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CONNECT WITH
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Looking for opportunities to connect with Bishop Hazelwood?
Check out these upcoming events:
November 9
Synod Council - Synod Office, Worcester, Mass.
November 10
Morning worship at Gloria Dei, Forestville, Conn.
Afternoon gathering at Trinity, Centerbrook, Conn.
November 12-26
Holy Land Pilgrimage
December 1
Morning worship at Redeemer Foxboro, Mass.
December 8
Morning worship at Zion,
Plymouth, Mass.
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Periodically, when visiting congregations I am asked, usually by a child, "what does a bishop do?" In an attempt to answer that question, I have decided to put together a series called, "A day in the life of a bishop." I know, I can tell you are already captivated by the title. Since there is no typical day for me, I'll assemble a series over the course of time, and this will help give people a glimpse of my work.
Obviously, I cannot include everything. For instance, on this day I spent about an hour and a half in conversation with one of our rostered leaders about both personal matters and congregational issues. That is not included. Then there is an extensive telephone call which I did not record, though you'll get a hint about it in the video. Happy viewing.
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News and notes from the New England Synod
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A pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Twenty-two people from congregations across the New England Synod will be traveling to Jerusalem next week, as a part of a companion synod visit with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Pastor Tim Keyl (Bethesda - New Haven, Conn.) will be leading the group which includes Bishop Jim Hazelwood and Pastor Lisa Stoen Hazelwood, along with her healthy and near 90-year-old father Ted Stoen. The two week trip departing Nov. 12 and returning Nov. 26 will include visits to Biblical sites in Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee and Bethlehem.
In addition, the delegation will also spend time at the Lutheran World Federation guest house in Jerusalem, share meals with Palestinian Christians in Ramallah and meet with Bishop Younan of the ELCJHL. Bishop Hazelwood plans to blog about the trip on his Facebook page and his Bishop on a Bike blog, if you'd like to follow along.
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Farewell Cathy, hello Marianne!
On Oct. 31, the synod bid farewell to our secretary and receptionist, Cathy Schlichte (left), who retired after five years with the synod to spend more time with her husband, John, and her children and grandchildren. John and Cathy live in West Boylston, Mass., and love to travel - especially to places where they can jump on a river and do some whitewater rafting!
Cathy is succeeded by our new secretary and receptionist, Marianne Uva (right). Marianne can be reached at the same email address formerly used to reach Cathy: receptionist@nesynod.org, or by calling (508) 791-1530 x100.
Please join us in wishing Cathy a healthy, happy and fun retirement, and warmly welcoming Marianne to the Synod family!
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Rev. Scott Donnelly ordained
This fall's Bishop's Convocation, which took place Oct. 28-30 at Holy Family Retreat and Conference Center in West Hartford, Conn., included the ordination ceremony for the Rev. Scott Donnelly.
Scott, a native of Morristown, N.J., was called to Community Lutheran Church in Enfield, N.H. He now lives in Enfield with his wife, Lindsey, and daughter, Marin. He's a graduate of Luther Seminary.
Welcome to the New England Synod, Scott!
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Embezzlement protection webinar
 More than one out of every 10 nonprofits are victims of embezzlement each year. Learn how to protect your financial future by joining a no-cost webinar produced by Church Mutual on Thursday, Nov. 14.
The session will be led by attorney Frank Sommerville, JD, CPA. Mr. Sommerville is a frequent lecturer on nonprofit issues and an attorney who assists in a broad range of legal issues for religious organizations, including litigation prevention for churches. Over the course of an hour, he will help you: - Identify red flags that could signal embezzlement
- Understand the techniques that are used to steal from worship centers
- Learn best practices for preventing fraud and embezzlement
The 60-minute webinar will take place on Thursday, November 14 at 12 p.m. EST and is free of charge. The last webinar filled up quickly, so don't delay. Register today by clicking here. |
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Creating a Peace-full City: Our Community Responds to Violence
Nov. 16-17
Various locations, Springfield, Mass.
The Interfaith Council of Western Mass will hosting a series of events on November 16th & 17th featuring the Rev. Dr. James E. Atwood, author of "America and Its Guns: A Theological Exposé," published in 2012. Before his retirement, Rev. Atwood served several Presbyterian churches in North Carolina and Virginia in addition to serving as a missionary with the United Church of Christ in Japan.
After a member of his church was shot and killed by a teenager looking for money he volunteered his services to the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. He has served on their board for 38 years and served two terms as Chair. He was Interfaith Chair of The Million Mom March in 2000. In 2010 he was a member of the writing team of a comprehensive study on Gun Violence, Gospel Values: Mobilizing in Response to God's Call. Although he is an avid deer hunter he is an advocate for sensible gun control.
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