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SUMMARY:Faith Alive Worship Learning Day
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE! \nFaith Alive Worship Learning Lab \nJanuary 10\, 2026 \nLutheran Church of God’s Love\, Newtown \nThis all-Synod learning event will support your congregation’s ministry of welcoming children and youth and focus on how we use music to engage them. \nREGISTER HERE \nIf you registered previously\, your information will be carried over to the new date. If you need to cancel your registration\, please contact the registrar\, coutterbridge@sepa.org \nFaith Alive is a Lilly Endowment funded process in SEPA Synod for creating a wider welcome for children (ages 0-12) to be fully themselves in worship. \nYou are invited to come along on this journey of faith and transformation.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/faith-alive-worship-learning-day/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of God’s Love\, 791 Newtown-Yardley Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Worship,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T114500
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SUMMARY:Annual Urban Theological Institute Lecture & Worship
DESCRIPTION:Annual UTI Lecture with Rev. Dr. Willie Francois III\n“The Church and Christian Nationalism”\nSept. 17\, 2024 at 11:45AM\nBenbow Hall\, inside Brossman Center\nUnited Lutheran Seminary\n7301 Germantown Ave.\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19119\nWorship at 6:45PM in the Schaeffer-Ashmead Memorial Chapel\nWillie Dwayne Francois III serves as Senior Pastor of Fountain Baptist Church in Summit\, New Jersey and President of the Black Church Center for Justice and Equality—a national think tank and policy advocacy organization. New York Theological Seminary appointed Francois as the Director of the Master of Professional Studies Program at Sing Sing and Bedford Hills Correctional Facilities and Associate Professor of Liberation Theology. His second book\, titled Silencing White Noise: Six Practices to Overcome our Inaction on Race\, was released August 2022 through Brazos Press. His upcoming book tentatively entitled Outing Blue Privilege: A Call for Public Love when Public Safety is Not Enough is under contract with Oris Books. Francois’ pastoral activism takes shape around racial equity\, economic justice\, and criminal justice reform. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Religion\, holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School\, and earned a Doctor of Ministry from Emory University. He serves as a commissioner of the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of the New Jersey State Department and national co-chair of the Social Justice Commission of the Progressive National Baptist Convention\, Inc. Francois co-authored the book Christian Minister’s Manual: For the Pulpit and the Public Square for All Denominations—the most progressive and comprehensive clergy resource and the first interdenominational manual written for Black clergy in 56 years. He also has bylines in HuffPost\, The Hill\, Religion Dispatches\, Sojourners and The Christian Century concerning a range of matters pivoting around race\, class and religion in America.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/annual-urban-theological-institute-lecture-worship/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia Campus\, 7301 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19119
CATEGORIES:Equipping,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
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SUMMARY:Preaching With Power March 10-13
DESCRIPTION:The annual Preaching with Power series will be held Sunday\, March 10 through Wednesday\, March 13\, featuring Rev. Jocelyn Kahn Hart Lovelace\, Rev. Dr. Cory Jones\, Rev. Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams\, Rev. Dr. Kevin Vandiver\, Rev. Carolyn Cavaness\, and Rev. Reginald Sharpe. \nThis annual series of preaching and a keynote lecture is sponsored by the Urban Theological Institute of United Lutheran Seminary. Events are live on the Philadelphia campus and local churches\, and can be viewed at youtube.com/unitedlutheranseminary. \nButton: Download Information https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PwP2024.pdf
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/preaching-with-power-march-10-13/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Communications,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T140000
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CREATED:20230808T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T181151Z
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SUMMARY:NEW WEBINAR CHILDREN\, YOUTH\, & FAMILIES
DESCRIPTION:What is the most important thing churches can do for children\, youth\, and families?\nJoin Rev. Jim Keat for a conversation with Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer\, Minister of Intergenerational Christian Education and Formation at The Riverside Church in the City of New York\, as they talk about what every church can do for this often overlooked and under-served demographic. \nJoin us for this thirty minute live webinar where we will talk about the most important thing churches can do for children\, youth\, and families. \nRegister Now
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/new-webinar-children-youth-families/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Register for Co-Op Congregation Teams
DESCRIPTION:The Formation Co-Op is a unique partnership between the ELCA and the ELCA Youth Ministry Network\, funded by the Lilly Endowment’s “Strengthening Congregational Ministries with Youth Initiative.” This project roots young people in a lifelong and transformative faith in Jesus that is experienced through life-giving communities. Those putting the plan into place are now seeking Co-Op Congregation Teams. Will you consider being one of them? \nLearn more; apply by August 1.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/deadline-register-for-co-op-congregation-teams/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T203000
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CREATED:20221018T141047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T215220Z
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SUMMARY:How Should We Respond to Christian Nationalism?
