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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T100000
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SUMMARY:Boundary Training
DESCRIPTION:Boundary training is required for rostered ministers in SEPA Synod. This training\, offered through United Lutheran Seminary\, meets this requirement. \nOnline training April 16\, 10 am – 3 pm Cost: $35 \nRegister Here \nSee full information below. Click the image for a downloadable\, full-size copy. \n \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/boundary-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T160942Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIAS+ Training
DESCRIPTION:In-person training at ULS Philadelphia campus:  Cost: $50 (includes lunch) \nRegister Here \nSee full information below. Click the image for a downloadable\, full-size copy.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/lgbtqias-training/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T180000
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UID:18724-1709575200-1709584200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Boundary Training
DESCRIPTION:Boundary training is required for rostered ministers in SEPA Synod. This training\, offered through United Lutheran Seminary\, meets this requirement. \nOnline training March 3 and 4\, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35 \nRegister Here \nSee full information below. Click the image for a downloadable\, full-size copy.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/boundary-training-2024-03-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20240216T154630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T155329Z
UID:18720-1709488800-1709497800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Boundary Training
DESCRIPTION:Boundary training is required for rostered ministers in SEPA Synod. This training\, offered through United Lutheran Seminary\, meets this requirement. \nOnline training March 3 and 4\, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35 \nRegister Here \nSee full information below. Click the image for a downloadable\, full-size copy.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/boundary-training/2024-03-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20230918T161151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T131425Z
UID:17879-1699954200-1699988400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Ministers Equipping Event
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues from across the synod for a day of worship\, learning\, and relationship building at the 2023 SEPA Rostered Ministers Equipping Event. Spirit of Gentleness\, Blow Through the Wilderness will focus on how we\, as rostered ministers\, can claim the grace of the Spirit of God who proclaims release from that which burdens us. Featuring three learning opportunities\, the day will begin with worship and end with dinner\, during which Rev. Bishop Patricia A. Davenport will offer sending reflections. We plan a happy hour mixer and\, of course\, all-day coffee. \nGET FULL INFO AND REGISTER
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/rostered-ministers-equipping-event-2023/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cynta Outterbridge":MAILTO:coutterbridge@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20230823T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T201200Z
UID:17731-1694172600-1694179800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Gathering with LGBTQIA+ Rostered Ministers
DESCRIPTION:Over the next several months Bishop Davenport is scheduling gatherings with groups of rostered ministers\, including leaders of African descent and those who identify as women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. \nPlease Join Us For LUNCH WITH THE BISHOP \nFriday\, September 8\, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm \nJoin the Bishop for lunch with other LGBTQIA+ rostered leaders from across our synod for a time of fellowship and conversation around ways to better support ministry for our LGBTQIA+ leaders. \nHost: The Rev. Bryan Penman\n326 E 7th Avenue\, Conshohoclken\, PA 19428 \nRSVP by Tuesday\, September 5.\nemail: bpenman@sepa\,org \nRSVP: https://forms.gle/fm5QEyYQ4ZCTWDvQ8
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/bishops-gathering-with-lgbtqia-rostered-ministers/
LOCATION:Penman\, 326 E 7th Avenue\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20230524T144851Z
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UID:17092-1689552000-1689897599@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Ministers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:July 17-20\, 2023 \nPhoenix\, AZ \nLearn more by scanning this code:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/rostered-ministers-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20221216T174221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T174221Z
