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Season of Pentecost
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September 17, 2014
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Vital Worship Grants Program
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is offering a series of grants, funded by the Lilly Endowment, to support worship in congregations and communities throughout North America. According to the Institute's website, the program is "especially focused on projects that connect public worship to intergenerational faith formation and Christian discipleship, a theme that can unfold in many facets of worship from Bible reading to preaching to Baptism and Lord's Supper, intercessory prayer, congregational song, visual arts, and more."
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Other grants available
The I Have a Dream Fund, established by Margaret and John Payne, provides financial resources for those who long for an end to racism and an increase in understanding across cultural barriers.
The "I Have a Dream" Fund shall support initiatives developed by individuals or congregations of the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
1) to teach about the many forms of racism that exist in human nature and society;
2) to deepen awareness of white privilege and the spiritual dimensions of racism;
3) to encourage public advocacy for racial justice and to work toward economic equality for people of color;
4) to support ministries for children and youth that create intentional cross-cultural programing that nurtures an environment of equality in shared experience;
5) to create adult cross-cultural opportunities for listening, learning and mutual ministry.
6) This fund shall provide financial support for new initiatives of anti-racism education and training, including long-term communities of support. It shall also support the development of initiatives that undercut racism by increasing cultural competency and encouraging the development of relationships that transcend racial barriers
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Faith (Quincy, Mass.) celebrating 125th anniversary
 Faith Lutheran in Quincy, Mass., is celebrating 125 years of "Faith in Action" this year, and has a series of events coming up in October to mark the occasion.
From Pastor Heidi Johnston: "Salem Lutheran Church, one of our mother churches, was founded 125 years ago. This year we're honoring our past, celebrating our present, and looking forward to our future in Christ. Earlier this year, we collected supplies for LWR hygiene kits. We well exceeded our goal of 125 kits. Praise God! Please join us as we continue to celebrate this special anniversary into the fall."
Removal of our cornerstone to uncover the 125-year-old time capsule hidden inside! Come see what we find. Refreshments and tours of our garden and stained glass windows to follow. All are welcome!
201 Granite Street, Quincy, MA
Special worship service. We are happy to welcome Boston Metro Dean Pr. Tim Stein into our midst along with Associate to the Bishop, Pr. Sara Anderson.
201 Granite Street, Quincy, MA
Gala dinner at The Neighborhood Club of Quincy
27 Glendale Road, Quincy, MA
For more information, please call 617-472-1247
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Brian McLaren in Hartford
Celebrated author, speaker and activist Brian McLaren will deliver a public lecture at Emanuel Lutheran Church (311 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT), sponsored by the New England Synod and several ecumenical partners.
McLaren's lecture will be held Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45, with discounts for clergy and students. To register and purchase your ticket, click here! Please share this information with those who might be interested, with our recommendation to sign up promptly, as this event is expected to sell out quickly.
The lecture is a part of McLaren's visit to New England for the annual Bishop's Convocation, which takes place Nov. 10-12 at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in Hartford. A communication was sent out from the Synod last week to our rostered leaders. If you are a leader and have not received that communication, please contact Lyn Wasilewski via email by clicking here. |
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Reminder
Did you know the Synod offers access to the GoToMeeting and FreeConferenceCall online meeting platforms, free of charge? We do! They can be a great tool to connect with folks when distance is a barrier, and all you need is a computer and a reliable internet connection!
If you're interested in using those tools, we'd like to remind you to please coordinate and reserve all meetings through the synod office - before scheduling them with your team or committee. To reserve time, email Marianne Uva at muva@nesynod.org.
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Job listings policy
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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Teaching position (social ethics)
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
PLTS is seeking "an engaging and dynamic teacher who bridges the line between the academy and the church, and is eager to engage in the extensive processes involved in forming students for ordained and lay ministries. The person will be responsible for teaching theological foundations, historical understandings, and current approaches to Christian ethics, as well as preparing students to equip others to discern contextually appropriate responses to urgent ethical challenges today. Candidates should possess an integrated understanding of different aspects of theological education, be open to teaching online, and willing and able to work with colleagues in all aspects of graduate professional theological education, including continuing education."
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Organist
Grace Lutheran Church, Needham, Mass.
Grace seeks an organist/choir director with excellent people skills. Basic commitment is for a weekly 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service with opportunities to rebuild a choir, and nurture musical gifts within the congregation. Email resume to: gracemusiciansearch@gmail.com, or mail to:
Grace Lutheran Church
543 Greendale Ave.
Needham, MA 02492
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Bell Choir Director
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Foxborough, Mass.
Handbell director needed, teaching role to 10-12 member intergenerational choir of 3 octaves with limited experience in small, growing church; Sept. to May/June position with 30-35 weeknight, one-hour rehearsals, probably Monday evenings at 7 p.m. but flexible, plus 4-5 Sunday morning ringing sessions; ideal candidate will have bell knowledge and strong directing skills; Stipend salary, $1,500 to $2,000 commensurate with experience and duration of ringing year; Office@lcor.org or call 508-543-4071.
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