DESCRIPTION:The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Public Life— How Shall We Respond? \nThe Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields will host a Zoom presentation and dialogue on Tuesday\, November 1 at 7 pm with Dr. Philip Gorski\, a sociologist at Yale University\, and co-author of the new book “The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy.” \nPlease join in-person for this timely conversation\, just one week in advance of the November 8 elections. Join in-person at St. Martin’s\, 8000 St. Martin’s Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA 19118. \nRSVP for the November 1st Event Here.  Note: The speaker will Zoom in\, and you are invited to join in person at St. Martin’s. \n“For anyone who is concerned about the future of religion and democracy in America…this book is essential reading.” (Dr. Anthea Butler\, Penn State University).  All are welcome\, for in-depth learning and respectful conversation. This presentation is part of the ongoing works of love ministries at St. Martin’s prompted in June by the Supreme Court’s radical reversal of Roe v. Wade. \nFor more information contact the church at https://www.stmartinec.org/contact-us/ or at 215.247.7466.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/how-to-respond-to-christian-nationalism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Witness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221003
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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat hosted by Bear Creek Camp
DESCRIPTION:Surround yourself with the beauty of nature and fellowship for an uplifting time at Bear Creek Camp \nThis retreat is designed to provide women with an opportunity to enjoy time both individually and collectively\, participate in creative activities\, explore outdoors\, have time for rest and renewal\, and be in the beauty of God’s creation in a peaceful setting. \nClick Here to Register! – Registration Will Open July 11\, 2022!\nFor more information about the event: Bear Creek Camp » Women’s Retreat \n\n\n\nBear Creek Camp » Women’s Retreat \nCONTACT INFORMATION; Mailing Address: PO Box 278\, Bear Creek\, PA 18602 Physical Address: 3601 Bear Creek Blvd\, Wilkes-Barre\, PA 18702 Phone: 570-472-3741 \nbearcreekcamp.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/womens-retreat-hosted-by-bear-creek-camp/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Camp\, 3601 Bear Creek Blvd\, Wilkes Barre\, 18702
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T114322
CREATED:20220916T152015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T153452Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: Soul Care
DESCRIPTION:Christ calls us into a resurrected life filled with grace\, hope and love. We are grounded in a loving relationship with God and one another. Many of us feel spiritually tired and drained\, longing for connection with God and one another. As baptized children of God\, we are called to care for one another. Kindling Faith is working with the Lower Susquehanna Synod to create this sacred time and space together. \nUnited Lutheran Seminary and the Lower Susquehanna Synod are partnering with The Rev. Dr. Gary Neal Hansen\, author of Kneeling with Giants\, for an intentional season of soul care. Beginning late September\, we will gather in-person and online for days of spiritual retreat and refreshment. This invitation is for anyone desiring to grow deeper in their relationship with God. \nThis multi-day event is for the weary and worn. Come and rest with colleagues and friends and find hope and renewal for the journey. Schedule: \n\nSeptember 29\, 2022\, 9 am- Noon; via zoom (free intro. session) \nNovember 3\, 2022\, 8:45 am – 3:30 pm; St. Stephen Lutheran Church\, New Kingston\, PA\nDecember 8\, 2022\, 9:30 am – 3 pm; ULS Gettysburg Campus\nJanuary 19\, 2023; 9 am – 11 am; via zoom\nMarch 9\, 2023; 9:30 am – 3 pm; ULS Gettysburg Campus\nJune 8\, 2023; 9:30 am – 3 pm; ULS Gettysburg Campus\nSeptember 14\, 2023\, group reunion (tentative)\n\nCost is $450.00 per person (LSS rostered leaders get $100 discount). Registration closes one week prior to the workshop. Overnight accommodations available. \nFor more information\, email Marty Shifflett at mshifflett@lss-elca.org or call 717-652-1852 ext. 115
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/kindling-faith-soul-care/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T210000
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CREATED:20220131T175804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T180156Z
UID:14427-1647198000-1647464400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Preaching With Power
