Read the latest newsletter here: https://www.region1beprepared.org/2021/05/11/hammer-and-dance-synod-assembly-reports/ It includes resources, events, and the welcoming of newest team member, Sara Kruger who will serve as Social Justice Liaison. Be sure to check it out!

Worship Planners, it includes the link to Pr. Brauer-Rieke’s May 30 sermon he is offering up for you!

Discover more about the changes for 2021 and register http://www.holdenvillage.org/visit/guest-rates/

Seasonal and short-term volunteer (2 weeks +)

Long-term volunteer (1 year)

Employee (2 years)

Village Pastor - Contact Phil Misner, Assistant to the Bishop, NWIM Synod phil.misner@nwimsynod.org - We seek candidates ready to design and manage the daily worship experiences of Holden Village, involving the varied gifts and talents of the community in creating sacred spaces and cultivating the life of the spirit. The pastor collaborates closely with the directors to express and practice Holden Village’s mission values of learning, grace, and worship. The pastor role requires creativity, innovation, adaptive leadership, interpersonal and planning skills to engage staff and guests in spiritual formation.

"Faith Formation in a Secular Age" on Tuesday, May 25th

"The Pastor in a Secular Age" on Tuesday, June 1st

"The Congregation in a Secular Age" on Tuesday, June 8th

Register for one or all of these offerings HERE

Convener: Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee, Center Community Fellow, Bishop in the Northwest Washington Synod of the ELCA

Presenters:

Bishop Leila Ortiz, pastor and theologian, Bishop of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod; Aneelah Afzali, Executive Director of the American Muslim Empowerment Network at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS-AMEN), Governing Board Member of the Faith Action Network (FAN); and Dr. Kendra Rosencrans, narrative researcher and award-winning journalist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Cynegin Centre Australia

A Sounding is a gathering at which we emphasize Ignatian discernment to critical issues impacting our lives. Through discernment, we identify transformative action and see specific means of being catalysts for change. Learn more and register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/center-for-religious-wisdom-world-affair-sounding-story-as-knowledge-tickets-154597963671

The Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod is inviting all ELCA members to join the 2021 John Hope Franklin Annual Symposium, May 26-29

A post-symposium event on May 29 is sponsored by the Synod, the African Descent Lutheran Association and the ELCA Racial Justice Ministries. Bishop Eaton and Vice President Bill Horne will be participating in the May 29th event.

Thursday May 27, 2021, 9am-10am (Pacific)

Register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rzyq2GzATQa6F8mbEpo2rQ

FAB’s 4-week Summer I Session begins on June 1^st, and registration is now open! Courses will explore subjects such as California's ecosystems, power and leadership through the lens of Hitler and Gandhi's stories, the many incarnations of Perry Mason, and more! We hope you will join us for these captivating courses. Individuals 50+ are welcome, please share with your friends and family! Courses are $25 each or bundle all 6 for $100.

For more information about Fifty and Better, visit our website: www.callutheran.edu/fab

John and Shirley Swanson, members of our synod, are certified LivingWorks trainers and are hosting a 2-day suicide intervention workshop (ASIST) at the Stanwood American Legion June 16-17, 8AM-4PM. 

Participants must attend both days to complete the training and receive a certificate. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a world renowned training that is highly interactive that builds suicide intervention skills and confidence. During the course of the two days participants will learn how to recognize those who may have thoughts of suicide, how to ask clearly, directly and non-judgmentally about thoughts of suicide, and how to work with a person to create safety from suicide. 

Veterans and their family members, as well as those who work with Veterans, have first priority, but the training is open to anyone. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register email ASIST.Lifeguard@yahoo.com (note the period after ASIST). 

The trainers are waiving their fee, but there is a $50 fee to cover the cost of materials that can be paid at check in. We are limiting attendance to 25 participants. ASIST is a CEU-eligible training recognized by many agencies. More information about ASIST, CEUs and other LivingWorks programs can be viewed at www.LivingWorks.net.