http://www.ministrylink.org Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA Podcasts en Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA Podcasts Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA no Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA Articles todd@343design.com ℗ & © 2010 Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA 720 Bishop Burkat is part of a delegation of ELCA officials led by Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson on the 2010 Ecumenical Journey to visit Christian leaders in London, Istanbul, Rome and Geneva, including the heads of the Anglican, Orthodox and Roman Catholic communions. "I thank God, ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, and the people of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod for allowing me this most remarkable opportunity to visit the major faith centers and major Christian leaders of the global and ancient Church," the bishop writes in her first message from the trip. "More than any other time in history the one holy, catholic and apostolic Church is connected and accessible. By air, by sea, by land, by internet, by cell, and, yes, by clear, mutual conversation, consolation and communion, we have opportunities as never before to work pray for the peace of the whole of God’s world, the well being of the people of God, and the unity of all." http://www.ministrylink.org/article/bishops-journal-from-ecumenical-journey Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:26:01 GMT Bishop Burkat is part of a delegation of ELCA officials led by Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson on the 2010 Ecumenical Journey to visit Christian leaders in London, Istanbul, Rome and Geneva, including the heads of the Anglican, Orthodox and Roman ... Nominations are due Feb. 15 for positions to be elected at the 2010 Synod Assembly, including slots on Synod Council and the 2011 Churchwide Assembly and the Committee on Discipline. Read on for full information. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/nominations-due-for-2010-assembly-elections Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:10:50 GMT Nominations are due Feb. 15 for positions to be elected at the 2010 Synod Assembly, including slots on Synod Council and the 2011 Churchwide Assembly and the Committee on Discipline. Read on for full information. The congregational mailing for February 2010 includes information on the upcoming Council Presidents/Vice Presidents event with Bishop Burkat; United in Marriage, a Marriage Preparedness Series sponsored by Lutheran Congregational Services; January and February Stewardship and Parish Paper newsletters.... and more! http://www.ministrylink.org/article/congregational-resources--february-2010 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:43:08 GMT The congregational mailing for February 2010 includes information on the upcoming Council Presidents/Vice Presidents event with Bishop Burkat; United in Marriage, a Marriage Preparedness Series sponsored by Lutheran Congregational Services; January ... The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center is offering a Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders on March 15-19, 2010, in Philadelphia, PA http://www.ministrylink.org/article/mediation-skills-training-institute-for-church-leaders Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:45:53 GMT The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center is offering a Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders on March 15-19, 2010, in Philadelphia, PA The Council Presidents and Vice Presidents Gathering with Bishop Claire Burkat Saturday, Feb. 27 will focus on communications. What trends can shape communication with our members and neighbors? How can we collaborate to spread the Gospel and make our congregations more visible through communication? These and other questions will be addressed by Bob Fisher, assistant to the bishop for mission interpretation/communications. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/how-connected-is-your-church Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:17:32 GMT The Council Presidents and Vice Presidents Gathering with Bishop Claire Burkat Saturday, Feb. 27 will focus on communications. What trends can shape communication with our members and neighbors? How can we collaborate to spread the Gospel and make ... Lutherans are responding in many ways to the tremendous disaster in Haiti. Visit the Lutheran Disaster Response in SEPA blog at http://ldr-sepa.blogspot.com to learn how you can help! http://www.ministrylink.org/article/visit-ldr-blog-for-latest-on-how-you-can-help-haiti Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:29:24 GMT Bob Fisher Lutherans are responding in many ways to the tremendous disaster in Haiti. Visit the Lutheran Disaster Response in SEPA blog at http://ldr-sepa.blogspot.com to learn how you can help! “People do have a lot on their minds these days, and they don’t mind sharing,” reporter John Rawlins observed introducing the person-on-the-street interview video used at last fall’s “Discover the Secret” conference gatherings. The video, the Bible study used at the meetings as well as a set of four additional Philippians studies are now available on the synod website. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/discover-the-secret-with-these-videos-bible-studies Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:27:28 GMT Bob Fisher “People do have a lot on their minds these days, and they don’t mind sharing,” reporter John Rawlins observed introducing the person-on-the-street interview video used at last fall’s “Discover the Secret” conference gatherings. The ... Bishop Claire Burkat will be part of an official Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) delegation of clergy and lay leaders visiting world Christian church leaders and key staff based in London, Istanbul, Rome and Geneva Feb. 3-17. The delegation of 12 official ELCA representatives, headed by ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson, plans to meet in London with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan D. Williams, leader of the Anglican Communion; in Istanbul, Turkey, with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, world Orthodox leader; and in Rome, with Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the world's Roman Catholics. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/bishop-joins-global-ecumenical-journey Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:16:49 GMT Robert Fisher Bishop Claire Burkat will be part of an official Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) delegation of clergy and lay leaders visiting world Christian church leaders and key staff based in London, Istanbul, Rome and Geneva Feb. 3-17. The ... The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has joined with other faith groups and leaders in writing to President Obama and members of Congress urging completion of comprehensive healthcare reform. "Hundreds of thousands of Americans will lose their homes, thousands who would otherwise live will die, and countless people will continue to go without needed care if Congress does not pass health reform," said a Jan. 27 letter to the president signed by 23 leaders including Rev. Andrew D. Genszler, ELCA director of advocacy. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/lutherans-join-faith-groups-urging-healthcare-reform Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:30:06 GMT Robert Fisher The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has joined with other faith groups and leaders in writing to President Obama and members of Congress urging completion of comprehensive healthcare reform. "Hundreds of thousands of Americans will lose ... As part of our ongoing effort to use our resources wisely and become more “green,” the hard-copy synod mailing is being discontinued. Effective March 1, 2010 the synod monthly mailing will no longer be mailed to congregations. Click through to see how you can receive this mailing electronically http://www.ministrylink.org/article/congregational-mailing-goes-green Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:55:46 GMT Robert Fisher As part of our ongoing effort to use our resources wisely and become more “green,” the hard-copy synod mailing is being discontinued. Effective March 1, 2010 the synod monthly mailing will no longer be mailed to congregations. Click through to ...