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News and Events
Saint Paul Area Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
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 "God's work. Our hands." Sunday
Find information about the day at www.ELCA.org/25years. Be sure to download the toolkit to help your congregation prepare.
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 Apply for a Domestic Hunger Grant
The ELCA Domestic Hunger Grants program is now taking applications for 2014 grants. Grants often range from $1,000-$3,000 and can be used for direct service, education, organizing, and advocacy for poverty and hunger related work in congregations and organizations. Application deadline is July 17, 2013.
More information at www.elca.org/domestichunger. |
LSS serving homeless youth
Homeless youth in the twin cities are finding a safe and healthy place to live and thrive because of three Lutheran Social Service of MN transitional homes in St. Paul. LSS is seeking congregational partners to join us in caring for these young people so they are able to grow and thrive. A myriad of opportunities are available for youth, adults, service groups, women's circles, and everyone else.
To learn how you can help, e-mail mary.brown@lssmn.org. |
Prepare for summer storm season 
With summer comes picnics and parties and time spent outdoors. Unfortunately, it also brings a higher likelihood of severe weather. Make sure you're doing everything you can to keep your congregation safe. While we cannot prevent lightning, high winds, hail and floods, Church Mutual Insurance Company can help prevent their impact.
At www.churchmutual.com, you'll find a variety of safety resources including tips to keep your congregation safe from summer weather threats.
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A message from Lutheran Campus Ministry:
Refer your graduating seniors
It's difficult for Lutheran Campus Pastors across the country to find your young adults--unless you refer them. So please, talk to your students about getting involved, and then pass on their names (with their permission of course) to Lutheran Campus Ministry. We'll do our best to nurture and support them in their faith as they grow into adults.
Go to www.elcacampusministry.org to refer students to any campus ministry across the country.
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Continuing education events at Luther Seminary
Rethinking Evangelism: Faithful Witness in a New Apostolic Era
July 22-23
What does it mean to witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ in an increasingly diverse and pluralistic society? Explore this question with speakers Mesfin Ayele, Mary Sue Dreier, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and many more! Learn more at www.luthersem.edu/rethinking.
Stewardship for Adults under 40: Possibilities Abound
July 29-31
Join Chick Lane and Grace Duddy as we learn together how to better engage adults under 40 on their journey to living grateful, generous lives. For more information and to register, visit www.luthersem.edu/stewardship.
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Office hours this week
The synod office will be closed July 4 and 5. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, July 8 at 8:00 a.m. Have a happy 4th of July!
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Saint Paul Area Synod
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