UID:16008-1673690400-1673704800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Lauren Cain
DESCRIPTION:Installation of Reverend Lauren Cain as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church\, 660 N. Charlotte St\, Pottstown will be held on January 14th\, 2023 at 10 AM. . All clergy are invited to attend. There will be fellowship after the service. \nReverend Austin Chinault\, pastor of Zion’s UCC Church in Pottstown will be guest preacher. \n  \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-lauren-cain/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Pottstown\, 660 North Charlotte Street \, Pottstown\, PA\, 19464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations,Roster
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20220614T164049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T151040Z
UID:15231-1668384000-1668643199@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Ministers Equipping Event
DESCRIPTION:Reimagine. Renew. Rejoice\n10am Monday\, November 14 – 1pm Wednesday\, November 16\, 2022\nUnited Lutheran Seminary\, Philadelphia Campus\nHybrid Event\nCost: Free! This is our gift to you!\n \nRegister Now\nWe are excited to announce the Rostered Minister Equipping Event for 2022!  Join SEPA Synod Rostered Ministers for a “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure” convocation\, intended to help you reimagine\, renew\, and rejoice.  This event features a keynote speech by our own Bishop\, alongside opportunities to engage with online and in-person workshops presented by Lena Glickman\, Brandi Miller\, and Dale Selover\, across topics of spiritual direction\, self-care\, storytelling\, and more.  Opportunities for fellowship\, worship\, good food\, prayer\, time with the Bishop\, hiking and nature walks\, knitting\, meditation\, and more will also be available.  Whether you’d rather spend more time in workshops or with colleagues\, you can build your own experience from the offerings presented.  Come and see! \n\n\nIf you are interested in staying overnight in the vicinity\, you may contact United Lutheran Seminary (717-338-3000) or the Chestnut Hill Hotel (215-242-5905) for accommodations of your choosing.  The cost of the rooms or hotel will not be covered by the synod.\n \n\nWe are creating this event for in-person or online participation.  For the in-person event\, masking and testing will be required\, except when eating.  \n\n\n \nA complete schedule will be available in the coming weeks\, with workshop titles and summaries.  Zoom Q&A sessions will be held on October 3 at 11am and 7pm.  Join the sessions at this link.\n\n \nQuestions or concerns?  Please contact Lauren Bruno at pastorlaurenbruno@gmail.com.\n\n\nSchedule: RME2 \nNovember 14-16\, 2022 \nULS Philadelphia Campus \nMonday\, November 14 \nIndividual Direction available with Dale Selover – 45-minute blocks \n\n10am: Gathering & registration (BROSSMAN HALL)\n\nBreakfast\n\n\n11am: Bishop’s address (BENBOW)\n\nWelcome\nPrayer and call to gather\nKevin: Introduce event\n\n\n12pm: Lunch\n\nRecommended: High Point Café & Iron Hill Pub and Brewery\n\n\n2pm: Workshops\n\nDale Selover (in-person) (BENBOW B)\nLena Glickman (online) (Room 320)\n\n\n4pm: Adventure!\n\nHappy Hour at Iron Hill Pub (meet Joey Klinger at the Brossman front desk at 3:30pm)\nCoffee & pastries at the Night Kitchen (meet at the Brossman front desk)\n\n\n\n  \nTuesday\, November 15 \n\n9am: Gather & breakfast (BENBOW)\n\nShort Worship\n\n\n10am: Workshop\n\nLena Glickman (In-person) (BENBOW B)\nDale Selover (Online) (Room 320)\n\n\n12pm: Lunch\n\nRecommended: McMenamin’s & Jyoti\n\n\n2pm: Workshops\n\nBrandi Miller (in-person) (BOARD ROOM)\nOnline: Opportunities for one-on-one conversations with the Bishop\n2-5pm: Dungeons & Dragons with Axel Kaegler (6 maximum) (LULL LOUNGE)\n\n\n3:15pm: Adventure!\n\nMorris Arboretum (meet Lauren Bruno at the Brossman front desk)\nUncle Bobbie’s Bookstore & Café (meet at the Brossman front desk)\n\n\n5pm: Dinner & online Happy Hour\n\n  \nWednesday\, November 16 \n\n9am: Gather & breakfast (BENBOW)\n\nShort Worship\n\n\n10am: Workshop block & Activities\n\nBrandi Miller (online)\nTake Time for Prayer Stations:\n\nPrayerful Coloring in Lull Lounge\nWalk the Prayer Labyrinth in the Library\nPrayer space in the Chapel\n\n\nTime with the Bishop (Please sign up for a slot)\nKnitting with Sarah Aasheim (prayer shawls\, hats\, etc.) (LULL LOUNGE)\nHike in Wissahickon Park (meet Lauren Bruno at Brossman front desk)\n\n\n11:30am: Lunch\n\nRecommended: Mi Puebla & Golden Crust Pizza\n\n\n1pm: Closing worship with Eucharist (CHAPEL)\n\nDon’t forget that the Labyrinth and Chapel will be open all three days for prayer and reflection.  We’ve built free time into this schedule so that you can stop by.  You might even find the Bishop there\, and she’d be happy to pray with you. \n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/rostered-ministers-equipping-event/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20220916T160847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T160847Z
