Pastor Asplin will be on sabbatical June 24, 2023, to September 10, 2023. During his time away, Pastor Ed Sheehan will be filling in and can be reached at ed.sheehan@swpasynod.org.
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In a letter from synod secretary, Pastor Bill Schaefer, he shares the fulfilling work that these areas of ministry have been in his life. Nominations are still needed for several positions
Read MoreShare at the Spring Lunches with the Bishop, here’s a look ahead at upcoming synod and Churchwide news.
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Bishop Kurt Kusserow shares a pastoral word on our shared work of standing up to systemic racism and a culture of violence, with help from our synod's Authentic Diversity and Justice Working Group.
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A process is beginning within our Churchwide Organization to reconsider the statements of purpose for each of the expressions of this church and the principles of its organizational structure. Nominate yourself or someone else.
Read MoreNominations are open Synod Assembly 2023 elections! See the list of open positions and submit your nominations by March 15, 2023.
Read MoreBishop Kusserow shares a story about the opportunities awaiting our synod in the year ahead.
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The Mission Endow Fund grants funding to synod congregations, agencies, or institutions for local community outreach and ministry. Apply by January 31, 2023.
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If any congregations need a template for refreshing/updating their logo with the ELCA's new standards, please contact Lauren, Synod Communicator: lauren.wolcott@swpasynod.org
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A draft of the ELCA's forthcoming social message on climate change and how we are called to respond has been posted, and the public comment period is open through Friday, Dec. 2.
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