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Pr. Nadia Bolz-Weber to Be Keynote Speaker
Oct. 24-26 at Bishop's Convocation in Hyannis, Mass.
Next week, rostered leaders throughout the New England Synod will gather in Hyannis, Mass., for the Bishop's Convocation, their annual continuing education event. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, founding pastor of House for All Sinners and Saints, an ELCA mission church at the center of a progressive, urban liturgical community in Denver, Colo. |
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Synod Council meets Nov. 19 in Worcester, Mass.
The Synod Council, which serves as the interim legislative authority of the New England Synod between synod assemblies, will hold its next quarterly meeting Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Synod House, Worcester, Mass. Other meetings are scheduled for Jan. 21, 2012, and March 23-24, 2012. The Council welcomes questions or concerns. Click here to contact a member near you. . |
Workshop on Ecumenical, Interfaith Worship Nov. 4 in Concord, N.H.
A workshop, "Worshipping Together Well: Crafting Community Liturgies," is set for Friday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, Concord, N.H. The group will look at ecumenical and interfaith worship, both theologically and practically, guided by the Rev. Dr. Christopher Duraisingh, a noted theologian on mission and the church, as well as a charismatic teacher and creative liturgist. Cost is $30, which includes lunch. Click here to learn more. |
Lutherans Prepare for 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017
The Luther Decade, begun in 2008, commemorates the events leading up to 2017, the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Reformation. Themes have been planned throughout these years with the Evangelical Church in Germany, culminating in special memorial events in 2017. Click here for more information. |
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God's Purpose for the New England Synod
to go where love leads
to serve where love calls
The Guiding Principles for the New England Synod
pray always
give of ourselves
stand with others
embrace change and diversity
make room for joy
"Doing What Matters" Devotions
Session 12: God's Dream for the World
Bible Passage
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away." And the one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true." Revelation 21:1-5
Let's Pray -- Guided Imagery
- Sit comfortably with your eyes closed. Breathe deeply.
- Listen to the silence. Ask God to be present in the silence and to direct your way.
- In the silence, listen for God's voice calling you to go. Follow that voice.
- Imagine that you are walking along a path that leads to the holy city, the new Jerusalem. You go further and further along the path, directed by the voice.
- Where does the path lead you? What do you see? Where are you headed? Keep walking.
- What are you feeling as you walk through this new land?
- What is God saying? Keep listening.
- Slowly release the image of the voice and the walk. Open your eyes and come back to the present.
Closing Prayer
God, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, we dream of the time when your kingdom comes on this earth, offering peace and justice and love to people of all nations. Lead us along the path toward your kingdom, that we might do your work in the world. We pray in the strong name of Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. |
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