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Synod News
Can we talk
Joan Rivers
Sometimes I wonder whether we have lost the ability to talk. I don't mean the
ability to form and s
peak
words. I mean the ability to talk - really talk - with others.
Think about all the "conversations" about race, politics, or religion that you h
av
e heard or participated in recently, on TV, at public meetings, in church, on Facebook. It appears to me that, on the whole, we are pretty good at making demands, spewing projectile perspectives, yelling, interrupting, accusing, labeling, and making sweeping assertions about whole groups of
people or about how the world ought to work. But we are not very good at conversing, especially when the stakes are high...
To read more of Bishop Gajken's newsletter or to download a copy to share with your congregation, click
here.
New Lower Cost to Attend Boundaries Workshop
At a recent staff meeting we discussed the cost of the Boundaries Workshop, to be held on Tuesday, August 2, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Brownsburg, IN from 8:30-3:00. We want
everyone interested to attend, so have a new
subsidized cost of $50 (plus the Eventbrite registration fee of $3.49). Rostered leaders who registered with the previous fee will be refunded the difference. Again, please note that this Workshop is for all rostered leaders. ELCA expectation is that a rostered leader attend this workshop every 3 years.
We hope a $50 registration cost will be more affordable. To register, please
click here.
Ending Hunger 101
ELCA World Hunger stands ready to help your congregation to develop, support or expand your hunger ministries. Resources for planning a food drive, creating a community garden, involving youth and Sunday School in hunger projects - all are available at
www.elca.org/hunger.
Bread for the World, in cooperation with Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, is hosting a special event entitled "Changing the World 101: Ending Hunger." on two consecutive Saturdays, September 10th & 17th from 8:30- 5:00 at Christian Theological Seminary (1000 W. 42nd St, Indianapolis) Questions? Contact Mary Anderson, IK Synod Hunger Ambassador, at
[email protected].
Hey Youth! Join Us for Bishop Day
On October 29, 2016, all high school youth and their adult leaders from the IK Synod are invited to attend Bishop Day, a new endeavor sponsored by the Indiana Youth Coalition
designed to connect today's youth with Bishop Bill Gafkjen through worship, fellowship and team building activities.
The event cost is $25 per congregation (bring 1 or 20+).
The event will be hosted at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Fishers, IN, from 10:00-3:00 and will include lunch.
Register by clicking
here! Questions can be directed to Julie Peralta at
[email protected].
Professional Leaders Conference
Clifty Falls State Park, September 25 - 27, 2016
Reconciliation: Dare We Speak of It?
The Indiana-Kentucky Synod Professional Leaders Conference is an annual event - the one time each year when the rostered leaders (clergy, associatesin ministry, deaconesses, and diaconal ministers) have an opportunity to relax and to foster their collegial relationships. It is a time for conversation about leadership, ministry, and their personal lives. The speaker this year will be the Rev Dr Allan Boesak.
Dr Allan Boesak is professor of theology at Christian Theological Seminary andthe Desmond Tutu Chair of Peace, Global Justice and Reconciliation Studies. Born in South Africa, his early activism and service led to international recognition as an influential leader in the fight against apartheid.
Read More. You may register for the Professional Leaders Conference by
clicking here
2016 I-K Synod Candidacy Retreat
Registration is now open for the 2016 I-K Synod Candidacy Retreat, which will be held August 19-20 at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Beech Grove, IN. This event is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about becoming a public rostered leader in the ELCA, individuals who are currently in the application process to Candidacy, all current candidates from the I-K Synod, and spouses are encouraged to attend too. Click on this link for more information,
click here, or contact
Rev. Heather Apel if you have questions.
Dates of Note
Aug. 2
Boundaries Workshop at Messiah Lutheran Church in Brownsburg, IN
Aug. 8-13
ELCA Churchwide Assembly, New Orleans, LA
Aug. 19-20
IK Synod Candidacy Retreat, Benedict Inn, Beech Grove, IN
Aug. 22-23
Growing Steward Leaders Retreat - IK Lutheran Center
contact Nancy Nyland
August 27
Stewardship Workshop, Trinity English Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne
2017
June 1-3, 2017 - Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly, Covington, KY
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Congregation News
Prayer Concerns
During the weekly I-K Lutheran Center staff devotions we included these individuals and mission centers in our prayers:
Students and teachers across the mission territory getting ready to start a new school year.
