Alaska Synod ELCA

10/07/2026

On Sunday, October 4, we laid Tummassak to rest in Shishmaref. She had been taken from her home to Carlisle Indian Industrial School 129 years ago. She died there of tuberculosis in 1900. Several relatives accompanied her on her journey from Carlisle back to Shishmaref.
The ceremony included an apology that she had been taken and for the theology that supported Indian Boarding Schools. It also included thanksgiving that she had finally been returned to her home.

10/01/2026

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09/30/2026

Today is the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools.

This day acknowledges the history of institutions that aimed to erase Indigenous cultures, languages and identities.

We honor the survivors and the children who never came home.

09/30/2026

Wear orange today to remember boarding school victims and survivors.🧡

09/29/2026

Wear orange on September 30, the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, to remember the children taken from their families, honor survivors, and acknowledge the ongoing work of healing. Learn more at ELCA.org/Indigenous

09/28/2026

September 18-20 was a celebration of 100 years of ministry at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Juneau. It included an evening of celebrating volunteers, a day of open archives to browse through 100 years of history, a fantastic celebratory dinner (turkey with all the fixings), and a worship service that included an outstanding sermon from Pastor Mark Griffith, who grew up at Resurrection. Pastor Suellen Gross Bahleda and Pastor Paul Beran, who served at Resurrection, joined the congregation for the celebration. Bishop Tim brought greetings and congratulations from the Alaska Synod

09/24/2026

A three-session course: "Is Christian Zionism Lutheran?"

Is the modern state of Israel to be equated with Israel in the Bible? What does the New Testament say about the “promised land” and how is this related to Christ? Can one be critical of the state of Israel without being antisemitic? This three-session online workshop will address these issues, discuss Lutheran biblical and theological approaches, and provide opportunity for sharing of best practices in how to lead congregations in the midst of rising voices of nationalism and Christian Zionism.

The workshop is offered by members of the Christian Zionism Working Group of the U.S. Lutheran Palestine Israel Justice Network (https://uslpijn.org/).

Hosted by United Lutheran Seminary’s Kindling Faith program, this online workshop has three sessions (October 15, October 22, and October 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. MDT).

Register here:
https://kindlingfaith.com/event/is-christian-zionism-lutheran/

SESSIONS October 15 – What is Christian Zionsim? Participants will be introduced to American Christian Zionist views of the Bible and how such beliefs appear in congregations   October 22 – What […]

09/20/2026

On Sunday morning (9/13) at the Seward Peninsula Lutheran Ministries Fall Conference in Teller, Alaska, Shannon Klescewski was affirmed as a Synod Authorized Minister. She recently completed the Theological Education for Indigenous Leaders (TEIL) program and has served the Church in many ways, including as a Bible Study leader at the last two Alaska Synod assemblies. Congratulations, Shannon! Thank you for your ministry to God's people on the Seward Peninsula, in the Alaska Synod, and in the wider Church.

09/18/2026

Congrats Christ Lutheran Church and Val McLeod!

09/16/2026