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Delegates vs. Voting Members
 I s your congregation sending delegates or is it sending voting members to the annual synod assembly June 8-10 in Springfield, Mass.? There is a BIG difference. "Delegate" is an older term used prior to the formation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), when lay persons from congregations were required to vote as instructed by their congregation. When the ELCA was formed in 1988, a delegate became a voting member, meaning that the representative could vote his or her own conscience, without being instructed by the congregation. So, congregations should be sending "voting members," and not delegates.
Register online for the 2012 New England Synod Assembly by June 7. |
Women in Ministry Retreat Set for May 13-15
 If you are a woman providing ministry in the New England Synod (rostered leaders and interns), you are invited to join us for our annual Women in Ministry Retreat May 13-15 at St. Edmund's on Enders Island, near Mystic, Conn. Theme is "Exploring Spirituality through Our Senses." We will enjoy interactive workshops, contemplative prayer, worship, good food, conversation and beautiful scenery. Cost is $245 per person. Massages will be available at extra cost. Register online by March 12.
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Resources Available for Calumet Sunday
 Between now and Father's Day, Lutheran churches all over New England are designating one Sunday to celebrate and give thanks for the 52 years of faithful ministry Calumet Lutheran Camp has given our synod. Is your church one of them? If not, there's still time to host your very own Calumet Sunday. View resources, including a bulletin insert and suggested prayers.
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Youth, Young Adults Learning Opportunities |
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Luther College Hosts Summer Music Program
for Gifted High School Students
 Lutheran Summer Music (LSM), a four-week residential training and performance program, offers the Summer Music Academy and Festival June 26-July 24 at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, for gifted students in grades eight through 12. This program brings together more than150 band, orchestra, choir, and keyboard students from the United States and abroad in a supportive, intentional community. Applications currently are being accepted in all instrumental and vocal areas. Apply by Feb. 29 for a $150 tuition discount. Call toll free 888-635-6583 for more information. |
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Grants Available from Wheat Ridge for Young Adult Ministry Projects
 Wheat Ridge Ministries offers Burst Project Grants, a one-time grant of up to $5,000 for a human care ministry project designed and led by young adult leaders between the ages of 20-35 in the Lutheran community. This grant application has a rolling deadline with grants awarded quarterly.Questions? grants@wheatridge.org or 800-762-6748.
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