ALASKA SYNOD
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​A table is a place to be fed, but it's a whole lot more. A table is a place to share highs and lows, to make plans, to dream and to hope. The point of gathering at a table is that we do these things together. 

We're setting a  table in the Alaska Synod. It's called the Alaska Synod Mission Table. It's a diverse group of lay and clergy that gather for conversation and planning on how this synod lives out God's mission. We listen, encourage and support congregations in all areas of mission.
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Installation of the Alaska Synod Mission Table at Synod Assembly 2014
​The Alaska Synod Mission Table works in three main areas:
  1. New starts: this is the place for dreaming and planning new mission starts in Alaska. We're keeping our eyes and hearts open to how God might be calling us in the Alaska Synod into new and creative ministries
  2.  Renewal: All congregations need renewal! We are here to work with congregations on mission planning and mission strategy. We have resources to share on outreach, evangelism and leadership development.
  3. Stewardship: Our response to God's goodness comes in sharing time, talent and treasure. But sometimes other things get in the way. We offer resources and coaching to help congregations work on the faith practice of giving.

Where does my offering go? (animated video)


Where is your place at the table?
​How can you be part of this exciting dimension of the Alaska synod?


·         Pray for the leaders of the synod, pastors and congregations and the work of the mission table.
·         Share resources you have on mission and stewardship; call us when you need ideas.
·         Create your congregation's mission plan and tell us about it.
·         Invite one of us to your congregation for mission planning or stewardship resourcing.
·         Listen for where God is already at work and where a new mission start may arise.
·         Read more about missional theology (see resources below).
·         Join the mission table, or help us work on a short-term project.
​More Information on Mission

ELCA website mission planning page

Paradigms for mission renewal

Missional church made simple (YouTube)

Ventures in Growing Stewards

A Resource List for Mission Planning

Missional Leadership Books from Augsburg Fortress

Annotated Bibliography on Congregational Vitality
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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
    • 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
    • Congregational Annual Reports
    • Congregations by Cluster
    • Prayer Concerns
    • Rostered Leader Annual Reports
    • Resources for Congregations
    • Tips on Facebook for Congregations
  • Groups
    • AK Child & Family
    • ASWO - Women of the ELCA
    • For Youth
    • For Youth Workers
    • Hunger Team
    • Kuwaa Mission
    • Lutheran Men in Mission
  • Resources
    • ACEs in Alaska
    • Bible Studies
    • Building Community Now
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Coaching
    • Compassionate, Nonviolent Communication
    • Consultation to Clergy
    • 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
    • Staff Booklist
    • Suicide Prevention
  • Events
    • 2023 Assembly Registration
    • 2023 Assembly Home-stay
    • 2023 Assembly Display Space
    • 2023 Pre-Assembly Workshop Registration
    • 2023 Assembly Resources
    • 2023 Collegium Registration
    • Preaching: SAM Unit
    • Digital Classes
    • Loss, Grief and Nostalgia
    • Free Series on Luther
    • Telling our Stories in the World Workshop