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Looking for opportunities to connect with Bishop Hazelwood?
Check out these upcoming events:
July 14
Clifton, Marblehead, MA, morning worship
July 17
Advent, Middleboro, MA, meet and greet
July 21
St. Matthew-Trinity, Pawtucket, RI,
morning worship
July 23-24
Northern Maine Parishes and Faith, Caribou, Maine, meet and greet
August 4
Immanuel and Salem, Naugatuck, CT,
morning worship;
Good Shepherd, Hamden, CT, meet and greet
August 8-9
Willow Creek Leadership Event, Rehoboth, MA
August 11-17
Conference of Bishops and Churchwide Assembly, Pittsburgh, PA
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Synod Office Summer Hours
The New England Synod office will operate under summer hours from Independence Day (July 4) through Labor Day (Sept. 2). During that stretch, the Synod House will be open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each weekday.
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Summertime is often a time for our congregations to slow down and take a step back, but there is one area of ministry that can truly thrive in the warm weather. Watch the video to find out what that is!
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Memorial service for David Edward Harper
David Edward Harper, Associate in Ministry and Minister of Music Emeritus at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hartford, Conn., died June 26, in his home. A memorial Service of Thanksgiving for his life and work will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m., at Emanuel, 311 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Conn. All rostered leaders are invited to vest and participate - color of the day is green. May God comfort all those who mourn.
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Pastors on the blogging trail
 Two New England Synod pastors have made forays into the world of blogging recently. Pastor Rachel Manke (First, Malden, MA) started a new blog, "Conversing in the City," where she'll share her adventures as she walks around the city of Malden in her Converse All-Star sneakers - the famous "Chucks" whose brand also gives Rachel's blog its name. |
Write for Ekklesia!
Ekklesia is a new newsletter from the New England Synod that made its debut during Synod Assembly. The new quarterly newsletter will be sent to congregations in print form, and will be made available to anyone with an Internet connection via PDF download. You can check out the first edition of Ekklesia by clicking here.
So what's next for Ekklesia? Well, we're looking for more and varied voices from throughout the Synod to contribute to the newsletter. Young, old, rostered leader, layperson, musician, tone-deaf - we're hoping to make Ekklesia into a broad portrait of the many personalities and viewpoints to be found in New England.
That's where you come in.
Are you a writer? Have you always wanted to be one? In the next issue of Ekklesia, tentatively scheduled for early September, we want to include works from around the region.
Among the pieces we hope to include:
- Feature stories: Do you know of a great story in the Synod that hasn't been told yet? A congregation with an innovative ministry? A beloved tradition that has quietly endured through the years? A new face who is working for change? The possibilities are endless - if you've got a story, we want to help you tell it.
- Columns: Got some thoughts about living a spiritual life? Do you have an opinion about something you've seen in the world around you that informs your own faith? Ekklesia may be the perfect place for you to share your thoughts with the rest of the region.
- Photography: Ekklesia is meant to be a bold, rich collection of the many aspects of life in the New England Synod, and that includes the imagery that is so particular to the region. Are you an amateur photographer with a great eye? Do you have some great photos of an event you think the rest of the Synod ought to see? You can share them in Ekklesia!
How to get started: Synod Communications Director Andy Merritt is the editor of Ekklesia, and is now accepting stories, columns, photos and ideas for coming issues of the newsletter. Email him at amerritt@nesynod.org, or call 508-333-1761 to pitch your idea!
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Is your congregation up to something special this summer? A youth mission trip? Planning a cool outdoor worship to beat the heat? We'd love to know about it, and to share it with the rest of the Synod. Send your stories and photos to Synod Communications Director Andy Merritt.
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Employment Opportunities
Office Manager - St. Andrew
(Charlestown, R.I.)
St. Andrew seeks a P/T Office Manager; mornings, 20-25 hrs/wk. Responsibilities include coordination and implementation of administrative needs associated with worship, worship support teams, preschool, special projects, programs and events; coordinate volunteer office assistance; general clerical duties including maintenance of digital database; assistance to website maintenance team. The successful candidate will have 3+ years office experience; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills; competence in PowerPoint, MS Word, Outlook & Excel; the ability to maintain confidentiality and a sense of humor and positive attitude! Compensation commensurate with experience. No phone calls please; Email resume and cover letter to churchbiz10@gmail.com.
Office Manager - Ascension
(S. Burlington, Vt.)
Experienced office administrator sought to provide administrative support to a dynamic faith community of 100 households. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, computer, and problem resolution skills are required. Hours per week: 20-22. Hourly wage range: $18 to $20. Please submit resume and letter of interest to Pr. Nancy Wright, Ascension Lutheran Church, 95 Allen Road, S. Burlington, VT 05403; or email: pastornancy@alcvt.org. No phone calls please.
Organist/Dir. of Music - Trinity
(Milford, Conn.)
Trinity Lutheran Church seeks a part-time organist and director of music to inspire, create, and implement excellent and inclusive music ministry. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in music or equivalent experience is preferred. Expectation of 10 to 12 hours per week; interview with Worship & Music Committee and Pastor; Salary negotiable relative to experience and education. The position is open immediately. Please send CV or resume with cover letter electronically to trinitymilford@optonline.net, or by mail to Trinity Lutheran Church, 21 Robert Treat Parkway, Milford, CT 06460. Interviews scheduled at mutual convenience.
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