News and Events

News and Events

Saint Paul Area Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

November 12, 2012

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 Thursday November 15. Register Here.

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.

Seminary of the Streets this Thursday
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.

Health Reform Webinar from Portico

Nov. 15, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Portico Benefit Services invites you to a post-election webinar on Thursday, 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.

College of Retired Church Workers Luncheon

Nov. 13, 12:00 noon
Retired clergy, Diaconal Ministers, Associates in Ministry, church workers and spouses of the Minneapolis Area and Saint Paul Area Synods are invited to the College of Retired Church Workers Luncheon. The Rev. Jeff Thiemann, President and CEO, Portico Benefit Services will give an update on Portico and allow time for questions. Cost is $12.00, payable at the door.

Reservations required. RSVP by Thursday, November 8 to Cyndi Berg at 651.224.4313 or cyndi.berg@spas-elca.org .

Now what? A post-election pastoral message from Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson

"Whether you are rejoicing or lamenting the outcomes of the election, or maybe you're just relieved that campaigning is over, we need to ask, 'Now what?'"

ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson offers a message following the 2012 U.S. elections. Watch the video.

Need some kitchen items for your congregation?

Augustana, West St. Paul is looking to give away some of their unneeded kitchen supplies. If you are interested in acquiring these items for your church kitchen, contact cpochardt@augustana.com

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