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SUMMARY:Vitality Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Vitality Team on Saturday November 9th at the Philadelphia Campus of United Lutheran Seminary for a day of Vitality Awareness. During the day we will help raise awareness for ministries efforts that matter in helping to transform your congregation into a vital ministry in your community. This day is for both lay leadership and rostered leaders alike\, and anyone who is interested in recovering the joy of ministry that makes a difference. \nCost is $15 per person and $30 for groups of two or more. Registration includes lunch and light breakfast. Please save the date! Registration is open! Click this link to register: https://community.ministrylink.org/vae2019 \nOur Keynote presentation will feature members of the Vitality Team as we present on the ways congregations can be attentive to their “vital signs.” During our time together you will be given tools to discover and assess your own congregational health as we explore in-depth characteristics of thriving and vital congregations. \nEach participant will also be able to attend three of our many breakout sessions as we dive deeper into discovering ways to create vital communities of faith. \nBreakout sessions to be offered: \n  \n\n\n\nKris Chandler\nBeing Church Together: God’s Work. Our Hands\nhow to cultivate relationships with God\, each other and the World an exploration of how to create missional partners in your local context.\n\n\nTim Johansen\nEvangelism 101\nHow tried and true evangelism methods apply to the digital world.\n\n\nMary Ann Siefke\nThriving in Complexity\nHow to navigate an ever changing world with Adaptive Leadership\n\n\nBradley Gow\nDoing a New Thing\nHow to brainstorm doing new things in your ministry context\n\n\nDwight Mason\nWhat’s Your Story?\nHow to cultivate a culture of story telling and testimony in your congregation.\n\n\nKayla Shadowy\nPower of Healing and being people of hope\nHow to cultivate healing ministries in your congregation and to be a source of healing for the wider community. And how to maintain hope in a hopeless world.\n\n\nWill Flippin\nConflict resolution\nHow the power of reconciliation and healing can free you from the past and set you on a course of vitality
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-awareness-event/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mercedes Lee":MAILTO:mlee@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191018T152841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T135956Z
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SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Cornelius Eaddy
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Eaddy will be installed as Cotract pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Philadelphia) 6001 Colgate Street on Sunday November 10 at 3 pm by the Rev William Flippin.  Clergy invited to robe.  The color is red
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-cornelius-eaddy/
LOCATION:Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\, Philladelphia\, 6001 Colgate Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20190618T152445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T152517Z
UID:9055-1573516800-1573689599@ministrylink.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191008T141801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T145801Z
UID:9648-1573894800-1573923600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Training for Rostered and Lay Leaders
DESCRIPTION:“Having Helpful Conversations about Race in the Church” \nAnti-Racism Training for Rostered and Lay Leaders” (Context-2) \nSaturday\, November 16\, 2019\n9am – 5pm \nSt. Luke Lutheran Church\n203 N Valley Forge Rd\nDevon\, PA 19333 \nRegister by sending an email to antiracism@sepa.org\nDeadline: Friday\, November 8\nRegistration Fee is $15* which includes lunch and materials.\n(Some scholarships are available) \n*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 line\, write “Anti-racism” as well as participant’s full name. Pre-payment checks should be mailed to Ms. Mercedes Lee\, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod\, ELCA\, 7241 Germantown Avenue\, Wiedemann Center\, Philadelphia\, PA 19119. \nThis is the second in a series of four anti-racism educational events based on a model produced by WELCA. Participants are asked to bring humility\, curiosity and courage as we together enter the conversation. \nPart 2 (Context\, continued) is a continuation of what we have learned of our nation’s history\, describing events which have deeply affected people of color but which often go untold. \n  \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/anti-racism-training-for-rostered-and-lay-leaders-2/
LOCATION:St. Luke Lutheran Church\, Devon\, 203 N. Valley Forge Road\, Devon\, 19333
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mercedes Lee":MAILTO:mlee@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191108T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T142700Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Arts Concert Series begins at St. Paul\, Glenside November 17
