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News and Events
Saint Paul Area Synod
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Merry Christmas from the synod office!
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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Join the Young Voices for Change video contest! 
Young Voices for Change (featured in Nov. issue of FaithLink) are working to break the silence of bullying by starting a video contest. "We're challenging other youth and adults concerned about bullying to submit videos with suggestions on how kids can break the silence around bullying. We're hoping to get the attention of Ellen DeGeneres and ask her to sponsor our contest." Watch their video.
Learn more about YVFC in the November issue of FaithLink. |
Region 3 ELCA Hunger Retreat, January 25-26, 2013
People in the Saint Paul Area Synod (SPAS) interested in learning more about and becoming involved in helping those who live with hunger are invited to the upcoming Region 3 Hunger Retreat. This annual event at Luther Crest Bible Camp near Alexandria, MN brings together people for worship, community building, sharing, and learning. Partners like ELCA World Hunger, Bread for the World, Lutheran World Relief, and Church World Service will discuss possible hunger actions and involvements. Get it on your new calendar quickly; it's an inspiring event at a minimal cost of $45.00 per person and a good way to begin the New Year.
Ideally the SPAS would have ten people in attendance, preferably a mix of seasoned hunger advocates and those newer to the work. This year there will be a track focused on youth and family involvement, too.
If you are interested, be in touch with Dale/Vernita Kennen at dvkennen@aol.com or Bishop's Assistant Paul Erickson at paul.erickson@elca.org.
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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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 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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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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