BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MinistryLink - ECPv6.15.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ministrylink.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MinistryLink REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20230828T171251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T171252Z UID:17767-1693479600-1693485000@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:COVID Update With Dr. Babinchak DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tim Babinchak will join the “Ministry in the Now Normal” Zoom call this Thursday\, August 31\, at 11 a.m. \nAs cases slowly rise and new variants emerge with significant mutations\, what is the outlook for school\, community\, work and worship this fall and winter? \nWhat precautions\, if any\, will congregations wish to implement to the youngest\, oldest\, and sickest attendees as safe as possible? \nWhat are your questions for Dr. Babinchak? Join us Thursday at 11 a.m. at https://bit.ly/sepacomms and/or submit a question using the form below. \nThis session will be recorded for future viewing. \n  \n\n\n \n \n Submit Your COVID Question\n Add a question for Dr. Babinchak's August 31 presentation. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Your Congregation(Requested) Enter church name and cityYour Question(Required)What COVID/public-health question do you want to ask Dr. Babinchak?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/covid-update-with-dr-babinchak/ LOCATION:Now Normal CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Babinchak-screen-capture.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20230524T162116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T162116Z UID:17096-1685012400-1685016000@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Ministry in the NOW Normal DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues and Pastor Bob Fisher to share ideas and support. Your questions are welcome! Most Thursdays at 11 a.m. on Zoom. \nJoin the Conversation URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ministry-in-the-now-normal/2023-05-25/ CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Right-arrow-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20220922T145643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T145741Z UID:15598-1665514800-1665520200@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Sharing Your Faith Authentically On Facebook DESCRIPTION:Liking\, commenting\, and sharing on Facebook is a means of evangelism and outreach. In this training session learn why you may want to share your faith online and how to do it authentically! This training is for lay people of all ages (and rostered ministers) to empower you to share your faith with your Facebook feed. \nHark! The Herald Facebookers Sing! Is offered by the Southeastern Synod\, ELCA\, on Tuesday\, Oct. 11\, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register here for this free training. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/sharing-your-faith-authentically-on-facebook/ CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fb-sharing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20220926T153649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T161730Z UID:15635-1664449200-1664452800@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Medical Perspectives on Public Health Concerns DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tim Babinchak will join us this Thursday\, September 29\, at 11 a.m. to offer perspectives on the health concerns affecting our communities. How should we view the affect of COVID\, monkeypox\, the upcoming flu season\, and other public health concerns when planning for our congregations.\n\nIf you have a specific question\, please email it to comms@sepa.org in advance.\n\n\nJoin us Thursday at 11 a.m. at https://bit.ly/sepacomms. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/medical-perspectives-on-public-health-concerns/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Babinchak-screen-capture.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20211105T185557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T185557Z UID:14116-1637233200-1637238600@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Winter COVID Update with Dr. Babinchak DESCRIPTION:How will the availability of vaccines for 5 to 11-year-olds impact church activities for Advent and Christmas? What about travel and gatherings for the holidays\, and the onset of colder weather? Join Dr. Tim Babinchak\, an infectious disease specialist\, for our regular COVID update for congregations and leaders.  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/winter-covid-update-with-dr-babinchak/ CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/COVID-Update-Winter-21-22-16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20210928T160952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T161013Z UID:13996-1634814000-1634817600@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:What is Congregational Vitality? DESCRIPTION:Ministry in the New Abnormal presents: \nJoin members of out Synod’s Vitality Team to discuss how your congregation can strengthen people’s relationships with God\, nurture relationships in the church\, and be a strong presence in your community. \nRegister now! URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/what-is-congregational-vitality/ CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Vitality21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20210928T155941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T161455Z UID:13990-1634209200-1634230800@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Adaptive Worship DESCRIPTION:Ministry in the New Abnormal presents: \nJoin Deacon John Weit\, ELCA Executive for Worship\, to share ideas and discuss the continuing evolution of worship life in this lingering pandemic. As we head toward the Advent and Christmas seasons\, we will consider together what adaptations may be helpful and necessary as we gather to worship in various modes while considering the safety of all. \nRegister now! URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/adaptive-worship/ CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries,Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Weit21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20210928T155155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T160420Z UID:13961-1633604400-1633608000@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Digital Ministry in Abnormal Times DESCRIPTION:Ministry in the New Abnormal presents: \nThe last 18 months have brought huge shifts in the ways that we connect with one another\, both inside and out. \nWhile these changes were accelerated by COVID-19\, they have been coming for a long time – and many people have been dreaming of ways that the tools of social media can  help us to maintain relationships and build community. \nPastor David Hansen has been dreaming and teaching in the world of social media\, technology\, and the church for the last decade. He has helped numerous congregations and organizations to jump the chasm of the digital divide and connect with their members in deep and meaningful ways. \nJoin us for a Zoom conversation with David on Thursday\, October 7 at 11 am as we dive into social media as a tool for community-building. We will talk about concrete steps to extend the network of your congregation\, as well as how to use these tools in concert with rhythm of the liturgical seasons as Advent and Christmas quickly approach. \nRegister now! URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/digital-ministry-in-abnormal-times/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hansen21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20210510T215820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T125421Z UID:12971-1621508400-1621513800@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Ministry in the New Abnormal Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor rostered ministers\, church communicators\, parish admins\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/communications-office-hours/2021-05-20/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Zoom-Meeting-16-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20210208T204625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T214612Z UID:12388-1620903600-1620909000@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:What’s Next? Being Digital Church After the Pandemic DESCRIPTION:The widespread use of COVID vaccines and the lessening of restrictions on gatherings are ushering us into our latest “abnormal” – a hybrid church that holds on to the best of its pandemic digital presence and rekindles in-person community. How might we do both sustainably? Why might digital be a better platform for some types of content? What skills will we need to develop for the long haul? How will we do the dreaded “E word” – evangelism – post pandemic? How will these changes impact congregational staffing\, budgets\, and priorities?