http://www.ministrylink.org Resources for congregational leaders from SEPA Synod. en Resources for congregational leaders from SEPA Synod. Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA no Leadership resources from SEPA Synod rfisher@sepa.org ℗ & © 2010 Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA 720 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 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 ... “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 ... 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 ... Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) will be March 19-22, 2010, in Washington D.C. This year's theme is "A Place To Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Peoples." Join hundreds of faith-based advocates in taking action on U.S. legislation that welcomes immigrants, protects refugees, and prevents displacement for millions. On Saturday, Lutherans will gather for fellowship and to hear more from the ELCA Washington Office staff. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/advocacy-days-focus-on-immigration Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:24:50 GMT Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) will be March 19-22, 2010, in Washington D.C. This year's theme is "A Place To Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Peoples." Join hundreds of faith-based advocates in taking action on U.S. ... "What Council Members Need to Know: A Conference for Newly Elected Council Members" will be held Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at the Hagan Amphitheater at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP). http://www.ministrylink.org/article/new-council-members-workshop-march-27 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:38:12 GMT "What Council Members Need to Know: A Conference for Newly Elected Council Members" will be held Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at the Hagan Amphitheater at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP). If you are interested in volunteering at Code Blue shelters in Bucks and Montgomery counties, training opportunities are upcoming in Langhorne on Jan. 31 and in Lansdale on Feb. 6 and 21. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/code-blue-volunteer-training Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:56:37 GMT If you are interested in volunteering at Code Blue shelters in Bucks and Montgomery counties, training opportunities are upcoming in Langhorne on Jan. 31 and in Lansdale on Feb. 6 and 21. The 2010 Synod Assembly will meet on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, at Franconia Mennonite Church in Telford. Registration is open now. Early (discounted) registration will end March 19, and all registrations are due by April 9. Read on to download registration materials. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/register-now-for-2010-assembly Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:30:23 GMT Bob Fisher The 2010 Synod Assembly will meet on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, at Franconia Mennonite Church in Telford. Registration is open now. Early (discounted) registration will end March 19, and all registrations are due by April 9. Read on to ... A litany for Companion Synod Sunday, Jan. 31, written by Mark Sofio of St. Paul, Exton, is available for download on the Synod website. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/use-this-litany-for-companion-synod-sunday Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:57:02 GMT A litany for Companion Synod Sunday, Jan. 31, written by Mark Sofio of St. Paul, Exton, is available for download on the Synod website. Join us for the 20th Annual Lutheran Charities Steeplechase Bike Ride & Walk on Saturday, June 26, 2010! It’s a great way to support the social ministry agencies of the Synod, and help more than 40,000 children and adults in need. Proceeds benefit Lutheran Charities including Artman Lutheran Home, Lutheran Children and Family Service, KenCrest Centers, Paul’s Run Retirement Community, Manatawny Manor, Lutheran Settlement House, Mary J. Drexel Home, Silver Springs-Martin Luther School, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. http://www.ministrylink.org/article/charities-bike-ride-celebrates-20th-on-june-26 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:26:53 GMT Bob Fisher Join us for the 20th Annual Lutheran Charities Steeplechase Bike Ride & Walk on Saturday, June 26, 2010! It’s a great way to support the social ministry agencies of the Synod, and help more than 40,000 children and adults in need. Proceeds ... charities,social_ministry