New England Synod
NES News 
Time after Pentecost

October 10th, 2012 

In This Issue
Article Headline
Bishop in the City
NEXT Step
Digital Journalists
Vocational Discernment Retreat
Honduras Mission Trips
Honduras Mission Trip
Mission Trips to Honduras, 2013
Registration for the 2013 mission trips to Honduras is now open. We have been sending teams since 2005 helping to build a church ediface in Yuscaron, helping with education of children, sharing sewing skills, and forming lasting relationships with the people of Honduras, both in San Pedro Sula in the north, and Yuscaron in the south. While the construction tasks for 2013 are still being planned, the joy of visiting old friends and meeting new friends is as special as ever. You do not need to speak any Spanish, but if you speak some, you will have ample opportunities to greet people in their language. We already share the language of Love in the Name of Jesus. Click here for more details. 
Around The Synod
Bishop in the City
Bishop in the City-Boston
Join Bishop James Hazelwood for lunch and conversation about the role of faith in daily life and the direction of the Lutheran Church in New England. A limited number of spots are available.
NEXT Step -Mission Consults
NEXT Step is about beginning to shape mission support around specific, concrete activities for mission and ministry. Leaders are encouraged to attend one of the NEXT Step consultation events this fall.

NEXT STEP Events are scheduled for:
  • October 18, 2012, 6:30 p.m. in Newington, NH:  Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 22 Fox Run Road
  • October 23, 2012, 6:30 p.m. in Meriden, CT:  Immanuel Lutheran Church, 164 Hanover Street
  • October 27, 2012, 3:00 p.m. in Worcester, MA:  Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster Street
  • November 1, 2012 6:30 p.m. in Warwick, RI:  Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1817 Warwick Avenue 
Digital Journalist
Looking for Digital Journalists.
There is some great ministry happening in New England Synod and we want to know about it and share it. If you enjoy taking photographs, writing stories, even a little video, we want you.  We'll provide training.  This may be of special interest to youth.
Other Opportunities
Washington Capital
Vocational Discernment Retreat 

Project Connect & the Metro DC Synod ELCA invites young adults ages 18-30 to participate in a Service Learning Vocational Discernment Retreat in Washington, DC, January 3-7, 2013. "FREE TO BE - FREE TO DO". Click here for the brochure.

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