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.
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.
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.
