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Together Emphasizing ​Alaska's Mission (TEAM)
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​TEAM grants enable new and vital ministries across the Alaska Synod. Congregations can follow the work of the Holy Spirit into new and vital ministries, projects and collaborations with help from the TEAM program: Together Emphasizing Alaska’s Mission. This fund was created in 1997 to support new initiatives that make a difference for the sake of God and the neighbor.

Nearly 20 congregations in the Alaska Synod have received a TEAM grant, together doing what one congregation couldn’t do alone. Grants have also been awarded to 7 ministry partners.

As of 2020, more than $296,000 has been awarded.

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​Select list of projects TEAM has supported:
* Guitar ministry for teens at Shishmaref Lutheran
* Community garden at Trinity-Palmer
* Family Promise housing ministry for those experiencing homelessness at Shepherd of the Valley-Juneau
* Five Loaves and Two Fish Kitchen (industrial kitchen for non-profits) at Good Shepherd-Wasilla

Here's what people are saying about TEAM
  • We are now better stewards of our land; community and friendship have begun and flourished, and hungry people are fed thanks to the TEAM grant that got us started.”   - Pastor Diane M Krauszer, Trinity Lutheran Church, Palmer (TEAM grant for garden)
  • "TEAM made it possible for us to reach out to the community. The TEAM support through these years has helped us dream big.” - Pastor Tari Stage-Harvey, Shepherd of the Valley, Juneau (TEAM grant for food pantry)
  • "It is good to know that Alaskans help Alaskans, and Lutherans help Lutherans. Go TEAM!” – Rev. Sandra Rudd, Sitka Lutheran (TEAM grant for children's outreach ministry)

Please click here for a brochure
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Here's how to apply: 

TEAM Firestarter Grant Application    (Projects less than $3,000)
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TEAM Large Grant Application      (Projects of $3,000 or more)
pdf format
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Here's how to support TEAM to partner with vital Alaska congregations. To give, please click on the donation form below or click on the link button for electronic giving.  You may also contact the synod office about legacy and estate giving to TEAM to make a more significant impact. 

TEAM Donation Form
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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 Immigration and Refugee Service
    • 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