UID:15496-1666742400-1666828799@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:1522/2022: Lutheranism and the Status Quo
DESCRIPTION:United Lutheran Seminary is sponsoring its annual Luther Colloquy with featured speakers President Guy Erwin\, Dr. Volker Leppin\, Dr. Monica Melancthon\, and Dr. Amy Nelson Burnett speaking on the topic of “Lutheranism and the Status Quo.” Wednesday October 26th on the Gettysburg campus. Livestream is available. \nThe year 1522 was decisive in the history of the Reformation—Luther repudiated the push for rapid\, iconoclastic changes to worship led by his one-time ally Andreas Bodenstein von Karlstadt\, aligned himself with a prince-led Reformation\, and published his prayer book and his translation of the New Testament to shape the piety of the “common person.” This year’s Luther Colloquy examines how Luther secured the endurance of the Lutheran Reformation and asks what we can learn for good or for ill. How did Lutheranism establish itself as the status quo and what resources for a theological challenge to the status quo remained and remain? \nRegistration fee: $15. \nLunch fee: $15 \nFor more information and to register\, please click here or use QR code ➡︎
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/1522-2022-lutheranism-and-the-status-quo/
LOCATION:ULS Gettysburg Campus
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20220916T155613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T155635Z
UID:15491-1666015200-1666026000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Implicit Bias Training
DESCRIPTION:United Lutheran Seminary is sponsoring Implicit Bias Training with Stacey Waters of the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission. This workshop is being offered free of charge via zoom or in person. The first event will be in the Brossman Center of the Philadelphia Campus on October 17th at 2 pm. The second event will be at the Wentz Library on the Gettysburg Campus on October 18th at 7 pm. Again\, both events will have a zoom component. \n\nDownload Brochure.\nTraining is free and open to the public in person or via zoom.\nRegister here or by scanning this QR code ➡︎
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/implicit-bias-training/2022-10-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20220916T152954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T153404Z
UID:15488-1665478800-1665500400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: Redevelopment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What is the difference between a thriving and vital congregation and one that struggles to connect with and meet the needs of its community? Successful mission starts\, vibrant redeveloped congregations and community-centered churches with active growth and clarity of mission share their pathways to Gospel-inspired active ministry in this one-day retreat for rostered leaders and members of congregational leadership teams. \nThis workshop on October 11\, 2022 is from 9 am to 3 pm at the Gettysburg Campus of United Lutheran Seminary or online. Facilitators are The Rev. Carla Christopher\, an ordained redevelopment and community engagement pastor in the ELCA\, and Rev. Matthew Best\, pastor of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in New Kingstown\, PA. It is ideal for leaders in congregations of all sizes and varying locations—from rural to urban. The experience of this multicultural and cross-country group of success stories reveals that vital congregations are not a thing of the past\, but a practical and accessible plan for the future. Download brochure. \n$25 in person (includes lunch)\, $10 online. \nTo register\, please click here or use QR code provided. \nThrough first person stories\, interactive discernment exercises and practical tips\, participants will complete their day equipped to move forward with a fresh understanding of the common traits all the involved vital congregations share; entrepreneurial ministry and equity-based stewardship\, authentic community partnership\, uplifting leaders from within congregational community\, adapting mission style for context\, and minimizing resource drain through using technology and best practice procedure in a useful way.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/kindling-faith-redevelopment-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20221004T173357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T190227Z
UID:15658-1665082800-1665088200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Christian McMullan
