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SUMMARY:Vitality Check-In Call
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vitality Team Saturday April 15th at 10:30am for a conversation around helping your congregation deepen its sense of vitality. Members of the vitality team will be present to talk about vitality and present ideas on ways your congregation can focus on the work of growing relationships. All are welcome as we wonder together about ways God is calling us to be church in this new day. Join us as we discover the church we are becoming.\n\nFor information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87541201562?pwd=Ukg1ejRydGNDNnlkR2F1ci80aWxLUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 875 4120 1562.   Passcode: SEPA
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-check-in-call/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bryan Penman":MAILTO:bpenman@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T160306Z
UID:15548-1681554600-1681561800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
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SUMMARY:Ecumenical Advocacy Days
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for this year’s Ecumenical Advocacy Days\, Swords into Plowshares: Achieving Enough for All & Pursuing Peace\, taking place online April 25-27. Ecumenical Advocacy Days is an annual gathering of Christian advocates and activists. We worship\, delve deeply into the pressing issues of the day\, and lift our voices by speaking truth to power on Capitol Hill.\n\nLearn more; register today.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ecumenical-advocacy-days/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230228T193200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T193200Z
UID:16571-1682415000-1682436600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Perspectives: Stewardship Preaching in Ordinary Time\, Year A
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship is best approached as a year-round ministry\, not just an emphasis for a few weeks in the fall. Pastors will gather to examine the Revised Common Lectionary lessons for Ordinary Time\, Year A\, and develop ideas and themes for preaching on holistic stewardship during this summer and fall. How do we teach\, inspire and equip God’s people to become stewards of all that God has entrusted to them? The RCL\nreadings offer many opportunities. \nWorkshop Presenter\nPastor Rob Blezard is passionate about stewardship\, which he sees as a key element of our walk as disciples of Christ. God has entrusted us with so much – our time\, our health\, our relationships\, our intelligence\, our faith\, our family\, our environment\, our world\, our money\, and so much more. Stewardship involves using ALL these gifts wisely and for God’s purposes. Practicing wise and faithful stewardship\, we become the\npeople that God wants us to be\, we have the lives that God wants us to have\, and we accomplish the mission God wants us to accomplish. \nFor more informaton download a flyer: Preaching Perspectives promo Spring 2023
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/preaching-perspectives-stewardship-preaching-in-ordinary-time-year-a/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Gettysburg Campus\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230228T193709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T194128Z
UID:16574-1682496000-1682524800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Spring Convocation 2023: Children of Abraham: Stewards of Creation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation with eco-advocates from the three Abrahamic faiths as we explore commonalities in our understanding of ecological stewardship. \nInterfaith dialogue is essential for addressing the climate crisis\, as the issue of environmental degradation affects people of all religious backgrounds and cultures. We face a global challenge that requires collective action\, and bringing together individuals and groups of different faiths can result in a shared sense of responsibility and a broader understanding of the issue. Working together\, faith communities can use their\nresources and platforms to raise awareness\, encourage environmentally-friendly practices\, and advocate for policy changes. Furthermore\, interfaith cooperation promotes mutual respect and understanding\, and can lead to a more unified approach to combatting the climate crisis. By recognizing the interconnectedness of all life on Earth\, we can come together to protect our planet for future generations. \nWorkshop Presenters\nRabbi Yonatan Neril\, Rev. Dr. Barbara Rossing\, and Huda Alkaff \nFor more information download a flyer: Spring Convo promo 2023
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/spring-convocation-2023-children-of-abraham-stewards-of-creation/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Gettysburg Campus\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230317T205810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T205810Z
UID:16665-1682553600-1682639999@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Discipleship in a Democracy
