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An Invitation from Bishop Dunlop
 For this year's annual Bishop's Convocation on September 18 I am delighted to welcome Dr. Jennifer McBride as our keynote presenter. One of the brightest young theological voices in North America, Dr. McBride sounds an important call to public witness and public discipleship. Because we have envisioned our synod as the place where the hungry are fed as we have been fed by Christ, Dr. McBride's presentation will inspire us to deepen and expand our commitment to those who hunger for food, for community, for hope, and for the good news of Jesus Christ. It is not enough to bring relief to those who hunger; it is our calling to be a prophetic voice of justice for the hungry.
Dr. McBride serves as the Board of Regents Endowed Chair of Ethics and assistant professor of religion at Wartburg College, a Lutheran school in Waverly, Iowa, and is the author of The Church for the World: A Theology of Public Witness (Oxford University Press, 2011) and co-editor of Bonhoeffer and King: Their Legacies and Import for Christian Social Thought (Fortress Press, 2010).
Integrating the theology, writing, and experiences of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. McBride's work is both compelling and challenging. You will find this young scholar's own story and experience inspiring, and her passion for justice and the gospel refreshing.
Our synod is working hard to give our leaders the training, education, resources, experiences and ideas needed to help our church to meet the needs of God's people for the 21st century. Dr. McBride is the second exciting and innovative speaker we have brought to our Synod this year, and she is a natural follow-up to the first - the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, who spoke at CTIM earlier this year. The convocation's presentations and breakout sessions are designed to deepen the discussions we began at CTIM. You will leave this day better equipped to live out the gospel in your congregation and community, in our synod, and around the world.
I invite you to click here to read an interview with Dr. McBride published in The Christian Century, and I challenge each congregation to be represented by your rostered leaderhip and one or more congregational leaders at this important event. I look forward to spending time and worshiping with you at St. Matthew (York) on September 18. You may register by clicking the link below or by visiting our synod's website.
In Christ,
+ Bishop James S. Dunlop
Click here to register and here to download a flyer to post in your congregation.
NOTE: Registration closes September 8, so don't delay.
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'Brown-Bag Leadership Lunch' on Stewardship
 "Last-Minute Stewardship Ideas" is the topic for the debut monthly "Brown-Bag Leadership Lunch" that will gather congregational leaders for discussion, training and education on issues of importance for our ministries. It will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the Lunchroom of our synod office building. Everyone is invited to join in - and bring a lunch!
"Last-Minute Stewardship Ideas" is designed for leaders who are still deciding what to do for a fall stewardship emphasis for their congregations. We will explore our denomination's comprehensive web-based program, "Make It Simple," and review several others. It will be led by Assistant to the Bishop Rob Blezard, who is also web-content editor for the Stewardship of Life Institute and study guide editor for The Lutheran magazine. No sign up is needed. Just show up - and bring a lunch. Questions? rblezard@lss-elca.org
Brown-Bag Leadership Lunch (BBLL) will be held monthly from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on days to be announced. Look for future listings in Carings & Sharings. (Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC)
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 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering, "Rise Up Together," registration soft-opening scheduled for September 15
Congregational advisors planning to accompany youth to the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit should be aware that the event registration "soft-opening" is scheduled for September 15, 2014. What this means is that advisors will be able to visit the registration site and begin to input information on adult and youth participants who plan on attending the Gathering, scheduled for next summer, July 15-19, 2015. Once a person's online registration has been established, the advisor can return to that site to update the participants information at any time in anticipation of sending that information off to Chicago on the date of the actual registration opening, scheduled for October 15, 2014! The ELCA website has more details at: http://www.elca.org/youthgathering, or contact Charlie Roberts, synod Director for Children, Youth & Family Ministry and LSS Gathering Synod Coordinator with questions about registration or the actual Gathering.
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YELLOW: WEAR IT. SHARE IT.
In ELCA circles, yellow is the new black, and Sunday, September 7, will be the second "God's work. Our hands." churchwide service and outreach event. Across our synod, congregations are planning, cooperating, collaborating, and coming up with creative ways to serve in their local communities.