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Christian McMullan will be installed as Senior Pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church\, Chester Springs\, PA on Thursday\, October 6\, 2022 at 7:00pm. Bishop Davenport will be doing the installing. The church is located at 2440 Conestoga Road\, Chester Springs\, PA 19425.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-christian-mcmullan/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church\, Chester Springs\, 2440 Conestoga Road\, Chester Springs\, PA\, 19425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations,Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20220325T195840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T174005Z
UID:14709-1649757600-1649764800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Chrism Service
DESCRIPTION:Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Ministers of Word and Service will gather for the annual Chrism Service on Tuesday of Holy Week\, April 12\, at 10 am online. This traditional service of Word and Sacrament includes the blessing of oil for anointing\, healing prayer\, and renewal of ministry vows. Bishop Patricia A. Davenport will preside. \nOut of concern for gathering a large number of people from across the synod\, this service will be live-streamed. The link will be posted soon. \nThe Chrism Service is a time for ministers of Word and Sacrament and ministers of Word and Service to reaffirm promises made at the beginning of their ministries. Blessingsare also offered for congregational deacons and assisting ministers to honor their local ministries. It is also a time to worship our Lord and be strengthened and renewed as we prepare to lead the faithful to the Cross and Resurrection
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/chrism-service/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Curtis":MAILTO:bishop@sepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20220304T151903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T152019Z
UID:14626-1646497800-1646514000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Vigil for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Dear Religious Leaders and Community Leaders\, \nPlease join us this Saturday\, March 5\, 2022 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia for a Prayer Vigil for Ukraine. The vigil will start at 4:30pm and go to 9 pm and will be presided by Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Archbishop Nelson Perez. \nDownload a Flyer.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/prayer-vigil-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, 830 N. Franklin Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20220114T173845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T215616Z
UID:14351-1643450400-1643455800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Anti Racism Education for Rostered Ministers
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod’s Anti-Racism Team has developed a new format for the anti-racism education required for all rostered ministers.\n  \nThe new format consists of:\n\nOne 90-minute Zoom meeting to introduce the curriculum. The first one for 2022 is planned for Saturday\, January 29\, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.\nNine online modules outlining the historical context of the systemic racism embedded in our current institutions. Participants will have at least nine weeks\, at their convenience\, to complete these modules.\nOne in-person day-long session at a date and place to be announced\, most likely on a Saturday in May.\n\nThis educational program is free to all participants.\n \nREGISTER NOW \nRegister today at: antiracism@sepa.org.\n  \nPlease register by Tuesday\, January 25.\n\nDownload printable information
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/anti-racism-education-for-rostered-ministers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anti-Racism Team":MAILTO:antiracism@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20211008T183929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T203735Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Rostered Ministers' Equipping Event
DESCRIPTION:“Struck down\, but not destroyed…”\nThe Road to Reconnection\nSEPA Synod Rostered Ministers’ Equipping Event\nNovember 16\, 17 and 18\, 2021\nA Hybrid Event \nREGISTER NOW! \n \nEach year Bishop Davenport calls together rostered ministers for a gathering to be equipped\, refreshed and reconnected with one another. We have heard your desire to connect in person\, but at this point we believe that gathering in one place is too risky\, given the uncertain trajectory of COVID and its variants. This year our plan is to gather in three satellite locations with an online-only option\, so that all may participate in the most comfortable way for them. \nThis challenging time in our ministries brings to mind Paul’s message to the church at Corinth: \nWe are afflicted in every way\, but not crushed; perplexed\, but not driven to despair; persecuted\, but not forsaken; struck down\, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus\, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. – 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to announce that this year’s event is FREE to express appreciation for our Synod’s rostered ministers and your faithful work during the pandemic!