DESCRIPTION:For “what does the Lord require of you but to do justice\,\nand to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” — Micah 6:8\n\nOn April 27\, join advocates from around Pennsylvania for inspiration and participation — in worship\, service\, learning and advocacy. Taking Micah 6:8 as a starting point\, we will focus on how we as Lutheran Christians understand our call to live together as God’s faithful people and to strive for justice and peace in the context of today’s debates over the role of faith in public life. We will be prepared to act on that call\, with workshops that connect our ministries of service to opportunities to advocate on issues from hunger to housing\, creation care and more. Bring a friend — or a team! You’ll save when you bring three or more from your congregation.\n\nRostered Leaders — Certificates of participation hours will be available. This day is part of United Lutheran Seminary’s Spring Convocation\, 2023.\n\nRegister now and save with early bird and group rates
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/discipleship-in-a-democracy/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20220923T172010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T163807Z
UID:15633-1683244800-1683417599@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Synod Assembly 2023
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme of “TRANSFORMED to SERVE in a where’s the faith? world\,” we will gather in-person for worship\, inspiration\, connection\, and our shared work as a synod. This year the Assembly will elect a Synod Secretary\, lay and clergy members of Synod Council\, and other key positions. \nThe Assembly will be held Friday\, May 5 and Saturday\, May 6 at Franconia Mennonite Church\, 613 Harleysville Pike\, Telford\, PA 18969.  \nGet Full Information and Register \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/synod-assembly-2023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230221T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T185201Z
UID:16524-1683590400-1683676799@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual KenCrest Masters On May 9th
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we return to RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve for a day of celebrating and building our community. This year’s Masters will truly have something for everyone: 18 holes of golf on RiverCrest’s Sam Snead-designed course\, mini golf for more casual players\, an art class led by a person we support\, and a myriad of opportunities to engage with and learn more about the KenCrest family! Leare more about the 2023 Masters \nYour participation provides critical funds for KenCrest’s programs and our mission to support community development by exploring possibilities\, mobilizing resources\, and empowering dreams. We look forward to seeing you May 9th! Registration opens February 27th – Please contact Russ Stewart to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/6th-annual-kencrest-masters-on-may-9th/
LOCATION:RiverCrest Gold Clube & Preserve\, 100 Rivercrest Drive\, Phoenixville\, PA\, 19460\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Russ Stewart":MAILTO:Russell.Stewart@KenCrest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20220920T163442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T164523Z
UID:15568-1683990000-1683997200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Life of Faith
DESCRIPTION:Cohort gatherings for the congregations who are participating currently in the Life of Faith process. For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/life-of-faith-3/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20220920T160433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T160433Z
UID:15550-1684175400-1684182600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230130T200602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T200602Z
UID:16155-1684598400-1684616400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Night At The Phillies
DESCRIPTION:The Phils should be exciting this year\, fresh off their World Series appearance in 2022. \nCatch the action and help fund SEPA Synod Youth Programs by buying tickets to Lutheran Night at the Phillies\, Saturday\, May 20 at 4:05 p.m. against the Chicago Cubs. \nOrdering your tickets is simple: Go to www.phillies.com/lutheran. Use the password: LUTHERAN. Then select from available tickets. \nPlease contact Shannon Profy in the Phillies Sales Office at 215.218.5465 with any questions \n\nDownload a flyer
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/lutheran-night-at-the-phillies-2/
LOCATION:Citizen’s Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Skyle Rea":MAILTO:srea@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20220920T163009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T173548Z
UID:15561-1684953000-1684956600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Mission Developers Dinners
DESCRIPTION:Fellowship and networking meals for our Mission Developers. These will be potluck meals and open to those who are also considering looking into mission development. For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/mission-developers-dinners-2/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230524T162116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T162116Z
UID:17096-1685012400-1685016000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ministry in the NOW Normal
