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 Ordination(s) Set for Aug. 11;
Possibly Aug. 29, As Well
Rachel Manke has accepted the call to serve as pastor of First Lutheran Church, Malden, Mass. She will be ordained Saturday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelmsford, Mass. A second person potentionally will be ordained. A third ordination may be held Wednesday, Aug. 29. Watch for an update. Rostered leaders are invited to process; color of the day is red. |
 Interfaith Family Support Task Force Needs Your Input
Following the resolution from the 2011 Synod Assembly (11-04), the Interfaith Family Support Task Force has begun work to identify, investigate and study the religious needs of interfaith families. Because of the diverse needs of interfaith families, the task force would like your help to identify how best to address your needs and concerns.
Clergy and other rostered leaders are asked to take five minutes to complete a brief survey to help the task force develop resources that meet your needs. As an incentive, Bishop-Elect Jim Hazelwood has offered to record a voicemail message for the church of a randomly selected survey participant.
Click here to take the survey. Please complete the survey as soon as possible. Deadline is Sept. 30. The Interfaith Family Support Task Force thanks you for your participation. |
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Synod to Honor Bishop Payne Sept. 15 at Retirement Celebration
The New England Synod will honor Bishop Margaret G. Payne with a celebration of her ministry Saturday, Sept, 15, beginning at noon at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, Mass. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Bishop Payne retires Aug. 31 after having served two terms (12 years) as bishop of the New England Synod.
Registration for the celebration will be done only online. Please register as soon as possible as seating is limited. Each person must register separately, using a unique email address. Questions? Email Lyn Morin at lmorin@nesynod.org. |
Retirement Gift for Bishop Payne
As a retirement gift for Bishop Margaret G. Payne, monetary donations are being accepted in 10 dollar increments from $10 up to $200 to benefit the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) Libraries Project: Opening a World of Possibilities, which provides books and cataloging software for the ELCJHL Library. You can make a contribution online when you register for her retirement celebration Sept. 15 or you may send a check payable to "New England Synod" (with the notation "Bishop Retirement Gift" on the memo line) to: New England Synod, PO Box 13, Worcester, MA 01614-0013. Questions? Contact Lyn Morin. |
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Grant Workshops in August in Vermont and New Hampshire
 A two-day Strategic Grant Development Workshop, sponsored by the Institute for Strategic Funding Development (ISFD), will be held Aug. 13-14 in Burlington, Vt., and Aug. 29-30 in Manchester, N.H. The strategic grant writing development workshop is designed to teach the basics of grant writing for industry professionals. It provides a comprehensive overview of effective grant development techniques, including: finding best fit funding sources, creating innovative programs, and planning for funding sustainability. Register online or call 877.414.8991 or info@isfdonline.com for more information.
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 Academy for Spiritual Foundation Offers Retreat
Sept. 30-Oct. 5
The Academy for Spiritual Formation will host a five-day retreat, "Hope for Ourselves, the Earth and the World: Is It Up for Grabs?" Sept. 30-Oct. 5 at Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center, North Andover, Mass. This week of spiritual renewal offers lay and clergy insightful presenations, silence, worship, sharing and reflection in a gracious historic mansion. Click here for more information or call 978-682-8815. Deadline to register is Sept. 1. |
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