The May Global Mission newsletter features Grant Opportunities, World Hunger VBS, Goals of the Northwest Intermountain Synod World Hunger Team, and the Good Gifts Catalog.
2021 SHARE Grants
The synod office is accepting applications for 2021 SHARE Grants. Contact office@nwimsynod.org to request an application. Learn more about the SHARE Fund here.
California Lutheran University • Resources & Upcoming Events
Portico • Benefits Calculator
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.
Global Mission Team | Tumaini Lutheran School
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!
Global Mission Team | World Hunger Advocates
UKD-NWIM Companion Worship - Oct 4, 2020
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.
Becoming the Body of Christ - Condemning White Supremacy
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.
A Letter Regarding the Executive Committee Meeting on 3/17/2020
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.
2019 Annual Report Covers
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.