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues and Pastor Bob Fisher to share ideas and support. Your questions are welcome! Most Thursdays at 11 a.m. on Zoom. \nJoin the Conversation
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ministry-in-the-now-normal/2023-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230518T194248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T125151Z
UID:17015-1685491200-1685577599@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Hunger Grant Inquiries
DESCRIPTION:ELCA World Hunger’s Domestic Hunger Grants are one way this church accompanies communities throughout the United States and Caribbean as they respond to hunger and poverty. \nTo make applying for Domestic Hunger grants more equitable and efficient\, a different process has been created by the ELCA. Complete details may be found here. \nA Letter of Inquiry (LOI) needs to be filled out to describe the project proposal briefly. Simply fill out the LOI form located here by May 31.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/deadline-for-hunger-grant-inquiries/
CATEGORIES:ELCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230518T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T134730Z
UID:17013-1685644200-1685649600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:SEPA Pride Event June 1
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Pride Event will be June 1\, 2023 at Grace Lutheran Church 2191 West Chester Pike Broomall\, PA 19008. \n\n6:30p Main Speaker: The Rev. Carla Christopher Wilson (she/her)\n7:30p Worship with The Rev. Joey Klinger (he/him) preaching\n\nRostered ministers are invited to wear a green or rainbow stole\, no alb needed\, for the worship service. \nFor more information contact: The Rev. Kayla Sadowy (she/her) at gracebroomall@gmail.com OR The Rev. Marie Sager (she/her) at pastormarie@sttimsaston.com \n\nDownload a poster
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/sepa-pride-event-june-1/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Broomall\, 2191 West Chester Pike\, Broomall\, PA\, 19008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230524T130431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T135914Z
UID:17042-1685782800-1685804400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:SEPA Women of the ELCA Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate our Lutheran heritage and history. Our annual gathering will be held Saturday\, June 3\, 2023. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Gathering from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Augustus Lutheran Church\, 717 West Main Street\, Trappe\, PA 19426\, \, the oldest unaltered Lutheran Church in America\, and we will have an opportunity to learn more as we visit ‘the Old Church’. We will also hear from Amanda Bryant with Gemma Services/Martin Luther School\, which was the first Lutheran Orphanage in the Delaware Valley\, originally founded as the Lutheran Home in Germantown. \n\nDownload a flyer\nDownload Registration Form
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/sepa-women-of-the-elca-gathering/
LOCATION:Augustus Lutheran Church\, 717 W. Main Street\, Trappe\, PA\, 19426\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230524T144215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T200528Z
UID:17085-1686164400-1686164400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Financial Wellness Forum
DESCRIPTION:The ELCA will host a Financial Wellness Forum just for SEPA leaders on Wednesday\, June 7\, at 7 p.m. You’ll learn about the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants Initiative\, which encourages practices that strengthen and sustain the financial wellness and growth of rostered ministers\, seminarians\, and congregations. The program offers an online congregational financial assessment\, which offers resources and best practices. Donors give more to congregations that have their financial practices in order.\n\nRegister for the Zoom forum | Download an information sheet\n\n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/financial-wellness-session/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230524T135825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T153523Z
UID:17063-1686423600-1686423600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:"Joseph" at LCHC
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion will be hosting a performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by St. Stephen’s Jubilation Choir on June 10\, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. \n \n\nDownload: Bulletin Insert | Poster
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/joseph-at-lchc/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion\, 2110 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphoa\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230512T161439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T154343Z
UID:16891-1686835800-1686841200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Vital Congregations Training Summer Session 2023