\n \nJoin Pastor Keith Anderson\, author of The Digital Cathedral and Click 2 Save: The Social Media Bible\, to explore the big picture of hybrid digital church and learn strategies to create new and leverage existing content to expand your church’s reach.\n \nFREE\, essential learning and conversation for rostered ministers and lay church leaders\, especially church councils\, music and worship teams\, tech and evangelism teams. Register at ministrylink.org/what’s-next\n \nThursday\, May 13 @ 11 am\nSEPA Synod Communications Office Hours\n \nIf you’re interested but cannot join us live\, please register to be the first notified when the recording is available.\n \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-05-13/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/next-digital-church-illus-16-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095240 CREATED:20210208T204625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T012029Z UID:12385-1619089200-1619094600@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Office Hours: Communications\, COVID\, Worship and More DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor church communicators\, rostered ministers\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-04-22/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Zoom-Meeting-16-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095241 CREATED:20210208T204625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T222637Z UID:12384-1618484400-1618489800@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Office Hours: Communications\, COVID\, Worship and More DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor church communicators\, rostered ministers\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-04-15/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Zoom-Meeting-16-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095241 CREATED:20200708T171518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T135358Z UID:11731-1605870000-1605875400@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Communicators Call With Bob Fisher DESCRIPTION:Join us for learning and lively conversation about technology\, digital worship\, communications\, and re-establishing in-person worship. Bring your questions\, your tips\, and what you’ve learned doing digital/hybrid ministry. \n\nClick here to join\nMeeting ID: 865460616\nPassword: 265588\n\n  URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/communicators-call-with-bob-fisher-2020-11-19/ CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/jason-rosewell-ASKeuOZqhYU-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095241 CREATED:20200708T165842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T165842Z UID:11507-1594645200-1594648800@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Online: Ministry In A Digital Age DESCRIPTION:From Luther Seminary: \nCOVID-19 has led countless churches to do digital ministry for the first time. \nBut knowing how to livestream a service is just the beginning. \nNow we need to make sure we understand the culture of the digital age—and how to reach people who are more and more connected. This four-part webinar series will help you build on what you’ve already learned during this time of physical distancing so that you can evolve your ministry practices for a world that lives online. \nYou’ll learn: \n\n\nSkills to help you reflect theologically on discoveries made about being church online during COVID-19\nWhat a “tech-shaped culture” means and how digital technology is changing the way we know\, learn\, and believe\nHow to create experiments\, practices\, lessons\, and curriculum to reach the Christian learner of the digital age\nand more…\n\nLearn more and register at the Luther Seminary Website. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/online-ministry-in-a-digital-age/2020-07-13/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-08-at-10.59.20-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095241 CREATED:20200708T171518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T140005Z UID:11513-1594292400-1594297800@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Communicators Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join us for learning and lively conversation about technology\, digital worship\, communications\, and re-establishing in-person worship. Bring your questions\, your tips\, and what you’ve learned doing digital/hybrid ministry. \n\nClick here to join\nMeeting ID: 865460616\nPassword: 265588\n\n  URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/communicators-call-with-bob-fisher/2020-07-09/ CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/jason-rosewell-ASKeuOZqhYU-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095241 CREATED:20200601T151310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T203832Z UID:10787-1591268400-1591272000@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Communications Zoom Call DESCRIPTION:Open forum with Pr. Bob Fisher\, assistant to the bishop for communications. For clergy and lay leaders. Topics include online technology\, worship\, re-opening\, and more. All questions welcome. \nRegister at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoc–oqDosNJ8KaraWdhL0wNLfxWfOHg URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/communications-zoom-call/2020-06-04/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/OurChannels600.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095241 CREATED:20200319T123149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T132629Z UID:10406-1587466800-1587470400@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Online Security Webinar\, April 21 DESCRIPTION:Do you receive emails asking you to send money or trying to trick you into giving up sensitive information? \nDo you know what to do if your data or the congregation’s data has been breached? \nDo you want to learn how best to protect yourself and the church from online threats? \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, April 21\, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time for a free webinar for ELCA congregations and synods. \nChris Hueneke\, information security advisor for the ELCA churchwide organization\, will host the webinar\, covering these topics and more. \nYou’ll learn how to avoid phishing email attacks\, protect sensitive data and prevent malware infections\, and what to do if your data has been breached. \nThis event requires no registration. On the morning of April 21\, simply go to this link and click on the field marked “Join the event.” \nYou’ll be connected immediately. If you have any questions\, please contact techtraining@elca.org. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/online-security-webinar-april-21/ CATEGORIES:Communications END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR