Upcoming

Summer Arts Day Camp almost upon us

St.. Mark’s by The Narrows Lutheran Church of Tacoma again this summer hosts its Summer Arts Day Camp for youth, this time focusing on Asia. The camp will be at the church from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 12 to 16. Youth entering sixth through 12th grades are eligible. Tuition is $85; scholarships are available. The registration deadline is July 28. To get a form, contact Danielle Lemieux, youth music director, at danielle@smlutheran.org or go to www.smlutheran.org/worship-music/youth-choirs/summer-artscamp-for-youth.

Mark your calendars for gift-planning retreat

A gift-planning retreat will be offered at the Alderbrook Resort on Sept. 27 and 28. The retreat is for congregations that have existing endowments or may want to consider starting one. Participating congregations will be expected to send a team of three to five people. For more details, contact Director for Evangelical Mission, the Rev. Dr. Melanie Wallschlaeger.

Come learn about African mission

The synod’s Global Mission Committee invites all to a fall gathering of ELCA congregations with mission connections in Africa. The African Mission Summit takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 2650 148th Ave. SE, Bellevue. The special guest is the Rev. Anna Eva Makyao, a Lutheran pastor from Tanzania. Participants will have opportunities to share what they are doing with others. Worship and learning will take place, too. Registration including lunch is $10 at www.lutheransnw.org/africansummit.

Deaconess J term scheduled

The Deaconess community of the ELCA plans a J term course for those discerning that path toward service. Titled “Diaconal Ministry: History, Formation and Spirituality,” it takes place Jan. 13 to 17 at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary of Columbia, S.C. On-campus housing is available for $25 a night. Also, an online version of the three-credit course takes place from Jan. 6 to 13. Early registration is advised. Contact Sr. Krista Anderson at Krista.Anderson@elca.org or 615-208-7713.