Deadline for synod newsletter next weekend

Hi everyone,

The deadline for the August edition of Moments for Mission, the synod newsletter, is this coming Saturday, July 20. You can reach me at 206-498-0920 or rachelpritchett@msn.com. The newsletter features results from a conversation with incoming Bishop Rick Jaech.

Rachel Pritchett, communicator

Correction

An incorrect first name of a person elected to the synod Discipline Committee by the just-completed synod assembly was published in the June/July Moments for Mission. The correct name is Sarah Briehl.

Save the date for installation of Bishop-elect Jaech

Bishop-Elect Rick Jaech will officially begin his call as Bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod on August 1, 2013.  

We are looking forward to the installation service for Bishop Jaech, which will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Tacoma (Parkland) at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 14th.  He will be installed by the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA.

You are invited to attend the installation service and following reception.  More information and a formal invitation will be coming out soon.

Many blessings,

 

Allison

What would you like to ask the incoming bishop?

Hi everyone,

In a week and a half, I'll be conducting a question-and-answer interview with incoming bishop Rick Jaech on his home turf at Beautiful Savior, Vancouver.

I'll place it in the August Moments for Mission.

What would you like me to ask? Give me your ideas. 

— Rachel Pritchett, rachelpritchett@msn.com, 206-498-0920

Jaech election receives media coverage

Good morning, readers,

Here's the link to The Columbian of Vancouver's piece introducing incoming bishop Rick Jaech to the greater community. This was typical of the coverage it received in news outlets throughout our synod.

— RP


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Women invite other women to Region 1 gathering in Vancouver

June 21 to 23 are the days and the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Wash., is the location of the Region 1 gathering of the Women of the ELCA including those from the Southwestern Washington Synod. The theme is “Gathered Together.” Topping the agenda are two special speakers certain to encourage, teach and entertain. They include Moravian Bishop Kay Ward, author of the Gather magazine Bible study, and celebrated author Jane Kirkpatrick. The cost to register is $195. For more information, contact Nancy Lynch at 360-740-9543. Heathman Lodge is at 7801 NE Greenwood Drive, www.heathmanlodge.com.

Come say good-bye to Bishop Hofstad, staff on Sunday

All are invited to an open house to wish Bishop Hofstad and his staff farewell from 2 to 4 p.m. June 23, at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1601 North St., Olympia.