Holy Trinity (Lancaster) will be collecting new shoes and monetary donations for the Lancaster School District. Click here to watch a short video about Soles-4-Kids on the church's website.
Solomon's (Chambersburg) will collect "crocs-type" shoes for the kids at the Franklin County Royal Family Kids Camp; a place where neglected, abused or abandoned children can find nurture and care. A representative of the camp will make a presentation during Rally Day Sunday school, as well. Children and adults will assemble school-supply kits to be donated to Chambersburg-area schools. Volunteers from Solomon's will be working on a Habitat for Humanity home being built in Chambersburg (on Saturday, September 13).
Mt. Eden (Quarryville) will be collecting fresh produce for the local food bank.
Zion Lutheran Church, 265 North Enola Drive in Enola, invites all to attend Hop-Skip-Jump for Hunger on Sunday, September 7, noon to 3:00 pm. Sponsored by the congregation's Christian Education Committee, it promises to be an afternoon of fun and fellowship for all. Games involving hopping, skipping, and jumping (physical and otherwise) will be set up outside, and food items (hot and cold sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages) will be for sale in fellowship hall. All proceeds will benefit New Hope Ministry's weekend "Power Pack" food program for school students. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the church office at 732-9652 or e-mail zionenola@verizon.net.
Harrisburg area congregations are invited to participate in a number of cooperative activities organized by Molly Wirick. On Saturday, there will be opportunities to work with Habitat for Humanity, and Sunday's activities will benefit Lutheran World Relief. Click here for a sign-up sheet and here for more information.
St. Matthew's (Lebanon) will tie quilts for LWR; pack donated boxes of cereal (over 100) for Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM); wrap plastic silverware in napkins for LCCM for their every day free noon meal in Lebanon; pack over 300 individual pocket prayer shawls (knitted by our Prayer Shawl Knitting Group) and prayer cards in baggies to be distributed at the 2015 LSS Synod Assembly; pick names of our shut-ins off of our "family tree" and write them letters or cards. All this will be preceded by a pot luck lunch and the wearing of the YELLOW!
St. Paul's (Carlisle) will host a Block Party for the Carlisle Community from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Besides lots of free food and drinks and snacks, there will be games and prizes for everyone, including Bingo, and music for all ages. The Block Party will also feature tables and displays from public/human service agencies, including Project SHARE Food Bank; Carlisle CARES for the Homeless Program; Officer of the Aging; Amend Program for Domestic Violence; The Union Fire Co.; Carlisle Police; Hope Station; Career Link; CPARC; Employment Skills Center; Health Services; legal aid; and more, as well as information about St. Paul.
Need More Ideas? Looking for Resources or Guidance?
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pa (LAMPa) has ready-made congregational opportunities for God's Work. Our Hands. Our Voices. -- a dedicated day of service and advocacy. From hunger to housing, education to stewardship of creation, LAMPa can help you broaden the impact of your ministry. Call 717-545-3500 or e-mail Tracey DePasquale at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org.
Click here to visit the ELCA churchwide website and access a toolkit, bulletin inserts, other resources, and register your congregation's participation for "God's work. Our hands." Sunday 2014.
How does your congregation plan to celebrate? Please e-mail Sharron Blezard at sblezard@lss-elca.org so that we can share the good news about the exciting ministries and activities that will be happening that weekend across our synod.
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LSS Legacy Fund Hunger Ministry Grants Deadline Friday!
 The World Hunger Committee of our Lower Susquehanna Synod is now accepting applications for Legacy Fund Hunger Ministry Grants. Are you one of the many congregations or related organizations that has programs in place or are trying to get one off the ground? If so, this is your chance to apply for funds to make a real difference in the lives of those who hunger -- for food, community, and the love of Christ.
