Come join the Northwest Intermountain and the Northern Great Lakes Synods in this extraordinary opportunity to focus the efforts of your congregation and clarify your mission. The entire series by congregational experts with Living the Resurrection will begin in January and has a $2000 value, but thanks to a generous gift from each synod, the series will only cost each congregation $50. Join this exploration workshop Nov. 13 to see what's possible. 

All are invited to a Workshop offered by the Synod's Worship Team 

9:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday, October 25, 2025
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Boise, Idaho

What does the Kyrie have to do with the joys and struggles of our life? What does the Hymn of Praise have to do with the injustice of the world that weighs on us so heavily?  These are the kinds of questions we explore together using conversation, reflection, and personal storytelling.

Our July 2025 Mission Support Memo enlightens us about our ELCA chaplains in specialized ministry and federal chaplaincy across our church who minister to all in all kinds of places. Our ELCA chaplains in specialized ministry and federal chaplaincy serve to support those defending our country, in places outside church walls, tending to people of all needs and backgrounds and showing the gratitude and love of God to all.

This retreat is for LAY LEADERS, especially, but not limited to, those going through Montana’s Lay Ministry Associate program OR Luther Seminary’s Lay School Certificate or Graduate Certificate programs. 

October 13-15 in Richland, WA
Registration is now closed

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