April 26, 2021
Weekly Update
announcements & events
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Synod Assembly Voting Members:
We are now less than 3 weeks to our online assembly! Voting members, you should be receiving weekly emails on Fridays. IF YOU ARE NOT, please contact susan@Lutheransnw.org ASAP!
REMINDER: Each voting member needs to log in with their OWN DEVICE (computer or tablet.)
Learn more about the assembly here:
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Two HUNGER Grant Opportunities |
1) ELCA DAILY BREAD MATCHING GRANTS
A new round of Daily Bread Matching Grants registration opens today! ELCA congregations interested in raising funds for their feeding ministry through ELCA World Hunger’s online platform, matched with a $500 grant, can register and apply in ELCA GrantMaker starting Monday, April 26th. Registration will be open through May 1, 2021 and the application will close May 7, 2021. Congregations approved to participate will raise funds for their ministry online from June 5 – June 20, 2021 and will be eligible for a special opportunity to explore goals for their ministry with an ELCA Coach.
For details on the grants and eligibility requirements, visit elca.org/dailybread. There are a limited number of grants available on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested congregations should apply as soon as they are able. Congregations that have previously received a Daily Bread Matching Grant are not eligible to re-apply at this time.
2) ELCA Domestic Hunger Grants
Registration for Domestic Hunger Grants is underway. Ministries can apply until May 21. ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants accompany congregations and their partners throughout the United States and Caribbean as they draw on the strengths of communities to address local issues such as food security, clean water, housing, job readiness, human rights, policy change, leadership development and more. Together, these ministries are part of a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger — for good. Grants are available for up to $10,000 a year for up to three years. More information about the grants and how to apply is available at ELCA.org/domestichungergrants.
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NWWA Synod GRACE GRANTS
Accepting Applications until May 1st!
Ideally, your grant proposal will show support of one or more of these four areas:
- Equity and Justice for Marginalized Communities
- Post-COVID Ministry Innovation
- Community and Inclusion
- Youth & Young Adult
Recipients will be announced at the Synod Assembly
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Open Doors Grant
A New Grant for Congregations
from our ELCA Churchwide Partners
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, you have served your communities with compassion and creativity, even as physical distancing changed the way we worship and meet. With vaccinations becoming available to more of the population, we look forward to gathering with our congregations in physical spaces again soon. What might the Spirit have in store? How can we meet new people, especially as we crave community following a time of unprecedented isolation? How might we stay connected with people who have not visited our church buildings but joined us online? As we adjust to post-pandemic life, how can we create new ideas to meet the changing needs of our communities?
Your congregation is invited to apply for an Open Doors Grant (ELCA.org/OpenDoors) to support your ministries as we resume in-person worship and gatherings.
Any ELCA congregation can apply for grant funding with a specific and actionable idea for how its ministry might enable members to meet new people while regathering in community as COVID-19 considerations allow.
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Holden Village - Registration is Open!
Holden is planning to welcome guests for a modified summer season! Join them this summer for the healing power of community and a celebration of our shared journey as we explore “The Samaritan Traveler.” If you are unable to join us in person, we look forward to connecting via virtual programming.
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Synod Meetings this week:
Team members, check your inbox for info & zoom links.
Bishop's Convocation
Monday-Wednesday, April 26-28 Online
Monday, 1pm-4pm
Tuesday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday: 9am-12noon
Registrants, the link was sent to your email last Thursday!
Lutheran World Relief In-Gathering
Thursday-Saturday, April 29-May 1
Drop Off is By Reservation Only - see below!
Campus Ministry Sunday!
Sunday, May 2
We are grateful to our Campus Ministry Leaders who are providing a pre-recorded worship service for the day AND a LIVE Education Hour at 11:30am. Learn more below!
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Co-Creating the Post-COVID World
Facilitated by Partners at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
and California Lutheran University
The world is different - leaders and congregations need to adapt and discern what the Spirit is doing. Collaboration is crucial. Developing life-iving patterns of ministry and ways of engaging our communities.
Join ONE of thes conversations about the role of the church in the transformation of our communities, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Ray Pickett, Rector at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and Desta Goehner, Director of Congregational Relations at Cal Lutheran.
Tuesday, April 27, 10 – 11:30am
Zoom ID: 967 1041 7452
OR
Wednesday, April 28, 6:30 – 9 pm
(Spanish Interpretation available/ Interpretación al español disponible)
Zoom ID: 979 4607 9412
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The Practice of Authentic Allyship |
April 27, May 4, and May 11
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
When human rights are at risk, people need to stand together. But how do we stand with each other in a way that truly puts people who are vulnerable first? How do we make the vulnerable the “center of the universe” without compromising our own?
Today many are confronting the reality of how our caste system impacts people of color, LGBTQ+, and our society as a whole.
