Northwest Intermountain Synod, ELCA

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Synod E-News · 7/20/20

Have you heard of Camp in a Box?

Summer camps all over have packaged at-home kits filled with activities and goodies. Kits vary by camp and may include daily bible studies and devotionals, a week’s worth of hands-on activities, camp swag, and more!

Visit the Luther Heights Canteen or Lutherhaven Trading Post to order a kit today!


Events

I’m Still Here Zoom Book Study · Tuesdays Beginning July 28, 2020

This on-line discussion group will be the first of several offerings around anti-racism, diversity, and equity that we will be engaging in in the Northwest Intermountain Synod. It will not be easy. It will be uncomfortable. Mistakes will be made. Forgiveness will be given. And learning will continue, because We Walk Together. Read More→

Global Companion Prayer Service · August 2, 2020

This prayer service will unite us in God’s grace and mercy. Together, we will recognize the anxiety in the world that stresses our relationships and call for God’s hope, comfort, peace and blessing to be with Christ’s people through these long and difficult days. Read More→

FLBC Labor Day Weekend Family Retreat · September 4-7, 2020

Come to relax or help camp with work projects at this FREE Labor Day Retreat! Enjoy great food, campfires, fellowship, Bible Study with Pastor Molly & Allen Sasser-Goehner, and much more! Read More→


Resources

Volunteering & Employment

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran is a healthy faith community with a track record of walking the talk. We seek someone with passion, experience and skills to deepen and expand our social justice ministries to not only serve, but invite relationships with people on the margins, and with our area partners and neighbors. This is a flexible, half-time position. Read More→

Oaks Indian Mission is seeking an Executive Director. Fundraising and development are the primary emphases of the position. Rostered ministers are encouraged to apply. Oaks Indian Mission, located in Oaks, Oklahoma is an ELCA Lutheran Social Service Agency.
Read More →

Find additional opportunities on our employment page, here.

Video Streaming Resources

Livestreaming your worship service | ELCA Administration Matters Issue 71
Even as you return to in-person worship with limited attendance, you may still want to livestream the service for members who are reluctant to attend in person. This guide explains how to begin streaming for very little money and with equipment you already own or might borrow. Read More→

For more video streaming tips, check out these additional resources:

  • YouTube Creator Academy - The Learning Toolkits include PDFs and videos (15 - 60 minutes) that cover topics such as getting started with best practices, using YouTube premieres, community engagement, and production.

  • Zoom Help Center - The Help Center has a large collection of articles to expand your knowledge of the meeting platform. Check out the tutorials for streaming a meeting or webinar to YouTube or to Facebook.

If you have recording or livestreaming tips to share, please contact the synod office.