At the Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church held in Pittsburgh in August of 2013, amendments were made to the Model Constitution for Congregations.  It is now time to update your congregation's constitution, according to the provisions of *C17.04. , to include these amendments.

These amendments may be made by a simple majority vote at any Congregation Meeting without presentation at a prior Congregation Meeting provided that the Congregation Council has submitted by mail or electronic means notice to the congregation of such amendments at least 30 days prior to the meeting.

These amendments can be found on our synod's Web site by clicking here. 

If your congregation's constitution has not been amended to include the amendments made at the earlier 2011 Churchwide Assembly, it is best to use the Model Constitution for Congregations as a guide.  The Model Constitution for Congregations also can be found on our Web site by clicking here.  

After these amendments have been adopted by your congregation, please send a copy of your amended constitution to Pastor Thomas E. McKee, synod secretary at 900 S. Arlington Avenue, Suite 220B, Harrisburg, PA 17109 for inclusion in your congregation's files. 

If you have any questions about this process, please contact Pastor Thomas E. McKee, synod secretary, at 800-692-7282, ext. 111, or at tmckee@lss-elca.org.

 

November 6

One-Day Emotional Intelligence Introductory Workshop

United Church Center, 900 S. Arlington Ave., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

 Click here for a flyer containing more information.  

  

November 9

"The Heart of Justice: Breaking the Cycle of Fear, Violence, Punishment, Retaliation"

Justice and Advocacy Committee, Lehigh County Conference of Churches

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Sacred Heart Hospital, Second Floor Conference Center

421 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 

Suggested donation: $5. Click here for more information.   

 

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November 13

Bible Study Series at The Wittel Farm

Our Favorite Books (of the Bible) 

A Monthly Bible Study Series at The Wittel Farm.

Rev. Ben Leese discusses Jonah.

Click here for information. 

 

November 14

Preventing Fraud and Embezzlement at Your Worship Center

This free webinar is offered by Church Mutual Insurance and will be led by attorney Frank Sommerville, JD, CPA. 

11:00 - noon CST. Click here to register.

   

November 17 

Understanding Autism in our Community

St. Luke Lutheran Church, Chambersburg (Scotland)

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.  

Advent Day Apart

The Wittel Farm

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

For more information and to register, click here. 

January 31 - February 2

Living in the Spirit: Refresh, Renew, Restore

Zion Lutheran Women's Retreat

$195 (or 3 payments of $65)

For details and to register, click here.  

And it may seem like a long way off, but preachers, here's an opportunity for you...

Preparing to Preach Lent at Sea with the Rev. Dr. Craig Satterlee

Leave January 25, 2015 from New Orleans to cruise the Caribbean aboard the Carnival Dream. Click here for a brochure providing more details.