We welcome you to the Southwestern Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America!

This synod is comprised of 93 congregations and 1 Synodically Authorized Worshipping Community 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.

This site is designed to provide resources and information for the congregational staff, leadership, and members of the 94 ELCA congregations in this synod.

Upcoming Events

Synod Assembly – May 14-15, 2009 at Hilton Hotel, Vancouver, WA

Book of Faith Initiative (Click here for link)

Mission Statement

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.