BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MinistryLink - ECPv6.15.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MinistryLink X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ministrylink.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MinistryLink REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Right-arrow-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ELCA_4c_horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/prideflag-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/welca_16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/23-jubilation-joseph.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VITALITY-16-9-CAL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Creation-Cal-16_9-jeremy-brady-vK26p2SFX3E-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vitality-generic-calendar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bryan Penman":MAILTO:bpenman@sepa.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/daniel-odonnell-LOVE-unsplash-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vitality-generic-calendar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Philly-wide.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sepa-cal-pro.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/construction-worker-16_9-cal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vitality-generic-calendar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bryan Penman":MAILTO:bpenman@sepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vitality-generic-calendar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bryan Penman":MAILTO:bpenman@sepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230709 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/23-ASP-logo.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Skyle Rea":MAILTO:srea@sepa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Installation-Ordination.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230629T143117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T143117Z UID:17413-1689519600-1689526800@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Wilmus Roger Randolph III DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Wilmus Roger Randolph III will be installed as Pastor of Christ Lutheran Community Church\,7240 Walnut Street\, Upper Darby\, PA 19082. Dean Pastor Jenn Casey will be the preacher. Reception to follow. \n  URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-wilmus-roger-randolph-iii/ LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Community Church\, Upper Darby\, 7240 Walnut Street\, Upper Darby\, PA\, 19082\, United States CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Installation-Ordination.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230524T144851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T144851Z UID:17092-1689552000-1689897599@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Rostered Ministers Gathering DESCRIPTION:July 17-20\, 2023 \nPhoenix\, AZ \nLearn more by scanning this code: URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/rostered-ministers-gathering/ CATEGORIES:Roster ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RMG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230802 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230711T195802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T195829Z UID:17467-1690848000-1690934399@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Deadline: Register for Co-Op Congregation Teams DESCRIPTION:The Formation Co-Op is a unique partnership between the ELCA and the ELCA Youth Ministry Network\, funded by the Lilly Endowment’s “Strengthening Congregational Ministries with Youth Initiative.” This project roots young people in a lifelong and transformative faith in Jesus that is experienced through life-giving communities. Those putting the plan into place are now seeking Co-Op Congregation Teams. Will you consider being one of them? \nLearn more; apply by August 1. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/deadline-register-for-co-op-congregation-teams/ CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1687552405357-The_Formation_Co-Op_is_Coming___2_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230607T165712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T165712Z UID:17242-1691064000-1691071200@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/executive-committee/ CATEGORIES:Synod Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SEPA_16_9_calendar_s.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230812 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230802T134210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T134210Z UID:17574-1691712000-1691798399@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Registration deadline for Parish Secretaries’ Seminar Oct. 3 and 4 DESCRIPTION:Last call. Registration deadline is August 11. Secretaries\, administrative assistants\, and office support personnel are invited to join with peers for a time of learning\, fellowship\, and worship themed around “Caring for You & Me in 2023” on Oct. 3 and 4.  Learn more and register at https://nepasynod.org/parish-secretary-seminar/ \n  URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/registration-deadline-for-parish-secretaries-seminar-oct-3-and-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PSS-2023-1140x641-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230808T181117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T181151Z UID:17674-1692187200-1692194400@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:NEW WEBINAR CHILDREN\, YOUTH\, & FAMILIES DESCRIPTION:What is the most important thing churches can do for children\, youth\, and families?\nJoin Rev. Jim Keat for a conversation with Rev. Amanda Meisenheimer\, Minister of Intergenerational Christian Education and Formation at The Riverside Church in the City of New York\, as they talk about what every church can do for this often overlooked and under-served demographic. \nJoin us for this thirty minute live webinar where we will talk about the most important thing churches can do for children\, youth\, and families. \nRegister Now URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/new-webinar-children-youth-families/ CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Youth Ministry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230726T170753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T161507Z UID:17555-1692295200-1692302400@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Sanctuary Village Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:SANCTUARY VILLAGE TRIVIA NIGHT at Grace Lutheran Church\, Hatfield August 17:  Sanctuary Village\, the organization that is building Philadelphia’s first tiny house village to alleviate homelessness\, is having a summer fundraiser that promises to be a night of fun and facts:  The “Battle of the Lutherans”!  