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Our PO Box is no longer active.
Please send all correspondence to the Sacramento Office of the Bishop at:
Sierra Pacific Synod 9985 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95827
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A message about Second Mile Giving and Mt Cross Ministries
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Dear ,
I recently had someone not associated with the synod ask me what Second Mile Giving was all about. It occurred to me that not everyone may know what we are talking about each month, as we feature our Second Mile Giving partners. So, as Communications Coordinator, I'm going to communicate!
Each month, we as good disciples and good stewards of the gifts we have been given, give our offerings to the church. Second Mile Giving is a way to go above and beyond regular offerings. Our ministry partners are organizations that are working with and in the synod, and are always in need of funding to continue the day to day good works they provide. How can you participate in Second Mile Giving? There are two ways to find out the "partner of the month": this weekly newsletter and the SPS website. Each has a link to a bulletin insert that you can use when taking a special offering. Once you have collected this extra giving, include the amount in your regular mission support to the synod, making sure that you notate that amount in the 2nd Mile column on the Treasurer's Remittance Statement. ( Click here for the most recent version of this form, which includes our new mailing address.) Questions? Email us at info@spselca.org. This month's partner is Mt Cross Ministries. Mt. Cross Ministries' main site is located in the coastal redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 20 minutes from the Santa Cruz beaches. Mt. Cross offers summer camp and retreat opportunities for all ages. Most Mt. Cross directed camps are held on the main site and many, like Day Camps, take place in communities all over northern California. Churches, schools, clubs and other organizations use Mt. Cross as their group retreat center by utilizing the Outdoor Conference Center (OCC). Mt. Cross provides facilities, meal service and program support (as desired) to make your group's experience as successful as possible. Many groups take advantage of the Challenge Course and/or climbing tower. You or one of your children may have gone to summer camp or participated in one of the Sierra Pacific Synod Youth Committee's events held at Mt Cross. Use this insert to encourage donations to your Second Mile Giving offering this month!
Kathye Hamm Communications Coordinator
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SYNOD ASSEMBLY
"We Are Church Together"
Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5, 2016
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno
Click here for the 2016 Synod Assembly Proposed Agenda
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Synod Assembly Registration
Go to the SPS website to register now. Additional fees will apply. Click Here
Please book your Grand Sierra Resort Hotel Rooms as soon as possible!
If you are comparison shopping, it might help you to know that the room block we fill while there, enables us to use the grand meeting space and breakout rooms. It might also be helpful to know that the Grand Sierra offers us a discounted room rate, has waived "resort fees" and provides free parking, including free valet parking for our event!
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Questions for Bishop Eaton?
As you may know, Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA will be with us at our Assembly June 3-5. There will be time in the agenda for Bp Eaton to answer questions. To make the best use of time, and to get as wide of range of questions as possible, we are asking for your questions ahead of time. Please click here to submit your questions.
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Hospitality Area
Assembly participants are invited to bring a dozen (or two) cookies for the Hospitality area during the assembly. In addition, you can help by:
- using containers that do not need to be returned
- bringing some (not all) "healthy" and/or gluten-free cookies
- label with helpful information, such as "contains nuts" or "gluten free"
There will be a free-will offering in the hospitality area to help offset the costs of coffee preparation by the hotel.
We thank you for your support - - and hope you enjoy the Assembly!
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Advocacy Breakfast
Sponsored by Lutheran Episcopal Advocacy in Nevada and The Lutheran Office of Public Policy-California
What are the Public Policy issues facing California & Nevada?
Join us Saturday June 4th at 7:00 AM $24.00
Click here for the registration form and payment information
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Applications for Display Space now available
Please click here if you are interested in submitting a request for display space for Synod Assembly
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Love Your Neighbor
In her May column for Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton reminds us that love of God and love of neighbor should be the way to engage society, especially during this election year.
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2016
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is an opportunity to rejoice in the life-giving, liberating power of the gospel. As part of the observance, we invite you to attend the Grace Gathering, in partnership with the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. This will be an opportunity to experience the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) when gathered as the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, prepare for further observances of the 500th anniversary and reflect on how the Reformation can continue to guide us today.
Click here to view a video invitation from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton.
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 NEWS FROM AROUND THE SYNODAND BEYOND
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ROSTERED LEADER CELEBRATIONS
Ordinations: Casey Kloehn - May 14, 2016, 7:00pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Encinitas, CA Installations: Pr. Ron Valadez - May 14, 2016, 2:00pm at Bethlehem, Lutheran Church, Auburn, CA Pr. Dawn Roginski - May 22, 2016, 3:00 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Vallejo, CA
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What is new and thought provoking at the Resource Center??
We now have a copy of Volumes 1 and 2 of the new Annotated Luther, published by Fortress Press. This is a brand new 6 volume series, and only the first 2 volumes are in print at this point, and we have them!
Still looking for some ideas for your VBS this summer?
VBS resources are 'out there' and in here, at your Resource Center!
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SAVE THE DATE!
2016 Professional Leaders Conference
October 18 - 20, 2016
The Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Village
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News from Mt. Cross Ministries
Summer camp registration is now open! Check out all of the life-changing summer camp programs we have to offer this year!
Do you know a young adult who is looking for summer employment? Mt. Cross Ministries is looking for enthusiastic young adults with a passion for working with youth of all ages, families and church congregations in outdoor settings.
