Join Pastor Liv on Tuesday evenings in Advent, 6:30pm PST / 7:30pm MST to study the ELCA social statement on Faith, Sexism and Justice by reading the short book on it by Mary Streufert and Mary Elise Lowe. Let’s take delight in the promises of God that we are all a part of the Body of Christ on earth.
The Northwest Intermountain Synod Council recently reviewed and approved the 2026 Compensation Guidelines for Deacon and Pastor and are now available at https://nwimsynod.org/documents-resources.
Pulpit Supply guidelines for 2026 have been revised as well.
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.
Looking for the calculators to estimate the cost of benefits? You can now find them by signing in to the newly redesigned EmployerLink website, or on myPortico. They’ve been moved behind sign-in as part of our efforts to make our sites more secure.
Update on Tumaini Lutheran School
On December 5, 18 Secondary School student of Tumaini Lutheran School graduated from Form 4 (roughly equivalent to graduating from high school) and 8 Bible School students completed their studies to become an Evangelist (those who serve in a parish under a Pastor’s supervision to spread the Gospel). The graduation was able to take place in the nearly completed Assembly and Dining Hall! Hongera sana wanafunzi! Mugu aende pamoja nao!! Congratulations dear students! May God go with you!
Pictures tell so much more!
Click here to view the recorded Zoom event.
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.
The Southeastern Synod, ELCA hosted a conversation around “Becoming the body of Christ where all bodies are valued: A conversation around the ELCA’s resolution to condemn White Supremacy.” Bishop Strickland was joined by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. Other speakers included: Pastor Tiffany Chaney, Pastor Ron Bonner, Ms. Roxann Thompson, Ms. Judith Roberts, Pastor Matt Steinhauer, and more.
Please click “Read More” below to see the letter from Bishop Kristen summarizing the NWIM Synod Executive Committee meeting on March 17, 2020.
Highlights include:
An update on the Regional Gatherings.
An update on the Synod Staff travel ban.
The Committee’s current considerations regarding how the 8-week ban affects Holy Week and Easter.
How to contact synod staff via email and phone as we work from home.
And more.
A copy of the letter is also available for download & printing.
The 2019 Annual Report Covers are now available for use in congregations. Visit elca.org/Resources/Stewardship to download.
Printed copies will not be provided.
In observance of Veterans Day, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton invites congregations to hold a Sunday of prayer and action. Congregations are encouraged to invite veterans to share their stories, learn about the issues they face, and let them know that the church is grateful for their service. elca.org
Highlights include:
The Lutheran Community Services NW Fundraising Luncheon | November 3rd · Spokane
It’s A Wonderful Life Benefit Performance for LCSNW and EWU Campus Ministry | December 11 · Spokane
2020 ELCA Conferences | Save the Dates & Register
Synod Office Contact Information Updates
