You're Invited to Participate in Installation of New Synod Bishop

Bishop-elect Hazelwood

You are invited to the installation of the Rev. James E. Hazelwood as Bishop of the New England Synod to be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster St, Worcester, Mass. Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson will preside and Bishop Lloyd Allen of the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras, one of the companion relationships of the New England Synod, will preach.

We also would like to invite people of the New England Synod to participate in this worship. There are a number of opportunities:

Sing in Synod-wide Choir 

Singers from synod congregations are invited to participate in the installation choir. Music will be provided in advance and one rehearsal will be held on the day of the installation at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity, Worcester. A light lunch will be provided between the rehearsal and the installation liturgy. To sign-up or for more information, contact John Weit (jweit@trinityworc.org, 508.753.2989) by Sept. 10.

Assist in Worship 

We are looking for lay persons who would be willing to assist with such roles as ushers and greeters, acolytes and communion assistants. If you would like to participate in one of these roles contact Beth Axelson at baxelson@verizon.net or Jon Niketh at pastor@flclynn.org by Sept. 10.

Ride in the Motorcycle Procession 

What? Yes indeed. If you are a biker and would like to join our new bishop and the Lutheran Lizards as they ride from the parking lot of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Charlestown, R.I. (departure at 10 a.m.) and make their way north to Trinity (anticipated arrival around noon), please join us. After arrival in Worcester, the Lizards are planning to enjoy lunch and spread the gospel around downtown Worcester. Don't worry, no bikes are allowed inside Trinity. If you are interested in joining this procession, contact Bishop-elect Hazelwood at jhazelwood@nesynod.org. 

Bishop-elect Hazelwood to Speak at Women's Gathering Oct. 26 at Calumet  

Bishop-elect Jim Hazelwood, who will take office Sept. 1, will be guest speaker Friday, Oct. 26, at the 8th Biennial Convention of the New England Women of the ELCA. The convention is set for Oct. 26-27 at Calumet Lutheran Camp and Conference Center, Freedom, N.H.  Our "Bishop on a Bike" will join the gathering Friday night for dinner prior to his presentation and then be the special guest at a "meet and greet" reception. Convention theme is "Created, Called, Empowered." In addition to a minimal amount of essential business, there will be workshops, singing, fellowship, fun and worship -- something for everyone, so come! Scholarships available. Questions? Contact Denise Puisto or Liz Burgess, co-chairs. Download registration form.