\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW! \nIn-person locations are United Lutheran Seminary\, Upper Dublin Lutheran Church\, Little Zion Lutheran Church\, and St. James Lutheran Church\, Limerick. Attendance at each site is limited and will close once filled. Online participation is available. Proof of vaccination is required to enter the event. We’ve invited two speakers whose stories exemplify the hope that Paul portrays.  \nBishop Dwayne D. Royster is a pastor\, political activist\, radio host and speaker who is a leading voice in modern faith-based activism. He heads POWER\, an advocacy organization seeking to transform Pennsylvania\, and is senior pastor of Faith United Church of Christ in Washington\, DC. \n  \n  \nPastor Erich Kussman applies the hard-won life lessons earned through crime and punishment\, mentorship and seminary\, to his call as pastor of St. Bartholomew’s Lutheran Church in Trenton\, NJ – in a neighborhood plagued by drugs\, poverty\, crime and violence. “People needed hope\,” he says. By letting people know that they are loved no matter their station in life\, “to me that’s preaching the gospel. That’s living the calling.” Pastor Kussman’s story was featured on A&E’s online series “The Redeemed.” \n  \nREGISTER NOW! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/2021-rostered-ministers-equipping-event/2021-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Roster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cynta Outterbridge":MAILTO:coutterbridge@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
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SUMMARY:"Managing Self in Challenging Times"
DESCRIPTION:Princeton Family Center for Education Clergy Training Program for 2021-2022 \nIn the midst of a global pandemic\, societal tensions\, climate issues\, and the largest human migration in history\, faith leaders need a framework for thoughtfully managing self in polarizing times.  Awareness of one’s own emotional reactivity\, patterns of emotional process in family and workplace\, and clear thinking about one’s own guiding principles can lead to better functioning and organizational health. \n\n[ Download: PFCE Clergy training document 2021 2022 ]\n\nThe clergy training program helps faith leaders learn the basic concepts of Bowen family systems theory\, gain greater self-awareness\, improve relationship skills\, and become more proficient in applying systems thinking to real life situations at home and in the ministry setting.  As a result\, many clergy report that they are able to stay in ministry\, better manage themselves when the congregation is stirred up\, and enjoy enhanced family relationships\, which in turn\, has a profound effect on their ministry. \nEach session includes didactic teaching on the basic concepts of theory\, applications to family and ministry dilemmas\, and reflection on participants’ own real life stories from family and work settings.  Suggested readings and opportunities for viewing online video recordings will be available for participants wishing to learn more in between sessions.  Three individual supervision sessions will be available to each participant. \nHere are the details: \nWHO: Individuals interested in learning or further learning about Bowen family systems theory. \nWHAT: An opportunity to think\, review and apply Bowen family systems theory to personal and family life\, ministry settings\, and the larger society.  Faculty presentations\, guest presenters\, suggested readings\, questions for self-observation\, and group discussions will focus on using theory as a guide in these challenging times. \nWHEN: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Virtual Zoom Sessions will be held on the first Monday of the month as follows: \nOct 4\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 3\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; Apr 4\, 2022; and May 2\, 2022. \nWHERE: Zoom Online \nCOST: $600 for the year (8 three-hour sessions and three optional individual supervision sessions). \nHOW TO REGISTER: contact Rev. Julie Bergdahl (revjbb at verizon dot net\, or 215-536-8353) or Lee Gardner (leegardner at verizon dot net or 609-203-0162) to indicate your interest.  Payment shall be made and sent to: Princeton Family Center for Education\, PO Box 331\, Pennington\, NJ 08534 or via Venmo (@Princeton-FamilyCenter) or PayPal (https://paypal.me/pfce).