DESCRIPTION:This season’s first performance of our Healing Artist Concert Series will be held on Sunday\, November 17th at 3:00 p.m. with the Keystone State Boychoir “US to Russia” Concert Tour. Performing will be members of the touring grads of the Keystone State Boychoir. “The Grads” are 65 talented high school singers who make up the tenor and bass sections of the renowned Keystone State Boychoir (KSB). Singing a diverse\, engaging\, and challenging repertoire\, the Grads enjoy a stellar reputation as one of the very finest ensembles of high school young men in the nation. The Grads performed to critical acclaim at the American Choral Directors Association National Convention – the highest\, most prestigious honor a choir can receive. The Grads have the opportunity to make music for audiences not just here at home\, but around the world\, as KSB offers them international touring opportunities they will not find anywhere else. This December the Grads and Alumni will travel to Moscow and be in residence with Doros\, the Chanticleer of Russia. \nThe Grads of KSB will be performing a variety of musical genres\, including world music\, classical\, rock\, and “the classics”.  \nJoin us for a free concert with reception to follow. A free will offering will be collected. \nDownload a poster by clicking here.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/music-heals-music-unites-music-motivates-music-brings-peace-music-calms/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Glenside\, 120 N. Easton Road\, Glenside\, 19038
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191030T165112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T133505Z
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SUMMARY:Spirited Generosity Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Church leaders are invited to explore Spirited Generosity: Offering Vitality in the 21st Century\, a daylong stewardship conference that will be live-streamed in Philadelphia on Nov. 20\, courtesy of the SEPA Generosity Team. A limited number of FREE seats are available for our live-stream site at the ULS campus. (Lunch is on your own). \n\nReserve your seat now!\nDownload a Flyer\n\nSpirited Generosity: Offering Vitality is organized by the respected Ecumenical Stewardship Center as part of its “Generosity NEXT” series of conferences. The conference focuses on “the offering” as an ongoing part of the church’s story\, and explores how faith communities can continue to make congregational giving a vital practice in 21st-century culture. \nSpirited Generosity will feature these four plenary sessions: \n\nHistorical and theological review of the offering in Judeo/Christian culture\nThe Offering as Worship: theological and biblical aspects of the offering as an act of worship\, discipleship\, and mission\nCultural Influences on the Offering: technology\, generational differences\, and the place of church in society\nBest Practices for the Offering: making the offering a meaningful moment when faith communities gather\n\nAfter the plenary sessions\, discussion groups will be hosted by local stewardship leaders. Attendees will have access to recordings of the event. \n\nReserve your seat now!\n\nSchedule\nWednesday\, November 20 \n8:00 a.m. Registration Opens \n8:30 a.m. Welcome/Announcements \n8:45 – 9:15 a.m. Worship \n9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Plenary Session 1: The Offering in Scripture \n10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break \n10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Discussion Groups \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Plenary Session 2: The Offering as Worship \n12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Discussion Groups \n12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch \n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Plenary Session 3: Cultural Influences on the Offering \n2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Discussion Groups \n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Plenary Session 4: Best Practices for the Offering \n4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Discussion Groups \nMore information about the event can be found at the Ecumenical Stewardship Center website: StewardshipResources.org/generosity-next/
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/spirited-generosity-livestream/
LOCATION:Southeastern Pennsyvania Synod Office\, 7241 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19119
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191028T155421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T155421Z
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SUMMARY:Renaissance Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/renaissance-christmas/
LOCATION:Christ’s Lutheran Church\, Oreland\, 700 Pennsylvania Ave\, Oreland\, 19075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191111T150418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T150418Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Congregational Services (LCS) will be hosting a One day Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training on December 7\, 2019 at Twining Village\, 280 Middle Holland Road\, Holland\, PA. The training runs from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. LCS’s training ministry engages learners in the Biblical and theological background of the Sacrament of Holy Communion and teaches potential Eucharistic Visitors about visitation and administration of the sacrament. Registration is required\, contact Julia Menzo to register jmenzo@libertylutheran.org. \nDownload a flyer: Winter flyer 2019 LCS_Lay Eucharistic Training
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/winter-lay-eucharistic-visitor-training/
LOCATION:Twining Village\, 280 Middle Holland Road\, Holland\, PA\, 18966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Worship
ORGANIZER;CN="Ms. Julia Menzo":MAILTO:jmenzo@lutherancongregationalservices.org.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191210T161618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T163325Z
UID:9873-1576454400-1576799999@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Advent Prayer Center
