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Bishop’s Report for 2025 NWIM Synod Assembly

One piece of the complete 2025 Synod Assembly Notebook Dear Friends in Christ, We are gathering as a synod under the theme Wellsprings of God’s Love. What does that mean precisely? A congregation is a Wellspring of God’s love when … Continue reading

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Bishop’s Report for NWIM Synod Council

Bishop’s Report for NWIM Synod Council – January 2025 Pastor: Since our fall meeting, I have visited the following congregations for a Sunday worship or an ordination: Fullness of God at Holden Village, Lake Chelan Lutheran, Sunnyside Lutheran, ordination/installation at … Continue reading

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Region 1 Bishops Immigration Statement

January 22, 2025 A Statement on Immigration As Lutherans, we are called to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, who welcomed strangers and emphasized love, mercy, and justice for all people. We believe that every human being, regardless of … Continue reading

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Letter for Annual Meetings

13Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, 14but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a … Continue reading

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Thanks for Mission Support

“Together in Jesus Christ we are freed by grace to live faithfully, witness boldly, and serve joyfully.” Mission of the Northwest Intermountain Synod Dec. 17, 2024        Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you again for gifting the synod with Mission Support … Continue reading

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Lay Leadership Retreat – Preach, Pray, Preside

This past weekend, 11 lay people from across the northern part of the synod, three pastor teachers, and two synod staffers came together for prayer, learning, and building relationships. We titled the event Preach, Pray, Preside. Six of the participants … Continue reading

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Voices of Faith Vote No on WA 2117

Op Ed – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America                   Washington State Synods                   Northwest Intermountain Synod                   Southwestern Washington Synod                    Northwest Washington Synod   Voices of Faith Vote No on WA 2117 In churches and sanctuaries across Washington State, faithful voices are singing about the … Continue reading

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Reflections After One Year

Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod electronic-newsletter for July 2024. “14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe … Continue reading

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In-person Synod Council Meeting!

Our synod council meets three times each year. Our fall meeting was cut a little short by my installation on Saturday. Our January meeting has stayed online coming out of the pandemic (due to potential snow storms disrupting travel). So … Continue reading

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Beginning & Ending at Julia Davis Park

I started this beautiful day with a hike along the Boise Greenbelt with Luther Heights Exec Director Kelly Preboski. We said, as I repeated all day, that we were grateful for the lovely weather even if it was a bit … Continue reading

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