Registration now is open for the Southwestern Washington Synod Assembly, to be held June 7 and 8 at the Hotel Murano and Bicentennial Pavilion in Tacoma. The assembly's theme is "Always Being Made New," the 2013 theme for the ELCA as its turns 25.
This is one not to be missed, with voting members taking on the profound duty of electing a new bishop.
Beyond that important business will be a plethora of presentations and workshops, all designed to inspire and equip congregational members for the year ahead. Worship opportunities, big and small, abound. A special banquet to celebrate Bishop Robert D. Hofstad's 12-year-tenure and to welcome his replacement will take place, too.
The Rev. Dr. Terence Fretheim, Old Testament professor at Luther Seminary, will be a presenter and Bible-study leader. The churchwide representative will be the Rev. Donald McCoid, executive for ecumenical and inter-religious relations of the Office of the Presiding Bishop. McCoid will speak and lead a Bible study.
Reduced costs are in place until May 16. Voting members pay $180, clergy who are retired or who are on leave from call pay $145, visitors who want meals pay $125 and without is $75. Room reservations also should be made before May 16, by calling 888-862-3255 and asking for the Southwestern Washington Synod/ELCA group block. The reduced nightly rate is $165, double occupancy.
To register online, go to www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1099848.
Pictured: Voting members at work at last year's assembly.
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