Messiah News

The Prayer Chain consists of members and friends of Messiah who have offered to pray for others. When contacted by email they pray for those who have requested prayers. Would you like the Prayer Chain to pray for your concern? Requests can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the yellow card in the pews. You are welcome and encouraged to e...

June 13th and 14th was the 33rd Synod Assembly for the Southwest Washington Synod of the ELCA.  I've been to 19 assemblies in six different synods, and I can honestly say that this was one of the smoothest and best-run assemblies I've attended. Even more importantly than that, there was a real sense of collaboration and camaraderie among the p...

Church Leadership Team News, June 2025 The Church Leadership Team (CLT) meets the second Tuesday of each month to consider and decide on a wide range of church matters. This is intended to be a monthly column to keep you updated on CLT business. At our most recent meeting on June 12, 2025 It was noted the Financial Review is underway, and should be...

Messiah is pleased to welcome Jared Hazel as the Messiah North Band leader.  Jared writes: "My name is Jared Hazel, and I'm honored to step into the role of band leader here at Messiah North. I'm 30 years old, originally from Minnesota, and I've been married to my amazing wife Jenna for several years now. We have a sweet daughter named Violet ...

Calling all kids who like to read (and parents and trusted adults who want to see kids read more this summer!) Starting soon, depending on when books and shelving arrive,  Messiah will have a summer reading bingo challenge! Take a card that has the nine books on it and as kids read each book, they should cross it off the list&nb...