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Apply to be a Project Supervisor for the Youth Gathering
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We still need for project supervisors for the Youth Gathering. If you are 21 or over and want to be involved in helping put on an amazing Youth Gathering, please consider applying. And if you are already signed up, invite a friend to sign up!
For information on what's involved, and to share with others, please download this flyer.
After you fill out the application, you will be contacted with a response:
Apply Here
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Administration
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Opportunities for Young Adults at the Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network for 2018-2019
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LEVN, the Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network, is looking for young adults (age 21-30) with Bachelor's degrees for an 11-month program of non-profit volunteer service and learning about social justice. From the end of August 2018 to the end of July 2019, our corps members will be provided housing, utilities, health coverage, transportation, spiritual direction, and a $400/month food stipend. We also offer a $1000 re-entry grant at the completion of the program.
The placement sites for the upcoming program year include faith-based non-profits, secular non-profits, congregations, the Sierra Pacific Synod office, and our campus ministry at UC Davis.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the program begins.
Visit levn.org or contact Program Director Casey Dunsworth at 530-756-1550 or programs@thebelfry.org for more information!
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Travel With Acts of Wisdom
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Registration is now open for the
Acts of Wisdom trip that departs
September 21st and returns October 2nd.
You can register and find more information on our
website. Just click on
Travel With Us at the bottom of the home page. Come and meet these wonderful students and help us in delivering school supplies. All trips include some sightseeing as well! It's an experience of a lifetime!
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Join LEAD in some Daily Summer Renewal Practices
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Join LEAD this summer in spending some time each day with God. They have daily "summer intentions" - practices to renew and engage your relationship with God. You can find them on
their website, and sign up to receive them daily in your email inbox. What are your intentions this summer?
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Events |
Join Lutherans walking in Houston's Pride Parade
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The Houston-area Reconciling in Christ Lutheran Churches are teaming up to participate in this year's Pride Parade together! Save the date for the evening of
Saturday, June 23
. This event is centered on LGBTQ people, but allies are welcome to be a part of it as well.
Even if you're not a member of one of these churches, you're welcome to join in so we can show how important the LGBTQ community is to all of us. It's going to be a really fun night of lights and beads and rainbows! To join the parade squad, sign up here.
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LEAD is hosting another In Search of Paul trip led by Don Carlson,
April 23-May 9, 2019. Learn all about the trip and how to sign up on the
LEAD website.
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Last fall, world religious leaders presented the interfaith climate declaration, Walk Gently on Earth, to the UN Conference on Climate Change in Bonn. On Sunday, June 10, The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to a talk about the declaration by Imaad Khan, of the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy (TICPP), who was there. Imaad will discuss the presentation of the declaration, its message, and how houses of worship and their members can leverage this initiative.
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Annual Convention of TX-LA Gulf Coast WELCA
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A block of rooms is reserved until August 31 at Courtyard by Marriott.
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Justice
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Confronting Racism Resources
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From Bishop Mike:
Racism is power plus prejudice. It takes many forms. There is conscious bigotry, that sees people of color as lesser beings and seeks to exclude, and there is unconscious bias, that wishes well for others, but nevertheless continues to participate in and even support institutional structures that offer privileges to some over others.
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Children and Youth
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High School Seniors off to College? WAIT!
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Before you send your high school seniors off to college or work in the fall, first connect them with their new Lutheran Campus Ministry! This nationwide database will connect not only Aggies, Cougars, Tigers, and Owls but will also connect ANY student going to ANY school in the U.S. with their campus pastor. Information can be submitted here.
Please submit all info by July 15. Contact Rice/UH Campus Pastor
Janelle Hooper
or Texas A&M/Blinn Program Director
Mike Pickett
with questions. Thanks!
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Lutheran World Relief Kits for Vacation Bible School
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Looking for a service project to incorporate into this summer's Vacation Bible School? Assemble Kits of Care for Lutheran World Relief! There are many types of Kits to bring youth together in service to our neighbors in need:
- School Kits: Simple school supplies, like notebooks, pencils and scissors, make a world of difference for families that struggle to afford their children's education
- Personal Care Kits: Basic hygiene items - soap, nail clippers, a towel - are crucial to keeping families healthy, especially after leaving their homes because of war or natural disasters
- Fleece Tie Blankets: In a hospital room or on the hard ground, these handmade blankets provide protection and a sense of comfort
LWR has a number of resources available to help VBS leaders collect items, assemble kits and track them as they travel around the world. Visit lwr.org/kits to get started!
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Job Openings
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Director of Faith Formation at New Hope, Missouri City
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Music Director at Christus Victor, League City
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Youth Minister at Hosanna, Mandeville
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This is a part-time position responsible for directing and implementing many aspects of the church's
established Jr. and Sr. High
program in coordination with Sr. Ministry Staff.
Candidates must have a passion for student ministry and
the ability to recruit, equip, support, and work well with adult volunteers.
This is a salaried position with compensation based on 25 hours a week. Benefits include professional expenses and a continuing education allowance. Flexible scheduling is expected.
Candidates e-mail resumes to our Senior Pastor Jay Grave.
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Director of Outreach Ministries at Lord of Life, The Woodlands
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The Director of Outreach Ministries is responsible for the social ministry/philanthropy programs of the congregation, and provides staff services to the Outreach Committee and Outreach ministries of Lord of Life. This position is a salaried, half-time position.
Learn More and Apply
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Director of Discipleship at Living Word, Katy |
Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy is looking for a Director of Discipleship. Read the
job description to learn more.
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Prayers
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Prayers for those experiencing extreme heat in the United States that they may find cool and safety.
Prayers as the hurricane season begins, for all those in the paths of storms.
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June 7-16
Lima and Cuzco
June 24-27
June 24-27
June 27-July 1
July 15
Ben Groth Installation
3pm
July 19-20
Richlands Hills, TX
September 9
September 15
September 21-October 2
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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