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.
Recent group content
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Possible Oregon Marriage Equality Legislation Letter to the Oregon Synod February 14, 2013 on proposed Marriage Equality legislation. |
Dave Brauer-Rieke 13 weeks 2 days ago |
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2013 Clergy Guidelines Approved Oregon Synod Clergy Compensation Guidelines have recently been approved by the Oregon Synod Council. 4 replies |
Oregon Synod 14 weeks 3 days ago |
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Bringing young adults back to church. Hello fellow members of Oregon ELCA. My name is Sean and I am a member of West Linn Lutheran church. I am a graduate student at Western Oregon, and I... 16 replies |
sbwalter 18 weeks 3 days ago |
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Synod Constitution 2012 This is the latest update of the Oregon Synod Constitution 5 replies |
Oregon Synod 18 weeks 5 days ago |
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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... 1 replies |
Susan Kintner 19 weeks 1 day ago |
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John 3:16 and other images that have meaning John 3:16 shows up on poster boards at many sporting events. Do people really know what this means? What are other symbols or images in our... 2 replies |
Janell Bethke 20 weeks 3 days ago |
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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... 4 replies |
Susan Kintner 21 weeks 1 day ago |
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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... 1 replies |
RIC Luth 21 weeks 6 days ago |
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Facing Adaptive Challenges The attached PDF files or slide sets from the 2012 Oregon Synod Bishop's Convocation presentation by Pr. Terry Moe and Joe Chrastil. 6 replies |
Dave Brauer-Rieke 27 weeks 3 days ago |
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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... 3 replies |
SamSmith17 27 weeks 5 days ago |
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Recent group activity
Location
Oregon Synod Office
2800 N. Vancouver Avenue
Suite 101
Portland OR 97227
503-413-4191
Upcoming group events
Prayer wall
Pr Dorthy Nielsen: The Hurricane Sandy devastations from Haiti to the NE seaboard, prayers for relief, hope and strength to rebuild anew.27 weeks 4 days ago
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james aalgaard: For 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!42 weeks 6 days ago
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Pr Dorthy Nielsen: For those affected by recent tornadoes and storms in the MidWest.1 year 10 weeks ago
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jstrasman: Prayers for Craig Nessan's return trip to Dubuque1 year 17 weeks ago
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jtrev: Retired Pastor Anton Johnson, facing open heart surgery, Tuesday, Oct 11.1 year 31 weeks ago
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Dave Brauer-Rieke: Janet 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
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Pr Dorthy Nielsen: Prayers 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 40 weeks ago
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jtrev: Debra Carlson, Pastor at Willamina lives with chronic health issues -- recently a new set. Can use our prayers of support.1 year 42 weeks ago
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Dave Brauer-Rieke: Please 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 46 weeks ago
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Does Christ have anything to say to the growing number of poor in this country?
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