Click here to access a copy of the fillable PDF form with instructions. For questions that require additional narrative, please attach a separate Word document. Note that grant applications must be returned electronically or be postmarked by August 30. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Leadership Link of the Week
 Our synod grows stronger because its dedicated leaders continue to learn new ways of approaching ministry and serving God's people. Check here each week for a link to a video, article, podcast, powerpoint presentation or other media that will help our leaders embrace new ideas and learn new insights into ministry. (Photo: Chris Carter, Creative Commons)
Four Big Mistakes that Lead to Pastor Burnout
Why do so many Pastors burn out in ministry? There are lots of reasons, of course, but in this in this article Rick Warren (of "The Purpose-Driven Life" fame) identifies faulty thinking. Our thinking controls our emotions and our emotions control the way we act, says Warren. The problem is, when we're at an emotional low, we typically make four common mistakes. How many have you fallen into from time to time?
This is one of the offerings from pastors.com, Warren's website for ministry professionals, which is really chock full of useful, practical, down-to-earth guidance for leaders. Is everything perfect for our Lutheran context? No, but the vast bulk of the material has ready application. Sign up for his weekly e-newsletter, called "Ministry Toolbox" (Rob Blezard swears by it!)
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...continued prayers for the families of the Rev. James R. Bramer, Clover Jean Fearer, wife of Pastor William Ron Fearer (who supplied frequently in our synod), Rebecca L. "Bebe" Jenkins, mother of the Rev. Jonathan Jenkins (St. Michael and Zion [Erdman], Klingerstown), Pat Eckman, mother of Debbie Clark (synod staff), and the Rev. James R. Nace (retired).
...prayers for peace, healing and hope for Chaplain Karen Minnich-Sadler (Lancaster, Hospice & Community Care), Pastor Brenda Kiser (Memorial, Shippensburg), Allan Minnich, Sr. (spouse of Pastor Tina Minnich, Salem, Jacobus), Pastor Brenda Ferree (St. James, York), Pastor Don Gallion (retired), Chaplain Sadie Pounder (Criminal Justice Systems Ministry, serving at SCI, Camp Hill), Pastor Jay Bohn and his spouse, Mary (retired, serving Center Lutheran), Pastor Donald Warner (retired), Pastor Peter Kuebler (retired), Pastor George Buechner (retired), Pastor Craig Dorward, Glenn Snyder (spouse of Pastor Patricia Synder), and Pastor Nancy Werner.
...prayers for Pastor Chad Rimmer and family, ELCA missionaries in Senegal currently on medical leave in the U.S. while Natalie Rimmer receives oncological treatments, for Pastor Kate Warn, who is serving in Rwanda, and for all other missionaries serving around the world. Notes of encouragement may be sent to Natalie and the Rimmer family at 5109 Coronado Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609.
...prayers for our bishops--Elizabeth, Jim, and Israel-Peter--and all who serve the church.
...prayers for Bishop Roger Gustafson of the Central States Synod, the people of Zion Lutheran Church in Ferguson, Missouri, including Pastor Rick Brenton, and all who live and work in Ferguson, as they deal with ongoing violence in their community.
...prayers for the unaccompanied children being detained as they cross our southern U.S. borders and for humane and just solutions that will protect these vulnerable ones.
...prayers for those battling depression, and for the families of those who have completed suicide.
...prayers for those affected by the recent Ebola virus outbreak in west Africa. Visit https://community.elca.org/lutherandisasterresponse to give to Lutheran Disaster Response. Click here for more information about the outbreak.
...prayers for those who are hungry and homeless in our midst.
...prayers for those who are victims of violence in Iraq, South Sudan, Syria, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and other areas around the world, including the United States.
Have a prayer request to share with others in our synod? Please contact Pr. Sharron Blezard at sblezard@lss-elca.org
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Give + Receive + Share = News to Use
Click to Give: It's Easier Than Ever to Make a Difference with your Mission Support!
 It's easier than ever to make a gift to support the mission of our Lower Susquehanna Synod. All you have to do is visit our website (www.lss-elca.org) and click the "Donate Now" button on the bottom right side. It will take you to our secure donation site (the same one that hosts Thrivent's Simply Giving) so that you can easily support our work together. Make a one-time gift or set up a regular giving schedule. Together we are stronger and better able to feed others as we have been fed by Christ.
