 SEPANews Update / February 9, 2016 |
'We Are Not Alone'
"What these ashes say on our foreheads is that, even in the worst part of our lives, we are not alone," says the Rev. Violet Little. Be inspired by video from Welcome Church's 2013 Ash Wednesday service, with Little's homily and offerings of poem and song, on our website at http://ministrylink.org/dust-is-not-final-word/
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What's special about Lent in your congregation? Reply to share your story!
Please take pictures of your congregation's Ashes to Go or Ash Wednesday services and send them to sepanews@sepa.org.
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Help Shelter Women at 'The Well'
Welcome Church is collaborating with ecumenical partners to provide nighttime housing for women experiencing homelessness downtown. The Well will offer a place for gathering and renewal for 6-12 women each night from Feb. 14 to April 30. Your help is needed to prepare the shelter and offer ongoing support - providing equipment and supplies, or offering an evening meal or activity with the women. Prayers are always needed.
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Using Image in Your Church's Communications
 Images are worth at least 1,000 words in today's digital communications. Photos and videos give viewers a sense of who you are as a congregation. But how to handle issues like: How do I get permission? How about pictures of children? Copyrights? Communication director Bob Fisher offers best practices and insights from congregations in a new guide at http://ministrylink.org/using-images-in-your-churchs-communications/
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Donate to Clean Water in Flint
Thanks to those who have already contributed to our fundraising appeal for our partners in the Southeast Michigan Synod who are raising funds for water filtration and repairs in Flint. Bishop Burkat urges you to "please join me in stepping up to support the people of Flint and our ministry companions in Southeast Michigan as they respond to this emergency." Visit http://ministrylink.org/give-now-to-support-partners-in-flint/ for i nfo about online and check donations.
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Bishop Eaton Calls for Conversation on Race
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has called on the ELCA's 3.7 million members to "be the church that models for the rest of this country what it means to have these difficult conversations" about racial inequality. Eaton made her remarks during a Jan. 14 live webcast, "Confronting Racism: A Holy Yearning." Watch the webcast recording and get more resources at https://elca.org/webcast.
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Join the Online StewardCast on Feb. 27
Addressing the challenges facing the church is not a financial issue, but a spiritual one. Join an ELCA StewardCast on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 11:30 am online. The format is a combination of presentations and informal discussions led by keynoters including Bishop Eaton, Charles Lane and Grace Duddy Pomroy, and Pastor Stephen Bouman. Get more info at http://ministrylink.org/event/elca-stewardcast-online/
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Thank you!
for taking the time to read MinistryLink. Tell your friends and fellow church members to subscribe by visiting http://ministrylink.org/subscribe.
 Bob Fisher
Assistant to the Bishop, Mission Interpretation and Communication
267.323.3743
sepanews@sepa.org
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