Upcoming events

 

St. Paul nearing 110 years: St. Paul Lutheran Church of Vancouver celebrates 110 years of existence this month. Lots of events are planned, but the main ones take place at 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay in Vancouver, and at worship services Dec. 16. Worship times are 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.  To learn more, contact the church at 360-693-3531. 

Byberg Preaching Workshop mid-January in Oregon: The Rev. Dr. Terence Fretheim of Luther Seminary will be the presenter at the 2013 Byberg Preaching Workshop, to take place Jan. 14 to 16 at Cannon Beach, Ore. Fretheim will address “Preaching and the God of the Old Testament.” Joining him will be the Rev. Rick Jaech of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church of Vancouver, Wash., who will talk on “Preaching in a Context of Conflict.” For more information, visit www.bybergpreaching.org.

Bishop to share wisdom from 40 years of ministry: In his final Bishop’s Convocation, Robert D. Hofstad will share what he has learned in 40 years of ordained ministry. His pastor-to-pastor remarks will focus on theology, practical information and pastoral care at the event taking place Jan. 22 to 23 at the Seabeck Conference Center. A prayer retreat preceeds the convocation on Jan. 20 to 22 at the same location. To learn more or to register, begin by going to the synod website at www.lutheranssw.org.

Mark your calendars for 2013 synod assembly: The 2013 Synod Assembly in which a new bishop will be elected takes place June 7 and 8 at the Hotel Murano and Bicentennial Pavilion in Tacoma. The theme will be “Always being made new.” Registration begins Jan. 15, and can be done through the synod’s website at www.lutheranssw.org. Details of the assembly will be listed there, as well, along with various deadlines leading up to the assembly. Upcoming Moments for Mission will explain in detail the process of electing a new bishop.