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"Why Does God Need a Church?"
This is one of the provocative questions being asked at Mission Area Assembly Events throughout New England, as congregations address the issue of "Doing What Matters" to God. So, why does God need a church? Here are a few of the answers we received at the recent West Warwick, Rhode Island event:
"There are so few Lutherans in New England, that we all need places to get together, worship, talk about the Scriptures...and eat!"
"God needs us to remember and tell,
Not just preach heaven or hell.
He knows that we can't go it alone,
God calls us to leave our comfort zone."
"There once was a god named God,
Who had deep thoughts but needed a bod.
So he picked up some clay,
And made people his way,
To work and to share and be awed."
"God doesn't need a church...WE do!"
What is God calling you to do? Come and see at a "Doing What Matters" event. Just TWO more will be held this spring!
Coming this Saturday, March 26...
"Doing What Matters"
"Northeast Gathering"
Holy Trinity Lutheran, Newington, N.H.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Be who you are...see what you have...do what matters to God!
Click Here for the Mission Area Assemblies Information Schedules & Registration Forms
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"Ball in the House" to Perform
at 2011 Synod Assembly Concert
"Ball in the House," a nationally-known, five-man
A Capella band from Boston, will entertain attendees, guests and visitors with a FREE concert at Synod Assembly on Saturday evening, June 4. The professional, full-time band has performed at such venues as the Apollo Theater in New York City and SUNFEST in West Palm Beach, Fla. A highlight for the group was winning the 1998 National Harmony Sweepstakes for the New England Region. They also are famous for being the "voice" behind the commercials for Cool Whip dessert topping. Commenting on the band, The Boston Globe wrote, " 'Ball in the House' has everything you would expect to find in a successful pop/rock band...except for instruments." http://www.ballinthehouse.com/
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Youth Event at Synod Assembly
Music, meet awesome people, go out and serve somebody, all this and more at the "Youth Matters" experience, June 3-4 in Springfield, Mass. Sign up your congregation's Youth Group now for the "Youth Matters" experience held in conjunction with the 2011 NESynod Assembly.
It's all here on the web page.
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| Executive Director Announced
The Board of Directors of Calumet Lutheran Ministries is excited to announce that Mr. Karl E. Ogren has been named as Calumet's new Executive Director. Click here for the Board's announcement.
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Bring worship to life at the "Living Liturgy" workshop!
May 5-7 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Warwick, R.I.
Many will remember the excitement brought by Pastor Susan Briehl at last year's synod assembly. Now she returns with her associates to teach Living Liturgy. Learn from Briehl as well as Marty Haugen, Ben Stewart, Mary Preus and Tom Witt. Not all work, there will be a wonderful Songfest on Friday night! The cost for Living Liturgy is $125, which includes lunch on both Friday and Saturday. Gather your team and register today!
For travelers, the Best Western Airport Inn is offering a reduced nightly rate of $72, plus a free continental breakfast, for attendees of the Living Liturgy event. The hotel's shuttle service operates on a 24-hour basis between T.F. Green Airport, and will provide trips to and from Pilgrim in the mornings and evenings. The shuttle also stops at several Post Road restaurants. For information on additional hotels, or to register for Living Liturgy, contact Elisabeth Remming Vergun at: parishasst@pilgrimlutheranri.org
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Women in Ministry of the New England Synod Annual Retreat
The annual spring retreat for Women in Ministry of the New England Synod will be held May 9-11 at St. Edmunds Retreat Center on Enders Island, near Mystic, Conn.www.endersisland.com Theme is "Healing: Prayer and Harmony." Participants will explore the healing role of communication that leads to harmony of body, mind and spirit. The retreat is open to all female rostered leaders, seminarians, those exploring a call to public ministry, and lay women who serve as leaders in their congregations. Cost is $240, which includes six meals and a single room. Massage will be available at an additional cost. For more information, email office@nesynod.org or visit the web link
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Synod theologian part of panel celebrating translation of Bonhoeffer works into English
As the English translation of the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer nears completion, an international conference, "Bonhoeffer for the Coming Generations," will be held Nov. 13-15 at Union Theological Seminary, New York City, to celebrate this "monument of theological publishing." In addition to honoring translators, editors, donors and other supporters of this 20-year project, the conference will feature two days of presentations and discussion about new insights learned from the edition and new perspectives on Bonhoeffer interpretation. The Rev. Clifford J. Green of Boston, executive director of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works Translation Project, will speak on "Bonhoeffer: Toward a New Christian Paradigm," as part of a panel discussion on Bonhoeffer as theologian. Green, a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Roxbury, Mass., has edited several of the volumes. Learn more at www.dietrichbonhoeffer.org or contact Dr. Guy Christopher Carter, conference coordinator, at drguychrcarter@comcast.net or 717-938-1098.
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Kairos Center offers day of discernment with Rose Mary Dougherty April 9
The Kairos Spiritual Life Center is hosting "Prayer and Discernment: A Day of Reflection with Rose Mary Dougherty" Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, Worcester, Mass. Standing at the crossroads of Eastern and Western traditions, Dougherty will share her understanding of prayer and discernment, including what she has learned while working with the dying at a hospice for the homeless in Washington, D.C. Cost, including lunch, is $40. For more information, contact the Kairos Center at kairoscenter@allsaintsw.org or 508-752-3766, ext 19 or click on http://www.allsaintschurchworc.org/Kairos/4_9_2011.pdf.
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| New England Women Ministers Association annual ecumenical spring retreat April 26-28
This year's theme is "The Gong Experience: Holistic Resonance for Healing and Transformation." Experience centering in the Spirit, new depth of prayer and meditation, and healing empowerment for ministry through immersion in the sound of Tibetan singing bowls and bronze gongs; through prayer and worship; massage and reflexology; walking the labyrinth; free time for prayer, study, and connecting with sisters in ministry across the ecumenical spectrum. Retreat location is at the Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury, Mass. www.miramarretreat.org
Leader will be Joy Quinn Blum, an ordained minister and holistic psychotherapist in private practice in Rhode Island. Scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.newenglandwomenministers.org
or contact spirit.of.joy@cox.net or 401-258-3952.
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