DESCRIPTION:Evening times to visit Christ’s Advent Prayer interactive\, sensory\, creative prayer stations. \nMonday Dec. 16: 5:50-6:20 \nTuesday Dec. 17: 4:50\, 5:10-5:50\, 6:20\, 6:50 \nWednesday Dec.18: 4:00-4:50\, 5:50\, 6:40\, 6:50 \nThursday Dec. 19: 4:20-4:40\, 5:10
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/advent-prayer-center/
LOCATION:Christ’s Lutheran Church\, Oreland\, 700 Pennsylvania Ave\, Oreland\, 19075
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Worship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20190604T183418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T162243Z
UID:9010-1578614400-1578787199@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Extravagant Generosity: A Stewardship Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Lutheran Church\n1000 W. Main St.\, Lansdale\, PA 19446 \n[ Map and directions] | [ Download a poster] | [ Register online] \n  \nJanuary 10 – Keynote \n\nJ. Clif Christopher\nAuthor of: It’s Not Your Father’s Offering Plate\, Whose Offering Plate Is It? The Church Money Manual and More. \n  \nJanuary 11 – Keynote \n\nAimee Laramore\nOwner/Lead Consultant for ALlyd Image Solutions\, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to building organizational capacity and effective development practices \n  \n\nJanuary 11 — Worship and Preaching \n\nThe Rev. Lucille “CeCee” Mills\nProgram Associate Director for African Descent Ministries for the ELCA as deployed staff from its headquarters in Chicago\, Illinois while also serving as both Associate Director for Evangelical Mission and interim pastor in the North Carolina Synod. \n  \nWith eleven workshop choices on Saturday \n(Register early to get your preferred workshops) \n  \n$50/ person | FREE for Seminarians | Saturday ONLY $35/ person \n Registration includes Saturday lunch \n(Scholarships available with preference to Seminarians\, and First Call Pastors) \n  \nDownload an informational flyer \nRegister online! \n  \nSponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Pennsylvania Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and these generous sponsors.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/extravagant-generosity-a-stewardship-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Lansdale\, 1000 W. Main St.\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191218T145159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T145159Z
UID:9891-1578841200-1578848400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for the Welcome Church
DESCRIPTION:Come out a support The Welcome Church a ministry that serves people experiencing homelessness and its Founders: The Rev. Violet Little and The Rev. Schaunel Steinnagel.  The Ardmore Presbyterian Church will host Benefit Concert on Sunday January 12\, 2020 at 3:00 pm in support of The Welcome Church. The concert will feature Hazelita Fauntroy\, Soprano. A free will offering will be received. \nClick the link below to download the flyer \nBenefit Concert for The Welcome Church \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/benefit-concert-for-the-welcome-church/
LOCATION:Ardmore Presbyterian Church\, 5 West Montgomery Avenue\, Ardmore\, PA\, 19003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191220T203131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T203206Z
UID:9914-1578841200-1578848400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Holy Closure of Grace – Norristown on January 12\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Remembering in prayer the saints at Grace Lutheran Church – Norristown. \nGrace Lutheran Church\, a congregation of the Lower Montgomery Conference\, will hold their final worship service on Sunday\, January 12\, 2020 at 3 PM with Bishop Davenport presiding. \nRostered ministers and members of the SEPA Synod are welcome to attend the final service at Grace – Norristown as we celebrate the life\, witness and service of this congregation to the Norristown community since 1885.  Rostered ministers not participating in worship leadership are invited to sit in the congregation. \nGrace Lutheran Church is located at: 506 Haws Ave\, Norristown\, PA 19401. \nClick here for a history of Grace Lutheran Church – Norristown.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/holy-closure-of-grace-norristown-on-january-12-2020/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Norristown\, 506 Haws Avenue\, Norristown\, PA\, 19401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191218T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T182556Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Seeds Youth Financial Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Seeds will host its Youth Financial Expo for young persons aged 10-17 on Saturday\, January 18\, 2020\, from 10 am to 1 pm\, at Grace Lutheran Church\, 3529 Haverford Ave.\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104. \nCome learn money management\, and how to start your own business. Keynote speaker is Mkemo London\, author of “Save Give Live” and president of The Urban Seeds. There will be door prizes\, lunch\, and workshops. For more info contact Mr. Henry Boyd\, 267.690.4472.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/urban-seeds-youth-financial-expo/
LOCATION:Grace Philadelphia\, 3529 Haverford Ave.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191218T152137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T184111Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service January 19
