Tue. Feb. 17, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran in Falls Church, Virg.
Looking for pancakes? The youth program benefits from the
annual pancake meal with eggs, sausage, bacon, OJ & coffee time and fellowship event. The congregation invites you to contact 703-532-6617 or
admin@htluther.org with questions.
Sat. Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virg.
The band
Lost and Found puts on a great show and plays lots of youth gatherings, camps and colleges - but this is their
farewell tour. Enjoy a great chance to see the fun concert - invite friends! Please bring nonperishable food items to keep the food bank stocked. Dessert reception to follow concert. More at
FB.com/events/1519226398357414.
Sat. Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington, Virg.
Two of the current issues being hotly debated in our country are our immigration laws and use-of-force issues between police and citizens. This lecture in the Faith & Wisdom series will focus on these issues as they apply to daily life on the U.S.-Mexican Border, in a lecture presented by Brian J. Erickson called "
Out of Focus: Our Values, Rights and Laws on the U.S.-Mexico Border." Register online at
www.flcva.org/out-of-focus.
Sat. Mar. 7, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church in North Bethesda, Md.
The 50-voice Wagner College Choir or Staten Island, NY, will present "A New York Romance (and Other Passions)," conducted by Dr. Roger Wesby. The program opens with sacred works by Copland, Virgil Thomson, Gretchaninoff, Rachmaninov and others, then moves on to Duke Ellington's "Come Sunday," plus much more such as works by Stephen Foster and the Gershwins. A freewill offering will be taken. Concert information at 301-881-7275.
April 17-20, locations in Washington, D.C.
The 13th annual national gathering of
Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice is titled, "
Breaking the Chains: Mass Incarceration and Systems of Exploitation." Join more than 1,000 Christian advocates, including Lutherans, from all over the country in building a movement based upon Acts 16:16-40. The ELCA is among sponsors. Registration information and other details at
http://advocacydays.org/2015-breaking-the-chains/. Thu. Apr. 30, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gettysburg Seminary
LTSG's
Preaching Perspectives continuing ed resource for preaching will focus on "
Preaching from the Heart of the Holy Land: Reaching Toward Unity and Peace in Our (?) Broken World." The Rev. Dr. Angela Zimmann will present. More at
www.ltsg.edu. May 11-15 in
Pittsburgh, Penn.
"
Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders" will be offered by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center of Illinois. The five-day institute includes skills for dealing effectively with interpersonal, congregational and other forms of group conflict, plus a component on congregational mediation and consultation placed within the context of family systems theory. More at
www.lmpeacecenter.org. May 13-17, Heartwood Retreat and Conference Center in Trego, Wisc.
This 2015
Lutherhostel announced by Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA) is themed "Passing on Our Legacy of Faith, Family and Patriotism," and is cosponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. More at 800-930-2562 and
https://aloaserves.org/events/luther-hostels/. July 26-Aug. 1, Gettysburg Seminary
Theological Education with Youth (TEY) offers two one-week summer Academies for high school students to live in an intentional Christian community on the LTSG campus. The
Summer Leadership Academy is geared to connect youth with ministry leaders to help shape leadership skills and style to encourage a life of servant leadership. The
Summer Theological Academy is a worshiping and learning community that gathers for theological exploration and discovery. Learn more at
www.theologicaleducationwithyouth.com. July 30-Aug. 1,Bon Secours Conference Center in Baltimore, Md.
"
Transforming Congregations through Spiritual Practice: Creating a Discipleship Community" led by Jessicah Duckworth and Paul Hoffman is an event for pastors, seminarians, educators, musicians and other parish leaders. The North American Association for the Catechumenate, an ecumenical organization, is hosting the 2015 Annual Gathering for those who envision their ministry to be "making disciples for the sake of the world." More at
www.catechumenate.org. Sept. 13 at your congregation
Sept. 27-Oct. 2 or Oct. 4-9 at Heartwood Retreat and Conference Center in Trego, Wisc.
Colorama Lutherhostel 2015 announced by Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA) will be offered on two different weeks. A day trip, a service project, Bible study, worship and outdoor activities are cosponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. More at 800-930-2562 and
https://aloaserves.org/events/luther-hostels/. Oct. 4-9, Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond, Virg.
The Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church invites participation from our synod in a
Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Foundation in partnership with Upper Room Ministries. The Academy is ecumenical and open to all. Details at
http://academy.upperroom.org. Oct. 26-28 and subsequent dates; OR
Nov. 9-11 and subsequent dates at First Church of Lombard, UCC in Lombard, Ill.
The "
Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process" meets three times per year following a format of basic themes articulated in Edwin Friedman's Generation to Generation, with reflection on the minister's three interlocking families: the minister's own family, the parishioner family, and the congregation as a family. More at
www.lmpeacecenter.orgADDITIONAL DATE specified for 2015 Calendar
You'all seemed to like that overview calendar of annual synod-affiliated events. A date has been announced for Chrysalis which you may want to add. In 2015, Chrysalis will be held Dec. 4-6.