You are Invited...
Pastor Ursula Schreffler will be installed as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Union Deposit, on September 21 at 2:00 p.m. A congregational picnic will follow.
 2014 LWR In-Gathering
Autumn is on its way, and it's time once again for our synod's Lutheran World Relief In-Gathering. Click here to access this year's resource kit. You'll also find it on our synod website at www.lss-elca.org. This resource kit contains everything you'll need to know to participate, including how to track your quilts and kits to their final destination. Kit making and quilt-tying are wonderful inter-generational activities for your God's work. Our hands. Sunday service options.
Note: Fall Synod Office Hours will resume Tuesday, September 2. The office will be closed Monday, September 1, to observe Labor Day.
Check the Synod Calendar on our website for a complete listing of meetings and gatherings. Inclement weather closings of our office are announced on the answering machine (ext. 100) and our Facebook page.
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 Opportunities for Education...
Visit our synod website for specific details about each event!
September 2 (through November 18)
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program
Trinity Lutheran Church, 117 W. King Street, East Berlin
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
NAMI PA York County, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program for fall 2014, beginning September 2 and continue every Tuesday through November 18. Click here for an informational flyer.
September 11
Preaching Perspectives: Keeping it Biblical and Keeping it Real: Proclaiming God's Promises through Pentecost
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Derrick Fallon, Pastor, St. John's Lutheran Church, Randolph, Nebraska
The Rev. Dr. Richard P. Carlson, Glatfelter Professor of Biblical Studies, Gettysburg Seminary
See detailed schedules, times and registration information at http://www.ltsg.edu/Lifelong-Learners/Preaching-Perspectives or contact Michelle Carlson atmcarlson@LTSG.edu.
September 13
CANCELLED: Boundaries Workshop for Rostered Leaders
NOTE: This event is being rescheduled due to a synod event conflict. Look for updates soon. We will be offering three workshops in various locations across our synod so that all leaders will have an opportunity to attend.
September 16
2014 Norma Schweitzer Wood Lecture: Rev. Paul Déouyo
Chapel of the Abiding Presence, Lutheran Theological Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg
10:15 a.m.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Déouyo teaches at the Lutheran Theological Institute in Meiganga, Cameroon. His lecture is titled "When a Church Finds Itself Entangled within a Secular Leadership and Becomes Powerless and Voiceless: the Challenge of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon within the Mayo-Rey Division in the Northern Cameroon."
The Norma Schweitzer Wood lecture is an occasional offering of Gettysburg Seminary, in honor of the Dean Emerita, on topics exploring social justice. Rev. Déouyo's M.Phil. is from the School of Mission and Theology in Stavanger, Norway. His doctoral studies were done in South Africa. He was ordained in 1996.
September 18, 25, and October 2
Biblical Approach to Managing Your Finances: Three Part Series
Quickel Church, 60 Canal Rd., Ext., York
7:00 p.m.
Presenters: Andrew Sedora and A. Wesley Carr, Jr. ChFC, Financial Advisors with U Financial Group; Jeff Bellomo, Esquire, CELA*
1. Sept 18: Basic Financial Management for beginners
2. Sept 25: Financial Management for those beginning to think about retirement
3. Oct 2: Estate Planning for those in retirement
Everything we have belongs to God. Come and learn effective and responsible ways to manage your financial resources that help you provide for your family and gives glory to God.
Open to the community
* Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation under authorization of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
September 20
"Leading the Church's Song"
Sharon Lutheran Church, 120 S. Market St., Selinsgrove, PA
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
If you have a role in leading your assembly's song in worship, you will want to attend this workshop on congregational singing, underwritten by a Worship Grant from the ELCA. Singing together, discussion, and opportunities to explore different playing techniques will engage presenters and participants alike. Anyone who leads assembly song will gain practical tips for what you do Sunday after Sunday. Workshop leaders Jennifer Baker-Trinity and Valerie Lefever Hughes will share presentations, lunch and fellowship, and break-out sessions on music planning and leading assembly song with children. Cost is $26, and includes lunch and materials. Register by September 1. For more information and registration, visit:
September 23-25
Faith in our Music: Many Voices, Diverse Chords, Common Hopes
Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA
This ecumenical and diverse event features John Bell from the Iona Community in Scotland, and other fine musicians helping us to learn about new forms of congregational music for folks of all denominations, abilities, and ages. Early bird registration ends July 31. Click here for more information.
