August 2019
Holy Closure: Good Shepherd, Mayfair
Remembering in prayer the saints at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Mayfair. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a congregation in the NE/NW Philadelphia Conference, will hold their final worship service of Holy Closure on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 3 pm with Bishop Davenport presiding. Rostered leaders and members of the SEPA Synod are welcome to attend the final service at Good Shepherd, Mayfair as we celebrate the life, witness and service of this congregation to the Northeast Philadelphia community since 1928.…
Find out more »September 2019
Addiction and Faith Conference
The second annual Addiction and Faith Conference will be held in Bloomington MN on Sept. 20, 21, 22, 2019. Addiction in every form, including opioid addiction, is ravaging our world. The conference seeks to help answer the question, “How can we as people of faith respond to this crisis?” We believe faith communities can play a vital role - to better recognize and respond to addiction in all its forms and could do much to help save lives. The conference…
Find out more »Having Helpful Conversations about Race in the Church
Anti-Racism Training for Rostered and Lay Leaders Part 1 Saturday, September 21, 2019 9am – 5pm St. Luke Lutheran Church 203 N Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA 19333 Registration fee: $15 includes lunch Register by sending an email to Deadline: Friday, September 13 Registration Fee is $15* which includes lunch and materials (Some scholarships are available) *Registration fee may be paid on-site in cash or by check. Checks ($15) should be made out to "SEPA-ELCA" and on the memo…
Find out more »QPR Suicide Prevention Workshop
Reformation Lutheran Church, Media PA Saturday, September 21 from 9:30 am to Noon. To register for this free, live saving workshop, contact Deacon Beth Barkhau at 610-891-0600 QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide…
Find out more »October 2019
Parish Secretaries’ Seminar: Other Duties As Assigned
Dear Parish Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators, or Office Assistants: Are you ready for an informative and fun couple of days? Then join us at our annual Parish Secretaries’ Seminar which will be held October 8 and 9, 2019 at the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn, located in Bird-in-Hand, PA. The Bird-inHand Family Inn is located close to Lancaster attractions and outlet shopping and the welcoming atmosphere is another “plus”. Our meals will all be at the smorgasbord, which changes daily at…
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