NEWS & EVENTS

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ELCA presiding bishop delivers Easter message

In her Easter message, the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), reminds us that Easter makes it possible, even at the grave, to sing alleluia.

Listen to Eaton’s message.

View the message in English. View the message in Spanish.

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Last Chance to Register for Synod Assembly

PRE-REGISTRATION is required for all who wish to attend our May 10-12, 2019 Oregon Synod Assembly. Register Here. Housing is separate from general registration. We are now on our third, overflow, motel. You can reserve a room here. These rooms are at the Even […]

ELCA Church Council Proposes Passage of Women and Justice Statement

**CHICAGO (April 9, 2019) – The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) met at the Lutheran Center in Chicago April 4-7. The council, which serves as the ELCA’s board of directors, took action on a variety of matters designed to help move the church’s mission and ministries forward.

Council members voted to […]

Welcome Krish!

We are SOOOoooo blessed and excited to be hosting Krish Vignarajah, the new LIRS President and CEO, as our keynote speaker for our 2019 Oregon Synod Assembly.

Assembly Agenda Ready

The proposed agenda for the Oregon Synod Assembly May 10-12, 2019 is now available. See the “Assembly Materials” column to the right of the Assembly Page for the Agenda. Voting Members must be registered and signed in to participate in the business of the Assembly, including votes for synod bishop. Note […]

Faith, Sexism and Justice: A Call to Action

In her hot-off-the-presses article on Women’s History Month, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton commended us to read the proposed social statement “Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Lutheran Call to Action.”