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We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Louis Cantone, for whom funeral services were held on Friday, September 14, 2012. Louis was the father of the Rev. Sadie Pounder (Holy Trinity, Lancaster) and Lois Griffiths (synod Church in Society Committee).
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 Synod Leaders Are Coming to Your Town!
The Year of ReFORMation...
- Provides 14 listening posts on the territory of this synod for synod leadership to hear your thoughts and prayers about the core questions;
- Leads into two conference assemblies, January - April, where more conversation will happen;
- Prepares us for the election of a bishop in June;
- Facilitates continuing conversation through an online blog; and more!
The first Listening Post is scheduled for Thursday evening, September 20, at Trindle Spring Church, Mechanicsburg. The conversation begins at 7:00 PM.
Read more at the new Year of ReFORMation blog site!
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Congratulations to the newest pastor in the Lower Susquehanna Synod! Standing with Bishop Hoover following the September 7 service of ordination is Caitlin Glass, called to St. Stephen Lutheran Church, New Kingstown. Thanks be to God!
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 Christ Church Celebrates 200th Anniversary Year
September 21-23
This year of 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Christ Church, York building, and the 279th anniversary of the first recorded baptism at the church. To mark these two occasions, anniversary celebrations are planned for the weekend of September 21 through 23. Read more about these celebrations through history, music and worship.
 Seventh Annual Prayer Shawl DedicationSt. John Lutheran Church
with St. Mark Lutheran Church of Heidlersburg
Sunday, September 23
9:00 AM
The Rev. David Clark and Sharon Kaya, lay minister, will officiate at blessing of the prayer shawl ministry in these two Adams County congregations. Read more...
Yard Sale
(and refreshments!)
Calvary Lutheran Church
9 N. Main Street
Dover, PA
Saturday, September 22
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
For more information, visit the church website.
 The Lifesaver Concert
Tree of Life Lutheran Church
Harrisburg, PA
Thursday, October 18
6:30 PM
An evening of music, fellowship and refreshments in remembrance of those who have taken their lives through suicide. A free-will offering will be received to benefit educational programs of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention in the Harrisburg area . Read more...
 Afternoon of Music
Trinity Lutheran Church
New Holland, PA
Sunday, November 4
4:00 PM
A celebration of American music, from the rich heritage of the American folk hymn to the African-American spiritual. Read more...
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 The Rev. Beth Garber Martini was installed as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Duncannon, on Sunday, September 16. The Rev. Miriam Nicholson, dean of the Perry Conference, installed Pastor Martini. Pastor Connie Youse (Camp Kirchenwald) served as preacher.
The Rev. Debra K. Ernst was installed as chaplain at Spang Crest, Lebanon, on Sunday, September 16. Pastor Ernst, formerly rostered in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA, began her ministry at Spang Crest on August 20. The Rev. Andrew Evenson, dean of the Lebanon Conference and member of the Luthercare board of directors, installed Pastor Ernst. The Rev. Lisa M. Leber, director of church relations for Luthercare, preached. Spang Crest is a nursing care center and personal care home of Luthercare, an ELCA social ministry organization headquartered in Lititz, PA.
The Rev. Caitlin Glass will be installed as pastor of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, New Kingstown, on Sunday, September 30, at 3:00 PM. The Rev. Bill Weiser, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Robesonia, PA will preach and the Rev. Gwenn Trout, dean of the West Shore Conference, will install Pastor Glass. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color for the day is green. A reception will follow the service. Click here for directions to the church.
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Upcoming Events on the Synod Website |
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 Bishop's Bible Study
I Love Those Old, Old Stories
Wittel Farm, Elizabethtown
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, Sepember 26
Criminal Justice System Ministry Workshop
Saturday, October 6
Trindle Spring Lutheran Church
Mechanicsburg, PA
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Best Practices Event
Saturday, October 13
9:00 AM - Noon
Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill
Click here to read more and register...
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Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Day of Dialogue |
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 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...
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Continuing Education Opportunity |
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 Transforming Difficult Conversations in Congregations
a workshop for pastors, interim pastors, lay leaders and others committed to healthy change
January 15-17, 2013
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
King of Prussia, PA
Presenter
Susan Nienaber
Alban Institute Senior Consultant
Read more and register...
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 100 Wells Tour to Stop in Gettysburg
St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday, October 7
3:00 PM
David Scherer (Agape), Rachel Kurtz and Lost & Found, are out on the road this fall as part of a post-Youth Gathering concert tour called The 100 Wells Tour. The tour supports ELCA World Hunger's 100 Wells Challenge, a ministry designed to help dig wells to make potable drinking water available in one hundred villages, where drinking water is scarce. Admission is $5.00 per person. It is suggested that congregational groups register early as there will be limited seating. Read more...
 St. Olaf Orchestra
Hershey High School
Wednesday, October 17
7:00 PM
Tickets are $10 for adults and seniors, students are free. Read more...
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St. Barnabas Center 2nd Annual Recognition Gala
 Saturday, September 29
4:00 PM - Silent Auction
5:00 PM - Cash bar
6:00 PM - Dinner
Harrisburg Area Community College Wildwood Conference Center
St. Barnabas Center for Ministry will celebrate its 19th year with a Recognition Gala. Join the celebration and recognition of the Rev. Dr. Guy Edmiston and the Rt. Rev. Charlie McNutt, founding bishops of the St. Barnabas Center.
Tickets are $45 per person. Learn more and order your tickets in advance.
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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. |
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