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SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
DESCRIPTION:Statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21\, 2021\nFrom Churches Beyond Borders: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada\, Anglican Church of Canada\, The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America \n  \nIn Advent 2020\, Churches Beyond Borders expressed a commitment to dismantling racism\, combating white supremacy and actively seeking opportunities to engage more deeply on these important issues. In this season of Lent\, we continue our journey as we join together in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This is an annual day of recommitment in remembrance of the day police in Sharpeville\, South Africa\, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. (www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day) Recognizing that the March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is a calling to be lived out every day\, we offer this reflection as encouragement to continue the journey with renewed determination. \nI have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed\, I know their sufferings\, and I have come down to deliver them \n(Exodus 3:7-8a\, NRSV) \nHow do we lament the sin of racism? \nRacism and xenophobia have a painful\, violent\, deadly history that traverses all borders. The institutional church shares in the complicity of the legacies of the Doctrine of Discovery colonization\, forced removal and genocide of Indigenous people\, the enslavement of African and Indigenous Peoples and injustices perpetrated against all people of color. The sin of racism is structural\, institutional\, interpersonal and internalized. It lives in communities inside and outside the church; it continues to inflict harm on a daily basis and generate new history. How do we repent of all of this? \nAt the burning bush\, Moses hears God say\, “I have heard the cries of my people.” We who follow the God of Freedom must also hear the cries of God’s people\, of each other\, and especially those among us who live under the constant threat and violence of racism and white supremacy. For those of us who have the privilege of closing ourselves off\, we need to open ourselves to feel the painful truths of the sins of racism and white supremacy in our hearts and bodies and minds and souls. We must create spaces and structures that welcome and include the voices of those most directly impacted by the sins of racism. This message is being shared during the season of Lent\, a period of self-examination\, reflection\, and making amends. We need to lament\, repent and be transformed. \nMoses is told to take off his sandals. We need to lament in worship: to remove our shoes\, to stand in humility\, to feel the ashes on our foreheads\, to be honest in the presence of God about our sins and shortcomings. Holy Ground is a gift that supports lamentation\, repentance\, transformation and discernment. \nMoses is sent to work for the freedom of people. Oppression is not inevitable or insurmountable. Things can change. Challenging racism and white supremacy calls each of us to deep and honest consideration of perceptions\, biases\, behaviours and systemic patterns. We echo the United Nations call to take the strongest possible stand against racism\, discrimination and intolerance of every kind\, to spread the word to fight racism and to take stock of the state of human rights and hate speech today and reflect on how each of us can stand up for rights. In lamentation and repentance\, we hear God’s call to act for the dismantling of racism. \nMoses admits his own fears and reluctance. God directs Moses to connect with his siblings. God provides Miriam and Aaron to make up for Moses’ weaknesses and to enhance his strengths. The journey is long and the work is hard\, crossing many difficult borders in our lives\, communities\, and our churches. We give thanks for the gift of community on this journey and in this work. \nWe invite you to join us in prayer: \nGod of Holy Ground\, move us to lament and repent. Open our hearts\, bodies\, minds and souls to the cries of your people. Transform us by your presence. Drive us into action for the dismantling of racism in relationships\, communities and societies. Bless us with companions who support us\, challenge us and help us keeping going. We pray for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In the name of Jesus. Amen. \n  \nIn Christ – Shalom\, \n  \nNational Bishop Susan C. Johnson \nEvangelical Lutheran Church in Canada \n  \nArchbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls \nAnglican Church of Canada \n  \nPresiding Bishop Michael B. Curry \nThe Episcopal Church \n  \nPresiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton \nEvangelical Lutheran Church in
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
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SUMMARY:Day of Lament Against Anti-Asian Violence
DESCRIPTION:The Asian and Pacific Islander Association of the ELCA recently issued a statement\, affirmed by the ELCA Conference of Bishops\, calling on the church to declare a day of lament during Lent to express solidarity with\, help in healing and support Asian American victims of violence. Sunday\, March 21\, has been named as the common date\, though worshiping communities may choose a different date as appropriate for their context. Worship resources are available below. \n\nWorship resources (Word)\nWorship resources (PDF)
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/day-of-lament-against-anti-asian-violence/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210327
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T021721Z
UID:12410-1616716800-1616803199@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Final Deadline for Assembly Registration
