Walking Together Into Courageous Love

Read Bishop Laurie’s pastoral letter on current challenges, and faith in the promise of hope.

Hope Does Not Disappoint

New, creative ministries may involve partnerships with neighboring churches, joining in mission and ministry with nearby non-profits, or walking together into something else beautiful and entirely unexpected. Given our current situation, we all may have to transform more than we’d like. And in that, we may ultimately be blessed more than we expect.

Upcoming Events

Bishop’s Convocation

October 17 - October 19

Death and Dying: Preparing for Our Own, Caring for Others

September 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Pictures from 2022 Assembly in Sunriver!

Introducing the Wild Web!

A monthly series highlighting stories from across the wild web of relationships and ministries that make up the Oregon Synod. Each month we will share examples of how Christ’s love is being embodied in ministries just like yours. We are excited to highlight the amazing life emerging across Oregon Synod congregations, ministries, & relationships! You can read the July issue here.

Resources for Churches

Check out our resource page for churches, where you’ll find 2022 annual congregational meeting resources, care & compensation guidelines, mission support plans, constitutions, our transition manual, information on virtual meetings, parochial reports, pulpit supply, and more.

Looking for a local ELCA church?

Check out this church finder

SYNOD STAFF

The synod office is closed to visitors, but we are still here to support you! Our business hours are:

Tuesday-Friday 9 am-4 pm

Email is currently the best method to reach the staff. If you need to reach a staff member by phone, please call the synod office for their personal phone numbers. We ask that you phone as needed, but please take the urgency and time of day into consideration.