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/managing-self-in-challenging-times/2021-10-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20210706T144010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T144010Z
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SUMMARY:Helping Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:For Rostered Ministers: Barbara Keller\, the ELCA’s consultant for prevention of sexual misconduct\, will host an hour-long Zoom workshop engaging best practices for helping victims/survivors of sexual abuse in our congregations.\n\nThe sessions will be Thursday\, July 29 and Tuesday\, August 3\, at 11 am Eastern (10 am Central). She writes: “I will answer questions about other abusive issues as well ways to help pastors when victims want to talk about past sexual abuse. If you would like to participate\, contact Jenna Leazott by email. We will provide information about recording the session. If you plan to be on the zoom\, please prepare some questions.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/helping-victims-survivors-of-sexual-abuse/2021-07-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20210316T211727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T214936Z
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SUMMARY:Chrism Service (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday of Holy Week\, March 30 at 10 am\, it is our tradition to gather for a service of Word and Sacrament\, for blessing of oil\, for healing prayer\, and renewal of ministry vows. The theme for this year’s virtual service is “Renewing our Baptismal Promises in Changing Times” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) \nAs part of the service\, Bishop Davenport would like to remember individiduals from our Synod who have transitioned during this last year\, whether from COVID or other causes. Congregations can submit names at https://forms.gle/fTNCxJVYskApDDwS8. \nTo receive the Zoom link for this service\, please register at http://bit.ly/SEPA-chrism. \nBlessed oil will be distributed through your conference dean. \nThe Chrism Service is a time for ministers of Word and Sacrament and ministers of Word and Service to reaffirm promises made as they began their ministry\, and blessings for congregational deacons and assisting ministers to honor their local ministries. It is also a time to worship our Lord and be strengthened and renewed as we prepare to lead the faithful to the Cross and Resurrection.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/chrism-service-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Curtis":MAILTO:ycurtis@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20210210T194104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T181406Z
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SUMMARY:39th Anniversary of Preaching with Power
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 39th anniversary of Preaching with Power\, which will run from March 14 – 17\, 2021. All events will be featured on the ULS YouTube Channel. Read the schedule and presenter bios and view the brochure.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/39th-anniversary-of-preaching-with-power/
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20201016T145423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T190507Z
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SUMMARY:Rostered Ministers Equipping Event - "Finding Our Way Through: Cultivating Communities of Hope in Uncertain Times"
DESCRIPTION:Our featured presenter will be Dr. Dwight Zscheile\, author of The Agile Church. We will gather for a portion of time on the following days November 17 -19\, 2020.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/rostered-ministers-equipping-event-finding-our-way-through-cultivating-communities-of-hope-in-uncertain-times/
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20200715T172952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T193744Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE! Movement Chaplaincy Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:In this moment of social uprising and the compounding crises related to the global pandemic\, many clergy and lay leaders are experiencing a pull to use pastoral skills in service to the wave of social change and constantly shifting needs. Movement Chaplaincy\, the work of spiritual accompaniment to justice movements and their leaders\, is an emerging vocation that brings care\, healing\, and resilience-building to our struggles for justice. \nJoin us for a conversation on how spiritual leaders can show up in this movement moment in supportive\, healing\, justice-centered ways of accompaniment such as the emerging vocation of movement chaplaincy and beyond. \nPanelists include: \nImama Trina Jackson\, Muslims for Progressive Values – Atlanta\, GA\, Rev. Kim Jackson – Atlanta Protest Chaplains\, Atlanta\, GA\, Helen Bennett – Movement Chaplain\, Tzedek Lab\, Boston\, MA\, Victor Narro – Project Director and Labor Studies Professor\, UCLA Labor Center\, Los Angeles\, CA.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/save-the-date-movement-chaplaincy-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20200630T183127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T153821Z
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SUMMARY:Police Chaplain Basic Training
