 Thank you! Did you know that over 95 voices gave input to our synod assembly? Or that we heard from over 75 voices during plenary sessions and worship? Thank you to everyone who gave input, shared their stories, volunteered, and who committed to confronting racism in our synod and society. Stay turned for more wrap up of our time together.
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Anti-racism Introductory trainings
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.
 Strong Center. Open Door.
In this 10th anniversary year of the publication of Evangelical Lutheran Worship you are invited to attend an event focusing on Lutheran worship in our current context. Pastors, musicians, lay leaders, and worship committees: whether you have extensive experience with ELW, are exploring it for the first time, or use other materials for your community's worship, you will find a place at these gatherings. Find more about these three opportunities to gather here.
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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White privilege? I thought we were talking about racism
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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 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 Elise Sperling, serving in Cambodia
- For ELCA missionaries Rev. Deborah and Joseph Troester serving in Tanzania
- For Bishop Richard Hoyme, the staff and people of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin
- For the care of God's creation
- For the unity of this church and its mission
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A Place for All