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The mission support of our congregations makes it possible for us to walk together with others in the mission and ministry of the Metropolitan New York Synod and to support ministries of the ELCA.
All mission support for the fiscal year 2018 (ending on January 31, 2019), should be received in the synod office by
February 7, 2019.
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Each year, we ask our ELCA rostered ministers to take the time to complete a report to the bishop, looking back on their life and ministry. Submit this confidential report before
February 15
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In addition to helping us stay connected, completing this form makes you eligible for synod grants.
Submit your report,
here
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Webinar: Legal Checklist for Congregations
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Congregations can be vulnerable to legal issues and liabilities related to corporate status, taxes, property, insurance and abuse prevention. Many of these problems can be avoided by using an ELCA-prepared checklist of key issues for congregations to address. In a free webinar, the ELCA legal staff will discuss this checklist and best legal practices for congregations. Learn more,
here.
Register by Feb. 15!
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Devotions
Offered by Four Heads of Communion
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The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
, and leaders from The Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have prepared a series of devotions for the annual ecumenical celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, observed this year from January 18 to 25."
Download the devotions,
here.
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2019 MNYS Annual Assembly
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The theme for the Assembly is
Care for Creation
. We will focus on how, as disciples of Christ, we are called, more than ever before, to care for the wonderful creation of God.
This is a significant Assembly in that
we will be electing a new bishop to lead us forward
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Click
here
to learn more.
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FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS & PARTNERS
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IT'S TIME TO MARCH
AGAIN!
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St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
Port Jervis
TODAY!
Saturday, January 19
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
We’re going to flood the streets of Port Jervis, NY, Washington, D.C., and cities across the globe. The
#WomensWave is coming, and the Port Jervis walk will be a celebration of our newly-elected women locally and across the nation! For more information, click
here
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HOW TO INTEGRATE JAZZ IN WORSHIP
WORKSHOP
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Calvary Lutheran Church, Hauppauge
Monday, January 21
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Suffolk Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents Deanna Witkowski, an award-winning pianist/composer, who will be offering this workshop. For more information, click
here
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LI-CAN LEADERS SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
ON OPIOID ADDICTION TREATMENT AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION
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Last April, in a meeting with clergy affiliated with the
Metro IAF-NY citizens' organizing network, LI-CAN co-chairperson Rev. Eric Olsen asked Governor Andrew Cuomo to make New York State a leader in opioid addiction treatment. LI-CAN is a faith-based community organization located on Long Island that has worked to help God’s children suffering with Opioid Use Disorder to have access to evidence-based treatment! Read more,
here
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INVIGORATING CONGREGATIONS FOR GLOBAL GOOD THIS LENT SEASON
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Journey with Lutheran World Relief this Lent and proclaim to the world that the hope of Christ makes a new season possible. Share with your congregation the impact they can make in the lives of poor and struggling families around the world. For resources to invigorate congregations and for more information, click
here
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YOUTH PLEDGE
TO CARE FOR CREATION
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Thousands of youth visited the Lutherans Restoring Creation space during the
2018 ELCA Youth Gathering this past summer in Houston. Hundreds of them made pledges to be better stewards of God's gifts. The results of this commitment will be shared with the regional church networks. The presentation and pledge form can be downloaded,
here
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A TIME OF TRANSITION FOR "SEEDS FOR THE PARISH
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It's with mixed feelings that we share the news that we are publishing, in print form, the last issue of "Seeds for the Parish," but at the same time, excited to envision the reach of transitioning to "Seeds Monthly." If you are already receiving it, please click here and select "Seeds Monthly." It's quick, easy and free!
here
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SUICIDE ALERTNESS
TRAINING
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Parish Life Center of Atonement Lutheran Church, Saugerties
Monday, January 28
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SafeTalk is an alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to become a suicide-alert helper. Tamara Cooper of Family of Woodstock will lead the workshop. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click
here
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MUSIC
BY ST. OLAF COLLEGE
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Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage- Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
Saturday, February 2
8:00 pm
The St. Olaf Orchestra will perform for the first time at Carnegie Hall. Conducted by Steven Amundson and with the participation of Sarah Chang, recognized as one of the foremost violinists of our time. For more information, click
here
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Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, Manhattan
Friday, February 22
Evening
Lutheran Ministries in Higher Education's annual Trivia Night fundraiser for
The Vine NYC Campus Ministry Network will be here before we know it! A fun, festive night and a great way to support campus ministry. For more information, click
here
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The Concordia College-NY, a private and non-profit Christian College of Higher Learning, offers a tuition-free Ministry Preparation Degree Program. Now recruiting for the August 2019 class, for those who have potential and wish to be leaders to serve in ministry. Students who meet the requirements could receive a full 5-year scholarship. For more information, click
here
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ELCA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS
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Congregations and ministries are eligible to join the ELCA's financial cooperative and receive benefits on savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit. They can also apply for a World MasterCard from the credit union. For more information, visit the credit union
here
, and the Mission Investment Fund
here
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DO YOU HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF
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We highlight Valentine's Day with an important article about how our relationship with ourselves affects all other relationships. The Rev. Dr. Ron Lehenbauer is the author, a certified Imago Relationship therapist and one of our leading couples' therapists. Please, click
here and share!
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––– JOB OPPORTUNITIES –––
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PART-TIME ORGANIST AND MUSIC DIRECTOR: Grace Lutheran Church, Uniondale—more information
here
LEAVE REPLACEMENT, FULL-TIME: LUHI - Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School, Brookville—more information
here
OUTREACH COORDINATOR:
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Port Jefferson Station—more information
here
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY:
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rocky Point—more information
here
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TODAY, JANUARY 19:
STRATEGIC PLAN All Committees Meeting
—more information
here
TODAY, JANUARY 19:
SENT Committee Meeting —more information
here
TODAY, JANUARY 19:
CLAIMED Committee Meeting—more information
here
TODAY, JANUARY 19:
ANTI-RACISM Committee Meeting—more information
here
TODAY, JANUARY 19:
GATHERED Committee Meeting—more information
here
JANUARY, 22: Synod Council Meeting—more information
here
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•
The family and friends of
The Rev. Thomas A. Smith
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who
who died in Christ on
Tuesday, January 15, 2019. See obituary,
here
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• The family and friends of
The Rev. Gordon J. Straw, Cornelsen Chair for Spiritual Formation at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), who died in Christ on Saturday, January 5, 2019
• The federal workers and all affected by the government shutdown
• The asylum seekers who are waiting to be processed at our southern border
• Our work toward shaping a more inclusive church that welcomes and affirms all of God's people, specifically our
LGBTQIA+
brothers, sisters, and siblings
• Refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers, and those who come to their aid
• Those affected by violence in their schools, workplaces, and homes
• The unity of this church and its mission
• Peace in our world
• Peace in our nation
• The care of God's creation
• ELCA Young Adult in Global Mission,
Nduka-Eze (Uzoma) Ariguzo, serving in Australia
• ELCA missionaries
Dr. Ambrose Moyo, serving in Zimbabwe; and
The Rev. Kim Crawford and
The Rev. Henry Martinez, serving in Australia
• MNYS missionary
Melanie Nelson, and her husband
David Kingery, serving in Bukoba, Tanzania
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