Emanuel, Greendale, IN and Interim Pr Barry Riehle
Emmanuel, LaOtto, IN and Interim Pr Jeremy Russell
Emmanuel, Merrillville, IN and Pr Carolyn Heider
Epiphany, Fort Wayne, IN and Pr Richard Hartman
Faith, Avon, IN and Pr Emily Wiles
Retired rostered leaders
Pr Paul Hinrichs, Greenville, KY
Pr Clark Hobby, New Castle, IN
Pr John Hofer, South Whitley, IN
Called to specialized ministry or on leave
Carleen Miller, Associate in Ministry, on leave, New York, NY
Pr Chuck Miller, Interim Minister, Brownsburg, IN
The Upper Susquehanna Synod and Bishop Robert Driesen
CONDOLENCES
We just learned of the death of Pastor Reuben Evenson, who suffered a serious stroke a few weeks ago. Funeral arrangements are still pending but please keep his wife, Ellen, and the entire Evenson family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Office Administrator Needed
Pleasant View Lutheran Church, a small congregation on the northwest side of Indianapolis, is seeking an office administrator, up to 32 hours per week, to provide support to the daily operations of the church and its staff. Basic duties include greeting and assisting church facility visitors, answering multi-line telephone and addressing voice mail messages, sorting and distributing mail, creating and printing/copying church publications, maintaining web site and social media posts, along with other related office support duties as assigned. For a full description and contact information, please click
here.
Congregational Leadership Changes
Help us keep the IK Synod database current so we can serve you more effectively. If you recently elected new officers or soon will, please click below to download and complete the
"Congregational Leaders Update Form" and return it to the IK Synod via fax, email or postal mail.
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A Paper on Future Directions of the ELCA
The ELCA is a young church at only 28 years old. It is a good time to take a look at where we are as God's people and try to understand what God has in store for us. And we think it is an exciting time to be looking forward together as we approach the 500<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
We want to create a vision for the future ELCA - as a church with solid foundations sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and making a difference in the world locally and globally. And as a church that we can be proud to pass on to our children.
We want to discover how we can continue to faithfully serve God's mission in the years ahead and reach a shared understanding among church leaders about the ministries that are most important.
And we want to assess whether the structures that were set up for this church are right for the future, and as part of this consider how we use our resources in the best possible way. There are many challenges.
Discover what thousands of you said.
ELCA Federal Credit Union Opens
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The ELCA Federal Credit Union celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 6 at its headquarters in the Lutheran Center in Chicago. The credit union serves ELCA members, synod employees, congregations and ELCA-related ministries. It is the first of the ELCA's financial ministries to offer individual consumer loans. "
This is responsible stewardship," said Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton at the ribbon cutting. "It makes services available to everyone. The ELCA Credit Union is socially responsible and is a great benefit not only to members of the ELCA churchwide organization but to all our members across the church." Interested in learning more? Click here.
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Chorale Arranging in 10 Steps
Have you exhausted your budget for new music but find yourself in need of a few more pieces to round out the upcoming choral season? Have you been unable to find a choral setting of a hymn you love? Have you always been curious about how the creative process works? Now could be a great time for you to try writing your own music! Follow the 10-step process below, mix in a little inspiration, and you may be pleasantly surprised with what you're able to create. Click here for additional resource information.
Living Lutheran, an online publication of the ELCA, invites you to share in the sense of
purpose that our faith brings to our lives. The goal is to provide a place for members and friends alike to find lively engagement in faith and life. Here you'll find the voices of ELCA members, as well as what's happening in our church both across the country and around the world. We have resources for congregations, ideas to inspire and places to share what's on your mind. Click here for the most recent issue!
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