September 27
Healing Communities Training
New Hope BIC Church, Harrisburg, PA
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to increase local church capacity for "transitional congregation" and worship outreach for residents in County Work Release facilities, their families and others making the transition under the auspices of Christian Churches United. Any congregation interested should contact Pastor Rochelle Lewis at St. Paul, Carlisle (717-243-2319 or 717-579-5209). Teams of 3-5 individuals per congregation are recommended. Click here for additional information.
October 3-4
Youth Ministry in Small Churches
Carmel Presbyterian Church, 100 Edge Hill Rd, Glenside PA
This is a two-day event for volunteers and church leaders to engage in the joys and challenges of youth ministry in small churches. This event is $50 (meals included). The event is presented in partnership with Princeton Theological Seminary's Institute for Youth Ministry and the Presbytery of Philadelphia. Click here for more information and to register.
October 10 - 11
Lebanon Countywide Men's Overnight Retreat
7:00 p.m. Friday - lunch on Saturday
The Lebanon Conference is organizing a Men's Retreat from Friday, October 10, to Saturday, October 11. We will spend a great night at Camp Kirchenwald on Friday, and then on Saturday head to Lebanon to work on a local Thrivent-sponsored Habitat for Humanity house. Men of all ages (including youth!) are welcome. Contact Pastor Rob Myallis (Zion's Jonestown), rev.rob@comcast.net, or 865-3652. Cost: $25/person. If this cost limits your interest, let us know.
October 27
LARC Day of Dialogue
Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg
The speaker for this event will be Massimo Faggioli, PhD, Assistant Professor of Theology University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis/St. Paul MN. The topic will be the 50th Anniversary of the Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism. The morning will focus on a brief historical overview of the Council. The afternoon talk will cover the document. More details forthcoming.
October 30
Preaching Perspectives: From Cow Stall to Cosmos: Christ, Light for the World
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Rev. Dr. Pamela Cooper-White, Ben G. & Nancye Clapp Gautier Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care & Counseling, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia, and
The Rev. Michael Cooper-White, President, Gettysburg Seminary
See detailed schedules, times and registration information at http://www.ltsg.edu/Lifelong-Learners/Preaching-Perspectives or contact Michelle Carlson atmcarlson@LTSG.edu.
November 10
Witness in Common: An Exploration of Full Communion Agreements
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, PA
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This event will explore our Full Communion Agreements and how they are impacting our common witness as the missional Church. The plenary speaker is the Very Rev. Dr. Tom Ferguson, former ecumenical officer, the Episcopal Church. Bishop James S. Dunlop, Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA, will preside at worship, and Bishop Peggy Johnson, Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, United Methodist Church, will preach. Click here for a save-the-date card/bulletin insert.
November 13-15
The Abundant Life: Empowering Youth as Agents of Change
Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ
Young people deepen their faith through living it, and The Abundant Life is about how youth ministers can empower their youth as agents of change. Participants will engage leading philanthropists who want to help Christian youth make the world a better place. Three-day conference for only $90, meals included. Lodging available for $55 per night. Click here for more information and to register.
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Visit the Congregation Connections page on the synod website to keep up with the specific details of the many good things happening in the worshiping communities of our synod. Please keep us posted about the events and activities.
September 5 
An Evening with Author and Activist Jeremy Courtney
First Presbyterian Church, 225 East Market Street, York
7:00 p.m.
Hearts & Minds, a bookstore in Dallastown, is sponsoring this event, where Courtney will speak about his book Preemptive Love: Making Peace One Heart at a Time. Courtney's 2013 book documents his move from being an aid worker with an NGO in Baghdad to starting and managing an innovative, faith-based non-profit, Preemptive Love, that is responding to the extraordinary need for pediatric heart surgeries for impoverished Iraqi children. The event is free and open to the public. Click here for a poster to share. Click here to watch a short video trailer.
