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Roster Update / May 25, 2016 
Thank You for Your Support of Flint

More than $22,000 raised from SEPA for the Flint Water Crisis is going to good use helping to equip Salem Lutheran Church as a source of safe drinking water for the community. The state is still not providing sufficient resources, says Pr. Monica Villarreal, but thanks to partners Salem is able to give residents water and a sense of community in the midst of the crisis. Salem produced a video on the crisis and response that was shown at the Southeast Michigan Synod Assembly. 
Money, Mission and Media
What does stewardship mean and look like in the midst of our present realities? How can we leverage technology and new media as a means of grace and platforms to bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ?
How can the mission of our churches be strengthened and empowered by new models of stewardship and community formation? Join Adam Copeland, Mihee Kim-Kort and Keith Anderson for a collaborative conversation about insights and strategies for 21st Century Ministry. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10 am to 3 pm, at LTSP. Sponsored by the Synod, the Presbytery of Philadelphia (PCUSA) and the seminary.
Upcoming Ordinations
Service of Holy Communion and Rite of Ordination for Thomas Mead Richter will be held on Monday, May 30, at 4 pm at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Bishop Claire Burkat And Bishop Shelly Wickstrom of the Alaska Synod, where Mr. Richter has been called, will preside. A reception with light refreshments will follow. 



Rachel Anderson will be ordained and installed as pastor at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ambler, PA at 11 am on Saturday, June 4. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Claire S. Burkat, Bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! A reception honoring Pastor Rachel will follow in the church fellowship hall. 



Katherine Steinly been called as pastor to St. John's Lutheran Church in Richlandtown, PA and will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Bishop Claire S. Burkat, presiding. Rev. Dr. John Berntsen, preaching.
The service will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church 19 S 5th St, Perkasie, PA 18944. A luncheon will follow worship in the Fellowship Hall.
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Bob Fisher 
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Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod ELCA

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