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  I Believe in God... Now What?Sat., Nov. 5 (10am-5pm) N Street Village (1333 N St. NW) A day for 20-and-30-somethings to explore their faith with other young adults and speakers Enuma Okoro and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrovewww.soibelieve.comPre-Event Wine and Coffee Social
Tue., Oct. 18 (7-9pm)
SOVA (1359 H St. NE)
Meet and mingle with others interested in attending and volunteering at the Nov. 5 event. Enjoy SOVA's coffee and wine bars, good music and good company.
Book Groups - Wisdom of Stability by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Sun., Oct. 23 (1:30-3pm) and Tue., Oct. 25 (7-8:30pm)
Panera (1350 Conn. Ave. NW)
Come discuss the book The Wisdom of Stability: Rooting Faith in a Mobile Culture by invited conference speaker Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.
Sin Boldly: Theology on Tap
Fri., Oct. 28th (6-8pm)
Veranda (1100 P St. NW)
Join the Rev. Karen Brau from Luther Place Memorial Church for drinks, snacks and discussion around discussion themes planned for the Nov. 5 - "I Believe in God... Now What?" - event.
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| SPOTLIGHT | | Training on Inviting
 "How to Get More Members" is a two-day seminar planned for Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 at Epiphany Lutheran in Burtonsville, Md. Griffith Coaching Network, which will bring the training, has a reputation for helping churches become invitational. The seminar is offered in conjunction with our synod's 2011 theme, "To See Ourselves as Others Do." The training is designed for congregation teams. Registration is now $299/congregation. Registration closes on Oct. 15. Find details and online registration at www.metrodcelca.org/events/how-to-get-more-members/.
BRAC & Support to Military Members, Veterans and Families Conference
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| SYNOD HAPPENINGS | | World Day of Prayer for Peace Event
A gathering will take place on Sun., Oct. 16 from 3-4:30 p.m. commemorating the 25th anniversary of the historic World Day of Prayer for Peace in 1986 and will inaugurate 10 days of prayer for peace by individuals and faith communities in the area. Bishop Graham is expected to participate. The principal conveners of the multi-faith gathering are the Archdiocese of Washington and the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington. "Pilgrims of Peace" are invited to take part in the gathering outdoors if weather permits at the Franciscan Monastery in NE D.C. (1440 Quincy St., NE, 20017) (an indoor hall will be used if needed). Ten days after Oct. 16, an assembly of the world's religious leaders will meet in Assisi with Pope Benedict XVI "to solemnly renew the commitment of believers of every religion to live their own religious faith as a service to the cause of peace." The original World Day of Prayer for Peace was convened in Assisi by Pope John Paul II, at which leaders of the great world religions testified to the fact that religion is a factor of union and peace, and not of division and conflict.  EXTRAS
New Members Welcome for Global Mission Work with El Salvador Anyone interested in supporting our synod's Companion Synod relationship of accompaniment with the Lutheran church in El Salvador is invited to join the El Salvador Companion Synod Meeting on Sun., Oct. 16. In addition to reports from the delegation that traveled to the country in August, the Rev. Leonel Cruz will be present to share his plans for a trip to El Salvador soon. The meeting will be held at St. Mark's in Springfield (5800 Backlick Rd., 22150) at 7:00 p.m. Direct questions to Kelly Baugh at baughfam@cox.net.
Ealing Abbey Choir to Sing The Ealing Abbey Choir of Ealing, London, will stop in Arlington on Fri., Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. as part of a 10-day concert tour. The choir of men and boys, whose repertoire includes Gregorian chant and Latin polyphony enhanced by many works by twentieth century composers, will sing at St. George's Episcopal Church (915 N. Oakland St.). Suggested donation is $20/adult, reductions for seniors and children. Contact St. George's Church Minister of Music, Dr. Benjamin Keseley, with questions at bkeseley@saintgeorgeschurch.org or visit www.saintgeorgeschurch.org/music.
Synod Reformation Sunday Plans We know that Reformation Sunday is Oct. 30, but the location for the annual synod-sponsored celebration is still being finalized. Earthquake damage to the National Cathedral caused ongoing repair work which prevents us from holding a service there. Announcement of the new venue will be made when available.
Latino Ministry Workshop A workshop for congregations interested in Latino Ministry will be held Sun., Nov. 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran in NW D.C. (2100 New Hampshire Ave., NW, 20009). A bilingual worship service will be conducted, followed by a workshop led by the Rev. Carmelo Santos. For more information, contact Keyla Montano at santamaria@hotmail.com.
Chrysalis Event for High Schoolers Chrysalis, the annual weekend retreat for 9th - 12th grade youth, will be held Dec. 2-4 at the 4H Center in Front Royal, Virg. The theme this year is "Walk tHis Way." Find congregation registration information, a congregation flyer, background check forms and more at http://metrodc.youthgroupstuff.com/. The registration deadline is Oct. 31.
