Resources for effective church leaders
+ March 18, 2022
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Horizon Apprenticeships - Apply By March 22
The Horizon Apprenticeship Program is designed to help young people (ages 16-20) of color or whose primary language is a language other than English acquire a missional imagination to help them discern their future, and the role that Jesus and the church has in their life.
Each apprentice accepted into the program will work at their home congregation for the summer completing an 8-week, 20 hour/week internship. They will also participate in online learning and networking sessions. They will receive a stipend of $1,800 for the summer. A young person may participate in the program up to two times.
Applications are open now through Tuesday, March 22. Please submit both Part I and Part II of the application to Cynthia Zamora at cynthia.zamora@elca.org by the deadline.
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Bishop Eaton: Press Reset
In her March column for Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminds us that “over and over again humankind has betrayed the hope God has for us.” She suggests that this is a “time for a reset.” Read her column in English at https://bit.ly/361wmXpand in Spanish at https://bit.ly/3wgluj2.
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Assembly Registration Ends March 25
The 2022 Synod Assembly will be held on Saturday, April 20 online. Registration is open now through March 25. Click the button below for more information.
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The deadline for submitting resolutions and/or memorials to Reference and Counsel is March 30! |
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Reconciling in Christ Resolution Forum
Monday, March 28, 7:00 pm , Zoom
The SEPA Synod Reconciling in Christ Task Force will hold an online forum in preparation of Synod Assembly. The Task Force will present a resolution coming to assembly as a motion from Synod Council. The resolution updates the Synod's commitment to being a Reconciling in Christ Synod aligning with the new requirements from ReconcilingWorks. The forum will offer a time for questions about the process and resolution that will be voted on at assembly.
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50 Ways to Take Church to the Community
From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Even as our church buildings reopen and Easter approaches, we find that we can no longer simply open the doors and expect that new people will come in. Effective congregations go into the world to encounter those in need of the gospel. 50 Ways to Take Church to the Community provides tips on reaching beyond the walls of your church with worship, community events, ministries, and service.
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Beer Tasting to Benefit Sanctuary Village
Beers For Your Summer BBQs
Saturday, April 30 from 3-5pm Grace Lutheran Church, Hatfield, PA
You’re invited to a beer tasting fundraiser for Sanctuary Village led by brewer Lou Farrell. Sample six different beer styles that will go with your summer meals (especially barbeque). Brews will be paired with some tasty food. Your $40 donation to this fun event will help benefit Sanctuary Village.
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Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training
Lutheran Congregational Services is hosting four one-day training sessions for lay eucharistic visitors. These ministers are members of the congregation selected by their pastor and trained to bring the communion meal from worship to ill and homebound members who are unable to attend service.
Training sessions will be held: May 7 at Good Shepherd Lutheran, Reading; June 4 at St. Michael’s Lutheran, Sellersville; September 10 at Christ Lutheran, Conyngham; and October 1 at Advent Lutheran, West Chester. Sessions run from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Cost is $30 per person.
Webinar: Plug In to Wind and Solar
If your Lenten discipleship includes taking a closer look at your carbon footprint, join us on Tuesday, March 22 at noon. If you can’t attend at that time, register to receive a recording. In this webinar, you will learn when and how to shop for household electricity, as well as just how powerful a choice that can be. Learn more and register for this free event.
From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Learn practices to prevent fraud and financial misconduct in your church. For pastors, church staff, finance committee members, church treasurers, financial secretaries, counters or tellers, bookkeepers, church secretaries, seminarians, and all others with responsibility for handling church funds.
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Save the date! The Southeastern and Northeastern Pennsylvania synods are sponsoring a hybrid Generosity event on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansdale. Keynote speakers for “Stewardship and Vitality in the NOW Normal” are Louise Johnson and Soong-Chan Rah, with workshops featuring Dave Daubert, Ryan Burge, Doug Powe Jr., and others. The cost is $40 in-person or virtual. Watch for registration info in March! |
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Have stories, events, or resources to share?
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Thank you
The Rev. Bob Fisher, assistant to the bishop for mission interpretation/communications
Ms. Cynta Outterbridge, communications assistant
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