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    • Becoming a Pastor or Deacon
    • For Pastors and Deacons
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    • SAM Process
    • Synod Constitution and Policies
    • Synod Council
    • About the Bishop and DEM
  • Mission
    • First Fruits Grants
    • Mesa Sagrada
    • Mission Funds
      • Seminary Support Funds
      • SPLM Endowment
      • TEAM and TEAM Grants
    • Mission Table
    • Rooted and Growing in Christ
    • Synod Ministry Plan
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    • Call Process
    • Congregational Transitions
    • Info on Annual Reports
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Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication

Community Peacebuilding activities and strategies encompass a vast number of practices that bring together youth, adults, governments, organizations and schools to help cultivate peace and healing in local communities. There are many exciting and effective fields of work in this arena.

Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication (also called Collaborative Communication) focuses on three aspects of communication: self-empathy (defined as a deep and compassionate awareness of one’s own inner experience), empathy (defined as listening to another with deep compassion), and honest self-expression (defined as expressing oneself authentically in a way that is likely to inspire compassion in others).

Learn more with resources from the Peace Alliance, including helpful videos.

Learn from the Center for Nonviolent Communication.
Four Empowering Communication Workshops for Ministry Students and Clergy
January 18 – February 12


Sliding scale and scholarships available
Facilitators: Rev. Joel Westby (ELCA) and Rev. Leslie Ritter-Jenkins (UCC)

We have studied and practiced Nonviolent Communication, also known as Empowering  Communication, cumulatively for 30 years and found it invaluable in our work with staff, committees, worship, pastoral care, and self-care. Empowering Communication is not only consonant with Christianity, but in our experience, is a path that liberates the power of love within ourselves and in our relationships. In the workshops, you will learn tools that support congregational vitality and help heal in the world.

For information and registration follow this link:  https://empoweringcommunicationinc.net/workshops-for-religious-leaders
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Office of the Alaska Synod
​1847 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Suite 2
Anchorage, AK 99517


(c) Alaska Synod
Office (907) 272-8899
Fax (907) 274-3141



Bishop Shelley Wickstrom
aksynodbishop@gmail.com

DEM Pastor Lisa Smith Fiegel
alaskadem@gmail.com

Chris Aquino,
​    Office Manager

elcaalaska@gmail.com
  • Home
    • About the synod
    • Around the Synod
    • Giving
    • Region One Financial Services
  • Leadership
    • Becoming a Pastor or Deacon
    • For Pastors and Deacons
    • Partners
    • SAM Process
    • Synod Constitution and Policies
    • Synod Council
    • About the Bishop and DEM
  • Mission
    • First Fruits Grants
    • Mesa Sagrada
    • Mission Funds
      • Seminary Support Funds
      • SPLM Endowment
      • TEAM and TEAM Grants
    • Mission Table
    • Rooted and Growing in Christ
    • Synod Ministry Plan
  • Congregations
    • Call Process
    • Congregational Transitions
    • Info on Annual Reports
    • Prayer Concerns
    • Resources for Congregations
    • Tips on Facebook for Congregations
  • Groups
    • ASWO - Women of the ELCA
    • For Youth
    • For Youth Workers
    • Hunger Team
    • Kuwaa Mission
    • Lutheran Men in Mission
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • ACEs in Alaska
    • Bible Studies
    • Coaching
    • Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication
    • Disaster Preparedness
    • ELCA Social Statements
    • Forms
    • Generosity and Stewardship
    • Links to other helpful resources
    • Online Worship and Engagement
    • Shaping and sharing stories of God
    • Spiritual Practices
    • Suicide Prevention
  • Events
    • 2021 Synod Assembly Agenda
    • 2021 Assembly Registration
    • 2021 Assembly Workshops
    • 2021 Assembly - QPR Gatekeeper Training
    • Future Assembly Locations
    • Digital Classes
    • Glacier Bible Camp