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Fall Flourish Fest
United Lutheran Church, TacomaFunds raised at this event will go to benefit Community Care Connections' outreach programs. Join us for lunch, meet our special celebrity guest Abigail Adams (through storyteller Karen Haas), and enter our raffle drawings to win amazing gift baskets, and other prizes.
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De-Escalation Training Session
OnlineOctober 13, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Zoom$10 per person Cost: $10 per person The Southwestern Washington Synod invites you to a virtual De-Escalation Training Session, facilitated by SEC Consultant…
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Anti-Racism Training
Family of Christ Lutheran Church 3500 NW 129th St., Vancouver, WashingtonOctober 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PMFamily of Christ Lutheran Church | Vancouver, WA$160 per person The Southwestern Washington Synod invites ELCA Rostered Ministers to participate in this Anti-Racism Training,…
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Learn More about One Parish One Prisoner
OnlineOne Parish One Prisoner equips local faith communities to embrace people as they return home from prison. A team of 7-10 people gather monthly, write letters, and learn along the…
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First Call Theological Education
Seabeck Conference Center 13395 Lagoon Dr NW, Seabeck, WA, United StatesFirst Call Theological Education is a four-day retreat for rostered leaders in their first call, set in the beauty of Seabeck Conference Center on Hood Canal. Together we’ll explore the practices, tools, and habits that support healthy, thriving congregations and sustainable ministry, with time for worship, learning, rest, and conversation with colleagues.
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2026 Fall Youth Retreat – Faith: The Final Frontier
Black Diamond Camp 19830 SE 328th Pl, Auburn, WANovember 6–8 Black Diamond Camp, Auburn, WA For middle & high school youth, grades 6–12 Joint retreat of the Northwestern Washington & Southwestern WashingtonSynods For Congregational Leaders: Bring Your Youth…
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2026 Advent Eucharist with Bishop Keith
Bishop Keith invites all rostered leaders —active and retired—to gather for an Advent Eucharist, conversation, and fellowship at three locations across the Southwestern Washington Synod. This is a time to…
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Byberg Preaching Workshop
Seaside, ORSave the Date Join us in Seaside, Oregon for three days of connection, reflection, learning, and inspiration. Stay for just two nights or the whole week! Registration opens September 25…