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Around this Synod
Use It or Lose It
What's In Your Worship Tool Box?
Helping leaders identify assets in their congregation and in the community beyond their walls
An event for
pastors, musicians, worship and evangelism committees
Sponsored by Parners in Worship - Lower Susquehanna Synod
Presenter: Pastor Ben Leese
Saturday - April 13
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
St. Peter Lutheran Church - Middletown
 Installation Service ScheduledThe Rev. Amy E. Northridge will be installed as pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, Dover and Rohler Lutheran Church, Dover, Sunday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be held at Rohler Lutheran Church. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is purple. The church is located at 791 Rohler's Church Road, Dover.
 Getting the Most Out of Martin Luther for Your Ministry
April 29-30
Camp Nawakwa, Arendstville
A retreat for rostered leaders led by Dr. Timothy Wengert
Read more and register online.
A Hunt into History
A compassionate quest to raise awareness and funds to fight malaria
April 13 Lutheran Theolgical Seminary at Gettysburg
Join us for a day of history, fellowship and food, as we "search" for clues in and around famous Gettysburg battle sites. Visit the synod Malaria Campaign web page to learn more and print a registration form. Thank you to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for subsidizing this event!
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Ministry Resources
 NEW LIFE. In The Lutheran's March issue, the magazine follows up its look at the "Shrinking church" (January 2013) with some hope. "Resurrection wonders" highlights congregations that found renewed purpose, fresh ministries and outreach through self-examination and determination. In "Patchwork congregations," learn how churches have transformed ministries by partnering ecumenically. And ELCA leaders encourage "Transformation for all congregations" so the strong can get stronger. A study guide accompanies this article (www.thelutheran.org -click on "study guides" on the left side; it's free for print and Web subscribers).
THINK ABOUT IT. The Lutheran has resources for individual and group study. In the March issue, columnist Peter W. Marty ponders "That interesting meal: The feast no money can buy, no person can fully comprehend." Go deeper into "Interreligious dialogue" with an ELCA teaching theologian who asks, "Would Martin Luther engage in such discussion today?" And discuss ministry to refugee families by reading "Welcome home" (to help your discussion of this article, visit www.thelutheran.org for a study guide-click on "study guides" on the left-hand side).
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Save these Dates
Lutheran Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, May 7
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Camp Hill, PA
Join Lutherans from around Pennsylvania for a day of worship, learning, advocacy and action. This year's Lutheran Day at the Capitol will lift up the ELCA Strategic Direction to "step forward as a public church that witnesses boldly to God's love for all that God has created." Get more information...
Outdoor Ministry Night
Friday, May 3
Riverfront Stadium - City Island, Harrisburg
 A portion of each Advance Sale Ticket will benefit the Lutheran Camping Corporation's Campership Fund. Group tickets are available through your congregation. Individual tickets may be purchased by calling the Senators box office at 717.231.4444.
2013 Gettysburg Spring Academy
April 15 - 20
 Gettysburg Seminary is expanding its Spring Convocation into a weeklong feast of lectures, presentations and workshops, with worship, cultural and spiritually enriching activities for students, lay learners, prospective students, and more. Highlights of the 2013 Spring Academy include preview access to the Seminary Ridge Museum which will open its doors to the public July 1. Learn more... |
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Ecumenical Updates
National Workshop on Christian Unity
April 8-11
Columbus, Ohio
This is an important annual event that provides an experience, networking, and education about current developments in ecumenism. Read the informational brochure and register online.
 Jewish-Christian Dialogue Luncheon Series
Bread, Water, and Light
A dialogue around imagery used in the Gospel of John.
Luncheon dates - Wednesdays
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Temple Oheve Sholom - Harrisburg
- February 20
- February 27
- March 6
Read more...
Sponsored by The Religion and Society Center
 Amy-Jill Levine to Present Jewish-Christian Lecture Series Amy-Jill, Levine, the foremeost Jewish expert on the New Testament, will present a series of five lectures focusing on the relationship between Jews and Christians. Lectures will be presented Friday, April 26 through Sunday April 28 at Beth-El Temple, Harrisburg and at three area Presbyterian churches. Admission to all lectures is free.
More information... |
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Beyond Our Synod
Revitalizing Your Congregation
Four Approaches in One Conference
April 11-13, 2013
Chicago, IL
- Engaging the Uninvolved
- Empowering the Unknown
- Energizing the Unclaimed
- Enlisting the Unafraid
Keynote presentations by:
- The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
- The Rev. Neal Boese
- The Rev. Dr. William Steadman
- Dr. Ed Kruse
More information...
