SW Washington Synod

The mission of The Southwestern Washington Synod is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ by empowering congregations and church leaders to grow in worship, education, stewardship and other ministries.

We are comprised of 89 congregations and 6 Synodically Authorized Worshipping Communities in an area spanning from Federal Way to the Washington- Oregon border and from the Cascades to the Pacific Ocean.

The synod assists congregations and rostered leaders (Clergy, Associates in Ministry, Diaconal Ministers and Deaconesses) with the call process, rostered mobility, transitional periods, Healthy Congregations, Natural Church Development, communication between congregations and more. Our Synod Council has set our two priorities as Pastoral Care and New Mission Starts. We are fortunate to have a Director for Evangelical Mission from the ELCA housed in our synod office, as well.