We are inviting our neighbors from local Lutheran churches to reserve tables of eight participants\, at $20 per person. You don’t have to be Lutheran to come and play! \nRegister online at https://www.tinyhousecommunity.org/trivia \nPeople are invited to bring their own snacks and beverages. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the fun begins at 6:30. We will be selling raffle tickets for 20 beautiful baskets of wine\, sports tickets\, and all sorts of other items. Come and be a part of providing a home for someone who needs one! Contact Cathy Farrell with any questions at cifarrell@comcast.net. \nDownload a Flyer: Sanctuary Village Trivia Night URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/sanctuary-village-trivia-night/ LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Hatfield\, 40 South Main Street\, Hatfield\, PA\, 19440\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sanctuary-village-logo-trans-16-9-cal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Farrell":MAILTO:cifarrell@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230825 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230808T190334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T190334Z UID:17676-1692576000-1692921599@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Summer LutherHostel DESCRIPTION:Theme: Fire & Ice: The Tumultuous History of the Ossipee Mountains \nCome discover the wonder of God’s creation as we explore our very own volcano! The Ossipee Mountain Range was once a 10\,000+ foot volcano that has since gone through multiple changes\, including an Ice Age or two. \nWe’ll be looking for evidence of the volcanic activity\, as well as the glacial history of the area\, and how that has molded and changed the way of life for all those who’ve lived in the area. \nOf course\, we’ll also enjoy fellowship at camp\, the beauty that surrounds us\, and the food provided by our amazing kitchen staff! \n\n\nContact Alice for more information: alice@calumet.org URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/summer-lutherhostel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230711T203133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T203134Z UID:17473-1692644400-1692648000@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Webinar: "Stewardship When Economics Are Uncertain" DESCRIPTION:The economy has been unpredictable as we slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment remains low\, yet interest rates have jumped considerably\, and with three very public bank failures this year\, people are being more cautious with their resources. How can we talk about stewardship and money in a way that is honest and honors uncertain economic times? On Aug. 21 the ELCA\, in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving\, will host a webinar geared toward helping leaders talk openly\, honestly and inspirationally about stewardship and generosity\, even in uncertain times. The webinar will be led by the Rev. Meredith McNabb and the Rev. Tim Brown. \nMark your calendar: “Stewardship When Economics Are Uncertain” \nMonday\, Aug. 21\, 6-7 p.m. Central time \nZoom info: \nMeeting ID: 835 7971 8246\nPassword: 000320\nOne tap mobile: +13017158592\,\,83579718246# US (Washington DC) URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/webinar-stewardship-when-economics-are-uncertain/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ELCA-Horiz-16_9_Cal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230808T154224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T161604Z UID:17671-1692702000-1692716400@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Loan Forgiveness Workshop DESCRIPTION:Do you have outstanding educational loans serviced through the Federal government? You may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through which a portion of your debt can be forgiven. Kim Miller\, a Certified Financial Counselor with Lutheran Social Services MN\, will lead a workshop via Zoom on Tuesday\, August 22\, at 11 a.m.\, on this significant avenue to end educational indebtedness. Kim will provide answers to: How do I know if I qualify for PSLF?\, What tools and resources are available?\, and What are my payment plan options? Spread the word to rostered ministers you know who would benefit from this workshop: all are invited. \nRegister here to receive the link. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/loan-forgiveness-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pslfw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230828T171251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T171252Z UID:17767-1693479600-1693485000@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:COVID Update With Dr. Babinchak DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tim Babinchak will join the “Ministry in the Now Normal” Zoom call this Thursday\, August 31\, at 11 a.m. \nAs cases slowly rise and new variants emerge with significant mutations\, what is the outlook for school\, community\, work and worship this fall and winter? \nWhat precautions\, if any\, will congregations wish to implement to the youngest\, oldest\, and sickest attendees as safe as possible? \nWhat are your questions for Dr. Babinchak? Join us Thursday at 11 a.m. at https://bit.ly/sepacomms and/or submit a question using the form below. \nThis session will be recorded for future viewing. \n  \n\n\n \n \n Submit Your COVID Question\n Add a question for Dr. Babinchak's August 31 presentation. \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Your Congregation(Requested) Enter church name and cityYour Question(Required)What COVID/public-health question do you want to ask Dr. Babinchak?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/covid-update-with-dr-babinchak/ LOCATION:Now Normal CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Babinchak-screen-capture.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184520 CREATED:20230817T144407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T144407Z UID:17719-1693911600-1693917000@ministrylink.org SUMMARY:Already Enough: Unlocking Your Power as a Woman in Ministry DESCRIPTION:Feel like you’ve got way too much going on but you’re not doing enough? \nTired of having your authority questioned in subtle (and not so subtle) ways at church? \nJoin this series to rest in the assurance that you are already enough. \nYou’ll walk away with biblical insights and practical coaching tools. \nTo unlock your power as a woman in ministry. \nJoin Dr. Crystal Hall in partnership with the ELCA Office of the Presiding Bishop Quality of Call Initiative for a Zoom webinar series on Tuesdays in September (Sept 5\, 12\, 19\, 26) at 11 AM EST / 10 AM CST / 9 AM MST / 8 AM PST. \nClick this link now to register. URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/already-enough-unlocking-your-power-as-a-woman-in-ministry/2023-09-05/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Equipping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Already-Enough-cal-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR