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Pastors: Attend youth gatherings for free! |
Research and experience show that when pastors affirm, lift up and support ministry with young people, the ministry is much more likely to effectively reach out to youth. With this in mind, pastors are invited to accompany their youth groups to two of our synodical youth ministry events for free. Registration fees will be waived for pastors registering with their youth group for the FLY senior high gathering Feb. 22-24 and for the Junior Youth Gathering in October.
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| Tanzania Companion Sunday Jan. 27 |
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Save the date for a chance to join your congregation in song, prayer and the Word with partners here and in the North Eastern Diocese in Tanzania on Sunday, Jan. 27. A working group of both bodies is developing resources to help congregations here and in our companion synod to truly worship together using common hymns, prayer petitions and sermon themes. More details coming soon! |
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KenCrest granted $10,000 for Job Shadow Day |
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Citizens Bank Foundation has made a generous grant of $10,000 to support KenCrest's Job Shadow Day for students with developmental disabilities. In its fourth year, the KenCrest program will once again provide a job preparation experience for 30 students with developmental disabilities who will soon graduate from high school. Job Shadow Day is a nationwide,academically motivating activity designed to give students the opportunity to engage in a hands-on work experience. The goal is to familarlize young people with the skills and education required to succeed in the workplace as well as to build relationships with employers.
For more information visit Job Shadow on the web. |
| Do you Akaloo? |
| Preview Akaloo, a life-long faith journey for the entire congregation from Augsburg Fortress, during a pair of web seminars on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern time. Use these links to register for the 10 a.m or 7 p.m. webinars. Each one-hour session will give a quick overview of Akaloo, including a walk-through of the Web resources for leaders and learners and highlight the new features we've added. You'll get a personal tour of the Akaloo site, have a chance to ask questions and hear the perspectives of other attendees. Right now you can also receive a free trial membership to Akaloo. When you sign up at the Akaloo website, you'll get full access to Akaloo Leader and Learner Web Sites for 7 full days with 7 free downloads. You can explore all 3 modules of Akaloo 1 and 2 (children, youth, adults), including intergenerational resources. For more information contact Linda Magill, 1.800.426.0115 ext. 173 or via email. |
| Don't miss the Jr. High Advent Festival |
| Attention 6th, 7th and 8th grade youth - and their parents and youth leaders! Gather with young people from across the Synod at the Junior High Advent Festival, Sunday, Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Hatfield. Cost is just $15 per congregation. To register contact Jessica McAlister in the Synod office, 484.805.1011 or via email. |
| Kennett Square Posada Dec. 12 |
The Kennett Square community's Posada - a Mexican Advent tradition - will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m., starting at the Kennett Square Quaker Meeting House at Union and Sickle streets. Come warmly dressed, and bring a flashlight and lots of heart! Enjoy a fiesta including piņatas, hot drinks, sweets, music and song at the end point, The Garage Community and Youth Center. This joint cultural community celebration is sponsored by a number of groups and churches including St. Michael Lutheran Church.
For information contact the Rev. J. Patrick Seyler, 484.880.8755, or via email . Download a flyer (Spanish and English) on our website. |
| Ministry Resources |
Church furnishings for sale A number of items are available, many from St. James, Chalfont. Donations go to the Synod's Urban Fund.
1. A 12-rank Pipe Organ, originally built in 1912, rebuilt in 1998 for $30,000 with case. Asking $10,000.
2. 17 substantial and comfortable solid oak pews, 14 ' with book holders and 2 privacy barriers, asking $235 each.
3. Some Communionware and paraments; damask and contemporary. Plain Paschal candleholder.
4. Studio Upright piano in excellent condition, oak case; $500.00
5. Music library for church choir. good standards and some contemporary pieces.
6. Baby Grand piano, Lester; formerly in Advent, Philadelphia and in Holy Cross. Private owner wants $1500 because of sale of home.
