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This week in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin-ELCA
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Week of December 14, 2014
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Our roots are in Scripture, tradition and the Lutheran Confessions, as well as in the vibrant communities and rich histories of our congregations. These roots are an ongoing source of nourishment; they enable us to be a church guided by the Holy Spirit that is both resilient and always being reformed.
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Installation News
The Rev. David Sands will be installed as the new pastor at Sabyland Lutheran Church, Stockholm, December 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Office Hours
The Synod Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 through Sunday, January 4. We will reopen Monday, January 5. We will check phone messages for emergencies that require synod staff. The next issue of eclipse will be published the week of January 4.
Attention Rostered Leaders!
Registration is now open for the annual Winter Theological Event February 8-9, 2015, at the Metropolis Resort in Eau Claire. Our guest speaker will be Bishop Jim Hazelwood from the New England Synod, ELCA. You won't want to miss his presentation, "Experimentation in Ministry: Lessons from What Went Wrong in the Laboratory!"
View brochure. Register online now.
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Deeply rooted and always being made new
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Some folks have an Elf on the Shelf, but at the synod office our "elves" don't have time to sit on a shelf. They are busy filling the toy box for Christmas!
All of the "toys" are ready, so you will find plenty of resources when you click on the links. Thanks for your patience.
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 Up, Up and Away with 'Kiki's Hats'
Talented members from St. John's in Eau Claire showcased their gifts recently when they put on a big community musical called "Kiki's Hats."
In addition to those who shared their musical gifts, several members spent a year knitting and crocheting hats to be used in conjunction with the show. During the performance, held at St. John's, the hats were draped on a huge hydraulic lift and when Kiki sang her song, she went up, up up-delighting the audience of over 300 people.
After the performance, the hats were donated to area charities to help keep out the cold this winter.
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Rostered Leaders, Start the New Year with Spiritual Direction
Christos Center, Luther Park and the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin are happy to announce their new collaborative adventure. Christos Center in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, will open a satellite office at Luther Park in Chetek, Wisconsin, for individual and group spiritual direction with support from the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin.
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Beginning January 8, on the second Thursday of every month a Spiritual Director will be available at the Shalom Retreat Center at Luther Park for individual and group spiritual direction. Cost for one hour session is $60. Continuing Education dollars may be used for Spiritual Direction. Scholarships for spiritual direction are available. Contact the synod office for information about the scholarships. To schedule individual spiritual direction call Dan Johnson at Christos: 651-853-8207. View brochure.
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Global Relationships
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Advent greetings! During this season of hope, thank you for your support. Because of your prayers and gifts through ELCA Global Church Sponsorship, the church is growing around the world!
As we approach the end of the year, your gifts are needed more than ever. And now there's an easy way to help!
Shop ELCA Good Gifts for gifts that grow the global church - and at the same time honor your family, friends and loved ones.
Will you make a difference today in support of Christ's global church? Give an ELCA Good Gift to someone you love!
In Christ,
Pastor Lanny Westphal,
Director, ELCA Global Church Sponsorship
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 ELCA News
A Christmas Message
from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
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Choir/Musical Director Position Available
The Personnel Committee of First Lutheran Church, Barron, is seeking a vibrant individual interested in the Choir-Musical Director position. A background in music is required and director experience is preferred. The Music Director is to recruit and direct the choir, and coordinate special music for worship services. The Music Director will also work with the pastors and/or Worship and Music Committee to ensure that the music reflects worship themes. Applicants, please send resume and an application (available in the church office or mailed upon request) to the office of First Lutheran Church, 4 W LaSalle Ave, Barron, WI 54812.
Director of Children's Ministries Opening in Eau ClaireTrinity Lutheran Church of Eau Claire is actively seeking dynamic candidates with a sense of call and passion for ministry with children to fill a part-time position on our Children's Ministries Leadership Team, as Director of Children's Ministries. Salaried 25 hours/week with primary responsibilities in Sunday School and Wednesday night programming with children birth-grade six Start date: January 2015. Cover letter and resume can be sent to Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith at [email protected] or call 715-832-6601. View full job description.
From Augsburg Fortress and Sparkhouse
Free shipping on select Sparkhouse and Augsburg Fortress Bibles when you purchase 10 or more through December 20.
New Lenten Resources are available for your congregation.
Learning for Life
Wartburg Seminary is launching a new opportunity for continuing education for rostered leaders AND individuals in congregations. Building on the core belief that theological education and formation are for the whole church, Wartburg is creating new ways for all the baptized, of all vocations, and from all locations to access theological education. Continue reading . . .
'Education for Vocation' Travel to Mexico
Augsburg College is pleased to offer a professional development opportunity for educators and community leaders called, "Education for Vocation." This international travel seminar will take place in Cuernavaca, Mexico from July 11-19, 2015. Participants will explore diverse cultural and theological understandings of vocation and the impact of cross-cultural encounters upon vocation. View details.
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Our Mission Statement
Walking together for the sake of mission in God's world
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You can learn more about the events listed in this section by clicking on the underlined event title.
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Jubilate singers and orchestra at South Beef River Lutheran Church, rural Osseo
For many years, singers and instrumentalists from many churches in the Osseo area have met at South Beef River Lutheran Church to practice and present Christmas concerts. The tradition continues this year with the performance of "JOURNEY OF HOPE, The Birth of the Savior." The performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, December 14, and 4 p.m. Sunday, December 21. The church is located 6 miles southeast of Osseo on County Highway B.
December 21
A Musical Gift, "Child of Peace," Christmas concert at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran, 202 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire. The choir will be accompanied by a small orchestra, Pacibells will play, and Elaine Mann will play an organ solo. Refreshments of cookies and fruit soup will follow the program. Freewill offering.
December 21
Carols and Candles, a service of Christmas music and readings, reflection and peace in a quiet and intimate setting, at Hope Lutheran, 423 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls. 4 p.m. A freewill offering will support the River Falls Food Shelf.
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January 8
Spiritual Direction appointments at Luther Park begin. View brochure.
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Quick Links
Looking for something that appeared in a previous issue of Eclipse? You can access the last four issues on our website: www.nwswi.org/news_and_events.
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Contact Information: Merry Soyck-Doring, Synod Communicator, 715-859-6810
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