The free, confidential Assessment is online now at http://elcaforwellness.org 

Rostered leaders and church employees enrolled in the ELCA-Primary health plan (and covered spouses) are eligible. 

• You'll get a $150 credit to cover out-of-pocket costs.
• If 65% of plan members take the assessment by April 30, each congregation in the Synod will earn a 2% reduction in health premiums.

It's a win-win! Take the health assessment today!

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod's Nominating Committee is asking for your help in identifying gifted and qualified persons, both clergy and lay, to serve as nominees for election at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly on May 2-3, 2014.

Learn more at http://ministrylink.org/article/2014-sepa-synod-nominations/  

Lenten Text Workshop -- The Rev. Dr. David L. Lose of Luther Seminary and workingpreacher.org will lead a  study of lectionary texts for Lent on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 132 E. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia PA 19406. Gather for bagels and coffee 9:30 to 10 am, followed by text study from 10 until 2:30 pm. Cost is $35 and includes a box lunch. Registrations and payment must be received by Feb. 21. Questions: Call Pastor Julie DeWerth at 610.265.4545.

Download a registration form on our website at http://ministrylink.org/equipping/resources/lenten-lectionary-workshop-with-david-lose/ 

Prepare to Preach on Climate Change -- Get ready to address the faith dimensions and moral implications of climate change in your preaching during a workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1 to 2:30 pm, led by The Rev. Dr. Karyn L. Wiseman. Registration information at http://conta.cc/1dCS637. 

This interactive workshop will explore upcoming lectionary texts that connect with climate change themes, provide resources for preaching preparation and specifically address constructive and faithful ways to deal with resistance to preaching about climate change and its implications for the faith community.  Dr. Wiseman is Associate Professor of Homiletics and Director of United Methodist Studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.

The workshop, available online or in-person in Harrisburg, is sponsored by Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light (IPL) and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA, and ties into IPL's National Preach-in of Climate Change, Feb. 14-16. (Get more information on the preach-in at http://www.preachin.org.) 

"The Thread that Binds: 150 Years of Women in Ministry" is the theme for LTSP's annual rest, refreshment and renewal day for all women, lay and clergy on Saturday, April 12 from 9 am to 4 pm. This is an opportunity for women to renew, reconnect and refresh physically, emotionally and spiritually in a day of fellowship and gathering. Events include gatherings around topics including "Women and Leadership," "Bible Stories on Strong Women," and "Women and Burnout/Stress," as well a panel discussion with women from various faith communities who are doing distinctive and dynamic things in their ministries. Early registration for $40, including lunch and refreshments, is available through Jan. 31.

Learn more at http://ltsp.edu/restrefresh

Register online at http://ltsp.edu/rest-refreshment-and-renewal-2014-early-discount-registration

"We recognize the significant challenges facing theological education today, and see in them opportunities for rich partnerships grounded in the history and traditions of our two institutions. We want to serve the church by providing innovative leaders who will carry us into a bold future; we want to see our two institutions thrive far into the future," the statement said. 

Read more at http://bit.ly/1gpZUJ1 

As a non-profit organization covered under the ELCA's 501(c)(3) designation, your congregation can qualify for donations and discounts on software (including Microsoft Windows and Office) and hardware through TechSoup (http://www.techsoup.org). This non-profit initiative also provides learning resources and online community to help you make the most of technology.