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Faith not fear
With great anticipation we are looking towards the 500th anniversary of the protestant reformation. There are a number of events and resources to help us mark the occasion:
- Join Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton on Thursday, October 27, from 8-9 pm EST for a live webcast that will explore ecumenical and interreligious witness on the eve of the Reformation anniversary. American Lutheran religious scholar, Martin Marty, and other great panelists will be joining us for this discussion. Learn more here.
- 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.
- We have created a Reformation 500 blog that will over time help you to find resources and connect with ideas. The first blog is from Bishop Rimbo about the language we use and why. Read the post here.
 It matters that the church is involvedThe 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. |
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 Synod Council In the midst of our Synod Council's annual retreat this past weekend, there was a short business meeting. The Bishop's report included recommendations for calls by the Synod Council and roster transitions. Appointments were announced to the Pastors Compensation Guideline Task Force, Capital Improvement Grant Review Team, Assembly Planning Committee, Financial Management Committee, and the Disaster Response Task Force. The Synod Council has joined the synod staff, Executive Committee, Strategy Chairs and committees, and Deans in the listening phase of our strategic plan refresh. The council thanked and acknowledged the work of the outgoing chair of Gathered, Rev. William Baum, and approved the appointment of Ms. Hazel Goldstein as the new chair. The Council approved the Capital Improvement Challenge Grants recommended by the review team. After notification has been made in early November, these grants will be announced in our Eletter and website. The council reviewed the Pastors' Compensation Guidelines and talked about best practices for congregations to enact these guidelines. The guidelines and additional resources will be made available on or before November 4.
 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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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.
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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.
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Preschool Director
Ascension, Deer Park is looking for a 35 hour a week salaried Preschool Director. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30 am through 3:30 pm while school is in session but can vary based on need. Variations to the hours must be worked out with the Senior Pastor in advance of the change. This is an 11 month position. Download the full job description here. Interested parties can contact Heidi Manzo ( hmanzohr@gmail.com or 631-836-4222)
Administrative Assistant needed
Holy Trinity, Rockville Centre is seeking a Administrative Assistant. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks, have strong skills with a PC in a network environment, be a skilled filer and typist and have the ability to prepare and proofread documents and publications for the congregation. This position is 22 hours/week. Interested applicants may contact Pr. David Grainson at 516-254-5347.
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Ms. Carleen Miller, AiM has been called as Executive Director of Church World Services, effective October 1.
Dcn. Florence Poeschke, AiM has retired, effective July 1.
Rev. Stina Schaeffer and Mr. Gary Schaeffer, AiM have resigned from their calls at Koinonia, Highland Lake, effective October 21.
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- 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 Aline Skogstoe, serving in the United Kingdom
- For ELCA missionaries Rev. Eric and Rev. Wendolyn Trozzo serving in Malaysia
- For Bishop Terry Brandt, the staff and people of the Eastern North 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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