Being an authentic ally is more than wearing a flag pin. It is not something we claim for ourselves, but rather a recognition by groups that we are consistently and effectively supporting in their work for human and civil rights.
IN THIS COURSE, YOU WILL LEARN:
- learn what authentic allyship is, what it is not, and key skills, strategies and awarenesses to stand with others
- gain a better understanding of the caste system in the US and how it impacts all of us
- practice sharing your own story of why you want to stand as an ally
- learn some guidelines for conversation with your family and your groups
Standing with and for each other is not an addition to our lives. It doesn’t take-a-way from us individually. It is a key part of what it means to be human and provides hope for a more just and equitable world for all of us. As Ellie Wiesel said, “Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must — at that moment — become the center of the universe.”
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Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Update & Seattle Spring Ingathering |
April 29 - May 1 at First Lutheran Church in Bothell
The Spring Ingathering will be a modified Covid19 Ingathering process. Churches/quilting groups need to reserve a delivery spot by calling/emailing Rich Mathes at 206-384-1183, or email lwrmathes@aol.com. The incoming cars and trucks will be staggered; drivers and passengers must wear masks and are to remain in their vehicles as much as possible. The church building is not open for use by drivers or passengers.
HELP US KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP: If your quilting group, or church, or kit-assembly group has not received your instructions, loading form, or newsletter, please notify Rich at either contact above.
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The Truth About Addiction
Thursday, April 29, 9am-10am PST
Dr. Kate Gaudet’s presentation will explore some of the most common stories about addiction, providing tools for understanding on a narrative and structural level. From this foundation, we will explore whether the familiarity of some stories might create barriers to recognizing different experiences of addiction or approaches to recovery, and think about where we might find more diverse accounts to inform our understanding of and response to addiction.
Dr. Kate Gaudet is on the faculty in Humanities at the U of New Hampshire.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry Sunday!
Sunday, May 2
First to Worship Planners: a pre-recorded video worship service has been made available - five Lutheran Campus Ministries, their pastors and students will be leading this service, as well as music contributed from 5 congregations from around the state. (Rostered ministers and congregation offices have received the links!)
Second - On Sunday, May 2 at 11:30am - join Pastor Chelsea Globe of UW Lutherans for a region-wide education time to discuss campus ministry, young adult ministry, and how your congregation can get involved!
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Totem Pole Blessing
Monday, May 3, 1pm-4pm
at Our Saviour's Lutheran in Arlington
615 E Highland Drive, Arlington
Our Saviour's Lutheran in Arlington is hosting a totem pole blessing. This new pole, created by the Lummi House of Tears Carvers, which will eventually be delivered to Washington, DC, is embarking on an extensive tour with the goal of gathering the hopes, prayers and support from communities to protect sacred places and the natural world, for generations to come.
Timeline of the event: 1pm arrive; 2pm visit with carvers, local music; 3pm blessing ceremony; 4pm departure. (Masks are required, and keeping 6' apart.) Come be a part of this unique event!
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Synod Assembly Voting Member
ORIENTATION SESSIONS
Monday, May 3 at 7pm - or -
Tuesday, May 4 at 5pm
Voting Members, plan to attend ONE of these sessions!
Zoom links will be this week's Pre-Assembly Friday Email!
Additionally, there will be a budget hearing on Wednesday, May 5 at 6pm if you would to learn more about the budgeting process and proposed plan.
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Read the Koran in Four Weeks
Mondays in May (3, 10, 17, 24), 7pm-9pm via Zoom
Check out this unique class taught by Pastor Marshall, First of West Seattle, four times a year since 2003. The cost is $20 --- which covers sending you in the mail your own copy of an approved English translation of the Koran.
Call or email to register or ask questions. Pastor Marshall at (206) 935-6530 or deogloria@foxinternet.com. For more information on the class (including a half hour video interview) and some student recommendations, see flcws.org, “Reading the Koran with Pastor Marshall.”
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Trivia Night with Earth Ministry!
Tuesday, May 11 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom
Join the fun and support our Earth Ministry friends with this Zoom event!
Tickets are $20/person - join a team, or sign up with your own!
Learn more about Earth Ministry HERE.
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Synod Women's Organization
Spring Retreat (virtual!)
CHOOSE JOY
with keynote speaker: Stacy Kitahata,
Co-Executive Director of Holden Village
Saturday, May 22, 9am-12noon
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Faith Action Network Spring Summits!
Choose from Sunday, May 23 or
Sunday, June 6, 2pm-4pm Online
At the Summit you can gather virtually with advocates in your region and in your issue area of interest and begin to consider what steps we might take together in the year ahead. This event is open to advocates across the state, and the content and breakouts will be the same each Sunday. See the flyer here and register for one of the dates below:
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Lifeguard Class!
June 11-13 at Camp Lutherwood
For ages 15 years and up.
Commute or stay on site...
Pricing depends on what you need.
More information at:
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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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