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Synod Plans Retirement Farewell for Bishop Payne Sept. 15
Gift designated for ELCJHL Libraries Project
 In January, we announced that the New England Synod is planning a special celebration to thank Bishop Margaret G. Payne, who retires Aug. 31 after having served as our synod bishop for 12 years. This afternoon of fun and fellowship will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, Mass., beginning with a cocktail hour at noon and then dinner from 1-2 p.m. Brief comments and dancing to great music will follow. Cost is $45 per person. On or around May 1, you will have the opportunity to RSVP online and purchase tickets. Also being planned is a way for people to contribute to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Libraries Project: Opening a World of Opportunities in honor of Bishop Payne. So, mark your calendars! Get your party hats ready! More info later. |
Faith Alive, Stewardship for Life April 28 in Worcester
 You are invited to come and experience Faith Alive Saturday, April 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester, Mass. The entire day is to help growing Christians deepen baptismal connections between stewardship and faith in every facet of life. Workshops include a rich variety of stewardship topics, such as "The Economy Is Killing Us," and inspiring speakers. Bishop Margaret G. Payne will give the keynote address. Registration is easy, either online or you may print a form to mail. Questions? Call Debra Brown, registrar, at 413-237-2463. Each workshop will be offered three times. Workshops fill on a first come-first serve basis, so return your registration as early as possible. Cost is only $25, including lunch.
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 Congregation Offers Fabric, Guidance to 'Seed' New Quilting Groups for Lutheran World Relief
Want fabric? Want help getting a quilting project going for LWR disaster relief? Our Savior Lutheran Church, Hanover, N.H., has grown from making 15 or 20 quilts a year to sewing more than 300 quilts annually for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). And now ithe congregation would like to share its abundance of donated fabric with other churches who already are making quilts or who would like to start their own LWR quilt project. Our Savior will send you fabric, as well as come to your congregation to lead a workshop to get you started. Read more. |
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Church Office Staff Retreat at Calumet May 6-8
Fun, Fellowship, Sessions on Copyrights, Keeping Safe Alone at Church
 Church office staff are invited to come and relax ... enjoy fellowship, great food, workshops, shopping and time for reflection May 6-8 at a retreat at Calumet Lutheran Camp and Conference Center, Freedom, N.H. This year, the retreat offers a session about copyright issues related to bulletins, liturgies and special music. Judy Smith, an associate in ministry called to special service as family and adult programs director for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of New England, will lead participants through some of the intricacies of "Sundays & Seasons" and special liturgies. Also planned is a session on "Keeping Safe When You're Alone." Participants will think about strategies for success and personal safety. Cost is $150 per person. Contact Betsy@calumet.org (603-539-3223 x219) to make your reservation. For more information, contact Linda Witts at witts48@comcast.net or Susan Ferraro at oslc@dartmouth.edu.
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