Developing, Nurturing
& Supporting Leaders
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Mark Your Calendar!
Synod of Lincoln Trails
2013 Meetings
February 22
First Presbyterian Church
Urbana, IL
June 15
Philo Presbyterian Church
Philo, IL
October 26
Philo Presbyterian Church
Philo, IL
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Check our website or contact the synod office for details!
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On the (Soggy) Ground In New York City |
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 Riding along with a PDA National Response Team in the Borough of Queens
Special to Presbyterian News Service
Jim Nedelka
NEW YORK
"Coping is not easy, but we're alive!"
FAR ROCKAWAY
It is a bit past 10 o'clock on this Saturday Morning (November 10) in the unheated pastor's office of First Presbyterian Church of Far Rockaway. A low chorus of "Amen" and a smattering of nodding heads punctuate the warming sentiment expressed by Ruling Elder Claudette Bravo Ho-Sang.
She is addressing Helen Robinson's National Response Team from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), making their first of three planned stops in the hard-hit New York City borough of Queens.
They are the second PDA team on the ground here since Hurricane Sandy and the first since a nor'easter blew through November 7th, dumping upwards of four inches of snow atop the remnants of Sandy's wrath.
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Generosity for Every Generation
March 11-13 - St. Louis, Missouri
For elders, pastors, presbytery staff and volunteers
Then we your people, the flock of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise."
Psalm 79:13
For more information visit the Stewardship Kaleidoscope webpage.
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Hispanic/Latino-a Presbyterians Gather to Discuss Action Plans, Measurable Goals
Tony Aja
Ruben Armendariz, consultant for church development in Mission Presbytery and considered by many the expert on Hispanic ministries in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), speaks proudly of "the right heritage that Hispanics/Latinos bring from their cultural background and life."
How will the PC(USA) benefit from this richness?
Hispanic Presbyterians from across the United States and Puerto Rico met October 30-November 2 to discuss the future of this ministry. The gathering was sponsored by the National Presbyterian Hispanic/Latino Caucus and the offices of Hispanic/Latino-a Congregational Support and Resources and Relationships with Hispanic/Latino Constituencies.
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| Center for Congregations Learning Alert |
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You Can Register Now for Fall and Winter Events Statewide
Creating an Unbroken Circle of Care in Your Congregation
 A Northeast Indiana Four-Session Program
November 2012-May 2013
Shared Ministry: Strategies for Equipping People to Serve
November 14, 2012 - Merrillville, IN
November 16, 2012 - Salem, IN
Sticky Faith: Understanding Why Youth and Young Adults Stay in Church
December 5, 2012 - Fort Wayne, IN
December 6, 2012 - Carmel IN
Visit the Center for Congregations website by clicking here.
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February 6-9, 2013
Orlando, Florida
Doubletree Hotel
 Come and Let Us Play at the 2013 Annual Event in Orlando! Psalm 148:12-13 reads, "Young men and women alike, old and young together! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. "As God's redeemed creation in Christ, we believe that God has gifted us with the ability to both work and play. We know that Christ came that we might have abundant life; therefore, let us celebrate the freedom to love God and one another in response to God's love for us. We hope you plan to join us for the 2013 Annual Event, where we'll experience the spirit of God through play!
Click here to register now
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The Thoughtful Christian Retailer Offers up to 85% Off |
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Save up to 85% off Books and Resources during Thanksgiving Week
The Thoughtful Christian (TTC) retailer has broken the Thanksgiving tradition of offering heavily discounted prices only on the day after Thanksgiving - the day known to most consumer and retailers as "Black Friday." Intead, TTC is offering up to 85% off a wide selection of books and resources throughout the week of Thanksgiving, starting on Monday, November 19, and continuing through Saturday, November 24. TTC is also offering free shipping on orders of $25 or more.
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Find out what's happening within the presbyteries of the Synod of Lincoln Trails. Click on links below to read the newsletters or visit their webpages.
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McCormick Theological Seminary |
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Certificate in Environmental Leadership and Ministry
 The timely certificate in Environmental Leadership and Ministry program will be offered again in 2013. This timely program provides clergy and lay leaders alike the opportunity to think deeply and broadly about the growing challenge of environmental ministry in their communities and work. Set in an urban environment and combining the contexts of science, biblical studies, theology and ethics while incorporating the language and practices of the church, participants will come away equipped to serve as a strong resource person and advocate in their own places of ministry.
Click here for additional cointinuing education opportunties at McCormick.
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