September 6
33rd Annual Country Fair
Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, 14 State Rd., Mechanicsburg
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
All craft items are handmade by church members and will be sold for half price. This is our last year so all craft making supplies will be sold as well. In addition, a large variety of home baked and home canned items and homemade chicken corn soup will be available for purchase. The Central PA Blood Mobile will be accepting blood donations between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. For more information or questions, contact the church at 766-7091.
September 7
Hop-Skip-Jump for Hunger
Zion Lutheran Church, 265 North Enola Drive, Enola
Noon to 3:00 pm.
Sponsored by the congregation's Christian Education Committee, it promises to be an afternoon of fun and fellowship for all. Games involving hopping, skipping, and jumping (physical and otherwise) will be set up outside, and food items (hot and cold sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages) will be for sale in fellowship hall. All proceeds will benefit New Hope Ministry's weekend "Power Pack" food program for school students. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the church office at 732-9652 or e-mail zionenola@verizon.net.
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
St. Luke Lutheran Church, 2795 Luther Dr., Chambersburg
4:00 p.m.
For more information contact Jamie Trotty, Rejoicing Spirits Coordinator, at rejoicingspirits@saintlukechambersburg.org or call the church office at 717-261-1213.
September 14
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 30 W. Main St., New Kingstown
4:00 p.m. (pre-worship singing begins at 3:45 p.m.)
For more information, contact Rose Hlavac at sslcRejoicingSpirits@gmail.com or 717.258.5666.
September 21
Highspire Bicentennial Chorus Concert: Music from 1814 - 2014
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 240 Broad St., Highspire
3:00 p.m.
Evangelism Discussion Group
St. John's Lutheran Church, 44 W. Main Street, Shiremanstown
4:00 p.m.
Pastors and members from Trinity, Lemoyne, and St Johns, Shiremanstown, have been getting together to share thoughts and ideas about evangelism in our churches. We invite anyone else (clergy or lay) to come join us at our next meeting. For more information call Pastor Mike Seifried (761-5121) or e-mail him at pastors@stjohns1787.org
September 28
Pet Sunday
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1398 Moulstown Rd. N, Hanover
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The event will be held rain or shine and will include a Blessing of the Pets, food, a pet costume contest, and many pet-related vendors. Also available for a small cost are pet pictures and rabies clinic. All are welcome! Click here for a flyer. Click here for a bulletin insert.
October 2
A Conversation with Joseph Hirt, Holocaust Survivor
Zion Lutheran Church, 18 Quarry Road, Leola
7:00 p.m.
Joseph Hirt, a Holocaust survivor, will be sharing about his experiences during World War II of being captured and taken to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. The admission is free and is open to the public.
October 12
45th Annual York Metro Crop Walk for the Hungry
John Rudy Park
Click here to download a flyer. Click here to learn about the history of this event that got its start in York, PA!
October 25
Beyond Hunger, Communities of Change: Heifer International
Manheim Farm Show Complex, 502 East Adele Avenue, Manheim
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Click here for a PDF flyer with complete information about the event.
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Employment listings are provided to synod congregations and related agencies free of charge. This service is made possible by your Mission Support of 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 web site (if desired). Send information to Sharron Blezard at sblezard@lss-elca.org. Positions are posted for 60 days unless extended.
Visit the Employment Opportunities page on the synod website for a complete list of current job openings with more details
Organization: Global Health Ministries (GHM)
Posted: 8/27/14
Position: Executive Director
Congregation: First Lutheran Church, New Oxford
Posted: 8/20/14
Position:
Organist/Choir Director
Organist/Choir director for two Sunday services using a two manual Mohler organ. Please send resume to First Lutheran Church, 200 Lincoln Way East, New Oxford, PA 17350.
