, Dec 5, 2pm - Pastor Craig Beeker Installation
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Addiction & The Science of Gratitude
Tuesday, November 30, 9am-10am
with 30-min follow up discussion hosted by the Center of Addiction & Faith
Dr. Amy Krentzman will present research on addiction and recovery focusing on the science of gratitude. The roots of gratitude are found in the world’s great religions but in recent decades, psychologists have been studying the emotional benefits of gratitude. In even more recent years, social scientists have been studying the impact of gratitude on addiction recovery. In her talk Dr. Krentzman will discuss six prominent ideas from psychology that explain how gratitude supports addiction recovery. She will also discuss recommendations for a daily gratitude practice that come from her research. Register here.
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Church Property Discernment:
Selling or Leasing
TOMORROW - Tuesday, November 30, 6:30pm
Is your congregation considering selling or leasing part of its property?
We invite lay and rostered congregation leaders to a conversation with a panel of individuals who have recently been on this journey. Join this Zoom meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84844094562
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Pacific Lutheran University Concerts
Join one of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Northwest, as the PLU Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present our annual Christmas concert, Hope. Works by Howard Darke, Brian Galante, Richard Nance, and others mix with traditional carols and seasonal favorites as we celebrate hope and renewal in this joyful season.
2021 Christmas Concert dates:
Saturday, December 4, 8:00 pm – Lagerquist Concert Hall, PLU
Sunday, December 5, 2:00 pm – Lagerquist Concert Hall PLU
Monday, December 6, 7:30 pm – Benaroya Concert Hall, Seattle
Saturday, December 11, 8:00 pm – Lagerquist Concert Hall, PLU
Sunday, December 12, 2:00 pm – Lagerquist Concert Hall, PLU
Group sales of 10 or more tickets will ONLY available for the Benaroya concert.
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Emmaus Table Open House
Saturday, December 4, between 2pm-4pm
Emmaus Table at 7400 Woodlawn (a NWWA Mission Start) is excited to share that we are “Cooking Up A Baking Kitchen.”
With this link you will find more information about our Fall 2021 Fundraising Campaign, "Raising the Dough," as well as info about 7400 Woodlawn's Kitchen Renovation project that is well underway.
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Upcoming Installation Services
Pastor Craig Beeker Installation
Sunday, December 5 at 2pm
Join this celebration as Pastor Beeker is installed as the new pastor at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Snohomish. God bless this new ministry partnership!
Pastor Scott Peterson Installation
Sunday, January 30 at 10am
Join this celebration as Pastor Peterson is installed as the new pastor at Anacortes Lutheran Church. God bless this new ministry partnership!
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ELCA World Hunger Webinar
Hunger & Poverty by the Numbers
Thursday, December 9, 4pm (Pacific)
What can new research tell us about how many people are hungry in the US and around the world? Join ELCA World Hunger for “Hunger and Poverty by the Numbers,” the next webinar in the “Hunger at the Crossroads” series. In this one-hour event, we will share the latest data about trends in hunger and poverty, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Climate Justice, Health and Wellbeing
a PLTS Mohrenweiser Lecture with Dr. Manoj Kurian
Friday, December 10, 9am online
The lecture will discuss how Climate Change is threatening human health and well-being, and the ethical and moral imperative for action. The lecture will also delve into preparedness and prevention; mitigation and adaptation; and recovery from the loss and damage already sustained. The discussions will encourage reflections on how we can be accountable and take responsibility- as individuals, as congregations, as communities, and as nations.
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The National Lutheran Choir: Christmas Festival
Christmas Festival: The Earth Adorned Livestream
Friday, Dec. 10th - 6pm
Free to all | Visit NLCA.com to watch
Join the NLC this holiday season online for their 36th annual Christmas Festival, The Earth Adorned. A livestream of the concert will be available for free to all on the NLCA.com website at 6pm (Pacific) on Dec. 10th.
During The Earth Adorned, we will view the birth of Christ alongside the beauty of this world through works for choir and instruments including Aaron David Miller’s Chanticleer, Paul John Rudoi’s Orbit Carol, and the Creation Suite by Dr. Larry Fleming. The Earth Adorned will include singing of carols, recitations of poetry, and more from the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, MN.
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2022 Ignite the Church Conference
Seismic Shifts:
Where do we go from here?
February 8-10 in Orlando and Virtual
Since February 2020 and before, the Church has been enduring unprecedented seismic shifts. In response, a new hybrid version of the conference will gather this February (in-person in Orlando AND online) yo reflect on the theme: SEISMIC SHIFTS: Where Do We Go From Here?
Four large group sessions will focus on the following shifts:
- Public Church with Robin Steinke and Winston Persaud
- Hybrid Church with Joe and Jess Liles
- Adaptive Church with Tod Bolsinger
- Thriving Church with Stephanie Spellers
Ten 90-minute workshops will dig deeper into these shifts to offer encouragement, inspiration, and challenge for church leaders. To register and learn more about the presenters, workshop options, and other details go to www.IgniteTheChurch.net. Register to attend by November 30 to access the lowest $99 In-Person rate.
The Online option will provide live and recorded access to each large group session.
The Online option is FREE with a suggested donation of $30 to the ELCA Fund for Leaders.
All proceeds continue to benefit the ELCA Fund for Leaders.
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Want an item included?
All items due by 2pm on the prior Thursday
Northwest Washington Synod / ELCA
5519 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103
206-783-9292
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