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Mission Statement:
To support and uplift those experiencing 
the loss of employment by sharing career development resources, networking opportunities, prayer, and fellowship in a faith-based, compassionate, and encouraging environment

"Don't waste your life in doubts and fears: 

spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it."

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ 

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hands reachingMay 23, 2012

Where Is God In All of This?

With Special Guest Speaker - 

Rev. Scott J. Maxwell-Doherty, University Pastor,

California Lutheran University

Anxious? Angry? Worried? Scared?

  

There are MANY characters in the Bible who wrestle with the 'location' of God. During our time we will take a look at a few of these notable characters and see if what we can learn. Understanding more fully the concepts around 'presence' and 'absence' ...or as Luther described...the hidden and revealed God...might help in our vocational understanding.


scott maxwell-dohertyAbout Pastor Scott:

Scott Maxwell-Doherty serves as campus pastor of California Lutheran University in a team ministry with his wife, Pastor Melissa Maxwell-Doherty. Previously they served as pastors of congregations in California, Arizona, and North Dakota. He has been a member of the ELCA National Youth Gathering Planning Team and an adjunct professor for Youth and Family Ministries at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.

 

You're invited to join Pastor Scott as he leads this thought-provoking discussion on the spiritual aspects of job loss. To learn more about Pastor Scott and Pastor Melissa:  Click Here

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Future Discussion Topics:

(stay tuned for details on dates and guest speakers!) 

  • Learning From Others' Successes - Panel Discussion: Vocare Members Who Have "Landed" Share How They Found Jobs  
  • For Better or Worse: Marriage & Unemployment  

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Unemployment Funnies 
It's Hard Finding Your Dream Job
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Need a Friend 

Who Will Listen?

 

CLICK HERE:

To learn more about the Stephen's Ministry program that was presented on Jan 25th - including contact information in case you would like to be connect with a Stephen's minister caregiver.  

 

"A Friend Indeed to a Friend In Need"

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About the Vocare Networking Support Group:
support groupVocare (pronounced vo-kar-ay) is a faith-based networking group for those who are in transition and searching for career or vocational direction and support. "Vocare" is a Latin verb that means "to call." All who are seeking a networking opportunity in a spiritual surrounding are welcome.

EVENT INFO:  Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Ascension Lutheran Church in the Bethlem Room (through the hall, past the staff offices)

Questions? 
Contact Lauren Godfrey at  805-807-9032
And please feel free to invite or bring a friend! 
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Next Meeting:
Wednesday
May 23
Bethlehem Room 
Ascension Lutheran
Church @ 7PM
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Quick Links...
Ascension Website
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1600 E. Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA
805-495-0406
We help each other with job search resources such as...
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- Resumes
- Listening
- Networking
   Contacts
- Cover Letters
- Understanding
- Job Leads
- Recruiters
- Empathy
- Marketing Plans
- Prayer
- Spiritual Support
 
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