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod and the African Descent Lutheran Association Philadelphia Chapter as they host their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service on Sunday\, January 19 at 3:30 pm at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 600 Edmonds Avenue\, Drexel Hill\, PA 19026. Bishop Patricia A. Davenport will be the preacher. Music will be rendered by our guest soloist\, Sister Shavonne Edwards. Soup and salad will be served before the service from 1:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. \nClick the link below to download the flyer \nMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service 2020
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/martin-luther-king-jr-memorial-service-january-19/
LOCATION:Grace Drexel Hill\, 600 Edmonds Avenue\, Drexel Hill\, PA\, 19026\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Tracey A. Beasley":MAILTO:traceyabeasley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200102T222537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T222733Z
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SUMMARY:Preaching Day - Anna Carter Florence
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Philadelphia Theological Institute \nSCRIPTURE. We can study it carefully. We can listen to sermons on it and read what the experts say about it. But in the end\, Scripture needs to be rehearsed and encountered—and we can do that best in community with others. We’ll work through concrete\, practical tools for reading and rehearsing Scripture in groups. Suitable for new and seasoned Bible readers alike\, this session will invite solitary readers to become community readers as well—to gather around a shared text and encounter God anew together. \nAnna Carter Florence is the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur\, Georgia. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and holds degrees from Yale University and Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div 1988\, Ph.D. 2000). Before joining the Columbia faculty in 1998\, Dr. Florence served as an associate pastor for youth and young adults at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. Her books include Preaching as Testimony\, Inscribing the Word\, and Rehearsing Scripture: Discovering God’s Word in Community\, based on her 2012 Lyman Beecher Lectures on Preaching at Yale Divinity School; her current book project is ‘A’ is for Alabaster: A Preacher’s Alphabet. She has also published articles and chapters in numerous books and journals\, including a year’s worth of lectionary text commentaries for www.WorkingPreacher.com. \nDr. Florence’s research focuses on testimony\, preaching pedagogies\, and creative strategies for\ncommunities to engage and encounter the biblical text for our present context. She is a frequent\npreacher and lecturer in the U.S. and abroad\, most recently for the 2019 Macleod Lecture at\nPrinceton Seminary\, the Festival of Preaching at Christ Church\, Oxford\, UK\, and the\nFjellstedstka Preaching Program in Uppsala\, Sweden. These give her plenty of chances to do\nwhat makes her happiest: sitting around a table with a group of people\, a big passage of\nScripture\, and a big block of time to dive into it. She and her husband\, the Rev. David Carter\nFlorence\, have two grown sons. They also have two dogs\, two cats\, and way too much knitting\nyarn. \nREGISTER BY EMAIL
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/preaching-day-anna-carter-florence/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200107T224110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T224118Z
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SUMMARY:Church Vitality: Upper Bucks Learning Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Upper Bucks Conference for a Church Vitality learning day Saturday\, January 25\, 8:30 am-3:15 pm\, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, 107 W. Lincoln Ave.\, Telford\, PA 18969. (Inclement weather date Feb. 1) \nHow vital is your congregation? If your church were to close\, who would miss you? The SEPA Vitality Team will lead you in exploring how vital congregations “radiate a certain kind of vibrancy\, a friendly welcoming manner\, and God’s tangible presence.” \nCost: $20/individual\, $60 for church group up to six\, by Jan. 20; $25/walk-in. \n\nDownload a flyer
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/church-vitality-upper-bucks-learning-day/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Telford\, 107 W. Lincoln Avenue\, Telford\, PA\, 18969\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191204T210101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T192251Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Educational Event for Rostered and Lay Leaders Part 3
DESCRIPTION:“Having Helpful Conversations about Race in the Church” \nAnti-Racism Training for Rostered and Lay Leaders” (Connections) \nLocation: Benbow Hall A\, Bossman Center\, United Lutheran Seminary campus. \nRegistration Fee is $15* which includes lunch and materials. (Some scholarships are available) \n*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 line\, write “Anti-racism” as well as participant’s full name. Pre-payment checks should be mailed to Ms. Mercedes Lee\, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod\, ELCA\, 7241 Germantown Avenue\, Wiedemann Center\, Philadelphia\, PA 19119. \nThis is the third in a series of four anti-racism educational events based on a model produced by WELCA. Participants are asked to bring humility\, curiosity and courage as we together enter the conversation. \nPart 3 (Connection) examines how our (mis)perceptions of others can be due to a lack of connectiveness. How can individuals\, especially Lutherans\, understand each other’s circumstances and life experiences in order to connect? (scheduled for 2020) \nDeadline for registration is Friday\, January 31. Register by sending an email to antiracism@sepa.org \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/anti-racism-training-for-rostered-and-lay-leaders-part-3/
