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SUMMARY:Listening Event For ELCA Social Statement on Civics and Faith
DESCRIPTION:A task force is at work on a new social statement about civics and faith\, and it wants to hear from you. This social statement was requested by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Join members of the ELCA social statement task force for an ELCA-wide virtual listening event. There are two opportunities to participate: \nTuesday\, May 24\, 8-9:15 p.m. Eastern time \nWednesday\, May 25\, 8-9:15 p.m. Eastern time \n\nTo learn more about the social statement process\, visit org/civicsandfaith\nRegister for this free event 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/listening-event-for-elca-social-statement-on-civics-and-faith/2022-05-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T110000
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UID:15107-1654945200-1654954200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination: Megan Esterby
DESCRIPTION:Meagan Esterby will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday\, June 11 at 11am at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion (2110 Chestnut St. Philadelphia\, PA 19103). She has been called to serve University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation. A light reception will follow.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-megan-esterby/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion\, 2110 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphoa\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T160000
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UID:14891-1654963200-1654963200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Night at the Phillies
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URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/lutheran-night-at-the-phillies-22/
LOCATION:Citizen’s Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T151945Z
UID:15074-1655049600-1655055000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Gary Costa
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Gary E. Costa will be installed as pastor of Peace-Tohickon Lutheran Church (100 Old Bethlehem Road\, Perkasie PA 18944) on Sunday\, June 12 at 4 p.m. The Rev. Matt Thiringer will preach and The Rev. Erika Wesch\, Dean of Upper Bucks Conference\, will preside. Rostered ministers are invited to process. The color of the day is white/gold. A dinner reception will take place after worship. Please contact Peace Tohickon’s church office for further information and to RSVP: adminassistant@peace-tohickon.org or 215.257.3294.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-gary-costa/
LOCATION:Peace Tohickon Lutheran Church\, Perkasie\, 100 Old Bethlehem Road\, Perkasie\, 18944
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220603T154649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T155438Z
UID:15157-1655402400-1655409600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:SEPA Pride Event
DESCRIPTION:As part of being an RIC (Reconciling in Christ) Synod\, you are invited to the SEPA Synod 2022 Pride Event on June 16th at 6 p.m. eastern! This year’s event will include a panel made up of LGBTQIA+ rostered ministers addressing the questions similar to\, “Why is welcoming LGBTQ+ people important?” After the panel\, around 7 p.m.\, there will be a Service of the Word using pieces from past RIC Sunday worship resources. \nQuestions? Email Pastor Marie at pastormarie@sttimsaston.com \n\n\n\n\nDownload a flyer: SEPA Pride 2022
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/sepa-pride-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Marie Sager":MAILTO:pastormarie@sttimsaston.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220619
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UID:15176-1655510400-1655596799@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Poor Peoples Campaign and Mass Rally
DESCRIPTION:From Pastor Violet Little of Welcome Church: We need 36 more folks to make the bus from United Lutheran Seminary (7301 Germantown Ave.) a go for the June 18 Poor Peoples Campaign and Mass Rally. A generous grant from ULS and SEPA Synod of the ELCA can help cover your travel cost. Please go to rally.co and under the event register for the United Lutheran Seminary Bus to join. Contact me for financial travel assistance while funds are still available. Philly buses also leave from West Philly\, the Northeast\, and Upper Darby as well. \nWhat: Poor Peoples and Low Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March in Washington and to the Polls\nWhen: Saturday\, June 18\, leave 5:43 am\nWhere: from United Lutheran Seminary\, 7301 Germantown Ave (also stops in West Phila and Northeast) \nCost: $45 per person\, with assistance available from a grant provided by SEPA and ULS\nRegister: rally.co (when you get to location page click United Lutheran Seminary\, Philadelphia) \nFor more info: Violet C Little\, 215.370.1204
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/bus-trip-to-poor-peoples-campaign-and-mass-rally/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T150000
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CREATED:20220517T151054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T151122Z
UID:15071-1655541000-1655564400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Retreat Benefits Sanctuary Village
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary Village\, a non-profit providing the means for people to transition out of chronic homelessness through a community of tiny houses\, is offering a Yoga Retreat Fundraiser on Saturday\, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hatfield. Enjoy a peaceful day of yoga and the opportunity to experience the joy of movement through 4 different yoga practices. Suitable for all levels! \n\nRegister at https://www.tinyhousecommunity.org\nDownload a poster
