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Saint Paul Area Synod 
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 
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October 7, 2013

2014 Portico Health Open EnrollmentEmployer selection is open now through Oct. 14  

One week left to enter your organization's 2014 health benefit selection

If you haven't already, sign in to review your Custom Comparison Report to help you understand the effect the 2014 health benefit options will have on your organization and sponsored plan members. Then, you'll be able to enter your health benefit selection.

 

Learn more in the 2014 Open Enrollment Center  

From Peter Rogness:
Update about Director of Bega Kwa Bega

On October 2, 2013, the synod council executive committee met to receive and act upon the recommendation of the interview team regarding the new position of Director of Bega Kwa Bega...

Continue reading at www.spas-elca.org/news/bkbdirectorupdate.

 

Macedonia Project sponsors year-round workshopELCA Macedonia Project launches new year-round workshop  

Stewardship is not a once a year emphasis within congregational life. Rather, it is at the very heart of congregational mission. Developing a year-round stewardship plan is an essential part of congregational planning.

 

The Macedonia Project Leadership Team is sponsoring a Year Round Stewardship Workshop on Thursday, November 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Luther Seminary, Northwestern Hall, Room 100.  

 

Please contact Julie Keefe at  julie.keefe@spas-elca.org or by phone at 651.224.4313, to register. More information at www.spas-elca.org.  


ELCA World Hunger accepting education grant proposals 

Proposals are now being accepted for educational efforts that will help reach the goals of teaching, organizing, and mobilizing Lutherans to fight hunger and poverty in our communities and around the world. Grants average $2,000, and the application deadline is December 31, 2013. Please contact Paul Erickson for application details.


 

Four upcoming opportunities for Children, Youth, and Family leaders
Find out more about upcoming CYF opportunities and trainings
 Practice Discipleship Breakfast,
Oct. 10, 8:00 a.m.
, Augustana, West St. Paul.
Practice Discipleship Training,
Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
, Our Savior's, Hastings and Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m.12:45 p.m., Westwood Lutheran, St. Louis Park.
 CYFM Welcome Lunch,
Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Luther Seminary, St. Paul.
 Safeguarding God's Children,
Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,
Woodlake Lutheran, Richfield.

Additional details about these and other events may be found at www.spas-elca.org/calendar.

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2014 health benefit choices
BKB Director update
Upcoming stewardship workshop
Hunger education grants
CYF opportunities
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