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Looking for opportunities to connect with Bishop Hazelwood?
Check out these upcoming events:
Friday, Feb. 22 Preaching at Yale Divinity School and Lunch at Bethesda Lutheran in New Haven, Conn.
Saturday, Feb. 23
Doing What Matters Event in Newington, N.H.
Sunday, Feb. 24 Redeemer Lutheran,
Woburn, Mass.
Tuesday, Feb 26
Rhode Island Conference Clergy
Saturday, March 9 Doing What Matters Event in
Pawtucket, R.I.
Wednesday, March 13 Concordia Lutheran, Concord, N.H.
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Bishop James Hazelwood reflects on the idea of tolerance - where we have it, where we don't. In defining ourselves as Lutherans - as Christians - do we ever stray from the message of Jesus?
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A message from Barbara Debski, Portico Benefit Services:
You've likely heard that health care reform is bringing changes to the ELCA health plan. Portico Benefit Services is preparing new options that will give employers choices to fit their budget. Plan details should be finalized later in 2013. Along with new options, we expect the 2014 ELCA health plan to continue to enhance our leaders' well-being, facilitate the call process, and support ministry throughout this church.
To help you anticipate what's coming, I invite you to check out the new health care reform FAQs on our website for answers to dozens of questions we've heard from plan members and sponsoring employers, such as:
- Why should employers stay in the ELCA health plan?
- Who will make coverage decisions?
- Who will be eligible for a federal subsidy?
As we approach the new environment created by health care reform, Portico is committed to providing resources to help you make informed health care decisions for 2014. Please feel free to share these new FAQs with others and, as always, contact me if you have questions or suggestions about how we can better support you in ministry.
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Women in Ministry Retreat
All women providing ministry in the New England Synod (rostered leaders, interns, active, retired) are welcome to attend the annual Women in Ministry retreat at St. Edmunds' Retreat Center on Enders Island in Mystic, Conn., May 12-14. This year's theme is "Experiencing God in Creation." Activities will include interactive workshops, contemplative prayer, worship, good food, conversation, and beautiful scenery. Get details and register by clicking here.
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