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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:20260403T171350
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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:20260403T171350
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:20260403T171350
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:20260403T171350
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:20260403T171350
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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:20260403T171350
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230709
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230802
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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:20260403T171350
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Farrell":MAILTO:cifarrell@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
CREATED:20230823T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T201200Z
UID:17731-1694172600-1694179800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Gathering with LGBTQIA+ Rostered Ministers
DESCRIPTION:Over the next several months Bishop Davenport is scheduling gatherings with groups of rostered ministers\, including leaders of African descent and those who identify as women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. \nPlease Join Us For LUNCH WITH THE BISHOP \nFriday\, September 8\, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm \nJoin the Bishop for lunch with other LGBTQIA+ rostered leaders from across our synod for a time of fellowship and conversation around ways to better support ministry for our LGBTQIA+ leaders. \nHost: The Rev. Bryan Penman\n326 E 7th Avenue\, Conshohoclken\, PA 19428 \nRSVP by Tuesday\, September 5.\nemail: bpenman@sepa\,org \nRSVP: https://forms.gle/fm5QEyYQ4ZCTWDvQ8
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/bishops-gathering-with-lgbtqia-rostered-ministers/
LOCATION:Penman\, 326 E 7th Avenue\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
CREATED:20230802T170426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T170427Z
UID:17586-1694257200-1694262600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination and Installation: Kayla J. Hopgood
DESCRIPTION:Kayla Hopgood will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday\, September 9\, 2023\, at 11AM at Ascension Lutheran Church (900 Washington Crossing Road\, Newtown PA 18940)\, where she has been called as pastor. All are welcome. Clergy are invited to process. The color of the day is red. A light reception will follow immediately after the service.\n\nTo join virtually on Zoom\, visit https://www.ascensionlutheranchurch.org/\, then click on “Join Worship Service.”
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-and-installation-kayla-j-hopgood/
LOCATION:Ascension Lutheran Church\, 900 Washington Crossing\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
CREATED:20230524T191626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T192032Z
UID:17114-1694304000-1694390399@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:"God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 10th anniversary of “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday!  \nOn Sunday\, Sept. 10\, congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday began in 2013 in connection with the ELCA’s 25th anniversary. It continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA — one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. \nAs you explore opportunities to participate in your community\, ELCA.org/DayofService has the resources you need to plan and promote your day: \n\nPlanning tool kit.\nWorship resources.\n[NEW] Slides for projection screens or online worship.\nPosters\, postcards and social media graphics.\nSpanish-language resources.\nPromotional banners.\nVideos.\nSpecial hymn text\, sheet music and recording.\n\nOld Lutheran has T-shirts and other items available for purchase. The deadline for ordering your congregation’s personalized T-shirts is Aug. 18. \nDon’t forget to share your congregation’s participation with us! Send stories and photos to LivingLutheran@elca.org so that together we can celebrate what God accomplishes through you. \nParticipate on social media using #GodsWorkOurHands. \nIf your congregation cannot participate on Sept. 10\, you are welcome and encouraged to pick an alternate date that suits your schedule. \n“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an extension of the work you do every dayto make your community a better place. \nJoin us in celebrating 10 years on Sept. 10!
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/gods-work-our-hands-sunday-3/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,ELCA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
CREATED:20230524T144614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T181856Z
UID:17088-1694649600-1694995199@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Reclaim Gathering of African Descent Ministries
DESCRIPTION:via GIPHY \nReclaim Gathering of the African Decent Ministries \nSeptember 14 – 17\, 2023 \nIn-person Hyatt Regency Downtown Minneapolis \nScan the code below for registration and more info\, or visit the RECLAIM Gathering website.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/reclaim-gathering-of-african-descent-ministries/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
CREATED:20230913T155233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T155233Z
UID:17838-1694736000-1694822399@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Priority Registration Opens for 2024 Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The ELCA Youth Gathering is back — and we’re going to New Orleans from July 16-20! (MYLE and tAble pre-events will be July 13-16) \nPriority registrations begins THIS Friday\, September 15\, 2023 at 12pm CST. (1pm EST) \nWe encourage you to read through the registration materials on the ELCA Youth Gathering’s website: https://www.elca.church/gathering/attend/congregations \nHere are the dates you need to know:\nELCA Youth Gathering will review financial assistance requests\, but you need to apply by October 15 to be considered. \nCost is determined based on when you register – so take advantage of priority registration to get the lowest cost and first dibs on housing. \nAny questions? Email: \n\nGathering Synod Champion Kelsey Tomlinson at sepagsc@gmail.com\nAssistant to the Bishop for Youth and Young Adult Discipleship Pr. Skyle Rea srea@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/priority-registration-opens-for-2024-youth-gathering/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Skyle Rea":MAILTO:srea@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171350
CREATED:20230817T143239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T143239Z
UID:17713-1694871000-1694878200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:What Does the Bible Say About Gender & Identity?
DESCRIPTION:A Panel Discussion About Theology\, Sexuality\, Drag Performance\, and Nurturing Reconciliation and Justice for All God’s People \nat The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral\nSaturday\, September 16\, 2023 from 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. \nHeated debates about gender expression\, sexuality\, access to transgender healthcare\, and drag performance have become commonplace in the American public sphere. What guidance does the Bible offer about understanding gender identity? How can\, and why should\, Holy Scripture be applied to contemporary questions about Transgender issues and drag performance? How does the intense public scrutiny about these questions impact the health\, well-being\, and spiritual vibrancy of drag performers and gender nonconforming individuals? How do drag performers view Christian faith and spirituality during this contentious cultural moment? What do gender nonbinary people\, drag performers\, and other members of the LGBTQIA+ have to teach the church about integrating faith and spirituality into a gender-diverse and inclusive society? \nJoin us for a thoughtful\, compassionate\, and theologically-grounded conversation about these issues and more\, as we engage with prominent Philadelphia-area drag performers to hear their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of the contentious political and civic context in which they live and practice their performance. \nBee Reed\, a member of University Lutheran Church in Philadelphia\, will be serving on the panel! \nThe event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged as light refreshments will be served. Click here for tickets:  \nRSVP
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/what-does-the-bible-say-about-gender-identity/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral\, 23 S. 38th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equipping
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