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News and Events
Saint Paul Area Synod
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Guatemala Gathering: Celebrating the Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (ILAG)
Augustana, West St. Paul. Come and hear the latest news from our companion synod partners in Guatemala. Bishop Horacio Castillo and his wife, the Rev. Esther Echeverria, will be
the honored guests. The event will include worship, workshops and news from the ILAG.Workshops will include updates on the three-year latrine project, health initiatives, and planning for a trip to Guatemala. See the flyer (PDF). Contact Janet Melcalfe at jkmetcalfe@yahoo.com or 651.450.1717 for more information. |
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 Bega Kwa Bega Festival
Nov. 17, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Easter on the Hill, Eagan. Mark your calendars for the Bega Kwa Bega Fall Festival. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; festivities will run from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Join us as we celebrate, pray, and strengthen our connection with our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. See the Flyer (PDF) or contact KC Gubrud at kc@claussen-gubrud.net for more information. |
 Seminary of the Streets: Mission and Ministry in the Hmong Community
Nov. 15, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Grace, St. Paul. Pastor William Siong began to develop Good Samaritan Lutheran Church after serving at Hmong Central in St. Paul for eight years. He felt called to begin what is now the sixth Hmong congregation in the ELCA and, hopes to reach some of the more than 65,000 Hmong residents of the Twin Cities. They now average over 80 worshipers each Sunday, with 18 families from seven different Hmong clans. Come and learn more about how the Good News of God's grace is breaking down barriers and forming a new, vibrant faith community. Register here or call Paul Erickson in the synod office, 651-224-4313. Questions? Contact Paul.Erickson@elca.org |
To Blog or Not to Blog? A Look at Blogging as a
Tool for Ministry
Nov. 11, 1:00-2:30 p.m.Saint Paul Area Synod Conference Room, St. Paul. For church communicators and staff interested in learning how to use blogging as a part of your ministry. Come and learn critical do's and dont's along with a few pointers for getting started and launching your new blog. Attendees are invited to submit questions they wish to have answered during the seminar. To submit questions and RSVP, contact Christine Fifield at christine.fifield@spas-elca.org. |
Health Care Reform Webinar from Portico
Nov. 15, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Portico Benefit Services invites you to a post-election webinar on Nov. 15 to learn about the possible impact of the election results on the ELCA health plan. You'll also hear what's in store to help you understand and prepare for changes coming next year. Register in advance. If you have questions, please contact the Portico Service Center at 800.352.2876 or mail@PorticoBenefits.org. |
Register Now for Personnel: Law, Policies, and Practices
Nov. 29, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran, West St. Paul.  Employment policies, practices, and law are complicated. Help is on the way. Put this date on your calendar: this might be the most helpful seminar you've ever attended to equip you for day to day ministry. More information can be found on the event page.
Registration ends November 12. Register Now.
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Free Items Available
Church Pews
Valley of Peace, Golden Valley, is seeking a good home for a sanctuary full of simple, dark wood pews. Valley of Peace will uninstall them from their sanctuary, load them onto your truck, feed you and your crew well and bless you on your way. Contact Chris Bellefeuille at cbellefeuille@valleyofpeace.org if you are interested or have questions.
Chairs
St. Paul Lutheran, Stillwater, is looking to get rid of about 20 stackable chairs. The chairs have blue fabric with chrome legs and arms ad are in good condition. Contact Jan Stevens at grandmafishy@comcast.net or 651.439.3772 if you are interested.
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