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our mission, our charter, a list of active board members, and approved meeting minutes.

In case you missed it...

• ELCC All-Call Stakeholder Meeting - Meeting was held on April 11th at St. Luke's: Meeting Minutes. Next meeting will be July 11th from 10:00am-noon at St. Andrew's Lutheran. EVERYONE is invited but clergy and board members are especially encouraged to attend.

These events and offerings are open to everyone within the Eastside Lutheran Church Community AND our broader communities. A link to the event will be provided if it has been posted on the ELCC website.

• ELCC  Local Service Team - We have met 3 times and are enthusiastic about continuing our work. We have gathered service ministry information from all the churches and see many possibilities for collaboration. We are defining service to mean 'fulfilling a need outside of ourselves and working together as a community of churches. Contact Cross of Christ for more information or to join this wonderful group.

• Young Adult Spring Book Study Join Gather-King County for a spring book study on Hope is Here! by Luther E. Smith Jr. This book study will take place during the month of May. Meetings will be hybrid (in-person and online). Fellowship and discussion will be led by Julia Glassy, from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mercer Island. Meeting one will cover the first half of the book on Thursday, May 14th at 7pm. Meeting two for the second half of the book on Sunday, May 31st at 1pm. Pick up a copy of the book starting the week of April 27th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (8501 SE 40th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040). Email Julia Glassy at to reserve your book. You can also look for audiobook version from your library or other sources.
• Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop - Saturday, June 6th at St. Luke's Lutheran. Would you like to learn how to disagree better? How to explore where we differ, and how to recognize what we share across the gap of political views? Then please join us at this workshop conducted by Braver Angels. We will learn and practice skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. We encourage you to invite those from your circle with different views. This workshop is about sharing experiences and finding common ground, not about debate or persuasion. All viewpoints are welcome. We hope you’ll join us! Register here for the workshop.
• New Creation and Our Savior Lutheran Churches presents: "Praise and Worship". A Fundraiser for Rihalo Christian School in Burkina Faso. Saturday, May 23, 7-9 PM (Vigil of Pentecost)
• Book Study: Father Richard Rohr’s book The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June hosted by St. Andrew's. Father Rohr uses the writings of the Jewish prophets to help us find a compassionate path forward in today’s world. The prophets’ writings span the gamut of human maturity and emotion as they critique culture and the world’s suffering. Their work, and their own spiritual journey, provide reminders of our connectedness to one another and to the world as they acknowledge God’s divine love. There will be two opportunities for discussion each week. On Tuesdays, there will be a hybrid option from 10:00am – 11:30am either in-person or via Zoom.  On Wednesdays, there will be an online only option from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Please contact Pastor Lara (pastor@salc.church) if you have any questions.

Events, Summer Camps, Retreats & More

• Summer Family Camp at Camp Lutherwood - Registration opens February 1st. Camp dates June 28 - July 3rd.
• Vacation Bible School: Come and Gather "At the Table". We are exploring the theme of sharing stories, sharing food, breaking bread, and loving our neighbors. Come and Gather "At the Table" as we explore five Biblical stories featuring table, bread, and God's Word. Children in kindergarten thru sixth grade are invited to attend. Medical release and payment details (if applicable) info can be found in the registration links provided below

•  Week One: Mt Si in North Bend - July 13-17, 9-12
  Free to all
  Questions or to volunteer, please contact: Pastor Krista Johnson

• Week Two: Sammamish Hills - July 20-24, 9-12
  For a fee - see registration
  Questions or to volunteer, please contact: Doug Johnson

• Week Three: St. Luke's Bellevue - July 27-31, 9-12
  Donation requested but optional
  Questions or to volunteer, please contact: Melinda Steen

• Imagine More: ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 - Zoom meeting: Wednesday, May 27th, or Sunday, May 31st at 7:00pm. As we begin to make plans to attend the ELCA Youth Gathering in June 2027, the ELCC will host two information meetings for all interested youth and parents on Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00pm and again on Sunday, May 31st at 7:00pm. This is the same meeting; you can choose which date works best for you. If you are not able to attend either of the zoom meetings, a recording of the meeting will be made available. Please use this link to sign up for the zoom meeting.
• NWWA Synod Youth Fall Retreat - November 7-9 - More information coming soon 

• Bell Choir  - Alice Lewis, the ELCC Bell Choir director, is gathering names & contact info from those who might be interested in future Bell Choir projects. If that’s you, please email her to let her know your name, your church, and contact info.