DESCRIPTION:Is your congregation ready to take some steps (even small steps) toward renewal or revitalization? Are you ready to try some new things\, share some ideas\, gain a greater understanding of the broader mission\, bring clarity about your own congregation’s mission\, acquire knowledge on how to live that out in community\, gain confidence to share what you have learned with the world\, and find new allies from within a cohort of congregations? Then\, you are invited to attend the 2023 Summer Session of the ELCA Vital Congregations Training\, Part 1. \nThis is a fast paced co-creative and co-experimental Training facilitated by leaders with steep experience in redeveloping congregations as well as added guest presenters from a variety of settings with a wealth of knowledge. These principles and more will be explored: focusing on Jesus and justice; being expectant of the Holy Spirit; living as disciples of Jesus; engaging the neighborhood/community; multiplying leaders who are young\, diverse and bring fresh insights; and aligning with purpose and core values. \nThis will be a four-session training. The training sessions will be held two times per day from 1:30-3:00 p.m. (eastern time) and from 7:30-9:00 p.m. (eastern time) on Thursdays June 15th\, June 29th\, July 13th\, and July 27th. You may choose the best time each day that works for you. All sessions will be recorded and available to all registered participants. Pastors and congregations are encouraged to come as teams of 3–5 people for a time of inspiration\, learning\, planning\, sharing\, experimenting\, visioning\, and implementing. \nContact one of the Synod’s DEM’s Rev. Bryan Penman and Rev. Moses Dennis (Directors of Evangelical Mission) for more information. \nELCA Vital Congregations Training Summer Session 2023 \nRegistration Link Part 1: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHS-Jf1zcuBJ6x63EbF-L7SKa1G3t9-21HeV1Z7Kqu7oM9-w/viewform?usp=sf_link \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/elca-congregational-vitality-trainings/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230531T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T154102Z
UID:17174-1686848400-1686853800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:How to Get Energy Efficiency Grants for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:June 15 @ 5pm ET \nREGISTER HERE \nCommercial and residential buildings are responsible for 13% of carbon emissions in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a first-of-its-kind investment to fund energy-efficiency improvements in the nonprofit sector which includes houses of worship. The Renew America’s Nonprofits program will provide $50 million dollars for efficiency projects\, reducing carbon emissions and lowering utilities costs\, allowing critical funds to be redirected to mission-focused work. Join us on June 15 at 5:00 – 6:15 pm ET for Get Green to Go Green: Apply for up to $200\,000 for Congregational Energy Efficiency Webinar featuring Daniel Bresette\, Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) President who will educate us about how you can take advantage of the grant and the grant process.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/how-to-get-energy-efficiency-grants-for-congregations/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230519T154229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T154229Z
UID:17017-1686857400-1686862800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Vital Congregations Training Summer Session 2023
DESCRIPTION:Is your congregation ready to take some steps (even small steps) toward renewal or revitalization? Are you ready to try some new things\, share some ideas\, gain a greater understanding of the broader mission\, bring clarity about your own congregation’s mission\, acquire knowledge on how to live that out in community\, gain confidence to share what you have learned with the world\, and find new allies from within a cohort of congregations? Then\, you are invited to attend the 2023 Summer Session of the ELCA Vital Congregations Training\, Part 1. \nThis is a fast paced co-creative and co-experimental Training facilitated by leaders with steep experience in redeveloping congregations as well as added guest presenters from a variety of settings with a wealth of knowledge. These principles and more will be explored: focusing on Jesus and justice; being expectant of the Holy Spirit; living as disciples of Jesus; engaging the neighborhood/community; multiplying leaders who are young\, diverse and bring fresh insights; and aligning with purpose and core values. \nThis will be a four-session training. The training sessions will be held two times per day from 1:30-3:00 p.m. (eastern time) and from 7:30-9:00 p.m. (eastern time) on Thursdays June 15th\, June 29th\, July 13th\, and July 27th. You may choose the best time each day that works for you. All sessions will be recorded and available to all registered participants. Pastors and congregations are encouraged to come as teams of 3–5 people for a time of inspiration\, learning\, planning\, sharing\, experimenting\, visioning\, and implementing. \nContact one of the Synod’s DEM’s Rev. Bryan Penman and Rev. Moses Dennis (Directors of Evangelical Mission) for more information. \nELCA Vital Congregations Training Summer Session 2023 \nRegistration Link Part 1: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHS-Jf1zcuBJ6x63EbF-L7SKa1G3t9-21HeV1Z7Kqu7oM9-w/viewform?usp=sf_link
