News and Events

News and Events

Saint Paul Area Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

November 5, 2012

Generous Hearts Conference 2012: Building Legacy Giving in the Congregation

Saturday Nov. 10, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Central Lutheran, Minneapolis. A free conference for Lutheran pastors and church leaders providing resources to grow endowment ministry within your congregation. You will receive practical resources for your planned giving stewardship. Whether you currently have an endowment fund or are interested in creating one, this conference is a must!

To register and for more information on the conference, visit www.generoushearts.com.

ELCA Response to Hurricane Sandy

Millions of people have evacuated their homes and communities due to Hurricane Sandy. Strong winds and torrential rains have led to loss of power, flooding and mass destruction. Through ELCA Disaster Response, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is responding in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.

For continued updates on the situation, the ELCA's response and how to donate, visit www.elca.org/disaster.

To Blog or Not to Blog? A Look at Blogging as a
Tool for Ministry

Monday Nov. 12, 1:00-2:30 p.m. (wrong date listed last week)
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.

Bega Kwa Bega Festival
Nov. 17, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Easter (on the Hill), Eagan. Join us for a morning of celebration, prayer, and fellowship as we 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.

Guatemala Gathering: Celebrating the Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (ILAG)

Nov. 10, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

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.

Seminary of the Streets: Mission and Ministry in the Hmong Community
Nov. 15, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Grace, St. Paul. Come and learn more from Pastor William Siong about how God is at work the vibrant Hmong communities in our synod. Register here or call Paul Erickson in the synod office, 651-224-4313.
Questions? Contact Paul.Erickson@elca.org

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