DESCRIPTION:Due to the nature of our online platform\, no registrations can be accepted after today\, March 26. \nThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod ELCA will gather for a special online business meeting on Saturday\, April 24. \nThe business portions of this year’s Assembly will be totally online. And because most people would find it tedious to be logged in to an online meeting for two full days (our usual Assembly schedule)\, we have pared down the agenda to fit into one day. \n\nGet full details and registration info here\n\n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/final-deadline-for-assembly-registration/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T110000
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CREATED:20210316T211727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T214936Z
UID:12643-1617098400-1617102000@ministrylink.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
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SUMMARY:Tuscarora Youth Retreat 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Tuscarora Lutheran Youth Retreat planning committee is pleased to announce our first ever Virtual Retreat for youth in grades 6-12 and their leaders\, on Saturday\, April 10\, starting at 10 am on Zoom. Registration fee is $20 per person. \nDeadline to register is March 7\, 2021!  \n\nDownload a flyer for more information : 2021 Tuscaro Retreat Flyers\nVisit our website\, https://tuscaroralutheranretreat.weebly.com/ \, to register\n\nFor those who have been to our in-person Tuscarora Lutheran Youth Retreat (formerly Harvey Cedars)\, you know how engaging and inspirational this retreat is for our youth and their leaders.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, we wanted to safely provide the same opportunities to our 6th – 12th grade youth and their leaders. \nIf you have any questions\, please email tuscarorayouthretreat@gmail.com or speak to one of our committee members: Laura O’Kane; Kelsey Tomlinson; Pr. Chris Franz; Pr. Alina S. Gayeuski; Pr. Tim Ness; Pr. Karl Richard; Ray Schott; Nicolle Layman; or Mario Leone
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/tuscarora-youth-retreat-2021/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210310T170959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T142316Z
UID:12634-1618099200-1618185599@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Our Gift to You: Post-Easter Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship leaders and musicians from around the Synod are collaborating on a service of readings and hymns that your church may use after Easter to give your pastor(s) and musicians a Sunday off. The service will be launched for the Second Sunday of Easter on April 11\, and could alternatively be used one of the following Sundays in the Easter season. \nYou will be provided with a direct link when the service is completed and uploaded. It will be found on our Synod Facebook page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/our-gift-to-you-post-easter-worship/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210225T000552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T001707Z
UID:12481-1618254000-1618259400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Creation Care Networking Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Does your congregation have a Green or Creation Care Team? Has your congregation thought of starting one? Want to know what others are doing? How did they do it? How is this work connected to our missions of feeding the hungry\, caring for displaced persons\, and racial justice?\n \nThis roundtable discussion will be an opportunity to …\n1) Share what your congregation has been doing\n2) Learn how your congregation can be moved by Faith to become a leader in implementing climate change solutions\n3) Determine how we may be able to work more effectively together\n \nJoy Baxter\, the Green Team Chair at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ardmore\,will provide resources to help your congregation start a Creation Care or Green Team committee\, will share the ease of starting the Green Team at St. Paul’s\, creation care educational resources\, opportunities for interfaith networking\, and climate solution resources.\n \nREGISTER NOW >
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/creation-care-networking-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="joy Baxter":MAILTO:joybaxter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210225T004023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T013632Z
UID:12486-1618340400-1618345800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Assembly Forum on Proposed Constitutional Changes
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW >
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/assembly-forum-on-proposed-constitutional-changes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210408T152549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T152549Z
UID:12791-1618394400-1618419600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Giving and Engagement Trends Revealed
DESCRIPTION:Vanco Faith invites you to a webinar\, Virtual Giving & Engagement Trends Revealed\, to learn what they uncovered in a recent nationwide survey of 1\,000 virtual churchgoers across demographics and denominations. \nDuring this webinar\, you’ll learn… \nHow virtual churchgoers prefer to attend\, participate and give. \nHow connected virtual churchgoers feel when attending remotely – and how to boost engagement with the tools you already have access to. \nWhich eGiving tool each age demographic prefers. \nThe best ways to use directed giving to boost generosity. \n  \nDon’t miss out on learning how to strengthen engagement and increase donations with your virtual members. Reserve your seat today\, and we’ll see you on Wednesday\, April 14 at 11 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET. Each registrant will receive a link to the recording. \n  \nRegister at https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/webinar-virtual-giving-engagement-trends-revealed-4-14
