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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR LAITY AND CLERGY
Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
July 24-29, 2016
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all! The Hartwick Seminary Institute of Theology was established in 1991 by the Foothills Conference, a group of Lutheran congregations in five counties of upstate New York, for two primary purposes:
- To provide training for Deacon candidates in a variety of ministries within congregations, for the support of pastors and to build up the Body of Christ;
- To provide continuing education and growth in faith for clergy, other rostered leaders, and commission deacons and to offer personal enrichment for anyone in an environment of worship and fellowship.
The costs of the Institute are underwritten by parishes of the Foothills Conference through a congregational subsidy. See the registration form and brochure for the fee schedule and information regarding required texts.
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2017 Synod Minimum Compensation Document for Rostered Leaders Now Available
by Patsy Glista, AIM, Assistant to the Bishop for Operations
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Mrs. Patsy Glista, AIM
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The 2017 Synod Minimum Compensation Document for Rostered Leaders has been developed with the input of the conference deans, synod pastoral staff and Synod Council. It was adopted by the Synod Council at their June 24, 2016 meeting and is available for congregations and rostered leaders on the synod website. There are a number of changes and additions in the 2017 document with the most obvious being that the document combines information for both clergy and lay rostered leaders (Associates in Ministry, Diaconal Ministers and Deaconesses) into one document. We have added a table of contents for ease of navigation. Some of the important things to note include:
- Recommended increase in total defined compensation for clergy and general compensation for lay rostered leaders is based on a 1.8% increase over the 2016 amount based on a 1.8% CPI increase for period January 2015 compared to January 2016. The clergy MINIMUM Total Defined Compensation for 2017 is $55,236 and gross salary for lay rostered is $43,058.
- Document is significantly expanded in information in order to provide congregations with better clarification of compensation benefits;
- Changes in increases above Synod Minimums for years of experience;
- Hi-lighted information about short term disability;
- Increases the days off/week minimum from 1 day to 1.5 days/week;
- Includes information about Moving Expenses.
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| Young Adults Opportunity
Activities Related to the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
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ELCA Young Adults is excited to announce an opportunity for young adults who are interested in being a part of activities related to the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. In conjunction with LWF Youth (The Lutheran World Federation), we are seeking 30 young adults from around the country who are connected to the ELCA in various forms. This includes congregations, synods, campus ministries, outdoor ministries, service year organizations and other partner networks.
This opportunity will invite young adults to consider their faith and the role of the church as we look forward to where God is calling us. Selected participants will be required to do the following:
+ Attend the 2016 Grace Gathering; + Participate in regular conference calls; + Engage in learning webinars; + Create opportunities for young adult engagement in their local context; + Participate in the Global Reformers Network; + Create learning experiences for 2017 Synod Assemblies.
Click to complete this application. The deadline to complete this form is July 1, 2016 and selected participants will be notified by July 8, 2016. For more information about this opportunity, please email globalyoungreformers@gmail.com.
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IN OUR PRAYERS
We hold in prayer:
Retired Rostered Leaders
ELCA Region 7 Synods and Bishops
2016 Churchwide Voting Members
The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and Rev. Michael Cooper White
The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and Rev. David Lose
Prayers of Comfort
for Pr. Chuck Schwartz and family at the death of grandson, Brandon Patterson
Prayers of Healing
for Pr. Jim Hulihan
for Pr. Paul Herpich
for Pr. John Klatt
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The synod office will be closed on Monday, July 4th
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Rev. David Lose
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Upstate New York Synod
Annual Ministerium Retreat
September 12-14, 2016
Preaching Jesus Today
Rev. David Lose
Remember registrations are being accepted on a first come/first serve basis due to facility spacing requirements. Please register soon.
Bishop's Appeal 2016
Donations received will help to create a fund to offer assistance to those in need who become rostered in our synod. We are creating the account, putting in place requirements for receiving disbursements and solidifying a base. The fund will be an ongoing giving opportunity continuing to help new pastors in need and show our support for the larger church in the process. You may make checks payable to the Upstate New York Synod and write "Pay Down" in the memo or donate on-line. We will keep you informed as to process as we move forward. In advance, thanks for your generosity and willingness to participate.
For anyone and everyone interested in learning and growing in faith
Registration is open for the Niagara Frontier Conference 2016 Summer Institute of Theology.
August 7-12, 2016 at Christ the King Seminary, Aurora, NY.
For more information visit the brochure,
Augsburg Fortress
announces a new family of Lutheran-oriented learning resources, support for the ongoing revitalization of worship, an improved web presence, and a new expression of our mission. Read more
For Leaders of ELCA Congregations and Synods
Read Seeds Monthly and learn more about the opening of the ELCA Federal Credit Union, Living Lutheran magazine and more.
Post Synod Assembly Information -
Our ELCA Representative, Molly Beck Dean, has shared her notes from her workshop and agreed to have them posted on the website. Called Forward Together in Christ Notes are available here.
Synod Assembly Plenary Videos Available - If you didn't catch the Synod Assembly live stream or maybe you want to share an Assembly action or celebration with your congregation, the Assembly Plenary videos are now available on YouTube. You can also view the Bishop's Town Hall, Rev. Dr. Cheryl Stewart Pero's Keynote address and the Monday evening Eucharist Worship.
Independence Day
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.
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