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Retreat to the beach for a day with David Lose. Lose is Senior Pastor of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church (Minneapolis, MN)
Preach at the Beach takes place Tuesday, October 23rd, 8:30a - 4:00p. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Those who wish will head out on the Island for dinner.
Really get away - stay overnight on the day before or after for $45 a night. Walk the beach, prepare sermons, and take time for prayer and reflection.
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Lutherhill Registration is Open!
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Make sure to snag a spot for the week(s) you want, and get the best rates by registering by December 15. Camp makes a great Christmas present, so now is the time to sign up your campers.
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Administration
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Director for the Briarwood Center for Leadership Position Open
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This new position will oversee the implementation of the vision we have had of a year-round program of life-long, cross-generational, leadership formation for NT-NL members, as well as build on connections to our ecumenical, educational, and secular partners. This individual would work with existing staff, the board, synod leadership, and new partners to fulfill this vision, as well as encourage financial support for the ministry as well.
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The 2018 Blandy Lectures, at the Seminary of the Southwest, in Austin, Texas, will be held November 8-10, 2018. The featured speaker for Thursday, November 8, 7:30 pm is Ray Suarez, who will address "The Fragmentation of Authority in Contemporary Culture." Suarez will deliver a candid and authoritative examination of society, politics, and the broad impacts of America's demographic shift to a "minority majority". The Thursday evening address is free and open to the public. Registration is requested.
More Information
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Kingwood Oktoberfest prepares to celebrate and give back as the 3rd annual event remembers
Harvey, gives to local charity, and celebrates church's 50th anniversary
on Saturday, October 20th beginning at 12noon.
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Join +KINDRED for a special fundraising dinner "A Taste of Westeros" October 20, 2018 at The Great Hall (+KINDRED Sanctuary)
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The Ordination of Ryan Dockery
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Justice
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Order ELCA World Hunger Advent Resources
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We know school just started for most of you, but it is already time to start thinking about Advent.
ELCA World Hunger resources are a wonderful way to prepare for and celebrate Christmas in the Advent season.
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Children and Youth
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The Extravaganza is the annual gathering of children, youth and family ministry leaders from across the ELCA. It is so much more than a conference: it's space to be stretched, it's worship, it's inspiring speakers, it's learning from colleagues across the country, it's sharing your insights with others, it's informative and transformative. The Extravaganza is renewing, educational and connects you with others...then sends you home strengthened for the ministry to which you have been called.
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry Grants
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Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA
gives us the opportunity to expand our ministries among youth and young adults to cultivate young leaders, embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion, and build a robust network of support.
Applications must be submitted on behalf of a partnership of two or more ELCA-related ministries, one of which must be a congregation or synod. Learn more and apply using attached form. You need to register in the system to apply by October 19, and completed applications are due October 31.
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Job Openings
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Director of Music at Alvin Lutheran
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ELCA News
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ELCA Job Opening - Director of Gift Planning
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This position is located in Chicago and reports to the Executive Vice President of the Foundation. It requires about 30% travel, visiting regional gift planners, donors, and ministry partnerships.
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Prayers
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For all those in the paths of Hurricanes Florence and Isaac, that they may be prepared and remain safe.
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January 11-22, 2019
January 28-30, 2019
Tri-Synodical Theological Conference
April 23-May 9, 2019
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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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