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A listing of events, learning opportunities and resources to help equip your congregation's lay and rostered leaders for ministry.
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.
Did you know? You can forward this email to friends and congregation members by using the Forward This Email link at the bottom center of this message.
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Rhawnhurst Turning Point Information Nights!
Heard about this thing called Rhawnhurst Turning Point, but not really sure what it's all about? You're invited to join us for an Information Night to learn a more about who we are and what we do as we work with 6-12th grade youth in Northeast Philadelphia! These one hour events include videos of our youth, pictures, and comments from a board member, volunteer, and our Director.
This is a no strings attached way to learn more about this great ministry, so plan to join us for one of our upcoming events: Monday April 22nd at 12 noon (lunch included),
Monday April 29th from 7:30-8:30 pm or Wednesday May 1st, 7-8 pm. All events are held at Turning Point, 7812 Castor Ave, Phila. PA 19152. To RSVP or for more information contact Cheryl at RhawnhurstTurningPoint@yahoo.com or 267.601.5147.
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Lutheran Night at the Phillies May 31
Don't fo rget 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.
Some tickets still available. Tickets subject to availability.
Download Lutheran Night flyer.
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You Save. We All Win.
If you (a rostered leader, church staff or covered spouse) take the Portico/Mayo Clinic Health Assessment by April 30 you will:
$ put money in your pocket
+ help you make positive change in your health
$ save your congregation money
Take the free, confidential Portico/Mayo Clinic health assessment
before April 30 and you will:
- receive a $150 wellness credit toward out-of-pocket health costs and the opportunity to earn additional wellness dollars
- help us meet our goal so that every congregation will receive a 2%discount on health insurance premiums.
We need 65% of rostered leaders, church staff and spouses covered by the Portico health plan to take the assessment by April 30 to receive the discount. As of March 30 we still needed 50 plan members to take the assessment in order to reach the goal.
Take the Health Assessment today: http://www.ELCAforwellness.org
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| Ellington Easter Interfaith Vespers April 20 |
On Saturday, April 20, the spiritually-inspired music of Duke Ellington will blend with readings from the world's religions about peace in a joyous celebration of Easter, non-violence, and Spring! Join us at 7:30 pm in the Schaeffer-Ashmead Chapel on the campus of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP), 7301 Germantown Avenue in the Mt. Airy section of Northwest Philadelphia. Free parking is available on campus. A free will offering will be collected to support several organizations.
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The Gospel Choir from the Castle Church in Wittenberg Germany
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 On Tour ... May 10 thru May 16 in Southeastern Pennsylvania
May 10
Huff's Union Church
540 Conrad Road
Albertus, PA
May 11
Augustus Lutheran Church
717 W. Main St.
Trappe, PA
May 13
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
211 S. Main St.
North Wales, PA
May 14
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
7301 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA (Mt. Airy)
May 16
Immanuel Lutheran Church
14100 Worthington Rd Near Byberry Rd.
Philadelphia, PA (Northeast)
All concerts begin at 7:00 pm |
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Pre-Sem Gathering at LTSP
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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.
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Lutheran Day at the Capitol May 7
Come to Lutheran Day at the Capitol to seek greater justice for the common good with Lutherans from around the state! The keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar, President and CEO of Common Cause. Lutheran Day will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, with a bus shuttle to the State Capitol, Harrisburg. The agenda and registration will be available starting March 4th. Download a flyer.
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May 6th COOP Training for Faith Based Orgs!
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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
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Facebook for Congregations workshop May 11
When SEPA Communicators gathered together in February, one of the most common questions was: "How can we use Facebook more effectively?" So we have put together a special workshop to help you.
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 9 am to 12 noon
Location: Brossman Center, LTSP (gather in Room 301)
This workshop is for you if:
- You're involved in managing or contributing to your congregation's Facebook presence...
- You're interested in learning about how congregations use Facebook before your church sticks its toes into the water...
- You're a pastor, council officer or other leader who wants to know more to maximize your congregation's use of Facebook...
We'll explain how to get started, consider the uses of Facebook groups and pages for congregations, and share ideas on how to generate interesting and appropriate content. We will have general presentation about using Facebook, and then break into groups based on experience level to explore your questions.
We'll even help you create an account and explore Facebook if you're not engaged with Facebook yet!
This event is free. Register online at https://community.ministrylink.org/sepacomm.
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How is your congregations website?
Are you curious about its functionality, its appearance, or what impressions it leaves on visitors? Wondering what personality your website conveys about your congregation?
SEPA Communications is offering general feedback by our case-based fieldwork student from LTSP, John Eskate. He is happy to examine your congregation's website and highlight its strengths and opportunities for improvement. For more information, or to seek website feedback, contact John Eskate at jeskate@sepa.org.
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Holy Mischief...Hands On Christianity
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Author and activist Shane Claiborne will share his journey of "Holy Mischief" in worship and a workshop at Ascension Lutheran Church, Washington Crossing, on Sunday, April 28. Shane will preach at the 10 am worship and lead a session on "Hands-on Christianity" at 12:30 pm, with fellowship between. Ascension is located at 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, PA (18940). Is it possible to exchange committee meetings and church routine for a life of adventure and joy following Jesus? Shane Claiborne does, and he is leading thousands into new excitement living the Faith. To learn more contact Ascension at 215.497.0447 or visit http://www.ascensionweb.org.
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Spring/Summer EQ-HR 5 day Workshops
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 5 Day Emotional Intelligence and Human Relations Workshops
This core EQ HR Center workshop is an intensive 5-day session designed to enable participants to learn about, build, and practice emotional intelligence skills in a small group setting. Skilled facilitators provide tools and feedback to enable participants to learn about themselves and to immediately practice emerging skills. As group life unfolds, participants give and receive feedback regarding the impact they have on others in the group.
Dates:
June 3-7, 2013: Venue: Claggett Conference Center, Buckeystown, MD
July 8-12, 2013: Venue: Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN
June 24-28, 2013: Venue: Stony Point Center, Stony Point, NY
For more information and to Register online visit www.eqhrcenter.org or send a check to the Center for EQ HR Skills, 19806 Mill Point Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713, Attn: Barbara Holder. For general information please contact Barbara Holder at eq-hrctr@myactv.net, or call 301-432-8933.
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Summer Writers Workshop at Roanoke College
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Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction with author and professor Robert Schultz will be June 17-20, 2013 at Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia. Space is still available. Manuscripts will be reviewed in advance by Robert and discussed with him in individual conference, and with the other participants in workshop. Additional discussions will treat craft issues, spiritual and imaginative courage, "reading like a writer," and professional aspects of the writing life.
The workshop will be limited to no more than 14 persons, with accommodations at Roanoke College (Salem, Virginia). The participation fee of $286 includes four full days of workshop, critique, and instruction, and on-campus housing, meals, and linen service.
To register for the Summer Writers Workshop please email Robert Schultz at schultz@roanoke.edu |
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SEPA Synod of the ELCA. 7241 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119. 267-323-3737. www.ministrylink.org |
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