Alaska Synod

Some Action Items

/ 2021 Advent Devotional /

The Synod Advent Devotional is here!
This year's devotional, "Behold, I Make All Things New," is now available to download.

/ Posting Your Services on Social Media /

In an article posted on May 22, 2020, One License provided best practices for posting services on social media.
This short list, found here, addresses topics such as where to include copyright and licensing information in your video.

/ Disaster Preparedness Network /

Congregations of ELCA Region 1 are teaming up for mutual learning, encouragement and support in disaster preparedness.
In partnership with Lutheran Disaster Response and state and local partners in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Montana, they are congregations training congregations in preparedness and response for times of natural disaster.
Learn more about the Region 1 Congregation Preparation Network.

/ Social Teaching On Vaccinations /

If you would like to see talking points from the ELCA regarding vaccinations, please see this document.
If you would like to read the ELCA social statement on health, healing, and health care, please click here.

/ COVID-19 Funeral Assistance /

FEMA has announced a funeral expense help fund for people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.

Pastors and congregations are an excellent avenue for getting the word out and serving church and community members who have suffered COVID deaths.
There are lots of scams out around this offering. It is easy to imagine how people who have suffered losses would be easy targets. So, information and facts would seem helpful here. FEMA, once they get started, will offer a toll free number for people who wish to apply. They will not be calling people who have suffered losses, and they will not be taking applications online. This is for the safety of the public.