Northwest Intermountain Synod

Those of us in the Mountain West have known since winter that we would face a long and hard and perhaps devastating fire season. This weekend we pray for all of those evacuating due to fires (including the Upriver Fire in Spokane Valley), all those fighting the fires, all those providing emergency aid, and all who stand watch.
Prayer in Times of Wildfire
Holy God, in you alone we find safety and shelter. Be a sure refuge to all suffering from wildfires. Grant courage, protection, and favorable weather to firefighters and emergency responders; embrace with supportive communities all who are newly displaced or homeless; comfort those grieving all that has been destroyed and give patience to those who are anxious, not knowing when relief will come. Heal your whole creation, that out
of flame and ashes new growth will spring forth. We pray through Jesus Christ, our life and our strength. Amen. (All Creation Sings, page 50) (More in the chat). - Bishop Manlove

Register now for Sandpoint, Idaho, September 27 at First Lutheran.

https://nwimsynod.org/blog/2026420/united-at-the-font-partnering-for-the-future-2026

A Message from ELCA's Presiding Bishop Curry

This Church Still Has Fire — Northwest Intermountain Synod, ELCA Not all memories come flooding back because of photographs. Sometimes they can be a song, a word or phrase, or even a smell. For me, it’s barbecue. One whiff and, in an instant, I’m transported back to my youthful summers with barbecues across the street in the park, with sights of fellowship, f...

Prayer is often the first thing we talk about and the last thing we make space for. This summer, we're slowing down together.

Dangerous Prayer isn't a class on prayer as much as it is an invitation to practice it. Across three online gatherings, we'll create space to listen, reflect, and respond to God's presence alongside other pastors, pioneers, and church leaders.

Together we'll explore Revelation, Encounter, and Transformation—not simply as ideas, but as practices.

What might God want to say if we slowed down long enough to hear?

Join us this summer for one session or all three.
Learn more at FreshExpressions.com/dangerous-prayer

Volunteer Applications open in 3 days! 🎉

Would you like to volunteer at the Gathering and help our young people grow in faith and encounter Christ? Serving the youth of this church is a vocational calling that requires careful discernment, and there are several opportunities to volunteer.

Learn more about volunteering for the Gathering 👉 https://www.elca.org/gathering-2027/attend-volunteers

To every smaller church leader faithfully serving week after week: we see you. The impact of your ministry cannot be measured by the size of your church, your staff, or your budget.

But too often, the voices and experiences of smaller church leaders get overlooked. The Smaller Church Listening Project from Youth Ministry Consultants was created to change that, and ELCA Youth Ministry is excited to be part of this important work.

If you serve in a small(er) church ministry setting (250 or less worshipping members), we’d love to hear from you.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SmallerChurch

ALLIA'S 15th Assembly, Baltimore, MD. Save the Date!

ELCA Sumud: For Justice and in Palestine and Israel

https://nwimsynod.org/blog/202669/elca-sumud-for-justice-and-in-palestine-and-israel

Grateful for this tribute by the ELCA Youth Ministry Network to Beth Smallbeck, who served Grace, Wenatchee for many years.

Giving Thanks for Beth Smallbeck The Network family has lost one of its own. Beth Smallbeck passed away peacefully on June 9th, surrounded by her family, following a cardiac arrest on June 3rd. She was a beloved mother, friend, an…

Thank you for supporting ELCA World Hunger. We invite you to watch "Intersections: Justice Ministry with ELCA Partners," a short documentary presented by ELCA World Hunger.

https://nwimsynod.org/blog/202669/elca-world-hunger