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In Case You Missed It
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Recommit to your ministry
The Tuesday of Holy Week offers a unique opportunity for our synod's pastors and leaders to come together for worship and community during out Chrism Mass. During this service, oils for use in several expressions of pastoral care are presented and blessed. The liturgy begins with Rites for Confession and Individual Absolution as well as Affirmation of Baptismal Vocation for all God's people, for deacons, deaconesses, diaconal ministers, associates in ministry, pastors and our bishop. Recommit to your ministry and join us for the 2016 Chrism Mass.
 Celebrating Women in Public MinistryInternational Women's Day is held every year on March 8. It is meant to both celebrate achievements of women and mark a call to action towards accelerating gender parity. March also is set aside as Women's History Month. With that, and the recent commemoration of 45 years of women in ordained ministry in our church, we asked some female pastors who have been ordained for the longest and shortest amounts of time to share their experiences. Read the full News Story here. You can also find resources here.
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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 week, our staff was warmly received by the following communities: St. Peter's, Springfield Gardens; Our Saviour, Manhasset; St. Paul's International, Floral Park; Our Saviour, Mineola; Our Saviour, Glen Head; Leif Ericson Day School, Brooklyn; St. John's, Manhattan; and Abiding Presence, Bronx. Thank you!
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 New synod staff position
Sue Brandt has joined the staff as Executive Administrator. In this new position, Sue's portfolio includes grant management and providing support to candidacy, the conference of deans, and our strategic plan. She can be reached at sbrandt@mnys.org or 212-870-2378.
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 Organ scholarships for Long Island music students The Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is seeking applicants for its 2016 scholarship awards program. Awards will be given for beginning, high school, and college organ students. Three awards are available for Suffolk County residents. Musicians, music teachers, clergy members, and others are invited to assist in identifying eligible candidates. Learn more here.
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 Building Men for Christ
Lutheran Men in Mission is hosting a Building Men For Christ workshop on April 2 at St Paul's, Port Jefferson. This workshop was developed by ELCA's national Lutheran Men in Mission and is great way to build up the men's ministry in your congregation. Our local chapter is holding this event in partnership with the Peconic Conference to build the church and its men.
 The Institute of Lifelong Learning at LTSPWhether you are a lay person, neighbor, leader in the church, or someone who is curious about faith in the world and has a desire to deepen your understanding, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia offers a wide selection of courses and workshops, taught by internationally acclaimed faculty and speakers, that are available in various formats - on-campus and online - to meet your busy schedule and satisfy your theological curiosity. Click here to learn more about the courses offered.
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As part of the strategic plan, the Sent Committee highlights ministries and partnerships proclaiming the Gospel while responding to societal needs.
 Pinecrest Lutheran Leadership Ministries Pinecrest, a 90 year old Lutheran Leadership Camp for youth, has continuously changed to remain relevant to young people in the church throughout its history. In the past, Pinecrest has led a number of people to pursue careers within the church. More recently, the campers involved with Pinecrest have been committed to performing acts of justice outside of the camp community. By reaching out to organizations within their local communities, campers have had the opportunity to participate in social justice activities from Manhattan to Eastern Long Island. This passion for social justice is fostered during Pinecrest's week-long camp session in mid-August, where campers engage in classes, discussions, and activities that focus on the theme of how to be the face of Jesus in the world by addressing issues of inequality. This past August, campers participated in a diversity training exercise that highlighted how certain populations are disadvantaged by the systems currently in place in our society. Pinecresters were moved to action in the months following by writing letters to congressional offices regarding the Syrian refugee crisis as well as leading efforts to provide meals to shut-ins throughout New York City. Campers are not only given an opportunity to hear God's call, but are also given the opportunity to respond - to be the hands that do God's work. Surely as Pinecrest continues its ministry, many more generations of young people will learn how to be leaders in the Church, their communities, and the world. Learn more about Pinecrest here.
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St. Lydia's, Brooklyn has incorporated as a congregation of the ELCA, effective March 13.
Pr. Michael Thomas completed his call as pastor of New Hope for All Saints, Bronx, effective February 29.
Pr. Benjamin McKelahan completed his call as pastor of Parables, Brooklyn (CUD), effective January 31.
Pr. ElizaBeth Nebrasky has retired, effective February 1.
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- For the friends and family of Pr. Jack Traugott, who died in Christ March 2
- For refugees and those who come to their aid
- For our Anti-Racism Task Force, as they plan for trainings for leaders
- 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 Matthew McCormick, serving in South Africa
- For ELCA missionaries Dr. Stephen and Bethany Friberg, serving in Tanzania
- For Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt, the staff and people of the Southern Ohio Synod
- For the care of God's creation
- For the unity of this church and its mission
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