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It matters that the church is involved
The ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice is calling us into conversation with "Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations toward a Social Statement." Released this past summer, this study guide for individuals, congregations, and groups is the next step in the process of creating a social statement. It is a guide that looks at the many intersections of women in society and how economics, education, race, violence, and sexism contribute to our understanding of God's justice in our world. We talked to two women from our own synod that are involved in this work. Read more in the recent News Feature.
Bring God's hope and healing
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, your support will bring God's hope and healing to those who have been affected. The response from Lutheran Disaster Response already spans across several countries. Together, we will work with trusted partners and companion churches that know the communities well and are preparing recovery efforts. Learn more about how you can help here. Download our synod's own Disaster Plan 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: Leif Ericson Day School, Brooklyn; Koinonia, Highland Lake; The Healing Center, Brooklyn; Eger Homes and Services, Staten Island; St. Peter's, Baldwin; Salam, Brooklyn; Our Saviour, Brooklyn; Good Shepherd, Brooklyn. Thank you!  Welcome EventEach year Bishop Rimbo and staff host a gathering for those who are new to our synod as interns, rostered leaders and pastoral leaders. We spent time describing the work of our synod, our strategic plan and initiatives, and staff roles. We also give a brief overview of the things leaders will need to be attentive to from administrative matters to continuing education to personal wellbeing. It is also a great opportunity for leaders to meet each other make connections. This year we had 19 leaders new to the synod attend!
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 Together in Hope
On October 31, we will begin our own synodical commemorations of the reformation anniversary 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. All are welcome at this event and we hope you will join us. 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.
 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.
 Wartburg 150th Anniversary
Join Wartburg in honoring their past, celebrating their present, and building their future. Rev. Dr. Robert Rimbo, Bishop of The Metropolitan New York Synod ELCA will be presiding and Rev. Derek G. Lecakes, Bishop/President of The Atlantic District LCMS will be preaching at this worship celebration on November 5. All members of the clergy are invited to vest. Color of the day is white. Learn more here.
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 Building Men for Christ
Made possible by a Leadership Development Grant from our synod's strategic plan, Lutheran Men in Mission-Metro New York Synod is hosting a Building Men for Christ Leadership workshop on November 12. This workshop, developed by the national branch of Lutheran Men in Mission, aims to help congregations build their men's ministry programs. Download a flyer and learn more here.
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 World Hunger Advent ResourceBe sure to check out the new resources in the ELCA World Hunger Advent 2016 Packet that was recently sent to all congregations. There is a new ELCA Good Gifts Advent Calendar, a 4-week Advent Study for mid-week worship or adult study, an ELCA World Hunger 20116 Map poster showing the locations of hunger projects around the world, a new Congregational Activity Guide filled with ideas and resources to engage your congregation in the fight against hunger, and new reproducible stories about how gifts to ELCA World Hunger are used. Order free resources here.
 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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Director of Faith Formation
Good Shepherd, Pearl River is looking for a full-time Director of Faith formation. Salary is negotiable and will commensurate with experience and capabilities. The Director of Faith Formation is a position whose objectives are to seek to foster a Christian community through building relationships with people of all ages, which strengthens their commitment to the church and grows their faith in Jesus Christ. They will provide leadership for our youth and adult faith formation ministries, create and develop youth and adult programming for all ages and promote fun, fellowship, and outreach involvement for all age levels at Good Shepherd. Contact personnel@gspr.org to learn more or submit a cover letter and resume.
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Rev. Stina Schaeffer and Mr. Gary Schaeffer, AiM have resigned from their calls at Koinonia, Highland Lake, effective October 21.
Rev. Ken Simurro has resigned from his call at St. Paul's, Flatlands, Brooklyn, effective October 31.
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- For those affected by Hurricane Matthew and those who come to their aid
- For the friends and family of Pr. Raymond Birkel, who died in Christ on September 22
- 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 David Roulston, serving in the United Kingdom
- For ELCA missionary Rev. Philip Lok serving in Malaysia
- For Bishop David Zellmer, the staff and people of the South Dakota Synod
- For the care of God's creation
- For the unity of this church and its mission
Download the synod prayer calendar here.
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