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Season of Epiphany
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Feb. 26, 2014
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Register now for our Lenten Retreat!
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT
March 31, 1 p.m.-April 1, 2 p.m.
Offered by the Continuing Theological Education Team, this two-day, one overnight, retreat offers a prayerful Lenten time-out for rostered leaders. The retreat is structured by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius; no prior experience with the exercises is necessary.
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Open forum with the bishop
 Who: You!
What: Online chat with Bishop Jim Hazelwood
When: March 6, 7-8 p.m.
On Thursday, March 6, all are invited to join Bishop Jim Hazelwood for an informal hour-long web chat!
Is a little bit of heresy a good thing? Bishop Hazelwood will talk about why doubt, wonder and heresy, among other things we don't understand or agree with, are a part of our faith, and why we should embrace that. That will lead to a wide-ranging discussion that starts with that thought, but will be open to any topic. The web chat will be hosted on the Synod's GoToWebinar account, which allows audience members to submit comments and questions while watching the Bishop talk in real time. If you want to chime in with questions or comments, join the chat!
To register for this web chat, click here. Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions for logging in to the chat. Spots are limited, so group gatherings are encouraged!
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Hammonasset 2014
 Sept. 5-7, 2014
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, Conn.
It's never too early to be thinking about Hammo!
Hammonasset is an annual gathering of youth groups from all over New England for three days of camping, music, fellowship and fun at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Connecticut.
"Held" is the theme for this year's Hammonasset gathering, which will feature music from Red Letter Reign and speakers Rev. Mark Huber (Sanctuary - Marshfield, Mass.), Rev. Tiffany Chaney (The Intersection - Dorchester, Mass.) and Bishop Jim Hazelwood
To register, and to get more information on this year's gathering, go to www.hammoconnect.com. You can also like Hammo on Facebook, and follow the Twitter feed. You can also download the poster to help spread the word!
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2014 Synod Assembly - engaging in mission
More and more congregations are starting a separate non-profit organization as a way to engage in mission to and with the poor in their communities. Faith Lutheran in Cambridge, Mass., started one in partnership with a local synagogue. St. Andrew in Charlestown, R.I., started one to partner with community agencies to help people stay in their homes. This video highlights one ministry called the Family Supper Table. Come to the 2014 Synod Assembly for the workshop "How a Non-Profit can help your congregation engage in Mission." This years theme focuses on "Worship and Mission in the Age of the Spirit." Registration is open through May 30, and yes, visitors are welcome to attend, but must also register.
The 2014 New England Synod Assembly will be held Thursday, June 5, through Saturday, June 7, at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. Our theme for 2014 is "Mission and Worship in the Age of the Spirit."
Our keynote speakers are Rev. Dr. Scott Thumma and Rev. Dr. Claudio Carvalhaes.
For more information on this year's assembly, click here to go to the Synod Assembly page on our website. That page also includes registration links for voting and non-voting attendees.
Among the many events and actions planned for the assembly is the election of a series of positions on Synod Council and the Discipline and Consultation Committees. Click on the link above to see a list of all the positions up for election at this year's assembly.
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Women in Ministry Retreat
St. Edmund's Retreat Center
Enders Island, near Mystic, CT
May 5-7
The Synod will host a retreat for all rostered women in ministry and current interns, "The Evolving Role of Women in Church and Society: Legacy, Reality, and Dreams," featuring rich worship, conversation and learning over three days at the St. Edmund's Retreat Center.
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Update on job listings policy
Due to the (welcomed) increase in employment opportunities sent in for synod-wide communication, we have updated our policy for NES News listings. Job postings will run for two weeks in the synod's weekly NES News and/or Bishop's E-News, and then will be removed to make space for new listings. The listings will also be edited, so we urge you to submit them as 2-3 sentence listings with a contact if job seekers seek further information. Readers are encouraged to retain weekly emails if they wish to reference the job listings past their two-week publication period.
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Nursery School Director (Grace, Needham, MA)
The Grace Christian Nursery School Board of Directors is seeking an energetic and creative person for the position of Nursery School Director. To meet the needs of this well-established nursery school, the successful candidate must be Massachusetts Department of EEC Director Certified. The director must have the ability to function as a teaching director. The nursery school has vibrant programs for 40 children.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to: DirectorGCNS@gmail.com or mail a hard copy to: Search Committee, Grace Christian Nursery School, 543 Greendale Ave., Needham, MA 02492
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Handbell Director (Church of the Redeemer, Foxborough, MA)
Handbell director needed for a 10-12 member intergenerational choir of three octaves with limited experience in small, growing Lutheran church, Foxborough, MA; September to May position with 26 weeknight rehearsals and 3-4 Sunday recitals; Stipend salary; Office@lcor.org or 508-543-7988.
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