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In Case You Missed It
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Connected. Committed. Courageous.
How are you connected? ... committed? ... courageous? Tell us! Watch this video introducing our 2016 Synod Assembly theme to see how others answered. Then use these signs to reflect and share on social media.
Our annual assembly will be held May 19-21 at the Melville Marriott. Find information about elections, hotel reservations, and registration through our assembly webpage. The first 50 voting members to register with the Guidebook discount will receive a special gift from Portico Benefit Services and express check-in on site. Learn more here.
 A season of enduring hope and growing light
"It is hard to think of Mary and Joseph traveling," writes Bishop Rimbo, "without imagining also the Syrian refugees. I can't think of Joseph protecting Jesus from Herod's massacre without wondering how many parents feel hopeless in protecting their children from gun violence. Suddenly, the shepherds in the pastures, quaking at the sight of messengers from God, seem much more relatable. Not a day seems to go by without a news story that sends shivers down my spine." Read Bishop Rimbo's full message here.
What do we say? 
The headlines in the news often leave us to wonder, "what do we say?" Here are a few public responses from our church leaders and partners:
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Read how MNYS Pastor Peter Rustico, with other local clergy, stood in support of the Muslim Community in the Times Herald-Record.
Read about MNYS Pastor Emily Scott and the ministry of St. Lydia's, Brooklyn in the Wall Street Journal.
Lutheran Social Services of New York is names as a organization that will help provide legal aid to immigrants through Mayor DeBlasio's program, ActionNYC in the New York Law Journal.
MNYS Pastor Danielle Miller encourages people to have a messy Christmas in the Oceanside Herald.
St. John's, Manhattan and their ministry is on DNAInfo's list of where to give locally in Greenwich Village and SoHo.
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 Warm welcomes Bishop Rimbo and the synod staff appreciate the welcome hospitality provided by our local congregations and partner organizations as we visit and help proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and share the mission of our ministries each week. In the past three weeks, our staff was warmly received by the following communities: Holy Trinity, Bellerose; Ascension, Franklin Square; Immanuel, Manhattan; Saint Peter's; Manhattan; Leif Ericson Day School, Brooklyn; Holy Trinity, Central Park West; Incarnation, Bridgehampton; St. Michael's, Amagansett; Epiphany, Laurelton; St. John's, Manhattan; Good Shepherd, Brooklyn; and LuHi, Brookville. Thank you!
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Rite of Ordination: Carol Schneider
Everyone is invited to the synodical celebration of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination, taking place on Saturday, January 16 at 3:00pm at Saint Peter's, Manhattan. Carol Schneider, recently called as chaplain to Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola will be ordained. Bishop Rimbo will preside and preach. All rostered ministers of the synod are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red.
Rite of Ordination: Jonathan Pryer
Everyone is invited to the synodical celebration of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination, taking place on Sunday, January 17 at 3:00pm at St. Paul's, East Northport where Jonathan Pryer, recently called as associate pastor, will be ordained and installed. Bishop Rimbo will preside and preach. All rostered ministers of the synod are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red.
 Confronting Racism: A Holy Yearning ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton and William B. Horne II, an ELCA member from Clearwater, FL, will continue their conversation on racism - a violation of God's intention for humanity - in another live webcast January 14, 2016, at 9 pm (EST). Eaton and Horne will be joined by other ELCA members who bring various perspectives on the U.S. criminal justice system. Learn more here.
 Global LutheranismAll are invited to attend a seminar sponsored by the Diakonia Program, "Global Lutheranism: Learning from Lutherans Around the World." This seminar will have multiple speakers that will enlighten you on what it is to be Lutheran in places such as Guyana, India, Slovakia, Tanzania, El Salvador & Zambia. Learn more here.
 "We Cannot Live a Lie"You are invited to join the African Descent Lutheran Association in the continued celebration of the legacy and life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, with the theme "We Cannot Live a Lie". All are welcome to join us on January 10 at St. Stephen's, Brooklyn at 4pm. Dinner will follow the service. Learn more and download the flyer here.  Preaching the LectionaryAll pastors and preachers are invited to join Canon "Tony" Lewis, emeritus professor of New Testament at Virginia Theological Seminary in exploring the upcoming Lent, Holy Week, and Easter readings. Participants will spend time in reflection and conversation, giving birth to engaging ways of incarnating the Word into the world. This is a joint event of our synod and the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island to be held on January 12. Learn more and register here.
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Teaching postions
Abiding Presence Preschool in Fort Salonga has part-time morning teaching positions available. Credentials for a licensed program are required. Please submit resume or any questions to Judy Hinsch.
Preschool Director
St. Luke Preschool and Early Childhood Center (LC-MS) in Dix Hills, NY is seeking a Director to lead in the management of the center. The Director is charged with the overall center management, the development of a high quality Christian program, and establishing professional, positive relationships with parents, children, staff and the church community.All interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume to resume@st-luke-lutheran.org. Learn more here.
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Pr. Wolfgang Laudert will be installed as pastor of Christ, Staten Island on January 9.
Mark Kiesel has resigned from the roster of the ELCA, effective December 30.
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- For health and healing for Pr. Jerome Taylor who is recovering from knee replacement surgery
- For refugees and those who come to their aid
- For our Anti-Racism Task Force, as they are begin to meet and receive training
- For our partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land as they live amidst the continued Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- For health and healing for Michael Boyd, husband of Pastor Jennifer Boyd, who is awaiting a lung transplant
- For health and healing for Ira Nebrasky, husband of Pastor ElizaBeth Nebrasky, who is undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma
- For ELCA Young Adult in Global Mission Stephanie Engel, serving in Rwanda
- For ELCA missionary Robin Strickler, serving in Rwanda
- For Bishop James Dunlop, the staff and people of the Lower Susquehanna Synod
- For the care of God's creation
- For the unity of this church and its mission
Download the synod prayer calendar here.
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