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/elca-vital-congregations-training-summer-session-2023/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bryan Penman":MAILTO:bpenman@sepa.org
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230524T141356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T162542Z
UID:17068-1686997800-1686997800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Open Forum
DESCRIPTION:A Love rEvolution \nJoin us as we learn ways we can help congregations more deeply Love God and love others. \nSaturday June 17 @ 10:30 a.m. \nJoin on Zoom
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-open-forum/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20220920T160526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T160526Z
UID:15552-1686997800-1687003200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230607T170350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T170350Z
UID:17243-1687104000-1687107600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Book Meet and Greet: The Everyday Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Join Ross Murray\, author of The Everyday Advocate\, Sunday\, June 18\, 4 p.m. at United Lutheran Seminary’s Benbow Hall. \nFrom Fortress Press: \nAs Christians\, we are called and anointed to bring good news to the poor\, release to the captives\, and freedom to the oppressed. In The Everyday Advocate\, Ross Murray helps Christians explore our individual callings to justice and start taking practical steps to live that out. \nThe Everyday Advocate is for the layperson who feels overwhelmed by the world’s troubles and helpless to address them. It is for the person who goes to church\, hears the gospel\, seeks to apply it to their lives\, and yearns to be connected to\, or create\, a community that amplifies their voice and actions. It is also for pastors and faith leaders who want to help people think through their calling to advocacy and help connect them with the communities that can use their gifts and talents. \nMurray builds on two questions: Where is God? And what are we called to do? Viewing every action and phenomenon as theological\, he stakes out values and shows readers how to work toward those values. He also distinguishes between direct service and cultural change\, discussing the balance between them and acknowledging both are needed. \nDrawing on his own experience and exercising his pastoral spirit\, Murray encourages readers to discern their own call to advocacy\, learn to identify injustices that still reign\, and respond faithfully by incorporating big and small actions into their everyday lives.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/book-meet-and-greet-the-everyday-advocate/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20220923T163224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T140049Z
UID:15626-1687996800-1688083199@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/synod-council-3/
CATEGORIES:Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230607T172021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T172021Z
UID:17259-1688032800-1688040000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:LDR Webinar: Construction and Volunteer Management In a Nutshell
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ldr-webinar-construction-and-volunteer-management-in-a-nutshell/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230519T154655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T154655Z
UID:17021-1688045400-1688050800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Vital Congregations Training Summer Session 2023
DESCRIPTION:Is your congregation ready to take some steps (even small steps) toward renewal or revitalization? Are you ready to try some new things\, share some ideas\, gain a greater understanding of the broader mission\, bring clarity about your own congregation’s mission\, acquire knowledge on how to live that out in community\, gain confidence to share what you have learned with the world\, and find new allies from within a cohort of congregations? Then\, you are invited to attend the 2023 Summer Session of the ELCA Vital Congregations Training\, Part 1. \nThis is a fast paced co-creative and co-experimental Training facilitated by leaders with steep experience in redeveloping congregations as well as added guest presenters from a variety of settings with a wealth of knowledge. These principles and more will be explored: focusing on Jesus and justice; being expectant of the Holy Spirit; living as disciples of Jesus; engaging the neighborhood/community; multiplying leaders who are young\, diverse and bring fresh insights; and aligning with purpose and core values. \nThis will be a four-session training. The training sessions will be held two times per day from 1:30-3:00 p.m. (eastern time) and from 7:30-9:00 p.m. (eastern time) on Thursdays June 15th\, June 29th\, July 13th\, and July 27th. You may choose the best time each day that works for you. All sessions will be recorded and available to all registered participants. Pastors and congregations are encouraged to come as teams of 3–5 people for a time of inspiration\, learning\, planning\, sharing\, experimenting\, visioning\, and implementing. \nContact one of the Synod’s DEM’s Rev. Bryan Penman and Rev. Moses Dennis (Directors of Evangelical Mission) for more information. \nELCA Vital Congregations Training Summer Session 2023 \nRegistration Link Part 1: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHS-Jf1zcuBJ6x63EbF-L7SKa1G3t9-21HeV1Z7Kqu7oM9-w/viewform?usp=sf_link