DESCRIPTION:Preaching With Power\, a forum on Black preaching and theology organized by the Urban Theological Institute of United Lutheran Seminary\, will be presented virtually this year from March 13-16. Each event will be shown on the seminary’s the seminary’s YouTube channel channel. \nPresenters include Scott O. Cumberbatch\, Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft\, Sr.\, Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr.\, Bishop Yvette A. Flunder\, Rev. Dr. Janet J. Sturdivant and Rev. Dr. Barry C. Black. \nDOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE   VIEW NOW
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/preaching-with-power/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T110000
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CREATED:20200903T141329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T141329Z
UID:11745-1599994800-1599994800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:In These Times: A Prayer Walk For The World
DESCRIPTION:In these times as our world hurts\, Reformation Lutheran Church in Media is planning a prayer walk for September 13\, 2020\, with a rain date September 20\, 2020. The walk will take place from 11am to 4 pm outside on the church grounds. There will be 12 prayer stations (children and education\, barriers\, our environment\, recreation\, housing and food insecurities\, first responders\, and essential workers\, diversity\, our military\, healing\, taking our light into the world\, to discern where we are being called\, seasons of our life). Some stations will have a simple activity to go along with that station.\n\nWe hope that this day will provide participants an outlet for healing in these troubled times. We are inviting you\, your congregation and the community to participate. For questions/information please contact Deacon Beth Barkhau at DeaconBeth@relcmedia.org.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/in-these-times-a-prayer-walk-for-the-world/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T201500
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CREATED:20200601T192043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T203919Z
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SUMMARY:“America’s Original Sin” – An Online Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The SEPA Synod Anti-racism Team invites you to online conversations about race based on the book -“America’s Original Sin” by Jim Wallis. \nThese interactive discussions will take place on Tuesday evenings\, from 7pm-8:15pm on June 9th\, June 16th\, June 23th\, June 30th\, July 7th and July 14th. They will be led by members of the SEPA Synod Anti-racism Team. You may participate in one or all of the conversations. \nThe Team encourages you to read the book. An excerpt from “America’s Original Sin” can be found here: https://americasoriginalsin.com/read-an-excerpt-of-americas-original-sin/. \nTo join in these free interactive discussions please register by sending an e-mail to: Antiracism@sepa.org with your name and contact information. Space is limited\, so please register before Friday\, June 5th for the first session. A link to connect to the conversation\, along with further information will be sent to you prior to the discussion. The Team looks forward to your participation in this new venture.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/americas-original-sin-an-online-book-discussion/2020-06-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T181830Z
UID:10111-1582574400-1582581600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Showing Up for Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Anne Dunlap\, Faith Coordinator for Showing Up for Justice as she hosts a Free Webinar exploring alternative readings of text chosen for this  years Christian Lectionary readings for Lent from the Gospel of John.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/showing-up-for-racial-justice/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T100000
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CREATED:20190919T152256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T152313Z
UID:9565-1572688800-1572775200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:JYG 2019
DESCRIPTION:JYG is SEPA’s cornerstone Confirmation Retreat\, and you won’t want to miss this year as we learn about the Kingdom of God through the lens of the Apostles Creed! We are excited to announce that this year’s theme will be “I Believe”\, and we will embark on a journey exploring the Apostle’s Creed. This year\, our retreat will include more time to fellowship with one another\, as well as fun new activities! Open to ALL youth in Grades 6-9! \n(10:00 am Saturday – 10:00 am Sunday) \nClick Here to Register: https://community.ministrylink.org/2019jyg \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/jyg-2019/
LOCATION:Tel Hai Camp\, 31 Lasso Dr\, Honeybrook\, PA\, 19344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Mercedes Lee":MAILTO:mlee@sepa.org
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