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/virtual-giving-and-engagement-trends-revealed/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210408T152315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T152315Z
UID:12788-1618401600-1618408800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Designing Digital Worship: A Workshop with Dr. Tim Snyder
DESCRIPTION:From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership:  \nIn this two-hour online workshop\, you will take a deep dive into the research-based principles that shape meaningful digital worship\, tackle the specific design challenges your congregation is facing\, and learn how design thinking can help you solve your digital worship challenges. \nTwo dates available: April 14 and 21\, Noon-2 p.m. Eastern. Just $100 per person. \nLearn more and register now. \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/designing-digital-worship-a-workshop-with-dr-tim-snyder/2021-04-14/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210208T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T222637Z
UID:12384-1618484400-1618489800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Communications\, COVID\, Worship and More
DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor church communicators\, rostered ministers\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210408T153017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T153853Z
UID:12793-1618851600-1618862400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Providing Emotional Spiritual Care in Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Disasters come to us in many forms: natural disasters like hurricanes\, earthquakes\, tornadoes\, wildfires\, industrial accidents\, or biological disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic. And some\, sadly\, are human caused\, such as a mass shooting or bombing. However they come\, being present and providing emotional spiritual care for survivors in times of a disaster is our calling. As children of a loving God\, we are called to share that love in the world for the sake of our neighbors. This is the first webinar in a four-part series designed to provide basic skills and an overview of emotional spiritual care in a disaster. This webinar focuses on how to render psychological first aid and provide basic emotional spiritual care in a disaster. We will identify the emotional responses associated with the experience of a disaster\, examine how grief and loss could impact our emotional responses; learn about the phases of a disaster\, as well as the U.S. disaster response systems and networks developed through the years that include many local and national partners. And finally\, we will discuss how to use psychological first aid in the aftermath of a disaster. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Apr 19\, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nRegister in advance for this meeting: Register Here \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/providing-emotional-spiritual-care-in-disasters/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210225T005239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T021705Z
UID:12488-1618945200-1618950600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Assembly Forum on Financial Reports and Proposed Budget
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW >
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/assembly-forum-on-financial-reports-and-proposed-budget/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Synod Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210208T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T012029Z
UID:12385-1619089200-1619094600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Communications\, COVID\, Worship and More
DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor church communicators\, rostered ministers\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-04-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20201015T155247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T021523Z
UID:11968-1619222400-1619308799@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:2021 Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod ELCA will gather for a special online business meeting on Saturday\, April 24. \nThe business portions of this year’s Assembly will be totally online. And because most people would find it tedious to be logged in to an online meeting for two full days (our usual Assembly schedule)\, we have pared down the agenda to fit into one day. \n\nGet full details and registration info here
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/2021-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210510T203947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T221243Z
UID:12929-1620738000-1620747000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:COVID Considerations for Church Leaders
DESCRIPTION:As government restrictions ease and vaccinations rise\, how do we respond as church? What data should church leaders rely on as they responsibly return to in-person worship while protecting the most vulnerable – including the unvaccinated and children – who may not be protected for months? \nJoin us Tuesday\, May 11 at 1 pm for a conversation with Dr. Tim Babinchak\, an epidemiologist with 40 years’ experience and now retired chief of infectious diseases at Thomas Jefferson University.  \nREGISTER NOW \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/covid-considerations-for-church-leaders/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210208T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T214612Z
