NW Washington Synod / ELCA

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Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations —The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop

Find resources at elca.org/Indigenous and elca.org/TruthAndHealing, which includes activities related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, advocacy, land acknowledgment, Indian boarding schools, the Lutheran settler narrative, the National Day of Mourning and much more.

This day honors the contributions, resilience & sovereignty of the tribal nations of Indigenous Peoples. It honors the cultures & histories of Native American people and focuses on both the tribal roots that strengthened Indigenous communities and the tragic stories of their exploitation.

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are the Indigenous Peoples who first inhabited the territory of the United States. For our nation and our church, it is essential that we recognize the history, cultures, languages, and traditions of the first keepers of this land.

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On the left is a picture of Jane Goodall from Amy Martin Photography. She is an elderly white woman with a slight smile. The text reads: "The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves," attributed to Dame Jane Goodall, born 1934 and died 2025.

We give thanks for the life of Dr. Jane Goodall, lover and protector of Creation.

We lift our voices in prayer, trusting in God's mercy and love. Help us to listen for how the Spirit is leading us... Find this week's prayer message here: conta.cc/3VGIwLs

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This holiest of weeks, we join our voices in prayer. Find this week's prayer message here: conta.cc/3Y4vHvX

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We join our voices in prayer. Find the weekly prayer message here: conta.cc/3FSLiZh

Embracing Difference Embracing Difference Retreat  |  Saturday, February 8, 9am-3pm In today’s polarized society, we are daily called to navigate racial, political, and social differences. Engaging with difference means r...

Embracing Difference Retreat - Sat, Feb 8, 9am-3pm
A practical workshop to help us learn to listen to others, to ourselves, and to connect across difference and diversity. We will welcome Fred Oduyoye as our presenter. Learn more and get registered here: www.lutheransnw.org/events/embra...

Taking flight on this app. Seems fitting to begin with prayer. Find our prayer message for this week here conta.cc/40K0hNl