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CONNECT WITH
THE BISHOP
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Looking for opportunities to connect with Bishop Hazelwood?
Check out these upcoming events:
June 1
Trinity Lutheran Church - Brattleboro, VT: morning worship
June 5-7
MassMutual Center - Springfield, Mass: Synod Assembly
June 13-14
Immaculata Center - Willimantic, Conn: Candidacy
June 16
Kickoff of World Hunger Appeal Motorcycle Tour;
Family Promise - Natick Mass.;
Redeemer Lutheran Church - Woburn, Mass: evening presentation
June 17
Immigrant Organizing Project - Lawrence, Mass.;
Operation Nourish - Lowell, Mass.;
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Newington, NH: evening presentation
June 22
Nativity Lutheran Church - Rockport, Maine: morning worship
June 23 - July 5
Staff training and Bishop-in-Residence, Camp Calumet
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Get ready!
Are you going to Synod Assembly? Are you ready?
... are you sure?
In this month's video address, Bishop James Hazelwood walks through all the things you need to know as we prepare for our 2014 Assembly, which will take place June 5-7 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
Included in the Bishop's video are tips on:
- The benefits of early, online registration - NOTE: Online registration ends on Friday, after which the cost of registering (which can only be done at the door) goes up.
- Finding dinner on Thursday night (hint: try this link!)
- Downloading assembly materials BEFORE you head to Springfield (They can be found on the assembly webpage)
- Our photo booth, which will create a photo directory of our rostered leaders
- Thursday night's outdoor worship service
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PASTOR RECEIVES
ECUMENICAL SERVICE AWARD
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On May 4, 2014, Pastor Maria J. Hammons received the Reverend Dr. Lorenzo Handy Ecumenical Service Award. The Award, which was presented by the Central Maryland Ecumenical Council, recognizes persons who have "labored tirelessly across denominational lines to serve the least of these, our brothers and sisters."
Pastor Hammons' ecumenical service includes advocating for Maryland's recent increase in the minimum wage, as well as an increase in the alcohol tax to fund health care initiatives. She was active in efforts to get illegal guns of the streets, to repeal the death penalty, to pass the Dream Act, and to raise awareness for worker justice. Pastor Hammons was also a regular participant in national Ecumenical Advocacy Days gatherings in Washington, D.C.
Pastor Hammons just recently transferred to the New England Synod from the Delaware-Maryland Synod, where she served at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland, as co-pastor with her husband, Pastor Danny Hammons (St. Luke, Gales Ferry). She is currently serving as the intentional interim pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Cranston, R.I.
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WILLOW CREEK GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
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Discount available!
 August 14-15, 2014
Bishop James Hazelwood has secured a discounted rate for synod members to attend the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit on August 14-15, 2014. This is an exciting continuing education event focused on leadership development. This year's speakers include Bill Hybels, as well as leadership thinkers Tyler Perry, Jeffrey Immelt, and Susan Cain.
The regular rate is $249, but if you use the code GLS14DAS and register by June 24, you will be able to attend at a New England site for only $129. (This is a one-time only discount rate). Check the registration page for other sites in your area and other resources. Bishop Hazelwood will be attending the Rehoboth, Mass., site. Too late for the super discount? After June 24, the code will enable you to register for $159.
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A LITTLE JAZZ MASS ON PENTECOST
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Sunday, June 8
8:30 a.m. / 10:30 a.m.
Emanuel Lutheran Church
60 Church St., Manchester, CT
Emanuel Lutheran Church invites the Greater Hartford community to hear Bob Chilcott's "A Little Jazz Mass," on the Day of Pentecost, Sunday, June 8, at its 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The presentation will take place at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church Street, Manchester. Brett Judson, Director of Music, will conduct Emanuel's choirs, joined by Miki Sawada, pianist, Ben Bilello, drummer and Alex Smith, string bassist.
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