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Reconciliation
 The Church in Society
 Good Riddance
Getting ready for assembly
This is an exciting year for us to come together as we will be commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation under the theme, "Reformation 500: Faith Not Fear." We've already started our preparations; Learn more about what you can do to prepare here.
New year, new opportunities
Our Eletter will now be published every other week. Rather than clog your inbox with emails, we're working to send content that is better tailored to you. Watch for more updates throughout 2017 and stay connected with our social media and website.
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See how Immanuel, Kingston will receive a Conservancy Grant for repairs in the Daily Freeman. Read about Saint Peter's, Manhattan and the architecture of the youngest building to be made a landmark from Curbed.
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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: St. Paul's, Bronx; Holy Trinity, Manhattan; Lutheran Services New York Alliance; Lutheran Schools Association; St. Peter's, Springfield Gardens; Good Shepherd, Roosevelt; and the Park Church Co-Op. Thank you!
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 Send us your videos
What is your hope for the future of our church? Send us a short video that shares your thoughts and dreams for the ELCA. We are looking for quick, 15-second videos. Grab your cellphone and start recording! Submissions are due Feb. 15, 2017. Email the video to future@elca.org, and if you share on social media, use #ELCAFuture. A few lucky winners may appear in a longer video and receive some ELCA prizes!
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Preaching the Lectionary
All pastors and preachers are invited to join Garwood P. Anderson, Ph.D. of Nashota House Theological Seminary in exploring the upcoming Lent, Holy Week, and Easter readings. Participants will spend time in reflection and conversation, giving birth to engaging ways of incarnating the Word into the world. This is a joint event of our synod and the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island to be held on January 31. Learn more and register here.
 Youth Retreats
 Candidacy Retreat
A one-day retreat for those currently in the candidacy process or thinking about applying to candidacy will be held on March 11. The day will include Bible Study, lunch, a question and answer session, informal conversation and guided discussion around revisiting the 95 Theses for today. Please RSVP to Sue Brandt. Learn more here.
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 Leadership development grants deadline
Our Leadership Development grant program offers up to $100,000 a year in grants to individuals and groups of leaders to further their lifelong learning and formation for leadership in missio n. These grants are now open to rostered and non-rostered lay leaders.
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Where do we go from here?
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 The Way to the Spring
The Mid East Relations Committee commends The Way to the Spring: Life and Death in Palestine, a discussion with the author of the book of the same title, Ben Ehernreich. Hosted with Colm Tóibín, this discussion will be on Wednesday, January 25th from 6-8pm at the Columbia School of Journalism. Learn more and RSVP here.
Planning for Lent?
Many congregations hold potluck suppers as part of their Lenten observance. The MNYS World Hunger Committee is calling on all congregations in our synod to host one Potluck to End World Hunger during these 40 days to focus on this global concern. This event is an opportunity to learn about the extent of global and domestic hunger, to hear about programs that combat hunger, and to raise funds for hunger ministries, like ELCA World Hunger. Think of the collective impact we could have on hunger if every congregation participated! For more information, visit the Hunger Committee's webpage.
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Pr. Micah Stumme will be installed as pastor of St. David's, Massapequa Park, February 12 at 3pm.
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- For health and healing for Rev. Jim Rowe, in anticipation of shoulder surgery
- For health and healing for Bill Henderson as he recovers from a broken leg
- For health and healing for Rev. Winston Bone
- For health and healing for Ira Nebrasky, husband of Pastor ElizaBeth Nebrasky, who is undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma
- For our nation and those who govern
- For refugees and those who come to their aid
- For those affected by violence in their schools, workplaces, and homes
- For our partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land as they live amidst the continued Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- For the care of God's creation
- For the unity of this church and its mission
- For MNYS congregations, partners, and leaders
- For ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission Elaina Johnson, Rebekah Swygert, Miles Tyler, and Elizabeth Zimmerman, serving in Hungary
- For ELCA missionaries Rev. Ingerbjorg Laugaland, Rev. Joel Rova-Hegener, Rev. Emily Rova-Hegener, and Rev. April Almaas, serving in Norway, and Leah Hill, serving in Poland
- For Bishop B. Kirby Unti, the staff and people of the Northwest Washington Synod
- For Bishop Shelly Wickstrom, the staff and people of the Alaska Synod
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This e-letter is intended to convey information from synod staff, committees or auxiliaries, and we reserve the right to edit all submissions. All items must be received by the Friday before publication. Items normally run for two weeks. Send submissions to Rebekah Thornhill.
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Hear how St. Lydia's, Brooklyn seeks to find a place for all in