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Oregon Synod

Oregon Synod

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The Oregon Synod is one of the 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God, as made known to us in Jesus Christ.  Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow in our relationship with God, and experience God's grace in our lives.  Learn more about What We Believe.

With more than 10,300 congregations across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as well as 4.5 million members—the ELCA welcomes you to experience this church right in your community.  Explore the ELCA, and help us celebrate our gift of faith—with action.

Here in Oregon we are over 40,000 Lutherans in 115 congregations (including Trinity Lutheran in Tulelake, CA.) We welcome you everywhere we are, and we thank you for joining us to help make the world a better place for everybody.

The Oregon Synod is a Reconciling in Christ Synod, welcoming individuals of all races, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, and life experience. More and more Oregon congregations are spending time in prayer and conversation so as to better understand the needs of those who have felt excluded from Christian community in the past.

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Discussion Spark Summer VBS
We did Spark Summer VBS at our church and have extra packages of upper elementary books and some packages of Bible stickers.  Please let me know...

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revaimeebruno
42 weeks 2 days ago
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Discussion Search begins for Exec Director of Early Learning and Childcare Center
We are finalizing a job description for an exec director for our new ministry, Giggles & Grace Early Learning Center in Ontario Oregon. Full time...
james aalgaard
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Discussion Evening communion setting
Brothers and sisters: Does anyone out there have copies of the Susan Briehl/Marty Haugen "Unfailing Light" Evening Holy Communion that they...
Elizabeth Larsen
32 weeks 2 days ago
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Discussion Oregon Bishop's Convocation 2012

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Dave Brauer-Rieke
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Discussion Creating a community vision
Hello All! Edwin invited me into this community and I'm honored to be here. I'm a community organizer and I'm working on a project that I...

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SamSmith17
28 weeks 3 days ago
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Discussion 6 days, 8 congregations, 800 miles!
In November I spent a week visiting 8 congregations in 6 days.  I think we often use numbers to try to capture ministry.  The real story of...

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Susan Kintner
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Discussion 2013 RIC Worship Service, Jan 27, 3 pm, St Stephens
Sunday, January 27 at 3 p.m. – Annual Reconciling in ChristWelcoming Worship Service Sponsored by the Portland Metro Chapter of Reconciling...

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RIC Luth
22 weeks 4 days ago
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Discussion Free Lunch anyone? 2013 Health Assessment
With a new year we have a new opportunity to lower Pension /Medical cost 2% across the synod by taking the Portico Health Assessment.  Go to www...

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Susan Kintner
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Discussion Dollar Store Children Sermons Blog
Greetings! Just wanted to make Soul Cafe aware of a Children Sermon site I started a month or so ago. http://dskidsermons.wordpress.com/ Using items...
Revjohn
12 weeks 4 days ago
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Discussion San Antonio - A2B meeting
Every two years, the ELCA gathers all the synod office staffers who serve as assistants to the bishops, or "A2B."  This will be my...

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Susan Kintner
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2800 N. Vancouver Avenue
Suite 101
Portland OR 97227
503-413-4191

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Pr Dorthy NielsenThe Hurricane Sandy devastations from Haiti to the NE seaboard, prayers for relief, hope and strength to rebuild anew.28 weeks 2 days ago
james aalgaardFor our own communities to have partnerships that bring about the possibilities of new ministry doing the work of God! For multiple generations of church folk to understand the need to let new friends help to shape present and future communities of faith!43 weeks 4 days ago
Pr Dorthy NielsenFor those affected by recent tornadoes and storms in the MidWest.1 year 11 weeks ago
jstrasmanPrayers for Craig Nessan's return trip to Dubuque1 year 17 weeks ago
jtrevRetired Pastor Anton Johnson, facing open heart surgery, Tuesday, Oct 11.1 year 32 weeks ago
Dave Brauer-RiekeJanet Stomp, wife of Astoria area, retired Pastor Larry Stomp, passed away Monday. Please remember friends and family in their grief.1 year 37 weeks ago
Pr Dorthy NielsenPrayers for the families and friends of the Navy SEALs who lost their lives Sun, Aug 21 in Afghanistan. May they know comfort and strength for the days ahead.1 year 41 weeks ago
jtrevDebra Carlson, Pastor at Willamina lives with chronic health issues -- recently a new set. Can use our prayers of support.1 year 43 weeks ago
Dave Brauer-RiekePlease pray for healing for Doug McDowell, recently diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. Doug says his first line of defense is your prayers!1 year 47 weeks ago

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Does Christ have anything to say to the growing number of poor in this country?

Yes, He came to speak good news the the poor.
100% (36 votes)
Yes, if the poor become Christian, they can get out of poverty.
0% (0 votes)
No, the poor are poor because of their own choices.
0% (0 votes)
No, the poor are poor because God wants them to be poor.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 36