TIM's Ready for Your Registration!  The latest Together in Mission (TIM) flyer includes many more details, including workshop descriptions and bio info on our keynote, Brian McLaren, The 2012 TIM, an annual synod-wide gathering, will take place on January 21, 2012. The flyer and online registration are found at www.metrodcelca.org/events/annual-events/together-in-mission/ (one of the "Annual Events" under the "Events" tab).
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| LOCAL LEARNING | | Volunteer Training for Disaster Relief
Disaster Case Management Volunteer Training will be offered Tue., Oct. 25 at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Woodbridge (15695 Blackburn Rd., 22191) for those who might be able to serve as volunteers, particularly with flood victims in Prince William County who have fallen through the cracks. People who attend the 8-hour training are not obligated to accept an assignment. This training was scheduled by Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area - Lutheran Disaster Response and the Virginia Conference United Methodist Disaster Response f or an earlier date but was moved to the 25th. There is no charge to participate, but advance signup is needed. Volunteers with Spanish language skills are urged to take the training. Contact Deacon Katherine Miller Holland at hollandk@lssnca.org or 202-723-3000 for more information and to sign up. EXTRAS
Hear Author of Kairos Palestine Document One of the Christian authors of the Kairos Palestine document will be in town on Sat., Oct. 29, speaking at an all-day symposium organized by Sabeel DC Metro: "Jesus, Justice, Palestine-Israel: Challenging the Politics of Empire." The synod's Middle East Working Group alerts us to the opportunity to hear from Prof. Richard A. Horseley, a leading New Testament scholar and author, as well as the Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek and others from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Ravensworth Baptist Church in Annandale, VA (5100 Ravensworth Rd.). Study of the Kairos Palestine document was recommended in resolutions adopted by the 2010 and 2011 Metro D.C. Synod Assemblies, as well as 2011 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Registration cost is $30 including lunch ($10 for students). For more information see www.sabeeldc.org, contact Susan Bell at avocets@bell.nu and 703-751-5646, or contact Paul Verduin at phverduin@gmail.com or 301-518-5551. EXTRAS
Equip to Connect With Neighbors To reach new disciples, it used to be enough for our churches simply to reach out to our neighbors. But today we need to do more. To help meet this challenge a "Connect with Your Neighbors" Conference is being sponsored by the Lewis Center, a church leadership center of Wesley Seminary (affiliated with the United Methodist Church, full communion partners with the ELCA). The half-day conference on Sat., Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for laity and clergy will feature insightful presentations and practical workshops. Fee is $50 unless earning available CEUs. Learn more at www.churchleadership.com/newdisciples.
Church Leaders Invited to Tuesday Mar-Lu-Ridge Retreats Opening and closing devotions and a topic discussed with Dr. Eric W. Gritsch mark the Sojourners Connect retreat opportunities for church leaders at Mar-Lu-Ridge in Jefferson, Md. Held on the second Tuesday of each month, the retreats run from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CEUs available. Cost is $30. Next session will be held Nov. 2. Visit www.mar-lu-ridge.org for details.
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| NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | | Groups (Youth & Adult) Will Converge for Flood Relief
In an effort to serve those recovering from the recent flood in the Bloomsburg, Penn. area, the Upper Susquehanna Synod is co-sponsoring "The Big Day of Serving" with Group Mission Trips. ONE DAY events are planned for Oct. 15, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. When you think about The Big Day of Serving, picture this: hundreds of teenagers and adults from youth and adult groups uniting to serve a neighborhood in need. They'll tackle an area the size of several town blocks and bring help and hope to people by working on projects like cleaning homes, cleaning basements, tearing out drywall, cleaning and beautifying city parks and cleaning schools and nursing homes. They'll be part of a new movement of Christian teens across the country that are uniting to show what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Learn more at www.uss-elca.org/big-day-of-serving-events-in-october-2.
Expert Speakers on Holding Communities Together In nearby Baltimore, Brian McLaren and Alexander Shaia, PhD, will anchor a conference themed "What Matters Now?" - a look at attitudes and practices what will hold our communities together in a time of inner and outer storms. It will be held Nov. 11 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore (4 East University Pkwy.), sponsored by the Diocese of Maryland, the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and Quadratos Programs. Details and registration are available from www.quadratos.com.
Regional Discipleship Training The North American Association for the Catechumenate (NAAC), an ecumenical organization that connects with the ELCA and its full communion partners, is offering three regional training institutes in 2012 for pastors, musicians and lay leaders. The nearest location for the Metro D.C. Synod will be Baltimore (April 13-15). Additional locations are: Phoenix (Feb. 24-26) and Minneapolis (May 18-20). The events, called "Go, Baptize, Make Disciples," are designed to move a congregation from a paradigm of maintenance to one of mission, from membership to discipleship. Music at all three venues will be provided by Bread for the Journey, a well-known ELCA music group. Learn more at www.catechumenate.org. EXTRAS
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| SECOND GLANCE | | Technology in Worship and Education
Richmond isn't too far away. "A Byte of the Future - A Conference on Using Technology in Worship and Education" will be offered by the Center for Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary there on Oct. 18-20. Keynotes, workshops and model worship and education segments will show what can be done with technology in the church while remaining faithful. Keynotes are free and open to the public, but full registration fee is $195. CEUs available. Find details and register from www.upsem.edu/leadership/workshops. EXTRAS
Pilgrimage to Historic Lutheran Sites The Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic (LHSMA) will host a Pilgrimage to Trappe, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 22. This trip celebrates the 300th anniversary of the birth of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg and the village from which the patriarch's ministry radiated. The Historical Society of Trappe owns and operates two homes including the Muhlenberg House, both of which have been restored and furnished to capture the 18th century setting. Significant sites and the oldest unaltered Lutheran church in the U.S. are included on the pilgrimage as is a presentation by the Rev. Dr. Karl Krueger, library director, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. LHSMA will share additional information. See www.lhsmidatlantic.com.
