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ELCA National Youth Gathering
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 They're Back! Our 434 young people and adults from the New England Synod are back and ready to go into the world to make a difference. Welcome them back with listening hearts and a readiness to embrace their passion. In the coming months the Gathering will be providing resources for our young people to take what they have learned and experienced in NOLA. Experience some of the great speakers and music online . |
2015 ELCA Youth Gathering will be in Detroit!
At the final Worship Service the Gathering announced the location of the 2015 event which will be in Detroit, Michigan. Start planning now for your youth group to be a part of this incredible opportunity.
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Hammonasset Sept. 7-9
Back from the National Gathering? Bring your group to Hammonasset to keep the momentum going. Couldn't make the Gathering? Then don't miss this opportunity to fire up your youth group to make a difference |
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Fairfield well project |
Connecticut Congregation Digs Deep to Support ELCA Well Project
It started with a trickle when the Sunday school donated its Lenten offerings. Then it began to flow more freely when the confirmation class and the Women of the ELCA decided to pitch in. And by the time the youth group got involved and the fundraising activities were turned on full force, it turned into a torrent of giving.
When it was all said and done, members of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Fairfield, Conn., had donated more than $3,200 to ELCA World Hunger's 100 Wells Challenge -- enough to pay for a well that will serve 500 families, and then some. Read more.
What's your story? How are you Doing What Matters? Tell us and we'll post it to the synod website as one of our mission stories. |
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 Deaconess Community Offers Tuition-Free Course on Servant Ministry
Explore the role of servant ministry Jan. 14-18, 2013, with the Deaconess Community of the ELCA at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. This free course introduces the theological and social contexts of diaconal ministry throughout history, provides an opportunity to discuss vocation and diaconal calling, and awards three hours of academic credit. Books, lodging and transporation are the responsibility of each student. Brochure available online. Contact Sister Sylvia Countess at deaconess.dove@elca.org. |