LOCATION:The Brossman Center at ULS\, 7301 Germantown Ave.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200219T183503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T183523Z
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SUMMARY:Scholar in Residence Program\, Reformation\, Media
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 25\, 2020 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm at Reformation Lutheran Church in Media\, Dr. Crystal Hall will explore Luke’s Road to Emmaus story (Luke 24:13-35) and the way it connects with our lives as those who walk with the risen Christ now and how we are called to share this good news of resurrection. Her research interests include Paul’s writings\, poverty and wealth in the Roman economy\, ecology and liberation theologies. Her commitments include empire criticism\, reading the biblical text within its historical contexts of empire\, as well as feminist theory. She works to privilege voices that have historically been excluded from the classroom and the church.\n\nRegistration is $10 per person and must be postmarked by April 1. Payment can be made online through a secure link. The link will appear on the confirmation page after this form is submitted. Or you can pay by check. Make checks payable to Reformation Lutheran Church; write “S.I.R. 2020″ on the memo line. Drop into the offering plate\, or mail to Reformation Lutheran Church\, 102 W. Rose Tree Road\, Media\, PA\, 19063\n\nFree child care is provided\, but all children must be registered by using this link: https://goo.gl/forms/mgrYoFnWS1WI66zi2\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/scholar-in-residence-program-reformation-media/
LOCATION:Reformation Lutheran Church\, Media\, 102 W. Rose Tree Road\, Media\, PA\, 19063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200219T181742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T181830Z
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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:20200225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200121T162931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T163032Z
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SUMMARY:Equipping Event: God\, Improv\, and The Art of Living
DESCRIPTION:The Presbytery of Philadelphia\, our synod\, and United Lutheran Seminary are sponsoring an ecumenical equipping event with Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana on Tuesday\, Feb. 25. Rev. McKibben Dana (author of “God\, Improv\, and the Art of Living”) will lead a day of thoughtful and playful interactions with improv\, personal formation\, and building capacity for adaptive ministry in the 21st Century. \nThis event is open to all ministry leaders. Bring your team. Cost: $15 per person includes full event\, refreshments and lunch. \n\nFrom the book: \n“At every moment\, the question is\, now what? What’s our next move? \nAn improvising God calls us to see what we can see- the situation right in front of us\, no matter how surprising\, annoying\, or downright deplorable- and find the best Yes-And possible.” \n\n\n \nRev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana \n\nRev. McKibben Dana is a sought-after speaker\, preacher\, conference leader and writer around issues of leadership\, faith formation\, and congregational transformation. Connect with her at: www.maryannmckibbendana.net \n  \n \n  \nDOWNLOAD A FLYER > \nREGISTER NOW >
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/equipping-event-god-improv-and-the-art-of-living/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200219T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T182459Z
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SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross on display at United Lutheran Seminary
DESCRIPTION:Stations of the Cross: Refugee Journeys is an exploration of human movement all over the world. Each of the fourteen stations in this years series explores the movement of people from one place to another. The Stations of the Cross will be on display in the Schaeffer-Ashmead Chapel at United Lutheran Seminary (7301 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, Pa 19119) beginning Ash Wednesday\, February 26\, 2020. There will also be a reception and Talk with the Artist Mary Button on Friday\, February 28\, 2020 at the Schaeffer-Ashmead Chapel from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/stations-of-the-cross-on-display-at-united-lutheran-seminary/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200108T154446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T164809Z
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SUMMARY:Faithful TEACH