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/yoga-retreat-benefits-sanctuary-village/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Hatfield\, 40 South Main Street\, Hatfield\, PA\, 19440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T173000
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UID:15234-1656005400-1656014400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Kathleen D. R. Harkness
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Kathleen D. R. Harkness will be installation as pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley\, Route 212\, Coopersburg\, PA 18036 on Thursday\, June 23\, 2022 at 7 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30-6:45 pm. Please RVSP if you plan to attend the dinner at office@trinitypv.org or 610-346-7282  (Please leave a message\, if no one answers.)  worship is at 7 pm. Dessert and fellowship after worship. \nBishop Davenport will preside; Rev. Jane Marston is the preacher; Rev. Erika Wesch\, Dean of the Upper Bucks confront will serve as liturgist. Holy Communion will be celebrated. The color for the day is red.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-kathleen-d-r-harkness/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Pleasant Valley\, 2170 Route 212\, Coopersburg\, PA\, 18036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T130000
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CREATED:20220621T165228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T014955Z
UID:15236-1656154800-1656162000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination. Kayla Sadowy
DESCRIPTION:Kayla Sadowy will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday\, June 25 at 11 am at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion (2110 Chestnut St. Philadelphia\, PA 19103). She has been called to serve Grace Lutheran Church\, Broomall. A light reception will follow. \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-kayla-sadowy/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion\, 2110 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphoa\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220707T210453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T210614Z
UID:15258-1657152000-1657152000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Generosity
DESCRIPTION:A STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR CONGREGATIONS SEEKING TO: \n\nStabilize and grow financial giving\nTeach Biblical stewardship principles\nHelp members discover generosity\nBuild building a foundation for a generous culture\n\nPARTICIPATING CONGREGATIONS WILL RECEIVE: \n\nAn easily implemented program designed to stimulate generosity\nProfessionally designed\, adaptable materials\nLetter templates for the stewardship drive\nSix virtual\, live training events with a GSB Consultant to guide congregations through a sound stewardship appeal\nClear tactics for sharing information and inspiration about your congregation’s ministry\n1:1 guidance from your GSB Consultant\nAt least 7 videos teaching the principles of this program\nThe ability to achieve a strong financial response even in uncertain times\n3 copies of Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity\, by GSB PartnerMichael Ward\, published by Fortress Press.\n\nAll Workshops are Virtual \n Workshop Scheule and Registration Form -ELCA BCG Flyer Fall
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/building-a-culture-of-generosity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T120000
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CREATED:20220606T193851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T214501Z
UID:15191-1657360800-1657368000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination. Ms. Dedra Florence-Johnson
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Dr. Dee Littleton will be preaching. Rostered ministers are invited to process. The color of the day is red. A light reception will follow in the fellowship hall \nServices will be live streamed at: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DEDRA.JOHNSON
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-ms-dedra-florence-johnson/
LOCATION:Mediator Lutheran Church\, 2832 N. 28th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220629T185301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T185301Z
UID:15241-1657965600-1657972800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination. Kevin M. Tracey
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Kevin M. Tracey’s ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament as Pastor\, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church\, Clifton Heights will take place Saturday\, July 16th at 10:00 am at New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church (2941 Lutheran Rd. Gilbertsville PA 19525). The service will be live-streamed via New Hanover’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewHanoverLutheranChurch). A light reception will follow.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-kevin-m-tracey/
LOCATION:New Hanover Lutheran Church\, 2941 Lutheran Road\, Gilbertsville\, PA\, 19525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T190000
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CREATED:20220720T180958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T181409Z
