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Praying Together
As we draw closer to 2017 there will be multiple opportunities for us to mark the 500th anniversary of the reformation. This year on October 31, we will begin our own synodical commemorations by joining the Catholic Archdiocese of New York for a Reformation 500 Kick Off Event. Hosted at the Sheen Center and Old Saint Patrick's Church, there will be opportunity to watch the joint ecumenical commemoration between the Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church live from Sweden before worshiping together and joining for a reception.
Especially as we near 2017, we are encouraging congregations to build relationships with local Catholic parishes. To help you to get started, we have created a toolkit with resources, tips for planning a common prayer service, and help in sharing the news. Learn more about the Reformation 500 Kick Off and accompanying toolkit here.
 15 years later
Lutherans around the country reflected 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, Pr. Martha Jacobi, and Mr. John Scibilia.
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Read more about how Saint Peter's, Manhattan became "The Jazz Church" in the NY Press.
Learn about the history of Eger Lutheran Home and Services as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary at SILive.com.
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 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. Learn more and register here.
 Word and Image
Join Lutheran Social Services of New York in commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with an exclusive first viewing of "Word and Image: Martin Luther's Reformation" at the Morgan Library and Museum. This exhibit includes ninety works of art and objects, the majority of which are from museums in Germany that have never been seen before in North America. We invite you to celebrate this historic milestone by joining us on October 5, 2016 for this world premiere exhibit and VIP cocktail reception. Learn more here.
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.
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 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 We recommend that applications be in the synod office by September 15 to facilitate a preliminary review of the documents.
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 When the love is lacking
"The love that Jesus commissioned with his dying breath must appear in our pulpits and pews," writes Pr. Marcia Parkinson-Harrison on the Anti-Racism Task Force Blog. "We, the Christian remnant in a post-Christian age, cannot stand divided. We must confess. We must repent. We must joyfully give the abiding grace that we have received. The blood of Jesus is sufficient." Read more here.
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 Earthquake in Northwest Diocese
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 Udugu Sunday
Udugu means brotherly or sisterly relationship. It is an apt way of describing our relationship in Christ with the North Western Diocese of Tanzania. We invite congregations to celebrate our companionship on September 25, or any fall Sunday you choose. This year's Udugu Sunday continues the ongoing goal of growing our support of students at KEMPS and continuing in secondary education through scholarships. Udugu Sunday celebrates our walking in faith together as God's family in Christ! Find resources for the day here.
 ELCA Youth Leadership Summit
The ELCA Youth Leadership Summit is an annual gathering of youth and adult leaders from across our church that focuses on leadership development, faith formation and building connections. Watch a video invitation here. Held at Lutheridge Camp and Retreat Center, Asheville, NC, the summit will be November 3 to 6. If you have someone you would like to nominate to attend, please send their name, contact information and a short paragraph explaining the nomination to Dcn. Charlie Germain by September 23. Click here for more information.
 Orientation for Diaconate
The 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.
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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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- For those affected by the earthquake in the Northwest Diocese of Tanzania and those who come to their aid
- For the friends and family of Diane, mother of Vicar Analyse Triolo, who died in Christ on September 4
- With thanksgiving for the arrival of Levi, son to Pr. Danielle Miller and Joel Bumol
- 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 Bryce Knutzen, serving in the United Kingdom
- For ELCA missionaries Rev. Erik and Tauna Roth serving in Japan
- For Bishop Patricia Lull, the staff and people of the Saint Paul Area Synod
- For the care of God's creation
- For the unity of this church and its mission
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