DESCRIPTION:Faithful TEACH  is a free 7 week course offered in collaboration with the Urban Theological Institute (UTI)  of United Lutheran Seminary. It is an HIV education program designed for faith leaders who want to learn about HIV/AIDS and how to effectively minister to people living with the virus. The classes are held on Wednesday and will begin Wednesdays March 4 – April 15\, 2020    6:00—8:30 pm   at the United Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia\, PA 19119. Dinner – pizza & drinks provided each week  between 6:00-6:15pm. Graduates receive a diploma and stipend for successful completion of the course. This program is sponsored by Philadelphia FIGHT. To register download the application and return to The Rev. Dr. Calenthia S. Dowdy by email cdowdy@fight.org. For more information download a flyer.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/faithful-teach/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Dr. Calenthia S. Dowdy":MAILTO:cdowdy@fight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200305T172610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T172652Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:ARTolerance\, St. Paul’s Lutheran in Glenside\, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia are hosting the next segment of a Healing Artist Concert Series entitled “International Women’s Day” on Sunday\, March 8th at 2:30 pm at St. Paul’s. Featured artists include Tammy Scheffer\, American/Israeli vocalist; Shinjoo Cho\, bandoneon; Hyunjin Cha\, Korean drums; and Udi Bar-David\, cello.\n\nThe intent of the concert series is to bring together people in the community who may come from backgrounds who might not interact as much together due to location\, religion\, ethnicity\, gender identity\, etc. Music heals. Music calms. Music unites. Music soothes. Music motivates.\n\nThe same program can be heard at 7:30 pm at the Chester County Historical Society.\n\nDownload a flyer: International Women’s Day Concert
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/international-womens-day-concert/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Glenside\, 120 N. Easton Road\, Glenside\, 19038
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200219T191350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T191654Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Communities Are Critical Partners In Disasters 
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Disaster Response invites you to a March 10 day of resiliency building among human services providers\, houses of worship\, and disaster responding organizations. We know in Pennsylvania we are facing more precipitation\, hotter temperatures\, and more volatile weather overall. Not only does our region face more frequent disruptions to daily life because of these types of events\, but we also find ourselves welcoming disaster survivors from outside of our area. In an effort to build resilience to disasters in our communities\, we welcome you to join us on March 10 to both build relationships in our communities so we can together leverage resources when disaster strikes\, and so that we can look to agencies who specialize in disaster response to help bolster local efforts when that assistance is needed. We need all of us! \nLutheran Disaster Response-Eastern PA\, a ministry of Liberty Lutheran/Lutheran Congregational Services\, is a leader in this effort\, along with UCC Disaster Ministries\, Chester County Department of Emergency Services\, and Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. \nFor more information and to register\, please see the attached flyer and please feel free to share. \nDOWNLOAD MORE INFO: Now Open Making Halves Whole Again SEPA VOAD \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/faith-communities-are-critical-partners-in-disasters/
LOCATION:Montgomery County Public Safety Trainin Campus\, 1175 Conshohocken Road\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428
CATEGORIES:Disaster Response
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200219T184204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T190934Z
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SUMMARY:A Night with the Mystics March 22
DESCRIPTION:The Wissahickon Faith Community is pleased to invite you to a soul-nurturing Sunday afternoon event in March at the historic Ambler Movie Theater (March 22\, 4:00 p.m.). The program will feature short readings and poems from people like Meister Eckart and Hildegard von Bingen (Germany)\, Hafiz and Rumi (Persia)\, St. Thomas of Aquinas and St. Catherine of Siena (Italy)\, Howard Thurman  and Rashani Rea (Unites States)\, Rabia of Basra (Modern Iraq)\, St. John of the Cross and Rabbi Moses de Leon (Spain)\, and contemporary Rabbi Sheila Peltz-Weinman (PA). The event will include life music performances from Ambler-based flutist Cindy Le Blanc\, local harpist Jesse Appel and the Cantare Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Paula Rivera. The mystics will lead us into four directions\, which are organically woven together: Creation – Suffering – Love – Unity with God. ADMISSION IS FREE. Afterwards\, consider a social outing with old friends or new friends in one of the beautiful Ambler restaurants.  Download a Poster: Mystics Poster Mar2020_1470315508
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/10120/
LOCATION:Ambler Theater\, 108 E. Butler\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200305T145225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T143057Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED!--ELCA Behavioral Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:ELCA Behavioral Interview Training \nMarch 27 – 28\, 2020 \nLocation: TBD \n  \nThe ELCA Domestic Mission Unit uses a Behavioral Interview to help select leaders to serve as mission developers for new congregations.  The Behavioral Interview process is an extensive interview which attempts to paint a more complete picture of the individual\, their motivations and their gifts for ministry. \nA Behavioral Interview involves more than one interviewer for each interview and so the Domestic Mission Unit is seeking to train additional people in the technique.  In this training\, you will learn about the 15 characteristics that have been identified as important to the characteristics of a leader starting new churches and redeveloping existing congregations.  