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4/3/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Bishop's Statement about Sexuality Statement Reconsideration
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Bishop's Statement about Sexuality Statement Reconsideration

Bishop Brenda Bos reflects on the reconsideration of the ELCA’s 2009 social statement on human sexuality, acknowledging past pain while affirming the church’s call to love and justice. She invites prayer and trust in the Spirit-led, churchwide process ahead.

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Call for Reports - 2025 Synod Assembly.

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Important Disaster Relief Updates! Big Announcement! Please read the last Synod Wildfire Update here!

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Wildfire Update | Seeking a Disaster Coordinator to join Synod Staff and other Fire Updates

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Wildfire Update | Seeking a Disaster Coordinator to join Synod Staff and other Fire Updates.

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Wildfire Update | Important Update from Bishop Bos.

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1/30/2025 Newsletter Archive
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Emergency Wildfire Update.

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