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News and Events
Saint Paul Area Synod
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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
In November, the Immanuel Lutheran Social Action Committee and the SPAS Anti-Racism Task Force are hosting a three-part book study of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander for members of Lutheran congregations in St. Paul. The first two sessions will be held at Immanuel, St. Paul. The last session will be held at Redeemer, St. Paul. See the synod calendar for complete event details.
Contact Lynnette Zika at 612.845.8886 or lynnettezika@gmail.com with questions . Visit thenewjimcrow-bookstudy.eventbrite.com to register.
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New to Children, Youth, and Family Ministry?
All Children, Youth, and Family workers who are new to their calls/positions in the past year (or who have not attended a Welcome Lunch and wish to join us) are warmly invited to attend this annual event on Thursday Oct. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at Luther Seminary. Join us for a great complimentary lunch where you will meet many others who are new to the Twin Cities area as well as connect with some of the key CYFM leaders from both synods. To reserve your space contact Rev. Susan Miller in the Saint Paul Area Synod office at susan.miller@spas.elca.org or 651.224.4313. |
 Supporting ministries of the synod
New Mission Starts, ToolKit for Congregational Leaders, Ministeriums, support to congregations, candidates, rostered leaders, and more! These are among the myriad of minstries that are only possible with your support. Show your support for the diverse work of this synod by donating on November 14 for Give to the Max Day! All gifts are welcome and support the ministries of the synod. Online gifts on Give to the Max Day will also be eligible for special bonuses. Stay tuned to learn more about the diverse work of the synod and how to participate. |
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Celebrate the ministry of Don & Eunice Fultz 
2013 Bega Kwa Bega (BKB) Fall Festival
Nov. 9, Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by worship at 9:00 a.m.
Christ the King, New Brighton.
The morning will be filled with fellowship, learning and prayer as we give thanks for the partnership with our brothers and sisters in Tanzania. We will celebrate the life-affirming ministry of Don and Eunice Fultz who are retiring as volunteer companion synod coordinators with a presentation, a reception, and a few more surprises. For more information about the Bega Kwa Bega Fall Festival, please contact KC Gubrud at kc@claussen-gubrud.net or 612.749.9195.
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Celebrating our global church
The ELCA belongs to The Lutheran World Federation, a global communion of more than 70 million Lutherans in 79 countries. Read four more reasons to host a Global Church Sunday by downloading the insert at www.ELCA.org/HandinHand.
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Did you know we're electing a new bishop in 2014?
In 2014, Bishop Rogness will complete his second six-year term as bishop. Because of term limits, he is no longer eligible to serve. The election of a new bishop will take place at the synod assembly on May 16-17, 2014.
Stay informed throughout this process by checking the bishop election website and participating in upcoming events like Fall Ministerium or Bishop Rogness' Conversation with Laity.
For a full schedule of key bishop election events, visit www.spas-elca.org/bishopelection2014.
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