Synod ministry grants applications are now open! Apply by January 31, 2024.
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As we lament the acute human suffering made so visible to us in the media coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas, Bishop Kusserow invites us to respond out of the faith we share: in genuine compassion, with personal support and care for our neighbors, and with fervent intercessory prayer and advocacy.
Read MoreAfter 30 of service to our synod, Bob Cairns, our accountant, is celebrating a well-earned retirement! We send him off with best wishes and much gratitude for his many years of faithful service!
Read MoreAnother Ember Day is coming soon! And not just a day for lively continuing education and collegial fellowship. But two gatherings that together provide a significant opportunity of formation for us in responding faithfully to the ministry of the Word in our current context. This work is so important that I not only strongly encourage you to attend; I expect that you will.
Read MoreIf you attended Synod Assembly online or in person, please take a few moments to let us know how the 2023 Assembly was for you. Your thoughts and comments make us "Better Together"!
Read MorePastor 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.
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