Pastor Amani Mwaijande ties on a "Knots for Nets" bracelet

Epiphany Luncheon raises $500 for ELCA Malaria Campaign

Chicken with green bananas.  Braised cabbage.  African fruit salad with toasted coconut.  These were just a few of the savory delicacies prepared by a cadre of volunteers who worked long and hard to provide a feast for the Festival of Epiphany at Trinity, Camp Hill.  Pastor Amani Mwaijande, student at Gettysburg Seminary, shared an insider's view of Tanzania and some fascinating (but sad) insights into the effects of malaria on families in the Konde Diocese.  Rachel Norris, a Trinity sixth-grader, presented Pastor Amani with a "Knots for Nets" woven bracelet, one of many created by Trinity youth in the colors of African flags.  The proceeds from the sale of the bracelets has "netted" $1,100 for the ELCA Malaria Campaign.

Around our Synod

Coffee, Conversation and Curriculum

Visit the newly-renovated synod Resource Center on Thursday, January 17 and get connected with other congregational faith formation leaders.  The conversation of the day will center on Vacation Bible School with a brief overiew of several curricula and time for hands-on exploration of each kit. PLUS, there will be a give-away of VBS kits from previous years.  Mark your calendar for one of these Making Connections times on January 17:

• 10:00 a.m. - Noon
• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Plan to attend? RSVP to Marty Shifflett at mshifflett@lss-elca.org.  Snow date is Thursday, January 24.

Timothy Wengert

Getting the Most Out of Martin Luther for Your Ministry

A Retreat for Rostered Leaders

April 29 - 30, 2013

Camp Nawakwa, Arendtsville

The Rev. Dr. Timothy Wengert, presenter

Cost: $45

Download a brochure and register online.

Registration deadline:  April 14

The Rev. Jillian Riddle will be installed as pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lancaster, on Sunday, January 27, at 3:30 p.m., with a light reception following the service.  Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green.  The church is located at 700 Pleasure Road, Lancaster. 

Youth Encounter Captive Free Team

Family and Youth Night 

Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waynesboro 

Read more on the Congregation Connections page.

Have an event, activity or idea to share?  Post your links, photos, events and thoughts on the synod Facebook page and spread the word about your congregation's ministries and outreach to the community! 

St. Barnabas Center for Ministry News

Nurturing the spiritual, educational and social development of children and youth in Uptown Harrisburg

A Celebration of Youth Concert

Sunday, February 10

3:00 PM

St. Andrew's in the Valley

4620 Linglestown Road

Harrisburg, PA

featuring

• The Laurel String Quartet
• Susquehanna Children's Chorale
• Vintage Brass Quartet

Please be generous with your freewill offering to benefit the St. Barnabas Center for Ministry's low-cost 8-week summer program for children in Uptown Harrisburg.

Spanish Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive

May 26 - May 31, 2013

Seminary of the Southwest

Austin, Texas

Register early (before February 28) for significant savings for this Spanish language and culture/theology event. 

Read more...

Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic (LARC) Fellowship

invites you to

Vespers

Sunday, January 20

5:00 PM

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Harrisburg

A Choral Evensong

for the

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

with special remembrance

for the

Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Read more...

Rev. Dr. Martin Marty

LARC Day of Dialogue

Engaging the Word of God Ecumenically

Monday, February 11

rescheduled from October 29, 2012

Cardinal Keeler Center

4800 Union Deposit Road

Harrisburg, PA

Gigs for Good

a benefit concert

supporting The Religion and Society Center

Saturday, January 26

7:00 PM

Messiah Lutheran Church

901 North Sixth Street

Harrisburg, PA

The New Klezmer Quintet performs both traditional Klezmer music as well as musc that comines Klezmer with elements of modern Israeli folk music, jazz and swing, Latin music and rock and roll.  Klezmer is Eastern European Jewish music with jazz-like rhythms and melodies reminiscent of the human voice with laughing and weeping. Learn more...

Synod Offices Closed

Monday, January 21

The synod offices and Resource Center will be closed Monday, January 21, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  The offices will re-open on Tuesday, January 22, at 8:30 AM. 

Job Corner 

Employment listings are provided to synod congregations and related agencies free of charge.  This service is made possible by your Mission Support of the Lower Susquehanna Synod and ELCA.  Please provide a brief position description and contact information (as below) and a link to a complete position description on your Website (if desired).  Send information to Pam Drenner at pdrenner@lss-elca.org.  Complete listings are posted on the Employment Opportunities page of the synod Website. Positions are posted for 60 days unless extended.

Congregation:  St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church, Strasburg

Position:  Organist/Music Director

Posted:  1/2/13

 

 

St. Michael Lutheran Church, 40 East Main Street, Strasburg, seeks an organist for one Sunday service per week. The position is open January 1, 2013. Familiarity with a liturgical service is preferred, but worship services are somewhat informal. The congregation of St. Michael will welcome and warmly support a talented musician who is also a person of faith committed to working with a dedicated congregation. Preference will be given to someone who can also lead a small adult choir. The instrument is a 26 rank, three manual and pedal Moller/Estey organ incorporating 1,593 pipes. The instrument was built almost entirely by the members of St. Michael from parts of three older used instruments. The organ has recently undergone renovation, including the installation of a new console. Worship attendance is 30-40 per Sunday service. For more information contact the church office at 717-687-8211 or Pastor Vaughn Glover at vglover321@verizon.net

  

  

Congregation:  Zion Lutheran Church, Dauphin

Position:  Director of Music (keyboard and choir director)

Posted:  1/8/13

 

This is a part-time position; 10-14 hours per week. Proficiency on both organ and piano is required. Responsibilities include providing keyboard and adult choir leadership for one weekly Sunday morning worship service as well as special worship services throughout the year. Salary is negotiable and competitive. For a complete job description, contact the church office at 717.921.8111. Interested persons can submit resumes, including references, to Zion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 5, Dauphin, PA, 17109. Attention: Worship and Music Committee.