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Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM)
2016 Region 4 Conference
July 14-16, 2016
St. John's Lutheran Church, Sacramento, CA
This summer the ALCM (Association of Lutheran Church Musicians) Region 4 conference will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church (1701 L St / Sacramento, CA) from July 14 to 16. Participants will examine and engage with the theme "For the sake of..." Act quickly! Early bird special rate has been extended to Monday, April 30th. To register, visit www.alcm.org > Under "What's New at ALCM," click 2016 Regional Conferences. (A mirror website is also available on the St. John's Lutheran Church website: www.stjohnslc.org/conference)
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LEVN, the Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network, is looking for young adults (age 21-30) with Bachelor's degrees for an 11-month program of non-profit work and learning about social justice. From the end of August 2016 to the end of July 2017, our corps members will be provided housing, utilities, health insurance, transportation, spiritual direction, and a $400/month food stipend. There's also a $1000 re-entry grant at the end of the program for moving expenses.
The work placement sites for the upcoming program year include faith-based non-profits, secular non-profits, congregations, the Sierra Pacific Synod office, and our campus ministry at UC Davis. We meet each week for worship, dinner, and discussion. The corps members live in intentional community in a 4-bedroom apartment in Davis, CA. We're an ecumenical program, and applicants needn't be either Lutheran or Episcopal to apply-interest in Christian spirituality is the only expectation.
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ELCA Region 2's Invitation to Service & Youth Ministry Training
August 4 - 6 at California Lutheran University
Invitation to Service invites you to discover how God is calling YOU! For youth and young adults (participants must have completed the 9th grade) who want to discern God's invitation for their lives, discover how to be disciples, and find their vocation at the intersection of their passions and the world's needs.
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We Remember in Prayer...
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Please hold the following Bishops and Synods in your prayers as they gather for their synod assemblies on the following dates:
Bishop Murray Finck, Pacifica Synod, 05/05/16 - 05/07/16
Bishop Ann Svennungsen, Minneapolis Area Synod, 05/06/16 - 05/07/16
Bishop Steve Delzer, Southeastern Minnesota Synod, 05/06/16 - 05/07/16
Bishop Michael Burk, Southeastern Iowa Synod, 05/06/16 - 05/07/16
Bishop Tracie Bartholomew, New Jersey Synod, 05/06/16 - 05/07/16
Bishop Claire Burkat, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, 05/06/16 - 05/07/16
Pacifica Synod as they elect a bishop this weekend.
Pr. Doris Nolan (Christ, Reedley) after full knee replacement surgery on April 13.
Pr. Dani Fey for ongoing illness.
Those around the world who are fleeing terror and violence; that they find compassion and welcome as they seek refuge.
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Second Mile Giving
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May 2016
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Congregations in Transition
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Executive Skills for Pastors:
Lessons from the World of the MBA
When: Monday, July 18-22, 2016
Where: The campus of California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA
Cost: $799 which includes classes, materials, room and board
The event begins at 9:30 am on Monday and concludes with lunch on Friday. For those who are traveling housing may be arranged for Sunday night the 17th or Friday night the 22nd.
For more information or to register contact the Office of the Congregational Relations by phone at (805) 493-3936 by e-mail: leblanc@callutheran.edu
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"God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday"
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 11, for "God's work. Our hands." Sunday.
The deadline for ordering personalized t-shirts is Aug. 19
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Healthy Congregations Workshop
November 4 - 5, 2016
Good Shepherd, Salinas
The workshop will be led by Richard Blackburn, Executive Director of Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC). The event is most helpful when attended by a group of lay and Pastoral leaders from the same church, group discounts are available!
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Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process
December 5-7, 2016
March 13-15, 2017
May 22-24, 2017
Hope United Methodist Church San Diego, CA
Clergy Clinic is designed to enhance the ability of participants to function as self-differentiated leaders in their ministry setting. It can be taken as a follow-up to MSTI, or, on its own. The clinic meets three times during the year for three days each time, providing a total of nine days of training. The training is presented by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center.
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REFORMATION 500
These are not official Synod events, we hope you'll find this information useful as you plan for the 500th anniversary.
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May 17-24, 2017
Reserve a Spot by May 15, 2016!
May 20 - 21, 2016
St. Matthew's, San Francisco
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Synod Calendar
Events and Meetings
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May 14, 2016
Ordination of Casey Cloehn
Bethlehem, Encinitas
May 14, 2016
Installation of Ron Valadez
Bethlehem, Auburn
May 22, 2016
Installation of Dawn Roginski
St Paul's, Vallejo
June 3-5, 2016
2016 Synod Assembly
Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, NV
October 14 - 16, 2106
SPSYC Elementary School Retreat
Mt. Cross
October 17, 2016
Rostered Women's Retreat
Dean's Gathering
October 18 - 20
Professional Leaders Conference
The Village at Squaw Valley
November 11 - 13, 2016
SPSYC Middle School Retreat
Mt. Cross
February 24 - 26, 2107
SPSYC High School Retreat
Mt. Cross
CANDIDACY COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
PLTS, Berkeley
August 26-27, 2016
October 14-15, 2016
January 20-21, 2017
Please take note of our office schedule:All Synod offices are open Monday-Thursday and closed every Friday.
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Committed to being re-formed...
The Sierra Pacific Synod
9985 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827-6628
916-756-1665 · 800-275-3522 · 888-789-6434 (Fax)
Click here to visit our website www.spselca.org
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Office of the Bishop, Sacramento
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Office of the Bishop, Bay Area
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Office of the Bishop, Fresno
Synod Resource Center
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9985 Folsom Blvd.
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500 Airport Blvd. Suite 442
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2311 E. Shaw Avenue
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Sacramento, CA 95827-1405
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Burlingame, CA 94010-1938
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Fresno, CA 93710-8204
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916-756-1665 (Direct)
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650-590-0980 (Direct)
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559-345-2725 (Direct)
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