Join ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and William B. Horne II for a live webcast on the complexity and implications of racism on August 6 at 9 pm (8 pm CDT). A link to the live webcast will be a http://elca.org/webcast and http://www.facebook.com/Lutherans. 

Equipping

Northeast Diakonia Classes Start Sept. 15

The Northeast Conference is excited to announce that they will be hosting Diakonia(TM) classes starting Tuesday evening, September 15th. The Diakonia program is a two year process of spiritual formation and theological education, open to all who would like to learn more about the Lutheran Church and its teachings.  Classes will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 1017 Cottman Avenue in Philadelphia. 

>> For more information, contact Dorothy Wilson at dottiejeanwilson@verizon.net.

Working With Survivors of Intimate-Partner Violence

Lutheran Settlement House invites professionals to take part in training for working with survivors of intimate-partner violence on Thursday, Aug. 20, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. 

>> For more info or to RSVP contact Robin Walker at 215.426.8610, ext 1236, or email rwalker@lutheransettlement.org by Aug. 6.

Innovating

Welcome Church Hosts Service of Hope and Healing 

Focus on Faith Formation

Faith Formation Across the Ages Sept. 26 

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman, executive director of the ELCA Congregational and Synodical Mission unit will keynote "Faith Formation Across the Ages" on Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St. Lansdale, PA 19446. Sponsored by the SEPA Diakonia(TM) Program. Learn more at http://ministrylink.org/faith-formation-across-the-ages/

Pastor Paul Hoffman successfully used a process of faith formation and renewal called "The Way" for more than 10 years at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church. He will visit Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Coatesville on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9 am to noon to tell the story of "The Way". Cost is $25 for the first person from a congregation, and $5 for each additional person. Download more info at http://ministrylink.org/resources/resource-library/item/the-way-faith-formation-event-registration/

Networking

What is your congregation doing for the ELCA #DayOfService on Sept. 13? However God is calling you, let Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA (LAMPa) help your congregation speak up for the world God loves. From hunger to housing, education to stewardship of creation, LAMPa can help you broaden the impact of your ministry.

>> Call 717.545.3000 or email LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org.

Nadia Bolz-Weber Book Event Sept. 9

Nadia Bolz-Weber will speak at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion in Center City on Sept. 9 at 7 pm in support of her new book, Accidental Saints. In Accidental Saints, the author invites readers into a surprising encounter with what she calls "a religious but not-so-spiritual life." 

>> Learn more at http://www.lc-hc.org/accidentalsaints