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/elca-vital-congregations-training-summer-session-2023-2/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bryan Penman":MAILTO:bpenman@sepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230519T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T155120Z
UID:17024-1688067000-1688072400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Vital Congregations Training Summer Session 2023
DESCRIPTION:Is your congregation ready to take some steps (even small steps) toward renewal or revitalization? Are you ready to try some new things\, share some ideas\, gain a greater understanding of the broader mission\, bring clarity about your own congregation’s mission\, acquire knowledge on how to live that out in community\, gain confidence to share what you have learned with the world\, and find new allies from within a cohort of congregations? Then\, you are invited to attend the 2023 Summer Session of the ELCA Vital Congregations Training\, Part 1. \nThis is a fast paced co-creative and co-experimental Training facilitated by leaders with steep experience in redeveloping congregations as well as added guest presenters from a variety of settings with a wealth of knowledge. These principles and more will be explored: focusing on Jesus and justice; being expectant of the Holy Spirit; living as disciples of Jesus; engaging the neighborhood/community; multiplying leaders who are young\, diverse and bring fresh insights; and aligning with purpose and core values. \nThis will be a four-session training. The training sessions will be held two times per day from 1:30-3:00 p.m. (eastern time) and from 7:30-9:00 p.m. (eastern time) on Thursdays June 15th\, June 29th\, July 13th\, and July 27th. You may choose the best time each day that works for you. All sessions will be recorded and available to all registered participants. Pastors and congregations are encouraged to come as teams of 3–5 people for a time of inspiration\, learning\, planning\, sharing\, experimenting\, visioning\, and implementing. \nContact one of the Synod’s DEM’s Rev. Bryan Penman and Rev. Moses Dennis (Directors of Evangelical Mission) for more information. \nELCA Vital Congregations Training Summer Session 2023 \nRegistration Link Part 1: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHS-Jf1zcuBJ6x63EbF-L7SKa1G3t9-21HeV1Z7Kqu7oM9-w/viewform?usp=sf_link 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/17024/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bryan Penman":MAILTO:bpenman@sepa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230709
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230130T184818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T163621Z
UID:16141-1688169600-1688860799@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Appalachian Service Project Summer Youth Trip
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the SEPA Youth Summer Servant Trip is now open!\nJuly 1-8\, 2023 https://community.ministrylink.org/2023asp \nWe invite SEPA Youth\, Young Adults and Adult Leader/Drivers to join us for a week of service\, making homes warmer\, safer and drier. ASP is a Christian Ministry\, open to all people\, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia. It is a relationship ministry with a little construction on the side. You don’t need to be a contractor or structural engineer to serve: you need an open heart and a willingness to learn about poverty…and then take what you’ve learned back to your community. \nCOST: $600 which includes food\, transportation (vans and gas)\, lodging and ASP registration fees. \nSEPA Synod is coordinating crews for a total of 28 people: 8 adult/young adult leaders to drive vans\, 20 youth (13yo and entering 9th grade in 2023/2024 school year). \nIf spots fill\, we may consider adding a team. Registration deadline extended to February 12 or when teams are filled. \n***If these dates don’t work\, check with these churches to see if there is room to join their team!\nAdvent West Chester: June 24 – July 1\nAdventlutheranwc@gmail.com
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/appalachian-service-project-summer-youth-trip/
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Skyle Rea":MAILTO:srea@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193248
CREATED:20230629T142229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T142254Z
UID:17410-1688216400-1688220000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination. Wilmus Roger Randolph III
DESCRIPTION:Wilmus Roger Randolph III will be ordained this Saturday\, July 1\, 2023 at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh PA at 1pm. Bishop Patricia Davenport will be presiding. The service will be live-streamed at this link https://www.youtube.com/live/qv6KxiVnGqU?feature=share \nClergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-wilmus-roger-randolph-iii/
LOCATION:First English Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 615 Grant Street\, Pittsburgh\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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