UID:12388-1620903600-1620909000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:What’s Next? Being Digital Church After the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:The widespread use of COVID vaccines and the lessening of restrictions on gatherings are ushering us into our latest “abnormal” – a hybrid church that holds on to the best of its pandemic digital presence and rekindles in-person community. How might we do both sustainably? Why might digital be a better platform for some types of content? What skills will we need to develop for the long haul? How will we do the dreaded “E word” – evangelism – post pandemic? How will these changes impact congregational staffing\, budgets\, and priorities?\n \nJoin Pastor Keith Anderson\, author of The Digital Cathedral and Click 2 Save: The Social Media Bible\, to explore the big picture of hybrid digital church and learn strategies to create new and leverage existing content to expand your church’s reach.\n \nFREE\, essential learning and conversation for rostered ministers and lay church leaders\, especially church councils\, music and worship teams\, tech and evangelism teams. Register at ministrylink.org/what’s-next\n \nThursday\, May 13 @ 11 am\nSEPA Synod Communications Office Hours\n \nIf you’re interested but cannot join us live\, please register to be the first notified when the recording is available.\n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210510T210338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T220302Z
UID:12940-1620914400-1620919800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Comfort My People - Trauma and Resilience in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:For SEPA Synod rostered ministers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod invites rostered ministers to a series of three timely webinars on Trauma and Resilience in Ministry. This FREE workshop is facilitated by LeaderWise.\n\nThe series starts next week on Thursday\, May 13. Please register ASAP so we can ensure a critical mass\, but your attendance is important to us even if you decide 15 minutes in advance! When registering\, please indicate which sessions you plan to attend.\n\nToday’s world has certainly caused varying levels of trauma for almost all of us. And even if you feel like you’ve fared pretty well\, undoubtedly you know someone who is having a tougher time\, either in your family\, your social circle\, or in your congregation. This workshop provides a place to explore trauma and its effects – in learning and conversation together with colleagues\, facilitated by LeaderWise staff. The workshop will be presented over 3 parts\, 3 weeks in a row (each week from 2:00 – 3:30 Eastern):\n\n\n5/13: Education on trauma\, what it is and its effects and pervasiveness.\n5/20: Reflecting on personal trauma due to the pandemic\, systemic racism events of the past year\, political strife and division\, and other significant events in your lives.\n5/27: Trauma in your churches – exploring how to help your people/congregations heal.\n\n\nAdditionally\, first call pastors will have the opportunity to engage in additional conversation to process their learning and reflection. Each week\, first call pastors will meet with one of the facilitators from 3:30 – 5:00 Eastern (a break between the two sessions will be incorporated).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceippzkrG9CToYiKqN2LVkbZnX9gDwzo\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n“Girl and Grief” by x1klima is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/comfort-my-people-trauma-and-resilience-in-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/18118239630_ce9fd06d5f_k.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Karen Sease":MAILTO:ksease@sepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210510T215820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T125421Z
UID:12971-1621508400-1621513800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ministry in the New Abnormal Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor rostered ministers\, church communicators\, parish admins\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/communications-office-hours/2021-05-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Zoom-Meeting-16-9.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210510T220412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T220412Z
UID:12976-1621519200-1621524600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Comfort My People - Trauma and Resilience in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:For SEPA Synod rostered ministers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod invites rostered ministers to a series of three timely webinars on Trauma and Resilience in Ministry. This FREE workshop is facilitated by LeaderWise.\n\nThe series starts next week on Thursday\, May 13. Please register ASAP so we can ensure a critical mass\, but your attendance is important to us even if you decide 15 minutes in advance! When registering\, please indicate which sessions you plan to attend.\n\nToday’s world has certainly caused varying levels of trauma for almost all of us. And even if you feel like you’ve fared pretty well\, undoubtedly you know someone who is having a tougher time\, either in your family\, your social circle\, or in your congregation. This workshop provides a place to explore trauma and its effects – in learning and conversation together with colleagues\, facilitated by LeaderWise staff. The workshop will be presented over 3 parts\, 3 weeks in a row (each week from 2:00 – 3:30 Eastern):\n\n\n5/13: Education on trauma\, what it is and its effects and pervasiveness.\n5/20: Reflecting on personal trauma due to the pandemic\, systemic racism events of the past year\, political strife and division\, and other significant events in your lives.\n5/27: Trauma in your churches – exploring how to help your people/congregations heal.