Carings Heading 

 #57 - Tuesday, August 21, 2012

ELCA Tag Line Final 2

In This Issue
Construction Update
Bishop's Convocation and Social Statement Workshop
LARC Event
Power for Pennsylvania Interfaith Event
Global Connections
100 Wells Challenge Update
9/11 Interfaith Remembrance
Congregation Connections
Employment Opportunities
Quick Links 

Synod Website

 

ELCA Website

 

Employment Opportunities

Previous Editions

Carings and Sharings Newsletter Archives

Join Our Mailing List

Can you smell the paint?

JoanneCharlieMike
Joanne Wilhelm, Charlie Roberts and Mike Hakes huddle in the new kitchen space.

 

Rich
Rich Wilhelm contemplates a cabinet.

Work continues on the new space for synod resources, the Office for Children, Youth and Family Ministry, and communications.  Thanks to the hard work of staff and volunteers, a welcoming space will soon be created from the chaos and clutter.  Stay tuned. 

 

 

Mike
Mike Hakes (Grace, Camp Hill) sorts through the rubble.

 

Register NOW for Bishop's Convocation

landscapeBishop's Convocation

Friday, September 14 (Holy Cross Day)

Trinity Lutheran Church

Camp Hill, PA

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

 

An event for rostered and lay leaders

 

Registration Deadline: August 31

 

Read more and then register online.

 

This event has been subsidized by grants from the Mission Investment Fund, ELCA and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

    

 

Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Day of Dialogue

 

Martin Marty

Engaging the Word of God Ecumenically

Monday, October 29

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cardinal Keeler Center

4800 Union Deposit Road

Harrisburg, PA 

 

Martin Marty, an ecumenical observer at the Second Vatican Council and internationally known speaker and theologian, will offer his unique impressions of the ecumenical spirit of the Council.  Read more and register...

 

Power for Pennsylvania: News from LAMPa

 

earth

Power for Pennsylvania:

Climate Change and Faith-Based Action

Sunday, October 14

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

1280 Cloverleaf Lane

Harrisburg, PA

 

Power for Pennsylvania: Climate Change and Faith-Based Action is the theme of the annual conference and meeting of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light ((PA-IPL).  PA-IPL is a state-wide interfaith response to climate change as a moral issue through energy conservation, energy efficiency, advocacy and the use of clean, renewable energy.  Read more...

 

Global Connections

Young Adults in Global Mission Share Ministry Stories

 

Samantha HarclerodeSt. Stephen Lutheran Church

New Kingstown

Sunday, September 9

9:30 AM

 

All ages are invited to hear our synod Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) reflect on their year abroad.  Samantha Harclerode will discuss her time in South Africa and Elizabeth Frey will share her ministry in Malaysia.  Hear what led them on their journey, how it has Elizabeth Frey changed their lives, and what direction they see their lives taking as a result of their experience.  Click here for information and directions to the church.

  

100 Wells Challenge: We Did It!

 

This year, young people of the ELCA set out to raise $250,000 to support the water projects of ELCA World Hunger where they are needed most.  Thanks to the generosity of youth across the nation, more than $400,000 has been received in support of this effort to date.  Read more about the 100 Wells Tour concerts with Agape, Rachel Kurtz and Lost and Found...

Interfaith Remembrance Celebration

9/11

 

Annual Interfaith

Remembrance Celebration of 9/11

Sunday, September 9

3:00 PM

St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral

221 North Front Street

Harrisburg

 

Join all Central Pennsylvanians for an important community event.  Sponsored by The Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania.  Read more about the featured speaker and distinguished panelists...

 

Congregation Connections

 

Want to Visit the Konde Diocese?  BishopWife

You are invited to an informational meeting on Friday , August 24, 7:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, Leola.  A trip for a group of 10-12 people is planned for the last week in June and the first week in July 2013.   Come to the meeting and learn more about this wonderful opportunity to live in a different culture and meet our sisters and brothers in Christ in our companion diocese.  For more information, contact Sue Orth at sueo@zionleola.org.  The church is located at 18 Quarry Road, Leola, PA. 

 

 

Employment Opportunities

 

Employment listings are provided to synod congregations and related agencies free of charge. This service is made possible by your Mission Support of Lower Susquehanna Synod and ELCA. Please provide a brief position description and contact information (as below) and a link to a complete position description on your web site (if desired). Send information to Pam Drenner at pdrenner@lss-elca.org. Positions are posted for 60 days unless extended. Click here for a complete listing of current employment opportunities.

 

musicCongregation: Mt. Zion, Gardners

Position: Organist

Posted: 8/6/12

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Gardners, is seeking an organist for a one-year term, with possibility of extension. Duties include providing organ leadership for Sunday morning worship and accompanying the choir at Thursday evening rehearsals. There are other special services of worship throughout the year (funerals, weddings, etc.). The congregation uses the Lutheran Book of Worship. Organist will often choose preludes, offertory music and postludes. Organist can work with committee to choose hymns. Salary is negotiable. Visit the church website at www.mountzionlutheran.com for a full job description. Candidates can apply online, by mail, or by contacting Pastor Eric Anderson at revanderson@pa.net. The church is located between Gettysburg and Carlisle at 4200 Carlisle Road (Route 34), Gardners, PA 17324.

 

 

Congregation: Union, York

Position: Soprano soloist

Posted: 8/6/12

Union Lutheran Church, York, is seeking a soprano soloist to sing with the adult choir. This is a paid position. The Adult Choir performs traditional SATB anthems on a weekly basis with piano/organ accompaniment or a capella. Musicians of high school age through adult are invited to audition for this position. For more information, call the church office at 717.843.7897. The church is located at 408 W. Market Street, York, PA.

 

position listingAgency: Luthercare

Position: Marketing Representative

Posted: 8/6/12

Luthercare is seeking a marketing representative. This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will coordinate sales activities from the generation of a prospective resident lead to establishing an appointment, conducting a tour, and ultimately closing the sale and moving the resident onto the campus. Requirements for this position include a valid PA Driver's License, a bachelor's degree in a related field of study or a combination of experience and training/education. Five years of directly related experience preferred. Submit resume and cover letter to: William McGowan, Manager, Human Resources, 600 E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543, or wmcgowan@luthercare.org.

 

Carings and Sharings is the e-newsletter of the Lower Susquehanna Synod. Its purpose is the sharing of news and events which raise up the mission and ministry of the synod and ELCA in our congregations, our synod, and the broader church. It is not intended to be an endorsement of every activity. Comments about this newsletter may be sent to Pam Drenner, editor, pdrenner@lss-elca.org.