2014 Bishop Election
Do you know what's happening on January 11?
If you are planning on participating in the process of electing a new bishop for the Saint Paul Area Synod, please register and plan to attend the Open Forum on the Synod Profile on Jan. 11 at Gloria Dei, St. Paul. The Bishop Election Committee will present and lead a critical discussion of the synod profile, followed by an opportunity to formulate questions to be asked of candidates for the office of bishop at the candidate forums to be held in April. Download the synod profile and find additional information about the election process at www.spas-elca.org/bishopelection2014. Registration deadline for this event is Thursday, Jan. 9.
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 Request print copies of the synod profile for your voting members
The synod office has a limited number of printed copies of the synod profile which you may request for your voting members. To request your copies of the synod profile, please call the synod office at 651.224.4313. Print copies will also be available for voting members at the open forum and conference assemblies.
For more on these and other events in the bishop election process, visit www.spas-elca.org/bishopelection2014.
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New Seasonings of the Synod
Only four gifts?
"If you are among the many parents, grandparents, and others who are concerned about the focus on gifts that children seem to have during this Christmas season, you are not alone. A recent article by Glennon Doyle Melton in the December issue of Family Circle had what sounded like a good idea to me. Perhaps you will want to consider it, too..." Continue reading.
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Register now for upcoming boundary trainings
For Rostered Leaders
Power and Boundaries Workshop
Thursday, Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Roseville Lutheran, Roseville. Bishop Rogness and the Rev. Susan Miller will facilitate a workshop on ethics in ministry. The training includes a discussion on power and gender issues, appropriate boundaries for rostered leaders, self-care and vulnerability, and a review of the synod's response procedure for accusations of sexual boundary violations. Register Now (Google Form).
For Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Professionals and Volunteers
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
St. Stephen's, White Bear Lake. This seminar for Children, Youth and Families (CYF) ministry professionals and volunteers will address the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy, professional ministry boundaries. Those working with CYF ministry, both paid and unpaid, are strongly encouraged to attend. Register Now (Google Form).
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Synod office closed for holidays
The synod office will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 27. The office will also be closed on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. We, at the synod office, wish you all a blessed Christmas and a very happy New Year! |
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Saint Paul Area Synod
We are one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 10-11, Annual Conference on Liturgy: "The Psalms: Humanity at Full Stretch"Jan.11, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Open Forum on the Synod Profile* Jan. 11, RechargeJan. 14, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Power and Boundaries Workshop* Jan. 19, Presiding Bishop Eaton to preach at Christ the King, New BrightonJan. 20, Presiding Bishop Eaton at Luther SeminaryJan. 25, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Multicultural Conversations: How do we build bridges across race, class, and culture?* Jan. 26, 4:00 p.m. Hymn Festival: Beyond All Thought and FantasyFeb. 8, Conference Assemblies* Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Relationships* * Sponsored by the Saint Paul Area Synod
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