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Roster Update / August 1, 2016 
St. Michael's, Germantown Votes To Close
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Your prayers are requested for the congregation of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Germantown, which voted July 31 to close. St. Michael's has served the Germantown neighborhood since 1728. Your presence is requested for the final worship service on Sunday, September 11 at 3 pm. Bishop Burkat will preside. Clergy are invited to vest and process; the color of the day is white. Thanks be to God for St. Michael's 288 years of faithful ministry!

Participate in Online Compensation Survey
Bishop Burkat has appointed a Compensation Study Task Force that will recommend salaries for active rostered leaders serving in the Synod. The task force has developed a brief survey, online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HQLMNRB. This information will be kept confidential and used for analysis purposes only. Questions? Contact Rev. Paul Jann at [email protected]
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Abundant Life SAC
Support Seminarians With Books, Clothes and More
The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia's Abundant Life Student Advising Center is seeking donations of gently used books, clergy attire, interview clothing, furniture, etc. to help students save money while completing their degree. Please send donations to the Center in Brossman 2-A, LTSP, 7301 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119.
Clergy Family Systems Training
PFCEA new session begins in September! This 8-session Continuing Education course provides clergy the opportunity to learn and apply Bowen Family Systems Theory to congregational and organizational leadership. By learning theory, one can begin to "think" systems and gain insight into how to better manage self in challenging or conflicted situations. Dates are: 9/26, 10/24, 11/28, 1/23. 2/27, 3/27, 4/24 and 5/22, from 9:30 am to 3 pm at Pennington United Methodist Church, Pennington, NJ 
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.
2016 Convocation
The Theme for Bishop's Convocation October 17-19 is "Interfaith Relationships in a Pluralistic World." Speakers are Imam Anwar Muhamin, Rabbi David Straus and the Rev. Dr. David Grafton. Download a brochure and Register Online now.


Upcoming Installations and Ordinations


You are cordially invited to the ordination of Lisa Jester Saturday August 20, 2016 at 11 am at Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Road Huntingdon Valley, PA. Reception with light refreshments to follow. Please RSVP to Lisa @ [email protected] if you are coming. http://ministrylink.org/event/ordination-ms-lisa-jester/ 


The Rev. David A. Oppold will be installed as pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Trinity, 2300 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19145 on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 3 pm. A reception will follow the service. http://ministrylink.org/event/installation-rev-david-oppold/ 
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Bob Fisher 
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Bishop,

Southeastern PA

Synod ELCA

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