\n\n\nAdditionally\, first call pastors will have the opportunity to engage in additional conversation to process their learning and reflection. Each week\, first call pastors will meet with one of the facilitators from 3:30 – 5:00 Eastern (a break between the two sessions will be incorporated).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceippzkrG9CToYiKqN2LVkbZnX9gDwzo\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n“Girl and Grief” by x1klima is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/comfort-my-people-trauma-and-resilience-in-ministry-2/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/18118239630_ce9fd06d5f_k.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Karen Sease":MAILTO:ksease@sepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210524T134542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T135512Z
UID:13169-1621843200-1621875600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Night at The Phillies
DESCRIPTION:Attention Lutheran Night Supporters!\nJoin us in cheering on the Phillies at Citizens Bank!\nWednesday\, June 9 vs. The Atlanta Braves at\n7:05 p.m. \nTickets (subject to availability) are available in select locations. $2 from each ticket sold\nwill benefit SEPA Synod Youth Programs. \nTo order your tickets today:\nCLICK HERE\nSelect your ticket quantity (two\, three or four seat pods) and seating location and proceed to checkout. \n**Important Information**\nTo maintain social distancing\, tickets are available in seating pods of four people. All tickets will be delivered to\nyour mobile device through the MLB Ballpark App. When attending a game at Citizens Bank Park\, masks must be\nworn at all times\, unless when eating and drinking at your designated seating pod location. For additional Citizens Bank Park\nhealth & safety guidelines\, please visit www.phillies.com/fanhealth. \nIf you have any questions\, or to order 25+ tickets\, please contact Jen Leone in the\nPhillies Group Sales Office at 215.463.5000 ext. 5112 or jleone@phillies.com.\nFor group orders\, purchaser must provide exact breakdown of seating pods needed. Payment in full is\ndue at the time of purchase. No returns\, refunds or exchanges. \nBy purchasing tickets\, buyer is agreeing to the following Group Ticket Sales & Theme Night Policies & Procedures.\n*Tickets are subject to availability and dynamic pricing. \nLutheran Night
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/lutheran-night-at-the-phillies/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210510T205122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T205723Z
UID:12937-1622113200-1622118600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:How We Do Digital Ministry
DESCRIPTION:A presentation and Q&A session on taking digital ministry to the next level by Christopher Harris of Faith Growth Inc. Thursday\, May 27 at 11 am on Zoom. You’ll learn:\n\n\nWhat visitor-friendly church websites look like\nWhat are the most important web pages you need to engage new visitors (i.e. what we’ve learned from building 100+ church websites)\nWhat roles social media\, podcasts and other digital communications can play in your ministry\n\n\nPlease note: A recording will be available after the webinar. Your name and email will be shared with Faith Growth so they can solicit feedback on the presentation.\n\n\nRegister now at\nhttps://ministrylink.org/dig-min\n\nDownload poster to share
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/how-we-do-digital-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FaithGrowthCal.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210510T220533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T220533Z
UID:12978-1622124000-1622129400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Comfort My People - Trauma and Resilience in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:For SEPA Synod rostered ministers. \nThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod invites rostered ministers to a series of three timely webinars on Trauma and Resilience in Ministry. This FREE workshop is facilitated by LeaderWise. \nThe series starts next week on Thursday\, May 13. Please register ASAP so we can ensure a critical mass\, but your attendance is important to us even if you decide 15 minutes in advance! When registering\, please indicate which sessions you plan to attend. \nToday’s world has certainly caused varying levels of trauma for almost all of us. And even if you feel like you’ve fared pretty well\, undoubtedly you know someone who is having a tougher time\, either in your family\, your social circle\, or in your congregation. This workshop provides a place to explore trauma and its effects – in learning and conversation together with colleagues\, facilitated by LeaderWise staff. The workshop will be presented over 3 parts\, 3 weeks in a row (each week from 2:00 – 3:30 Eastern): \n5/13: Education on trauma\, what it is and its effects and pervasiveness.\n5/20: Reflecting on personal trauma due to the pandemic\, systemic racism events of the past year\, political strife and division\, and other significant events in your lives.\n5/27: Trauma in your churches – exploring how to help your people/congregations heal. \nAdditionally\, first call pastors will have the opportunity to engage in additional conversation to process their learning and reflection. Each week\, first call pastors will meet with one of the facilitators from 3:30 – 5:00 Eastern (a break between the two sessions will be incorporated).\nREGISTER NOW \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceippzkrG9CToYiKqN2LVkbZnX9gDwzo \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n“Girl and Grief” by x1klima is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/comfort-my-people-trauma-and-resilience-in-ministry-3/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/18118239630_ce9fd06d5f_k.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Karen Sease":MAILTO:ksease@sepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210602T144731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T144731Z
