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News and Events
Saint Paul Area Synod
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Synod office to be closed for Christmas
The synod office will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 1. Regular office hours (M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 2. During our absence, Bishop Rogness and his assistants will also be reviewing email regularly. If you have a pastoral emergency requiring immediate attention, you may contact Beth Helgen at 612.702.0706.
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Grants available for new Parish Nurse programs
ELPNA (Evangelical Lutheran Parish Nurse Association) is providing start-up funds for up to 2-3 congregations in Region 3. Congregations can request up to $500.00 as a start-up grant.
The grant applications are due by Jan. 14, 2013 via email submission. The awards will be announced by Jan. 22, 2013 with funds issued by Feb. 1, 2013. Read the press release for more information.
Download the ELPNA grant.
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 Mark your calendars for Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders
Tool Kit is a training event for congregational leaders that features extended conversation with Bishop Rogness, networking opportunities with leaders from congregations throughout this synod, and workshops with information specific to leadership matters and concerns.
Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at St. Mark, North St. Paul.
More information regarding workshops and registration will be available at our website:
www.spas-elca.org/events/tool-kit-congregational-leaders.
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 Communicators' Gatherings: RSVP today for Website Education Series
Auxiliary Dining Room, Luther Seminary, St. Paul. Each month starting in January, church communicators, staff or volunteers, are invited to participate in a three-part educational series on website creation, use, and improvement.
RSVP by emailing Christine Fifield at christine.fifield@spas-elca.org. For more information on dates, times and topics, visit the Communicators' Gatherings page at the Saint Paul Area Synod website under Resources.
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The community of Pueblo de Fe invites you to December's Seminary of the Streets. This event will feature Las Posadas, a Latin-American Christmas celebration depicting Mary and Joseph's journey to the inn, and an opportunity to learn about the ministry at Pueblo de Fe. Register here.
For information, visit www.spas-elca.org/events.
"Like" Seminary of the Streets on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/Seminary-of-the-Streets-Saint-Paul-Area-Synod/
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Health Assessment coming up Jan. 1!
Portico Benefit Services (formerly ELCA Board of Pensions) is offering us the opportunity to earn a 2% discount on ELCA health contributions again in 2013. If you have ELCA-primary health coverage, this savings depends on you. Take the assessment on the EmbodyHealth web portal at www.elcaforwellness.org January 1-April 30. Instructions for taking the assessment are available in the Understand My Benefits section at www.elcabop.org. |
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