• Late Spring Ring? - The joint HandBell Choir recently rang for worships at Mt Si, St Luke's, and Our Savior.  Would you like to join us for a Late Spring Ring? We are proposing 4 rehearsals in May and ringing for worship(s) in June. Experience is not needed though it is helpful to know how to count. If you want to know more or have interest in ringing this Spring, or maybe in the Fall, please let me know at wendywinslow@hotmail.com. You can also call or text me at 206-550-0472.   

Mt. Si Lutheran

• Women's Bible Study - Mondays at 12:30pm - meeting at Mt Si in multi-purpose room
• Men's Bible Study - Saturday at 9am - meeting at Little Si Restaurant in North Bend
• Quilters - Mondays at 9:30am in Mt. Si quilting room
• AA “Surrender on Sunday” – Sundays, 6pm
• AA: Candlelight Meeting – Thursdays, 7–8pm

St. Luke's Lutheran

• Women's Book Club - First Tuesday of the month - 12:30 pm on ZOOM - contact Diana Howell
• Dorcas Circle Bible Study – Third Tuesday of the month, 12:00pm in Pierson Hall. They meet for study from the Gather magazine. Feel free to bring a sack lunch to enjoy during fellowship and conversation. Contact Pam Webber
• Men's Donut and Work Group - 1st/3rd/5th Wednesdays of the month, 9:30am in Pierson Hall. Ask for Bob or Harvey
• Piecemakers Quilting Group - Every Thursday, 9:30am in Memorial Hall. Ask for Cheryl Caron
• Troop 600 Scouts BSA – Mondays, 6:15–8:15pm
  
• AA: Bellevue New Group – Tuesdays, 7:30–8:30pm
• AA: The Fourth Dimension – Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30pm
• AA: Sober Sisters East – Thursdays, 7–8pm
• AA: A Way Up – Fridays, 7:30–8:30pm

Our Savior Lutheran

• Bible Views and the News - Thursdays, February 12 through March 19th - in person at 12:00 noon @ Anderson Hall, Our Savior Lutheran Church, or, the noon class will be repeated on ZOOM at 7PM (email office@oslcissaquah.org for link). Join Rev. Dr. Randy Webb as you explore some of the key scriptures which should guide our actions in modern public discourse. How might these scriptures offer guidance for faithful living in these crazy times?

St. Andrews Lutheran

• Bible Study – Sundays, 9am
• Dorcas Circle Quilting Group – First Tuesday, 9:30am–12:30pm, Room 302 / Fellowship Hall South
• Midweek Bible Study – Tuesdays, 10–11am, Room 212/Library + Zoom
• O.W.L.S. Lunch + Program – Third Tuesday (Sept–May), 11:45am
• Women’s Book Group – Wednesdays, 10–11:30am, library
• JEDI Group – Fourth Wednesday, 7pm
• Tuesday Morning Men’s Group (online) – Tuesdays, 8:30am

Sammamish Hills Lutheran

• BMen’s Gathering – Mondays, 7–8am, Fellowship Hall
• Mission Quilters – Mondays, 10am–2pm, Fellowship Hall
• Prayer Group (Zoom) – Tuesdays, 10–11am
• Bible Study: Genesis (Zoom) – Wednesdays, 10–11am. On hiatus until September. 
• Men’s Faith Talk – Thursdays, 7–8am, McDonald’s Redmond Ridge
• Women’s Evening Bible Study – Thursdays, 5pm, Preschool Conference Room

Cross of Christ Lutheran

• Grief Group – Meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 10am
• Quilters – 2nd and 4th Monday's in the Fellowship Hall
• Monthly Women's Bible Studies (there are several) – Contact the front office for information
• The Third Saturday Hikers – Contact the front office for information
• Weekly Zoom Bible Study– On hiatus until September. Please contact Pastor Dave for more information

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