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15 years later 
Lutherans around the country will reflect on the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, PA, remembering where they were and what they did when they heard the news. The September issue of Living Lutheran provides six stories of faith, including stories from MNYS members Mr. Dan Nigro, Pr. Tom E. Taylor, Pr. Khader El-Yateem, and Pr. Martha Jacobi. See the full issue here (subscriptions start at just $19.95) and download the study guide here.
 Beyond Rite by Rote
As a synod we have spent the past two programmatic years focusing on the means of grace identified by Martin Luther. We reclaimed and uplifted holy conversations and sought out opportunities for reconciliation. In a newly released resource, Beyond the Rite by Rote, study groups and individuals have the opportunity to explore both Matthew 18 and Corporate Confession and Forgiveness from our Lutheran liturgy. Perfect for a variety of formats, there are reproducible handouts and detailed notes for leaders to enrich conversation and provide background. Learn more about Growing Deeply in Faith, an initiative of our strategic plan, as we commemorate the Anniversary of the Reformation, and continue with Preaching and Proclamation (2018-2019) and the Sacraments (2019-2020).
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 See how one editor reflects on the signs outside two MNYS congregations in East Magazine. Wagner College was named one of America's best colleges in the Princeton Review's list of 2017. Read more from SILive. Read about St. Johns, Manhattan hosting an eclectic concert series in DNAinfo.
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Welcome Event
Rostered leaders and interns that are new to our synod are invited to a Welcome Event on October 17, 9am-1pm. This is a time to get to know your colleagues, bishop, and synod staff a little better, as well as become acquainted with important synod procedures, policies, and practices. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Rebekah Thornhill by October 10.
 Women of the ELCA 2016 Annual GatheringThe MNYS Women of the ELCA are hosting their annual gathering on September 17 under the theme " Who is my neighbor?" In addition an annual business meeting and board elections, there will be worship with Pr. Carol Fryer and Pr. Chryll Crews. Learn more here.
Rite of Ordination: Maritza Ortiz Cruz
Everyone is invited to the synodical celebration of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination, taking place on Friday, October 28 at 6:00pm at Gustavus Adolphus, Manhattan. Maritza Ortiz Cruz, recently called as mission developer to New Hope for All Saints, Bronx, will be ordained. All rostered ministers of the synod are invited to vest and process.
 Celebrate Judge Daniel Joy with ADLAAll are invited to celebrate the life of the Honorable Judge Daniel W. Joy during a service hosted by the New York Chapter of the African Descent Lutheran Association. Judge Joy loved God and the Lutheran church, was involved in many aspects of church life and community including Men in Mission, Lutheran Social Services, Kiwanis, Queens Federation of Churches, and was a member of New Hope, Jamaica. There will be a light repast after the service in the Atrium from 1-3pm. Learn more and download a flyer here.
 Anti-racism Introductory Trainings
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For Such A Time as This  |
 What are you being called to?
Our Strategic Plan asks congregations, individuals, and organizations: What are you being called to do "for such a time as this?" When congregations aren't trying to fix a building, they can be freed for mission. Through Capital Improvement Challenge Grants, congregations have been awarded matching grants for roof work, new windows, parking lots, repointing, masonry, boilers, bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations, and chair lifts. Download the new application and submit before September 30, 2016.
 Youth ministry workshopMade possible by a Leadership Development Grant from our synod's strategic plan, Cross of Christ, Babylon is hosting a Youth Ministry Workshop on September 24. A keynote presentation, "It's Complicated (and sort of not): Ministry with the App Generations", will be given by Dr. Nathan C. P. Frambach from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. All are welcome. Learn more here.
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 Orientation for DiaconateThe Diaconate Council will be holding an orientation for those people who wish to enter the process of becoming a synodically rostered deacon of the Metropolitan New York Synod on October 29. This orientation is a required step in this process for candidates and their pastors. Before attending this orientation, an application should be filled out and either emailed to mnysdiaconate@aol.com or mailed to the synod office (attention: Diaconate Council). It is also highly recommended that you take the time before the orientation to read the Guidelines of the Diaconate. We ask that you RSVP by October 24 if you plan on attending. If you have any questions, or desire to enter the process but cannot be at the orientation on this date, please contact the Diaconate Council.
 Wondering about confirmation
Confirmation is a ministry with a long history, yet what is the place of confirmation today? This free webinar on September 8 from Practice Discipleship will suggest ways confirmation can continue to be an adaptive and vital congregation ministry in the 21st century. Register and learn more here.
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Organist Needed
United Lutheran Church and Wartburg are seeking an organist to work with the congregation and play for Sunday services. Interested parties should contact Wartburg HR department (914-513-5413 or hrres@wartburg.org). For more information please call Pastor Carol Fryer at 914-513-5162.
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- With thanksgiving for the arrival of Levi, son to Pr. Danielle Miller and Joel Bumol
- For health and healing for Ramiro Surita, father of Deacon Jeanette Surita-Vazquetelles, who is recovering from open heart surgery
- For health and healing for Craig who is suffering from a serious infection related to heart valve replacement surgery
- For the flooding in Louisiana and those who come to their aid
- For refugees and those who come to their aid
- For those attending and planning anti-racism trainings throughout our synod
- 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 Dana Jystad, serving in the United Kingdom
- For ELCA missionary Jennifer Roberts serving in Japan
- For Bishop Steven Delzer, the staff and people of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod
- For the care of God's creation
- For the unity of this church and its mission
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