The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod provides this announcement as a courtesy to our Lutheran and ecumenical partners as part of our mission to "equip the saints for the work of ministry". These resources and events are not sponsored by the Synod. For more information, contact the sponsor of the event or resource.

 Emerging Worship: Honoring Tradition/Shaping Change - Coming May 4

Are you looking for ways to honor tradition while shaping worship that engages the emerging culture that treasures images and experience and has a different musical vocabulary? Join Assembly keynoters Pastor Jay Gamelin and Justin Rimbo for a special workshop for church musicians and those who plan or lead worship on Saturday, May 4, 12:30 to 3:30 pm at Franconia Mennonite Church. This workshop will discuss the ways we honor our traditions while finding new language, new musical vocabulary, and contextual cues that resonate with younger and un-churched people. Cost, $25 per person, or $35 for two or more from the same congregation registering together.

Learn more at http://www.ministrylink.org/article/emerging-worship-workshop-may-4/

Download a brochure 

Ministry tip: Lay preaching

Pastor Matt Staniz from St. Luke, Devon, shared an idea in the ELCA Clergy Facebook group: St. Luke's features lay preachers at midweek worship during Lent and in the summer. Preachers are given a theme and select a text to preach on, and the pastors offer support and encouragement. "It's been remarkable listening to people preach and witnessing how it equips them to proclaim, lead and discern how they are called to be the church," he says.

Read more at http://www.godisdoingsomethingnew.com/2013/03/14/blessed-by-lay-preaching/

 Lutheran Night at the Phillies May 31

Don't forget Tickets are now available for Lutheran Night at the Phillies on Friday, May 31 when the Phils' take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:05 pm. Net proceeds of tickets sold through this offer will benefit Synod Youth Programs.

To order tickets contact Scott McDade in the Phillies Sales Office at 215-463-5000, ext. 5434. Or order online at http://www.Phillies.com/Lutheran.

Orders must be placed by April 16. Tickets subject to availability.

Download Lutheran Night flyer. 

You Save. We All Win.

Take the Health Assessment through Portico by April 30.

You get $150 wellness credit to cover out of pocket costs. Covered spouses are also eligible. If 65% of our plan members meet the deadline:

Your congregation can save 2% on health care costs in 2013.

Our Synod together can save as much as $34,000.

With credits, more than $70,000 stays in SEPA.

Take the Health Assessment today: http://www.ELCAforwellness.org  

"What Happens in Worship?" The Philadelphia Liturgical Institute will host an

ecumenical dinner conversation around this question on Wednesday, April17 at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Care Center, 222 N.17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Registration begins at 5:30pm, with dinner at 5:45,followed by prayer at 6:30pm and a panel discussion from 7-­-9 pm. The Rev. Jennifer Phelps Ollikainen of Lutheran Congregational Services; Rev. Gerald Dennis Gill, director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office  for Divine Worship; Rev. Langdon Palmer of Ambler's First Presbyterian Church; and Rev. Dr. J. Wendell Mapson, Jr., Pastor of Monumental Baptist Church, Philadelphia will participate in a panel facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Kevin Moroney, rector of Christ Church, Villanova. Costis $30, including dinner, by mail-­-in preregistration or at the door. Co-­-sponsored by PTI and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For more information or to register, download a flyer.

 Pre-Seminary Gathering offers you the opportunity to:

• Explore vocation and discernment with other young adults (18-35)
• Learn about degree programs, concentrations, and specializations
• Attend classes
• Worship with the LTSP community
• Meet faculty, staff, and students
• Share in meals and fellowship
• Meet with admissions and financial aid representatives

You Are Our Guest
LTSP will provide housing and meals while you are on campus. In some cases, we are able to assist with transportation costs as well. 

Those who have earned or are in the process of earning an undergraduate degree are invited to attend. Register online at: http://ltsp.edu/visit#visit     

For more information Download a flyer.

Lutheran Day at the Capitol May 7 

On Monday, May 6th from 8 AM - 4 PM the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task Force Functional Needs Subcommittee will sponsor a Training for Faith Based Organization Leaders, responsible for their agency's emergency planning. The Business Continuity  and Emergency Management training will be held at Montgomery County Public Safety Training Campus, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.  During this course, participants will learn about the business continuity process, including identifying key functions necessary to their congregation's operations, assessing the likelihood of potential emergencies in their communities, determining the adequacy of existing resources, and writing a business continuity plan.  Participants will then have the opportunity to test their plan in the context of a tabletop exercise.   . 

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, and will be capped at 40 people.

TO REGISTER: Sign up online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MGT-381_2013

For more information contact Christine Leonardo, Protocol Specialist/Event Coordinator, Southeastern PA Regional Task Force Ph:267.443.2708 cleonardo@separtf.org

Being Church in the Land Between Religions

Holy Mischief...Hands On Christianity

Shane Claiborne

A workshop conducted by Gil Rendle for congregations and church leaders that seek clarity of mission, hope for their future, and the courage to risk the changes necessary to be faithful to God's call. It will be held April 30 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 35 West Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, PA. Registration Cost: $20, due by Apirl 8.