Synod eNews - Week of February 25, 2024

Week of February 25th, 2024

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Southwestern Washington Women of the ELCA

Spring Retreat at Black Diamond Camp

April 19 - 21, 2024

-more info to follow soon-

Prayer of the Day

O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life. Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ that we may gladly suffer shame and loss for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Upcoming Events

links to event info embedded if applicable

starting February 16

Meditation & Spiritual Renewal with Pastor Susan Dollinger

March 9

Synod Hunger Education @ Gloria Dei, Olympia

March 24 - 31

Holy Week @ Holden Village

April 20

Synod Ed Gathering @ Mountain View, Edgewood

April 27

Synod Ed Gathering @ First, Poulsbo

May 4

Synod Ed Gathering @ Zion, Camas

May 17 - 19

Holden Village May Youth Weekend

Don't forget to file your Annual Minister Report!

only 20% completed so far

Use the links below to select the form that pertains to you.

Minister of Word and Sacrament - under call from synod

Minister of Word and Sacrament - under call from congregation

Minister of Word and Sacrament - not under call

Minister of Word and Sacrament - retired

Minister of Word and Service - under call from synod

Minister of Word and Service - under call from congregation

Minister of Word and Service - not under call

Minister of Word and Service - retired

C H U R C H W I D E

Annual Congregational Report Online Filing is now open!

Here is the link elca.org/congregationreport

If you still need your password to log on, please call the Synod Office and we will assist you.

FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS

Attention Congregations, Leaders, Youth Directors -

If you have Youth who would like to pair up for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in July, please contact the Gathering Synod Coordinator, Pastor Bergen Eickhoff at bergen@gsolympia.org.

PS: The next five Congregations to register will get priority registration! Contact Pastor Bergen for the special rate!

FROM OUR FRIENDS AND PARTNERS

Please join the People's Healing Collective, a 45 minute monthly zoom gathering with Molly Knutson-Keller (Pastor, Professional Life & Enneagram Coach).

It's a simple, powerful way to experience the dynamic flow of healing and grace. We gather monthly for an intentional "time out" to check-in with our own body and sensations(somatic) via guided meditation, with thought-provoking readings, writing prompts and time to journal, reflection and blessing.

Come as you are! No prep or prior experience necessary. Bring curiosity, compassion and something to write with and in. Hope to see you there, and feel free to invite your friends.