Congregation: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, New Kingstown
Posted: 8/6/14
Position: Youth and Family Ministry Director
St. Stephen Lutheran Church is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Youth and Family Ministry Director. The applicant should have at least three years experience developing and directing youth ministries. The applicant should have a certified lay professional degree or certificate issued by an ELCA-approved religious school; or willing to obtain. A detailed job description is available on request or at the church web site, StStephenLC.org. Submit resume to Tom Burson, Personnel Committee, c/o St. Stephen Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 266, New Kingstown, PA 17072. It may also be emailed to employment@StStephenLC.org.
Congregation: Union Lutheran Church, York
Posted: 8/6/14
Position: Soprano Soloist
Union Lutheran Church is looking for a SOPRANO to serve as PAID SOPRANO SOLOIST & Section Leader for the Adult Choir. Choir sings traditional, classic, SATB choral music from September - Trinity Sunday. For more information and to schedule an audition (sing a solo of your choice), contact Director of Music: Jennifer Noel, at Union Lutheran Church, 408 W. Market St. York, PA 17401 @ 717-843-7897 or unionmusic@verizon.net.
Congregation: Advent Lutheran Church, York
Posted: 8/6/14
Position: Part-time Secretary (2 Positions)
Due to upcoming retirements, Advent Lutheran Church has immediate opening for two part-time Church Secretaries. These positions will perform routine clerical and administrative support to the Pastors, Church Council and church office. These positions offer a flexible work schedule of 15-30 hours per week. The successful candidates will possess strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, well developed inter-personal skills, strong organization and prioritization skills and be detail oriented. Must possess the ability and desire to work independently and as a member of a team. Qualified candidates may submit a resume, including salary requirements to: Advent Lutheran Church, 1775 E. Market Street, York, PA 17402 or advent@comcast.net.
Congregation: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hametown
Posted: 8/6/14
Position: Part-time Sexton
Call the church office at 717-235-1841 for more information or click here.
Congregation: Zion Lutheran Church, York
Posted: 7/17/14
Position: Traditional Music Director
Zion Lutheran Church is looking to fill the position of Traditional Music Director. The position would be part-time 20 hours a week; hourly rate would be determined based on education and experience. For more details go to http://www.zionyork.org/staff-contact-page/zion-employment-opportunities/or visit our synod's website. If you have strong skills in the above and are looking to join a dedicated staff and exciting congregation submit your resume by August 11, 2014 to the attention of Denise Moyer, Parish Administrator, via mail (Zion Lutheran Church, 2215 Brandywine Lane, York, PA 17404) or E-Mail: dmoyer@zionyork.org. Zion Lutheran Church is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Congregation: Trinity Lutheran Church, Steelton
Posted: 7/16/14
Position: Director of Music
This is a part-time position (approx 18 hours) and includes preparation and playing of the organ/piano in Sunday morning worship as well as special services (e.g. Ash Wednesday, Christmas Eve, etc), and direction of the sanctuary choir and chime choir. Additionally, the director of music may be asked to accompany for weddings and funerals. Trinity holds one service on Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. For a complete job description or to apply, contact
trinitysteelton@yahoo.com.
Organization: ELCA Churchwide
Posted 7/8/14
Position: Director for Budget Planning
Located at the ELCA churchwide organization in Chicago, IL, the Director for Budget Planning is responsible for assisting the Treasurer and Executive for Administration in the development and management of the churchwide organization budgets. This includes income and expense analysis. This senior leader will supervise and direct the activities of staff servicing the units of this church in their budgeting and accounting responsibilities. The complete position profile can be accessed here: http://bit.ly/1pZy4I3.
Resumes, cover letters, and question, can be emailed to Gaye Lindfors, the consultant assisting with the search: Gaye@SignificantSolutionsInc.com. Gaye can also be reached at 651-490-9550.
Organization: Luthercare, Lititz, PA
Posted 7/8/14
Position: Marketing Representative
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and references to Jodi Weaver, Human Resources Generalist, Luthercare, 600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543 or via e-mail to jweaver@luthercare.org. Click here for a complete position description. |
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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 Sharron Blezard, editor, sblezard@lss-elca.org. |
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