UID:13214-1622811600-1622811600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Prayer Vigil
DESCRIPTION:All clergy in Philadelphia and surrounding areas are invited to join in a First Friday Prayer Vigil focused on violence reduction and elimination. The vigil is coordinated by Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity. Faith leaders\, congregants\, and community residents are invited to join in praying in front of or near their houses of worship to prevent violence and for comfort and healing for all affected by violence in our region. \nLearn more at: https://www.facebook.com/blackclergyphilly \n \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/first-friday-prayer-vigil/2021-06-04/
LOCATION:PA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FFPrayerVigilsCAL.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210524T134007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T134007Z
UID:13166-1623513600-1623607200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Training to Work With People in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:On June 12th and 13th\, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church and The Welcome Church (ELCA) are hosting training for outreach volunteers and others interested in working with people in crisis. \nWhether you’re a volunteer with the Saturday Soup Bowl\, the Food Cupboard\, a Welcome Church Leader\, or anyone else who is looking for insight or understanding around ministering with people in crisis\, please join us on either Saturday\, June 12 from 4-6 pm\, or Sunday\, June 13th from 2-4 pm. The two topics we are focusing on are de-escalation and recognizing and responding to harassment. \n\nRegister for Saturday program\nRegister for Sunday program
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/training-to-work-with-people-in-crisis/2021-06-12/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210520T140746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T140746Z
UID:13147-1623931200-1623949200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Book Signing: Parsonage: A Memoir of Shelter and Sharing by Shannon Almquist
DESCRIPTION:Who lives in the Parsonage? An immigrant family? A runaway teen? An abused mom? A homesick Ethiopian? A kindergarten foster child? They all do! This is the story of sheltering and sharing life in a church parsonage. Sometimes poignant\, sometimes hilarious\, always meaningful\, the author describes life with her pastor husband and two children\, as they integrate their personal life and faith with the sufferings of others. \nWho: Open to Church Professionals \nWhat: A luncheon\, book signing and discussion with the author of “Parsonage.” Participants are responsible for purchasing their own lunch. \nWhen: Thursday\, June 17\, 2021 at Noon \nWhere: Chadwick’s Restaurant and Bar \n2750 Egypt Road Audubon\, PA 19403 \nWe will be outside\, weather permitting. \nWhy: Because it will be lovely to be together and discuss this delightful book (You are invited to join us\, even if you have not read the book.) \nRSVP by June 15th to gskopstaff@verizon.net (with the subject line “Book Signing)
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/book-signing-parsonage-a-memoir-of-shelter-and-sharing-by-shannon-almquist/
LOCATION:Chadwick’s Restaurant and Bar\, 2750 Egypt Road\, Audubon\, PA\, 19403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210706T144707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T144707Z
UID:13541-1626267600-1626273000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Zoom Call with Rostered Ministers
DESCRIPTION:Rostered Ministers will receive information via email.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/bishop-zoom-call-with-rostered-ministers/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Zoom-screen-16-9-500.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210714T183801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T183801Z
UID:13644-1626516000-1626516000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination: Ms. Kathleen A. Kerin
DESCRIPTION:Ordination and Installation of Kathleen A. Kerin\nto the Office of Word and Sacrament in the ELCA\nTo be held on Saturday\, July 17 at 10 am at\nSt. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church\n5900 N 5th Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19120\nLight refreshments will follow worship\nStreet Parking\n\nThe service will be recorded and posted afterwards due to technical concerns. There is still hope! The St. Paul’s community is praying for difficulties to be repaired in enough time for Livestream to our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsinOlney
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-ms-kathleen-a-kerin/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Olney\, 5900 N. Fifth Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19120\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ordination_calendar.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210702T175553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T175553Z
UID:13497-1627293600-1627300800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Synod Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/synod-staff-meeting/2021-07-26/
LOCATION:PA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SEPA_16_9_calendar_s.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151528
CREATED:20210706T144010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T144010Z
UID:13537-1627556400-1627556400@ministrylink.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/E-Learning-16-9-500.jpg
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