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This Week
April 2
Doing What Matters
Central Massachusetts Gathering, Immanuel,
Holden, MA
April 2Candidacy at Trinity, Worcester, MA |
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Attendees at "Doing What Matters" Event in Newington, N.H. describe it as "Enlightening, Entertaining and Inspiring."
More than 60 attendees representing ELCA congregations from N.H., M.E. and Mass attended the "Doing What Matters" event at Holy Trinity, Newington, NH. They enjoyed great conversation, inspiring leadership, lots of laughs, and delicious Indonesian food while learning more about "doing what matters to God."
Here are some of the comments we received about the event:
"The program proved to be enlightening, entertaining, inspiring, and rewarding."
"The diversity in the churches represented - location, size, and mission - made for valuable exchanges and new perspectives."
"The readings and exercises were thought-provoking, and I am sure that everyone left the day with a sense of optimism and enthusiasm for the future of the Synod and its members."
There's just ONE more "Doing What Matters" event in New England this spring. Please don't miss out on this unique opportunity to find what God is calling you and your congregation to be, see and do!
Coming this Saturday, April 2...
"Doing What Matters"
"Central Massachusetts Gathering"
Immanuel Lutheran, Holden, Mass
9 a.m. - 3:00 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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Pastors Jim & Lisa Hazelwood
preview the 2011 Assembly
Please note: If you want to participate fully in this year's assembly, please be sure to register as soon as possible. After May 15, you will no longer be able to register for off-site work projects at 2011 Synod Assembly!
Register Now!
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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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Mediation Skills Workshop To Be Held at
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Manchester, N.H.
May 2-6, 2011
Conflict is an inevitable part of life...even for churches. Through its Mediation Skills Training Institute, the renowned Lombard Mennonite Peace Center has trained hundreds of church leaders in the skills that are needed to function effectively in conflict situations During the intensive, five-day workshop at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, participants will learn:
· The biblical foundations for finding renewal in conflict.
· Individual styles of response to conflict.
· Win-win negotiation skills.
· Skills to mediate conflict between individuals.
· Tools to effectively manage congregational conflict.
· Skills for serving as an outside consultant to conflicted congregations.
A year ago, more than a dozen clergy and lay leaders from the New England Synod attended the Mediation Skills Workshop in Hartford, Conn. It became the springboard for "Listening Teams," a new ministry of the synod to help churches identify and manage conflict as a way to move toward renewal and growth. If you are interested in learning how to mediate so that you can help those facing congregational conflict, you are strongly urged to attend this event. For more information or to register, click here: www.lmpeacecenter.org
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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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Opportunities and Resources
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Bishop Payne, three other ecumenical leaders to reflect on Paul April 5 in Springfield, Mass.
Bishop Margaret G. Payne is among four bishops from the Orthodox, Episcopalian, Lutheran and Roman Catholic traditions who will reflect on St. Paul's teaching and practice Tuesday, April 5, from 7-9 p.m. at The Greek Cultural Center, 22 St. George St., Springfield, Mass. Her topic will be "Ephesians 2: Paul's Answer for Christian Evangelization Today." The quartet also will discuss the pressing need for more intentional Christian evangelization. Registration is $5. The evening is sponsored by Participating Members of the Ecumenical Center for Pauline Studies. For more information, Click Here or contact Pr. Edwin Larson, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyoke, Mass., at predlarson@aol.com.
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Pastor, journalist to speak April 9 at Mass Council of Churches annual meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Council of Churches will be held Saturday April 9, at Elms College, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee, Mass. The Rev. G. Jeffrey MacDonald, pastor and journalist, will lecture on "Thieves in the Temple: The Christian Church and the Selling of the American Soul," the title of his new book. The day also will include worship, small group discussion and lunch, all for $20. All are invited. To learn more,Click Here
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Ecumenical conference on significance of Jesus June 14-16 in Baltimore
An ecumenical conference for clergy and laity, "Who Do You Say That I Am? Proclaiming and Following Jesus Today," will be held June 14-16 at Loyola University, Baltimore, Md., sponsored by the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology. For more information, visit www.e-ccet.org or contact Michael Root at mroot1@sc.rr.com or 803-361-8644.
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Women to explore their faith at national gathering July 14-17 in Spokane, Wash.
The theme, "Renew, Respond, Rejoice," has been chosen to inspire self-discovery and growth for Lutheran women at the Eighth Triennial Gathering of the Women of the ELCA July 14-17 in Spokane, Wash. Women will explore their faith and discover how to fulfill their life's calling from Jesus Christ. For more information Click Here or contact O'Brian Rock, synod liaison,at obrock@comcast.net .
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