From weekend workshops to full-week classes, the Guild is excited to welcome you into a year of resonance.  Check out the Guild’s In-Person Program page to explore upcoming programs - spring, summer, fall, and winter - and register today!

The 2026 Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts (CWTA) is a high-quality, affordable conference, full of practical ideas that you can adapt to your own setting, along with meaningful worship experiences — for ministry practitioners and by ministry practitioners. It will be held July 20-22, 2026.

“Church Property Insurance”

Wednesday, April 29
2 p.m. Central time

Insurance is one of the most pressing property concerns shared by synod and congregation leaders with the Church Property Resource Hub team. Join us for a conversation about today’s insurance landscape and learn about the support and options available to help congregations navigate these challenges.

Spirit in the Desert
March 10-13, 2026

Mornings: Baseball Conversation about the "spirituality" of sports
Afternoons: Spring Training Games, Evenings: Baseball Movies
Terrific accommodations, great food, swimming pool/hot tub, and sunshine!

The Western States Youth Gathering returns to Southern California this summer, calling for youth and adult leaders to register!

This gathering uniquely brings together youth from across the western United State to connect with like-minded peers in worship, games, and learning.

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.

A Desert Sojourn Retreat

Back by popular demand! This Spring Training retreat returns to
Spirit in the Desert
March 10-13, 2026