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Lin Carlson
NWIM Synod Assembly Update

The 2026 Northwest Intermountain Synod Assembly is just around the corner, and I am looking forward to our time together April 24-26, 2026 at Kennewick First Lutheran Church. This year’s theme, “Peace at the Now,” seems to grow ever more pertinen

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Lin Carlson
United at the Font: Partnering for the Future ...

Lake Chelan Lutheran - Saturday, May 16
First Lutheran, Sandpoint, ID - Saturday, June 27
St. Paul Lutheran, Ontario, OR - Saturday, Oct. 10

A day of … Worship, Conversations, Engaging Scripture, Prayer, Planning for the Future Together

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Lin Carlson
Please SAVE the DATE for Preach, Pray, Preside ...

Join us on May 29-31 at the Monastery of the Ascension in Jerome, Idaho for a retreat and training event designed for lay ministers but meaningful for anyone who shepherds the Sunday gathering and ministers through the pulpit and table.

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Lin Carlson
SHARE

The SHARE Fund of the Northwest Intermountain Synod provides additional resources to help congregations and other outreach ministries during time of change and/or development and to provide for the spiritual and emotional support of those on the roster in our synod.

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Lin Carlson
Annual Reports for Rostered Leaders

This year, there are two options for submitting a Rostered Leader annual report.

All rostered leaders, active and retired, and those On Leave need to submit an annual report to the synod office (It is in the constitution). Due March 1

Mission Intent and Parochial Reports are also due March 1.

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2026 Rostered Ministers Gathering

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Registration for the 2026 Rostered Ministers Gathering , happening July 6-9 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Ind., is now open! All ELCA deacons, pastors and bishops (under call, on leave or disability, or retired) and candidates approved for call are invited to a time of intentional connection when we can renew our strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s work among us.

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A Thank You from Lugala Lutheran Hospital

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Lugala Hospital is the only medical facility operating in a large geographic area. They try to address all the medical needs for the area. One thing they have not had is a well-equipped dental office. When asked, they requested $5000 to repair the office and get a dental chair. With the generosity of the people of the Northwest Intermountain Synod, we were able to fill that request and the funds are in transit.

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Peace at the Now - 2026 Synod Assembly

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We’ll be gathering as a Synod April 24-26 at Kennewick First Lutheran Church for the 2026 Synod Assembly. We are living into a new rhythm with our Synod Assembly gatherings. Every three years we’ll gather in person with two years of online Assemblies in between. So, this is your chance to be fully embodied with your siblings from across the Northwest Intermountain Synod.