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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:
Sunday, Feb. 1
Morning Worship, Lutheran Church of Framingham, Mass.
Thursday, Feb. 5
Visit to Grace Center, Gloucester, Mass.
First Stewardship Consult, Lynn, Mass.
Feb. 8-10
Northwest Wisconsin Convocation
Friday, Feb. 13
Prince of Peace Stewardship Consult, Augusta, Maine
Saturday, Feb. 14
Prince of Peace Ecumenical Blessing of Lutheran/Episcopal partnership, Augusta, Maine
Sunday, Feb. 15
Morning Worship, Emanuel, Worcester, Mass.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Next Generation of Leaders with LTSP President David Lose, Worcester, Mass.
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Help the New England Synod win
the Super Synod Challenge for
ELCA World Hunger!
We are challenging the Northwest Washington Synod, which includes Seattle, to a Super Bowl-themed fundraising drive for ELCA World Hunger, and we need your help!
From now until the end of Sunday's Super Bowl between our beloved New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, we and the Northwest Washington Synod are challenging each other to raise money for the ELCA's World Hunger initiative, which aids places across the world that suffer from hunger and poverty.
As of Wednesday at noon, we were trailing the Lutherans from Northwest Washington, $7,577-$3,750. The great news is that our synods have already combined to raise more than $10,000 for ELCA World Hunger, but we'd like to narrow the gap! To donate, click here and scroll down to the PayPal button corresponding to your synod of choice. We'll keep updating the totals at that page right up until the end of this fundraising drive.
Thanks, and go Pats!
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Please submit 2014 Mission Support
A reminder to all congregations that it would be most helpful if you could submit any of last years' (2014) intended Mission Support so that we receive it by Friday, Jan. 30, which is also the last business day of the month and fiscal year.
The address to mail your payments is: New England Synod, P.O. Box 13, Worcester, MA 01614-0013.
Also, if you know your 2015 plan for Mission Support please email that figure to Marianne at muva@nesynod.org today. Thank You.
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Nominations open for 2015 Synod Assembly elections
At our June 2015 Synod Assembly, we will be electing our voting members for the 2016 Churchwide Assembly, which is to be held Aug. 8-13, 2016, in New Orleans, La.
We will be electing the following positions:
- 1 Clergy who is a person of color and/or with a primary language other than English
- 2 Clergy who have never served as a Voting member at an ELCA Assembly
- 2 Clergy at Large
- 1 Clergy who is the Bishop
- 1 Layperson who is the Synod vice president
- 1 Layperson who is the Synod vice president-elect
- 1 Male Layperson who has never served as a Voting member at an ELCA Assembly
- 1 Female Layperson who has never served as a Voting member at an ELCA Assembly
- 1 Layperson at Large
- 1 Male Layperson who is person of color and/or with a primary language other than English
- 1 Female Layperson who is person of color and/or with a primary language other than English
- 1 Male Youth/Young Adult
- 1 Female Youth/Young Adult
Nomination forms are now available. Click one of the links below to download the nomination form you require.
Nomination Form - printable (.docx)
Nomination Form - printable (.pdf)
Nomination Form - Electronic (.docx)
Forma de Nominacion version electronica
Forma de Nominacion version impresa
Nominating Committee
Rev. Scott Donnelly, Community Lutheran, Enfield, NH Chairperson
Ms. Donna Kerry, First Lutheran, Malden, MA
Rev. Christian Holleck, St. Peter's Lutheran, Harwich, MA
Mr. Dave Farabaugh, Immanuel Lutheran, Holden, MA
Ms. Judy Armelin, St. Paul, Gloucester, MA
Rev. Lena Warren, Grace Lutheran, Naugatuck, CT
Ms. Cassandra Wilson, Redeemer Lutheran, Woburn, MA
For more information, contact the Synod Council Secretary, Charlene Pederson, 203-435-0313 or attycwright@comcast.net.
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Water in the Wilderness: An Overnight Retreat for Rostered Leaders
March 16-17, 2015
Rostered leaders, join us for a Lenten timeout in companionship with colleagues. We will use Ignatian meditation for scripture reflection; no experience in Ignatian Exercises necessary for participants. Our focus is simply on prayer, rest, refreshment. Time for intentional prayer and quiet are balanced with open time for conversation, walking, or relaxing in the beautiful houses and grounds of the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center. This retreat is sponsored by the synod's Continuing Theological Education Team.
Date: Monday, March 16, 2 p.m.-Tuesday, March 17, 1 p.m.
Cost: $150 per person for overnight accommodation and meals; $100 for commuters.
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Retired leader retreat at Calumet
Sept. 27-29, 2015
Camp Calumet
Freedom, N.H.
Calumet has announced a new retreat for retired and "nearly retired" rostered leaders and their spouses, to be held this fall.
The retreat, which will be a complement to the spring retreat in April (more info coming soon), will feature former ELCA presiding bishop Mark Hanson as guest speaker and chaplain. Former Bishop Hanson will lead four sessions and share his experiences as major gifts advisor for the ELCA Campaign.
The retreat, scheduled for Sept. 27-29, will cost $180 per person, which includes two suppers, breakfasts and lunches, as well as two nights' lodging.
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