National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors Conference
Ju ne 6 - June 8, 2013
Indianapolis, IN
This year's annual conference will feature the Rev. Dr. Craig Satterlee, Professor of Homiletics and Dean of the ACTS D.Min. in Preaching Program at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
Learn more... |
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Juniata College Concert Choir (new!)
Zion, Lebanon
Candlelight Vespers
Trinity, Camp Hill
The Spring Garden Band
St. Matthew, York
Women's Retreat
Flohrs Church
Thiel College Choir Concert
St. Mark, Hanover
Cormorant's Fancy
St. Patrick's Day Concert and Dinner
St. Mark, Hanover
Candlelight Seder/Passover Dinner (new!)
Salem, Jacobus
Read more on the Congregation Connections page of the synod Website.
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! |
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Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
with the renewal of ordination, consecration and commissioning vows
Tuesday, March 19
10:30 AM - liturgy
12:00 noon - luncheon
St. Paul Lutheran Church
201 W. Louther Street
Carlisle, PA
Read the invitation from Bishop Hoover...
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LutheranHANDS Service Opportunities
LutheranHANDS is offering a number of service opportunities this summer and there is still time to register!
Visit www.lutheranhands.org for information on summer trips to Haiti and Birmingham, Alabama.
- July 6-14 - International trip to Haiti
- July 14-20 - Birmingham, AL
- July 28-August 3 - Birmingham, AL
Space is still available on each of these trips, but spots fill quickly. Register soon!
Questions? Contact information@lutheranhands.org |
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Have you given a Basket of Love?
 People leaving prison face many challenges, often without the aid of family and friends. They cannot afford basic supplies such as shampoo, laundry detergent, pens, pencils and paper. Read more about our synod Criminal Justice Ministry Basket of Love project.
Has your congregation given a Basket of Love? The Criminal Justice System Ministry is updating its donor list. If your congregation has given a Basket of Love, contact Pastor Sadie Pounder at spounder718@yahoo.com. |
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 Resource Exchange
Need a piano?
Trinity Lutheran Church, Steelton, has an upright piano (good condition) available, free of charge. New owner will be responsible for moving the instrument.
For more information and to arrange for pick-up, call the church office at 717.939.4998.
Need some music to play on your piano?
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, York, has 300 copies of the Lutheran Book of Worship (green hymnal) available, free of charge. Interested? Contact the church office at 717.845.2721.
Books and Chairs for sale
- American Edition (55 volumes), "Luther's Works" - first edition
- Philadelphia Edition (6 volumes), "Works of Martin Luther"
- Metal folding chairs
- Wooden padded chairs
For more information, contact Pastor Jay Bohn at 717.896.8509. |
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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: Halifax Lutheran Parish
Position: Organist
Posted: 3/5/13
Primary Responsibilities
The Organist will play a Sunday worship service at two (2) different congregations each week. The Organist will also play for parish church services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Thanksgiving Eve, and Christmas Eve during the course of a year.
Other Responsibilities
The Organist will provide music for services held at the church such as weddings, renewal of vows, funerals, and memorial services. The Organist should be available to provide music for such services held outside the church. Read the full position description...
Congregation: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Middletown
Position: Facilities Manager
Posted: 2/26/13
St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Middletown is seeking applicants for the position of Facilities Manager. The Facilities Manager is responsible for completing work related to the cleaning and maintenance of the interior and exterior areas of the church, the Kierch, and the parking lot. This is a 20 hour per week position. Salary: $12.00 per hour. Please provide letter of interest and resume to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Spring and Union Sts., Middletown, PA 17057, c/o Mutual Ministry Committee, or e-mail Parish.Secretary@stpetersmiddletown.org by March 13, 2013. A full job description can be accessed at www.stpetersmiddletown.org.
Congregation: Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg (Penbrook)
Position: Organist/Choir Director
Posted: 2/26/13
Zion Lutheran Church, Penbrook, is seeking a part-time organist/choir director. The responsibilities include: playing organ for one Sunday morning worship service, special seasonal servces during the year, and rehearsing the adult choir. The church's organ is a three manual, 47 rank Moller. Interested applicants should e-mail resumes to zionpenbrook@verizon.net or mail to Zion Lutheran Church, 2730 Booser Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17103.
Other Job Listings
- Youth and Family Ministry Director - St. Stephen, New Kingstown
- Organist/Choir Director - Mt. Eden, Quarryville
- Executive Director - St. Barnabas Center for Ministry
- Director of Music - Zion, Dauphin
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| Carings and Sharings is the e-newsletter of the Lower Susquehanna Synod. Its purpose is the sharing of news and events which raise up the mission and ministry of the synod and ELCA in our congregations, our synod, and the broader church. It is not intended to be an endorsement of every activity. Comments about this newsletter may be sent to Pam Drenner, editor, pdrenner@lss-elca.org. |
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