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 Follow along at our 2016 Synod Assembly
Our 2016 Synod Assembly, Confronting racism through connection, commitment, courage, is just days away. No matter where you are, you can see what is happening at assembly by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and finding all of our assembly resources through our Guidebook app. You can also download our newly updated agenda and worship materials. See the multitude of voices leading us through worship and personal reflections as we focus on racism in our church and society. All are welcome to join us on Friday, May 20 for Eucharist (4:30 pm) and our keynote presentation with Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas (7:30 pm). No special registration is required, but we ask that you check in at the registration table on site. Find full details about our Assembly here.
 A Place for AllAs we continue the conversation on racism in the United States, we must look within our congregations and communities. Mark your calendars for th e next live ELCA webcast, "A Place for All," on Wednesday, May 25, at 8 pm (EST). Learn more here.
Anti-racism Introductory trainings
We are called to be a church that embraces each person and confronts racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, age, gender, familial, sexual orientation, physical, personal, and class barriers that often manifest themselves in unjust treatment, inequalities, exclusion, and violence. We are hosting three Anti-Racism Introductory Trainings on June 11, September 10, and November 12 for all elected and volunteer synodical leaders; synodical boards, committees, teams; rostered leaders, synodically-rostered leaders, candidates in the call process, congregation call committees, and staff. These events are to help equip leaders to recognize and understand the complexity and implications of racism and racial issues. Learn more and register 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 two weeks, our staff was warmly received by the following communities: Saint Peter's, Manhattan, Leif Erikson Day School, Brooklyn; St. Andrews, Yorktown Heights; Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia; Staten Island Conference; St. Peter's, Baldwin; Holy Trinity, Manhattan; Grace, North Bellmore; Trinity, Wyandanch; Oceanside, Oceanside. Thank you!
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 Guests at our assembly
Our 2016 Synod Assembly has an exciting group of speakers, preachers, and guests, including partners from Tanzania. The Rev. Dr. Abednego Keshomshahara was elected as the fifth bishop of the North Western Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania in 2015. Our synod has been in a companionship relationship with this diocese since April 1998. The Rev. Elmereck Kigembe is the Secretary General of the North Western Diocese, serving in administration and partner relationships. Click here to learn more about all of our assembly guests.
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Working Preacher Presents: The Craft of Preaching
Do you ever wonder what's "behind the scenes" of some of the sermons you get to hear at big preaching conferences with "famous" preachers? Have you always wanted a practical preaching conference where you can learn some new "how-to's" for constructing a sermon and honing your homiletical skills? This three-day lifelong learning course from Luther Seminary will do that and more. Learn more about this October 3-5 event here.
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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.
 Camp Ma-He-Tu
The Lutheran Girls' Camp Association, doing business as Camp Ma-He-Tu, has been providing overnight camping experiences to Lutheran girls and their friends since the summer of 1937. The camp runs on volunteer power, having no year round full-time employees. Many of the Board members are former campers or counselors who want to continue to provide that special camping experience for girls. The camp can host 110 girls for each of the three, two-week encampments. Girls may attend from ages 7 to 15, with a Counselor-in-Training program for 16 year olds. At Ma-He-Tu, all of the campers, find a place to be themselves; a place where they belong and explore the gifts that God has given them. Campers safely enjoy exciting adventures, learn new skills and make life-long friends in a Christian, supportive and caring environment. They make discoveries, they make friends, and they make memories.
Adults can still experience camp by attending our "Women in the Woods" session at the beginning of each summer. This session often brings multiple generations of families together; you will have moms introducing their young daughters to life at camp and grandmothers sharing the blessings of the past and experiencing new traditions with their daughters and granddaughters. Learn more about Camp Ma-He-Tu here.
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White privilege? I thought we were talking about racism
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Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Training
Disaster Chaplaincy Services (DCS) is calling on ordained clergy interested in providing spiritual care to those affected in times of disaster. Please consider joining our corps of volunteer chaplains. DCS is a multi-faith, multicultural, multilingual organization that assures skilled and appropriate spiritual care for all people affected by disasters in the New York tri-state area. The training is May 24 in Manhattan. Download the flyer with more details.
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Church Office Administrator
Our Savior, Patchogue is seeking someone with church experience to manage the church office and to assist the pastor in administrative matters as needed. This position is part-time, 10:00am-2:00pm, Monday through Friday. The applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher, have data analysis and web navigation skills, strong organizational skills, and be detail oriented with good oral and written communication skills. Please send resume to office@lcospatchogue.org.
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- For veterans and families navigating traumatic circumstances and those who respond
- For health and healing for Pr. George Lutz, who is undergoing treatment for pneumonia
- For comfort for those affected by the fires around northern Alberta and Fort McMurray, and strength for those who come to their aid
- For refugees and those who come to their aid
- For our Anti-Racism Task Force, as they plan 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 Ira Nebrasky, husband of Pastor ElizaBeth Nebrasky, who is undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma
- For ELCA Young Adult in Global Mission Savanah Schneider, serving in Cambodia
- For ELCA missionaries Dr. Steve and Jodi Swanson serving in Tanzania
- For Bishop Gerald Mansholt, the staff and people of the East-Central Synod of Wisconsin
- For the care of God's creation
- For the unity of this church and its mission
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