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Season of Pentecost
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September 24, 2014
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Act 2Day 4Tomorrow
Oct. 3-4, 2014
Multiple sites
Junior and Senior High School students are invited to join one of five sites throughout the region that are participating in "Act 2Day 4Tomorrow," an ELCA-wide event taking place Oct. 3-4.
Act 2Day 4Tomorrow is an overnight event designed to give teenagers an opportunity to serve, reflect and learn about how they can help eradicate hunger and poverty in the world. This retreat uses the curriculum created by the ELCA World Hunger team.
Act 2Day 4Tomorrow is based on Acts 2:42 which illustrates the activities and behavior of the early disciples. The event includes fasting, activities, discussion, and reflection centered on seven faith practices: pray, study, worship, invite, encourage, serve and give.
Each activity is designed for "in the moment" learning and reflection to help youth apply what they discover in their own congregations and communities.
The sites:
Faith Lutheran Church (Andover, MA)
Contact Tom Schauer - (978) 475-4059
St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Bristol, CT)
Contact Pr. Stephanie Pope - (860) 583-5809
St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Charlestown, RI)
Contact Pr. Joanna Hertzog-Betkoski - (401) 322-0088
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Rutland, VT)
Contact Pr. John Longworth - (802) 773-9659
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Sturbridge, MA)
Contact Pr. Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt - (508) 347-7297
See which site will best suite your needs and register your by Sept. 28. All churches will need to abide by the Synod's Safe Church policy for the event.
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2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Leaders Meeting
 Saturday, October 11, 2014
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
345 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7297
On Saturday, October 11, 10am-1pm, Pastor Timothy Weisman and Pastor Heidi Johnston will be leading an informational meeting in Sturbridge, MA for rostered leaders, lay leaders, youth directors, parents, youth, and anyone else who is helping guide a group to Detroit in 2015. You'll hear all the latest plans for the Detroit Gathering and get questions answered!
If you travel to Sturbridge, lunch will be provided. Or, if you wish, you'll be able to watch the meeting online from the comfort of your home via GoToMeeting (or a similar resource). Just check the box and we'll get you connected!
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Mediation Skills Training
 March 2-6
Calumet Conference Center, Freedom, N.H.
Have you ever felt stuck on an issue as a congregation? Wondered how you can move people from taking sides to taking action? Sign up now for the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center training held March 2-6 at Calumet Lutheran Ministries and Conference Center. New England Synod Rostered leaders who sign up prior to Nov. 1 get a significant discount on the cost!
To learn more and find registration information, click here to visit the Synod's event page.
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Coffeehouse 66 presents Chris and Meredith Thompson
 Saturday, Oct. 4 - 8 p.m. (doors 7:30 p.m.)
University Lutheran Church
66 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
All are welcome to join us for an evening of amazing acoustical music and stories from Somerville locals Chris and Meredith Thompson! Join us for a wide variety of musical talent from vocals to flute and drums and exquisite storytelling. $15/$10 students, free under 12 years old.
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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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