For info contact Kim Eric Williams by email.
A Night of Sacred Jazz in Germantown
Waverly Alston Music presents "Christmas by Candlelight: A Season of Surrender," performances by Waverly Alston in the Company of Friends with jazz vocalist Denise King and featuring John Blake Jr., Violinist. The evening is hosted by Mike Robinson of Comcast Television. Friday, Dec.14, 2007 at 8 p.m.
For information and tickets call 215.848.8150. Tickets $15.00 in Advance - $20.00 at the Door, 19 West Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Corner of Germantown & Queen Lane)
"Latino Reading of Worship" Dec. 4 at LTSP
Musician Jorge A. Lockward will speak on The Word became Flesh, the Flesh becomes Song: A Latino Reading of Worship at the next convocation at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP). The lecture is on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 11:30 am in Benbow Hall of The Brossman Center on the LTSP Campus, 7301 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Mosaic: The Life of Apostle Peter Join public television travel host and guide book author Rick Steve as he recounts the story of Apostle Peter from his early days as a fisherman through his three year adventure with Jesus to the tumultuous events surrounding his Jesus' death and resurrection. Joy A Schroeder, N. Clayton Croy and Walter F. Taylor from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH provide scholarly background as Rick weaves together the Apostle's life. The life of Apostle Peter comes complete with a user's guide and is suitable for use in adult education settings. Order your copy today by calling 800.638.3522 ext. 6009. For more information visit the ELCA Website.
Mosaic: Understanding Fundamentalism The influence of fundamentalist Christianity is felt in every walk of American life. This program helps viewers better understand the story behind the rise of fundamentalism and the later evangelical movement so that Christians, liberal and conservative, can find ways to open doors of dialogue and ecumenical fellowship. This program features insights from evangelical scholars from Wheaton College and Moody Bible Institute, as well as the ELCA's own Mark Wilhelm and Martin E. Marty. Get your copy today by calling 800.638.3522 ext 6009 or visit the ELCA Website. |
| ELCA News |
Finding the right college just got easier
Ask anyone over the age of 35 to compare their college search with what high school students experience today, and they're likely to tell you it was a lot less complicated. Undoubtedly, today's students have many more options for continuing their education than ever before. But all too often, what should be a thoughtful, not to mention fun, process is overwhelmed by the stress of dealing with so many choices and so little time. Enter the Lutheran Colleges website. a group of 42 Lutheran colleges and universities dedicated to making the college search process both easier and more meaningful. The institutions share a commitment to providing a quality, personalized educational experience that values the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Yet, the colleges vary in size, location, programs and personality. At the website, you will find helpful information, personal reflections and statistics about the value and values of Lutheran colleges. Click here to request more information about the Lutheran Colleges Website, member colleges and services.
Grace Matters Advent Calendar
This Advent season Grace Matters is offering a downloadable calendar that follows Mary Joseph as they travel to the stable in Bethlehem. This calendar, which runs from the First Sunday of Advent (Dec. 2) through Christmas Day, will be available for download at the Grace Matters website.
CBS documentary features Bishop Hanson
 The 2-hour documentary by Goldfish Pictures "In God's Name" featuring Bishop Mark Hanson along with 11 other faith leaders from around the world, is scheduled to air on December 23rd on the CBS television network from 9pm - 11pm Eastern.
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How to get your info in SEPANews |
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SEPANews is sent to leaders of our synod every other Monday. Ministry resources - programs, events, concerts, learning opportunites, etc. - that congregations host that are of interest and benefit to the general synod community can be publicized in SEPANews. Please put the information in the form of a one-paragraph announcement (see any of the items under "Ministry Resources" in this email) and send it to us via email at least three to four weeks in advance of your event (or its registration date). Summaries must be 1,000 characters or less. Please include links to more information on your church website. Because of the volume of announcements, such items normally run in SEPANews just once. Outlines to guide your submissions can be downloaded from our website. | |
