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The Season of Epiphany
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January 23rd, 2013
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Liberating Generosity Stewardship Workshop: March 15-16, 2013
How would it feel to focus on the mission and ministry of your church instead of constant fundraising?
True stewardship is always challenging and often difficult; but if practiced, can be liberating to the mission and ministry of your congregation. Join us in an exploration of how to unleash generosity in your church!
Who should attend: stewardship committees and chair people, vestry members, trustees, church council members and other elected leaders, educators, pastors, and everyone interested in using money faithfully.
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 "How to Talk About Money with Theological Integrity" Webinar: Tuesday, January 29th at 2pm Eastern Time
A 90-Minute, Live Webinar Featuring Bill Enright. Jesus had much to say about money and the faithful use of possessions; in fact the Bible has more to say about this subject than love or prayer. Ironically, most pulpits are silent when it comes to money-talk except for the annual stewardship or "we-need-your-money" sermon. How different might the financial health of most American congregations be if clergy knew how to talk about money with theological integrity and pastoral sensitivity?
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Doing What Matters
GO+LOVE+SERVE
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From the Synod Office
On January 18, 2013 the 2013-2014 congregational Mission Support remittance forms were mailed to the attention of the Treasurer. If your congregation did not receive them please notify Cathy Schlichte at receptionist@nesynod.org. We appreciate the consistent use of these forms when Mission Support is submitted as they greatly aid the financial department with the allocation process.
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Agape Concert Thursday, January 31st 7:00 p.m. 
The congregations of First Lutheran-Waltham and Resurrection Lutheran-Roxbury invite all to a concert at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Boston, MA, on Thursday, January 31st at 7:00 p.m. AGAPE is a hip hop artist who combines dancing, rap and storytelling to spread the message of God's love through Christ.
AGAPE has been touring full time for 10 years "Spreading God's love through hip hop." He has a passion for young people, for helping them realize their worth and see themselves through Jesus' eyes. Recently he brought down the house at the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, and he has been touring with Rachel Kurtz and Lost and Found in support of the ELCA's 100 Wells Challenge.
The concert is open to all ages. Tickets are $25 at the door (children 4 and under are free), but reservations are encouraged prior to the event. To reserve tickets or if you have questions please e-mail: bostonagape2013@gmail.com Don't miss this great event! |
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World Hunger DVDs
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Show a new World Hunger DVD featuring 6 dramatic stories of people whose lives have been impacted by gifts to ELCA World Hunger. Each video averages 6 minutes in length. These videos are great to share during Lent! You can find this DVD in your most recent World Hunger packet or you can order it free through www.ELCA.org/hunger/resources - order code ELCADS1026. Or watch it online at www.ELCA.org/hunger/video.
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Pastor Dagoberto Chacon' visits the United States
Pastor Dagoberto Chacon' is visiting the United States last week and this week. Here he is touring the American Textile Museum in Lowell, the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. It is appropriate for him to discover the strengths of our culture and history when he is here. It is also appropriate for us to stop and listen to the stories of history and culture in Honduras when we are there. If you would like to visit Pastor Chacon' or other of our mission partners in Honduras, follow this link to information and a registration form. |
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Experienced Organist & Choir Director
The Lutheran Church of St. Mark (ELCA), Glastonbury, CT is seeking an experienced organist and choir director. Experience in liturgical worship is important, as is a willingness to work outside-the-box, a sense of humor, and flexibility. For more information, please contact Pastor Lydia Wittman Grebe at pastor@stmarkglastonbury.org or 860-633-1188. Compensation commensurate with credentials and experience, in consultation with the national guidelines of the American Guild of Organists. |
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