Northwest Washington Synod, ELCA

06/11/2026

To every smaller church leader faithfully serving week after week: we see you. The impact of your ministry cannot be measured by the size of your church, your staff, or your budget.

But too often, the voices and experiences of smaller church leaders get overlooked. The Smaller Church Listening Project from Youth Ministry Consultants was created to change that, and ELCA Youth Ministry is excited to be part of this important work.

If you serve in a small(er) church ministry setting (250 or less worshipping members), we’d love to hear from you.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SmallerChurch

06/10/2026

We lift our prayers to you, O God.
Find this week's prayer message here: https://conta.cc/4v4DQiw

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Board Member Rev. Dr. Joy McDonald Coltvet opens our June newsletter (out today!) with a reflection on Mark 4:30-31 as a way to ground us in this work.

Read the full thing here: https://mailchi.mp/0f6d9dce5a09/june-updates-from-the-association-of-white-lutherans-for-racial-justice

06/08/2026

💜💛 so grateful for Pastor Chelsea‘s ministry! 

06/08/2026

News, events, and resources for you and your ministry - in the June 8 edition of the NWWA Synod Weekly Update - here: https://conta.cc/4dX2ZWn

06/08/2026

Prayers arising for this super summer team! 💚

06/05/2026

UPDATE: Due to anticipated weather on Saturday, the final Spring Work Day has been postponed. We will update you when we have a new date. Thank you to those who have helped out camp so far this spring.
We'll see you THIS SUMMER! Please contact Tristan with any questions!

06/04/2026

A reminder of this material available for use next month. On July 4, 2026, the nation will mark the semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Newly curated worship resources are now available for a service on Sunday, July 5 or to help guide any special services. Content is comprised of liturgical texts including an Affirmation of Christian Vocation in Civic life, a preaching help, and guidance for church musicians. These resources are also available on SundaysandSeasons.com. Link to the resource below in the comments.

06/04/2026

Grateful for the sharing of stories from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, including our siblings at Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines! (Prayers arrising for Salvador Cossio as he prepares to be ordained on June 12!)

In the ELCA's 2026 Synod Assembly video from Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry, he shares three stories from across the ELCA, including a story about a feeding p...