Saturday Retreats at Mar-Lu-Ridge for Everybody A Saturday Retreat Series "for all the people of God!" is being hosted at Mar-Lu-Ridge in Jefferson, Md. - Oct. 22 - "What Jesus Was Dying to Tell You" presented by the Rev. Scott Gustafson
- Nov. 5 - "Called to Ponder Mystery" presented in Advent by Dr. Wayne L. Wold
- then the series resumes in March with spring installments.
Cost is $30 including lunch. Overnight accommodations available. Register with form in "Extras" or by contacting mlr@mar-lu-ridge.org or 800-238-9974. EXTRAS LLF Luncheons Lutheran Lay Fellowship (LLF) Luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month from noon-2:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran in Silver Spring (9100 Colesville Rd. at Dale Drive, 1 mile south of Beltway at Exit 30).
- On Nov. 3, the Rev. Michael Cooper-White, President, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, will make the presentation.
RSVP no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the meeting by contacting Vicki Porter at 301-22909884 or luncheon@lutheranlayfellowship.org. Meal cost is $9.00, payable at the door. For more info about LLF, visit www.lutheranlayfellowship.org.
Churches Planting Churches Church consultants tell us that the best way to reach the unchurched is by planting new churches. That's why this seminar was developed, which is coming to our area cosponsored by the ELCA Metro D.C. Synod, ELCA Delaware-Maryland Synod, and Southeastern District-LCMS. "Churches Planting Churches" will take place Jan. 27-28, 2012, at St. Stephen Lutheran in Arbutus, Md. Pastors, congregation leaders, mission executives and district presidents who have taken this seminar have developed a contagious spirit and become advocates for churches planting churches. Mark your calendars and learn more from www.metrodcelca.org/events/daughter-church-planting/.
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Director, Christian Education - Children (part-time)
Lord of Life Lutheran in Fairfax is seeking a Director, Christian Education - Children to start immediately. The Director is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Lord of Life education program for children, which includes overseeing Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and Spiritual Growth programs to ensure all programs are meeting the needs of the students and congregation mission. Key qualifications are the ability to be flexible and creative, familiarity with theology, active involvement in the worship life of the congregation, and background in education via classes or practical experience in teaching, training or administration (experience in lieu of a college degree will be considered). Currently, the position is a part-time, 25 hr/wk, salaried position with some benefits. Detailed position description and application information is available by contacting the Church Administrator at gjames@lordoflifeva.org or 703-323-9500.
Choir Director/Organist (part-time)Progressive, urban, multi-ethnic, 300-member ELCA congregation seeks creative, collaborative choir director/organist. Our historic sanctuary boasts a Kawai grand piano and a 4-manual, 49 rank Moeller organ built in 1977 and improved in 1987. Luther Place liturgical worship includes classical, contemporary, gospel/spiritual and global/ethnic music. We are a GLBTQ welcoming congregation. Bachelor's degree in music, organ/sacred music preferred or a combination of experience/education equivalent (AGO certification). Must have knowledge of liturgical worship style, Lutheran a plus. Hours are 15-18/wk, one service. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Candidate should submit a letter describing specific matching of experience to position requirements, resume and references. Samples of worship services, links/CDs to recordings and programs are encouraged. Send to kristagmartin@gmail.com or the Music Search Committee, Luther Place Memorial Church, 1226 Vermont Ave., Washington, DC 20005.
Coordinator of Caregiving Services (part-time)Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area has released a job announcement for leadership of a new program, a Coordinator of Caregiving Services. Qualifications include a Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience; knowledge of caregiving and aging in place issues; knowledge of church structures and processes; experience with caregiving issues, personally and/or professionally; and experience planning and delivering training. Full position description is available from http://lssnca.org/lss/work_for_lss_nca.
Church Business Administrator (full-time)Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virg., is seeking a Church Business Administrator to mange the business affairs of the church in the areas of finance and budgeting, Commitment Campaign, human resources, insurance, office administration, information technology, facilities and equipment management including event management, risk management and security. Additional key elements of this position include supervising all full and part-tie administrative/support employees and volunteers and working with the Trustees on long term capital planning. Full job description available from http://aldersgate.net/668288.ihtml. Interviewing to begin in mid-October. |
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