While most people would not conduct a full behavioral interview in day-to-day life\, the approach to interviewing\, the suggested questions and the approach to processing interview responses can prove fruitful in other areas of life and in other areas of ministry discernment like the candidacy process. \nBehavioral Interviewing is first and foremost a discernment process.  It is a tool used by church leaders and placement personnel to discover if a person possesses the gifts and skills that will allow them to thrive in calls to mission starts or redevelopments.  It is not a pass or fail instrument.  It provides a structure for gathering valuable information which can lead to a highly informed assessment of potential effectiveness in these challenging calls. \nThe training for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod will take place on Friday\, March 27 from 9 AM to 6 PM (including lunch and dinner) and on Saturday\, March 28 from 9 AM to 4 PM (including lunch).  The Domestic Mission Unit will cover the cost of the materials and meals.  If travel costs are an obstacle\, there may be some funding available to help with travel. \nThe Domestic Mission Unit asks that those who complete the training be available to assist with two interviews over the next year (in-person or by Zoom). \nIf you are interested in being trained as a behavioral interviewer or if you have additional questions about the training\, please contact the Rev. William Flippin at wflippin@sepa.org or 770.289.7951 \nYour partner in ministry\, \nRev. Dr. William Edward Flippin\, Jr.\, Director of Evangelical Mission (SEPA)
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/elca-behavioral-interview-training/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:ELCA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mercedes Lee":MAILTO:mlee@sepa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200121T163721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T163824Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Training
DESCRIPTION:The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)\, in collaboration with World Relief\, is offering an intensive five-day Immigration Law training March 30 (all day) through April 3 (all day)\, 2020. The training is being held at the MCC Welcoming Place\, Akron\, PA. \nThe training will be conducted using the curriculum of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC). This course will help to provide the necessary training component for individuals who wish to apply for accreditation from the Department of Justice (DOJ – formerly known as BIA recognition and accreditation). DOJ recognition and accreditation allows non-attorneys working at non-profit organizations to practice immigration law. The course will touch on all areas of immigration law and practice focusing on topics most relevant to those serving and representing low-income immigrants. \nDue to the requirements of the recognition and accreditation application process\, we recommend that only individuals with U.S. citizenship\, lawful permanent residence\, or other long-term immigration status apply for this training. \nAdditional requirements for applying for Department of Justice (DOJ) recognition and accreditation will be discussed during the training week.  Learn more and register.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/immigration-law-training/
LOCATION:Mennonite Central Committee Welcoming Place\, 21 S. 12th Street\, Akron\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20200401T213313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T213313Z
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SUMMARY:LSA Webinar on CARES Act
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Services in America President and CEO Charlotte Haberaecker will be leading a timely webinar in partnership with the Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies exploring how nonprofits with fewer than 500 employees can access $350 billion in Small Business Administration (SBA) funds made available under the Coronavirus Aid\, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Also featured during the webinar will be Steven Woolf\, Senior Tax Policy Counsel at the Jewish Federations of America.\n\nThe webinar will take place this Friday\, April 3 at 12:00 pm EDT.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/lsa-webinar-on-cares-act/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
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;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213212
CREATED:20191120T155253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T155656Z
UID:9804-1587110400-1587135600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Faith and Spiritual Affairs Conference
DESCRIPTION:The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Faith and Spiritual Affairs Initiative has set a date for a day of engaging and interactive workshops to help you improve the lives of  Philadelphians. \nFaith & Spiritual Affairs Conference\nCommunity Response to Violence:\nRenewing Our Faith in Brotherly Love & Sisterly Affection\nFriday\, April 17\, 2020\nPennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19107 \nFor more information\, contact the DBHIDS Faith & Spiritual Affairs Unit.\nFor more information about the DBHIDS Faith & Spiritual Affairs Unit\, visit us online. \nThis conference is offered to the public at no cost. Continuing Education Credits are authorized by the Behavioral Health Training & Education Network. \n  \n  \n  \nDownload PDF: FSA Save the Date
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/faith-and-spiritual-affairs-conference/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Convention Center\, 1101 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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