Rostered Leaders and SAMs are invited to register for the October 12-14 Bishop’s Convocation in Lewiston, ID. The presenter is Rev. Leila Ortiz and theme is Baptism in Muddy Waters.
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Conscience and Conversation: A Study During the Reconsideration of the Social Statement Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust
The task force has released a new study to foster conversation across this church and to generate feedback that will guide its work. The study, “Conscience and Conversation: A Study During the Reconsideration of the Social Statement Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust,” invites reflection on agreement and disagreement in a church called to pursue justice and peace together through “the unity of the Spirit” (Ephesians 4:3).
The survey is open until Sept. 30.
Prayer and Presence in Public Life
Bishop Manlove, together with the Synod Council, has convened a task group to help congregations within our Northwest Intermountain Synod (NWIMS) reach out to their county clerk or auditor, the person, along with their colleagues, responsible for ensuring that the lawful requirements for voting in county, state, and national elections are followed to the letter.
NWIM Synod Seeking a Candidacy Manager
Boise State Campus Ministry
Sophia’s Table is an ecumenical campus ministry at Boise State University supported by the UMC, ELCA, and PCUSA. Sophia's Table is an open and affirming ministry where students build real relationships, honor lived experience, and grow together in faith, love, and community. Please refer your students.
OMNY Supported by Synod SHARE Grants
Decade of Climate Justice Action World Council of Churches
Church Property Resource Hub Newsletter
Learn About Our Partners in Ministry in Tanzania
The NWIM Synod has been in relationship with the Ulanga Kilombero Diocese (UKD) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania for 38 years now! We walk Bega kwa Bega (Swahili for Shoulder to Shoulder) with the people of the UKD. Yet, not everyone knows the life-giving value of our relationship with siblings in Christ so very far away.
Engaging Our Faith Communities for Free and Democratic Elections
The right to vote is sacred, fought for over generations and defended throughout the years. In the current administration, we have seen a renewed effort to suppress and limit the right to vote of eligible groups, suppress voter turnout, and purposefully create confusion and mistrust in the electoral system. As trusted messengers, faith communities can share accurate, up-to-date information about voting and have the relational networks to encourage voter turnout through honest conversations and timely reminders.