DESCRIPTION:The Police Chaplain Basic Training Program of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains is intended to prepare Law Enforcement and First Responder Chaplains for their specialized work. The next training is July 27-28 at the Chapel of Four Chaplains at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. See the brochure here for more details. \nBrochure link https://files.constantcontact.com/1a4f5758701/20b1b3af-f73e-464e-866a-13a5162f5bfb.pdf \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/police-chaplain-basic-training/2020-07-27/
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20200601T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T235345Z
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SUMMARY:Online Clergy Workshop: In Over Your Head in the Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Clergy are on the front line in dealing with mental health issues in their places of ministry. It is common knowledge that folks tend to seek out their pastors\, priests\, rabbis\, and imams far sooner than they would consult with a mental health professional. However\, while clergy are often the ‘first responders’ to the demanding human situations of everyday life as well as crisis and life cycle events\, they are often not formally trained to deal with the counseling component of their work. Many clergy are afraid that they will do more harm than good. In this workshop\, Dr. Stephen Treat will look at some common mental health issues that clergy see in the ministry such as depression\, personality disorders\, and trauma and will offer some guidelines for addressing these challenging issues in ministry\n\nPresenter: Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Treat\, MFT and CEO Emeritus of Council for Relationships\, Ordained in the UCC\nWednesday\, June 3\, 2020\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\nLocation: Online via Zoom Videoconferencing\n\nCost: $15\n\nAny questions can be directed to The Rev. Dr. Dolores Littleton\, Director of the Clergy Track of the Post Graduate Certificate Program\,at dlittleton@councilforrelationships.org.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/online-clergy-workshop-in-over-your-head-in-the-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
CREATED:20200213T153123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T143328Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED -- 2020 Chrism Service
DESCRIPTION:March 2020\n\nDear Beloved Siblings in Christ\,\n\nAs part of a deep and meaningful Lenten journey\, I invite you to our Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Chrism Service.\n\nOn Tuesday of Holy Week\, it is our tradition to gather for a service of Word and Sacrament\, for blessing of oil\, for healing prayer\, and renewal of ministry vows.\n\nThe Chrism Service is a time for ministers of Word and Sacrament\, ministers of Word and Service to reaffirm promises made as you began your ministry\, and blessings for congregational deacons and assisting ministers to honor their local ministries. It is also a time to worship our Lord and be strengthened and renewed as we prepare to lead the faithful to the Cross and Resurrection.\n\nWe will gather at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd\, 132 E. Valley Forge Road\, King Prussia\, PA 19406; 610-265-4545; on Tuesday\, April 7\, 2020 at 10:00 am.\n\nWhether or not your congregation has the practice of anointing with oil\, please join us in this holy time together. Oil used at baptism (“chrism”)\, anointing the sick\, and signing those preparing for baptism\, as well as other blessings will be set aside for use in our congregations through the year. If you would like to take some of the oil back to your congregation\, please bring a vial or small container with you. Following the service\, we will enjoy a light lunch and conversation in the fellowship hall. Your family members\, friends\, seminarians\, and leaders of your congregations are also welcome to attend and join us as we renew our vows.\n\nOur Lord Jesus has chosen us\, blessed us\, and sent us to proclaim the Gospel in Word\, Sacrament and public ministry for the sake of the world. Let us be renewed together in worship\, and strengthened for the journey. I look forward to this Chrism Service on Tuesday\, April 7\, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd.\n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/2020-chrism-service/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, King of Prussia\, 132 E. Valley Forge Road\, King of Prussia\, PA\, 19406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster,Worship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTSTAMP:20260515T114809
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SUMMARY:2019 Bishop's Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates! \nThe 2019 Bishop’s Convocation for rostered ministers\, Dare to Imagine: Equipping Innovative Leaders\, will be held November 12-13\, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza (260 Mall Boulevard\, King of Prussia\, PA 19406). \nRev. Emily Scott\, former pastor of St. Lydia’s Dinner Church and current pastor of Dreams and Visions\, Baltimore\, MD\, has agreed to be one of our speakers. \nAdditional information will be available soon. Please join us as we learn about the holy practice of imagination.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/2019-bishops-convocation/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel\, 260 Mall Blvd.\, King of Prussia\, PA\, 10406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster
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