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Save the Dates: Synod Assembly
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Synod Assembly returns to the
Hilton Houston North
May 17-19, 2018. Put it on your calendars, and we'll be sending out more details in the new year.
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Administration
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Thank you for your responses to the electronic survey in August on the future direction of the Tri-Synodical Theological Conference (TSTC). The TSTC planning team met recently to discuss the results of the survey and your feedback.
Several themes emerged from the survey responses. It is clear that you value this event as an important time of collegiality and networking. Survey results also lifted up the desire for high quality speakers and programming. Over half (62%) of those who responded wanted to keep the total cost of the event between $200-300.
The TSTC planning team shared the findings with all three Bishops and made recommendations, which the Bishops support. One of these recommendations is to contract with a TSTC Program Coordinator. If you are interested or know someone who would be good, see our job listing below.
We look forward to resuming the Tri-Synodical Theological Conference January 28-30, 2019. Save the date!
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Events |
Kinsmen's Abendmusik Series Presents: Winter Camp
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Children's Music Workshop followed by a concert by
Minnesota songwriter James Hersch, Saturday, January 13:
Workshop: Children ages K-5 are invited to a creative workshop featuring a variety of winter activities, including composing an original song with Mr. Hersch to share at the end of the day! Register online.
Concert: James Hersch promises to bring a touch of winter...without the shovels...when he performs for us. Please join us for an intergenerational concert of original acoustic music. More information on his ministry
Date: Saturday, January 13th
Time: Children's Workshop
1:00PM - 5:45PM ($10 fee)
Intergenerational Concert 7:00PM (free)
Light refreshments and time with the artist will follow the concert. If you have additional questions, please
email.
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Trinity Lutheran Women's Breakfast and Storytelling
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The Best Fishing Story Momma Ever Told
Karen Hauser,
Christian comedian and storyteller, joins the women of Trinity Lutheran, Frelsburg, for a breakfast and storytelling event on
Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Location: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Diamond Center
New Ulm, TX 78950
Located just south of Frelsburg (intersection of
FM 109 and FM 1291)
Time: Registration and Breakfast at 8:30 am
Program begins at 9:00 am
Event concludes at 11:30 am
No registration fee - Freewill donation to defer expenses
RSVP
by Wednesday, January 17
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A Day With Mark Allen Powell
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Since we're taking a one-year hiatus on Theological Conference, why not use that time, and those resources for a short preaching prep retreat with Mark Alan Powell, Trinity Lutheran Seminary Professor and author of Giving to God, Loving Jesus. What Do They Hear? Introducing the New Testament, and many other books?
A Day with Mark Allen Powell: Preaching Lent and Easter Sunday Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Join us for the day, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Zion Retreat Center in Galveston, for just $30, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Such a deal. We will begin with prayer, study the texts, hang out, and those who wish will all go out somewhere for dinner.
Or consider staying overnight on Monday the 22nd and/or Tuesday the 23rd for $45 a night. Walk the beach, prepare sermons for Lent and Easter Sunday, and take time for prayer and reflection.
Cost:
$30 Powell (Includes 8:30-3 program, lunch and a light breakfast)
$45 Lodging Monday 1/22
$45 Lodging Tuesday 1/23
The registration deadline is Epiphany, January 6, 2018. Read more
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Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston 2018 Kick-Off Event
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We will hear from faith leaders of a variety of faiths on the relationship between their faith and the natural world. There will be a presentation on the top ten free environmental resources for houses of worship. We will recap activities from 2017, and discuss plans for 2018. You'll get an opportunity to provide your input into 2018 planning via a survey.
We ask those who can do so to bring some snacks to share for our break-out sessions, during which we'll get to know each other better. We'll provide beverages to accompany the snacks. People of all faith are encouraged to attend, as are representatives of local environmental non-profits that would like to work with people of faith on environmental issues. Please join us!
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Financial Peace University at Kinsmen |
Kinsmen Lutheran Church invites the community to take part in Financial Peace University beginning January 16.
It will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm, and continue for nine weeks. The cost is $80 per household. A Spanish version of the course will also be offered this year, beginning January 16 and continuing for six weeks. The Spanish course meets at the same time and is $40 per household.
To register or for more information, please visit www.kinsmenlutheran.org/events or call (281) 444-3126.
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Justice
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Interfaith Environmental Study
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The synod Lutherans Restoring Creation Team invites you to join with people of other faiths for an Interfaith Environmental Study in 2018. Several resources for such a study are available, and the specific resource will be selected by those who wish to participate. Date/times for the study will also be set by group preference. Contact Lisa Brenskelle if you might like to participate or would like more information.
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Children & Youth
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Apply for the ELCA Youth Core Leadership Team
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Are you currently a 9th, 10th or 11th grader? You are eligible to complete the application to be considered for a two-year program of leadership development and faith formation through the ELCA Churchwide expression.
Application deadline: January 10, 2018
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Local Volunteers for Youth Gathering - Re-opened
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Would you like to volunteer at the Gathering and help young people grow in faith and encounter Christ? Serving the youth of this church is a vocational calling that requires careful discernment. There is a need for Local
If you have questions, contact Lynnae Schatz
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Thank you for considering this opportunity to share grace.
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Job Openings
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Tri-Synodical Theological Conference Coordinator
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Applications are being accepted for the newly created position of Tri-Synodical Theological Conference Coordinator. See complete job description for details. Deadline for application is
January 1, 2018
. Start date for position is
January 15, 2018
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The Conference Coordinator will work closely with the Tri-Synodical Theological Planning team to design and deliver this annual event which is held the last week of January. To apply please submit your resume and a letter of interest to Gretchen Lundquist.
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Churchwide News |
Christmas with ELCA Missionaries
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From Living Lutheran:
"There's no place like home for the holidays," claims the popular Christmas song. For many ELCA missionaries, however, celebrating Christmas away from home is an opportunity to bear witness to the blessings of the global Lutheran church.
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Lori Fedyk Elected Treasurer of the ELCA
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Lori Fedyk, a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Libertyville, Ill., was elected to a six-year term as treasurer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) by the ELCA Church Council at its November meeting. Her term will begin Feb. 1.
Read More.
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Prayers
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Prayers for those who struggle during the holidays - with poverty, loneliness and grief.
Prayers for the Muslim community in Egypt in the aftermath of the deaths at the mosque in the Sinai
Peninsula.
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TLGCS Assembly
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LEAD: Living every day as disciples
LEAD is a Christian leadership development organization that is nurtured by this synod to be a gift
to the whole church.
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