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Time after Pentecost


September  12, 2012 

In This Issue
Invitation to Bishop Hazelwood's Installation Sept. 29
Bishop Hazelwood's E-newsletter
Hammonasset wrap-up
Around the Synod
Installation of Bishop Hazelwood Sept. 29

You're Invited to Participate in the Installation of the New Synod Bishop, The Rev. James Hazelwood 

Bishop 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)  

 

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  

 

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 Hazelwood at jhazelwood@nesynod.org. 


Bishop Hazelwood's E-Newsletter 

Bishop Hazelwood will begin sending out a mostly monthly e-newsletter to all who are interested. If you would like to be on the e-mailing list, please sign up on his website/blog,  simply click here  

Our new bishop has a website which includes regular news, photos and videos of his travels throughout the synod. The website is  www.bishoponabike.com. The title reflects his interest in motorcycles.

 

Bishop on a bike cartoon 

 

 

Hammonasset
Hammo 2012
Hammonasset 2012 
16,000 meals packaged, 450 care packets assembled, five service projects in New Haven and blankets!  This past weekend, despite inclement weather, over 500 youth and their adult advisers "Got in the Way" to serve, worship and learn at  Hammonasset State Park in Madison Ct. Click here to learn more!

And texting with the Bishop!
Hammo Text and talk with the Bishop - Follow up 
Hammo Text and talk with the Bishop - Follow up
 
Around The Synod
World Hunger and Malaria Event Postponed
The event highlighting the World Hunger Appeal and Malaria Campaign September 22 & 23 in Manchester, CT and Chelmsford, MA is being postponed.  Our synod is blessed with many exciting events in September, and it seems that this was one too many.  The event will be rescheduled later at a more suitable time.  Please continue to pray for the people affected by hunger and malaria, use the resources you already receive from the ELCA, and look for new ways to work with our partners in those countries where hunger and malaria are so tragically related.

 

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