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10 November 2025
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 The next Brewed Theology is November 18 at Uptown Barrel Room in Vancouver.  Uptown Barrel Room is located at 2011 Main St in Vancouver. The event begins at 6pm.  The topic of the evening will be Christian Nationalism. ...
03 November 2025
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'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you or naked and gave you clothing And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just ...
03 November 2025
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This Advent season, beginning November 30, is from "A Sanctified Art" and it's titled: "What do you fear." The creator's description is: "Luke's Gospel begins the story of Jesus with this opening line: "In the time of Herod..." This detail may seem m...
27 October 2025
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Faith family members are critical in our lives. Pastor David and I have experienced this first hand for our children. Having served in congregations that are distant from blood relatives, our children have had multiple church grandparents, aunts, unc...
20 October 2025
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With the retirement of Jessica Potts in November and Laurie Sykes in December, staffing and staffing configurations are changing. Lindsay Raymond has been hired as interim bookkeeper. This may become a permanent position once staffing has been reconf...

Vacation Bible School spots filling fast! Sign up today!

Messiah is proud to be hosting "True North" Vacation Bible School July 14-18, 2025 from 9am-Noon each day.  The VBS program features activities for kids age 4 through 5th Grade.  Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra,...

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Messiah prayer chain lifts up and supports those in need of prayer

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...

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Pastors' Blog: 2025 Synod Assembly Reflection

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...

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Church Leadership Team News, June 2025

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...

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Jared Hazel joins Messiah Staff as Messiah North Band leader

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 ...

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