UID:15277-1659189600-1659207600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:St. Peter\, Hilltown to host Fundraising Concert Saturday\, Juy 30\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the TIme Travelers for a fundraising concert for the purchase of a new boiler for St. Peter’s\, Hiltown\, located at 1530 Augusburg Road\, Hilltown\, PA (off Hilltown Pike\, between Church Rd. @ Diamond Street). The concert be held on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022 from  2:00 -7:00 pm . Tickets are available on Event Brite.  \nDownload a Flyer
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/st-peter-hilltown-to-host-fundraising-concert-saturday-juy-30-2022/
LOCATION:St. Peter Lutheran Church\, Hilltown\, 1530 Augsburg Drive\, Hilltown\, 18927
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220606T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T135955Z
UID:15194-1660489200-1660496400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Dedra Florence-Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Installation Service Sunday\, August 14\, 2022\, at 3 pm \nGrace Lutheran Church \n3529 Haverford Ave \nPhiladelphia\, PA 19104 \nRev. Regina D. Goodrich\, Dean of Central Conference will be presiding. A light reception will follow in the fellowship hall \nServices will be live streamed at: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DEDRA.JOHNSON
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-dedra-florence-johnson/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Philadelphia\, 3529 Haverford Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220802T142606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T145715Z
UID:15289-1661886000-1661889600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:“SAYING THANKS” WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:SAYING THANKS” WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 30 AT 7:00 P.M. AT REDEEMER\, JAMISON AND ON ZOOM. \nHow often do you say “thanks?”  How do you say “thanks?”  These are just some of the questions that the Synod Generosity Team will answer at its FREE workshop on Tuesday evening\, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.   You can either attend in-person at Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 2100 York Road\, Jamison\, PA\, OR you can attend virtually. \nWhile the event is FREE\, you need to register for the event by August 15 so we can properly plan and prepare.  Register by clicking this link: https://community.ministrylink.org/saying-thanks-workshop .   Thank you for considering this opportunity to extend your ministry.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/saying-thanks-workshop/
LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, Jamison\, Jamison\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220824T153421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T154115Z
UID:15308-1662456600-1662462000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Training: Cultivating Generations of Generosity
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Generations of Generosity – in partnership with GSB Consulting and ELCA Churchwide offices \nTrainings that are being offered via churchwide to help congregations develop a year round stewardship appeal process that cultivates a deep and abiding sense of Generosity in the membership of the congregation.   \n\nTuesday September 6th\nVIRTUAL SESSION #2\nAn Effective\, Inspiring Stewardship Appeal
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-training-cultivating-generosity/2022-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220824T160250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T160250Z
UID:15319-1662633000-1662636600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Generosity Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/generosity-team-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220802T162208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T155429Z
UID:15293-1662804000-1662811200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination. Mr. Richard Bergen
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Richard Bergen will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday\, Sept. 10\, 2022\, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (1000 W. Main Street\, Lansdale\, PA 19446)\, he is being called as pastot at St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Ferndale (470 Church Hill Road\, Ferndale\, PA 18921). There will be light refreshments following the service.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-mr-richard-bergen/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Lansdale\, 1000 W. Main St.\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220824T162210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T160013Z
UID:15321-1663007400-1663014600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220912T205319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T210728Z
UID:15419-1663153200-1663153200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:The Monkeypox Virus: What Faith Leaders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Department of Health and the Office of Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs is sponsoring this free Zoom conference to give faith leaders basic information and answer their questions about the monkeypox virus in Philadelphia. \nSign Up
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/the-monkeypox-virus-what-faith-leaders-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220912T203652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T185216Z
UID:15417-1663254000-1663254000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:How to Increase Fall Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Vanco\, an ELCA preferred vendor for eGiving\, invites you to attend their webinar\, “4 Simple Steps for Increasing Stewardship.” This session will be presented by Keith Mundy of Vanco Faith on Thursday\, Sept. 15\, at 2 p.m. Central time . Here’s what you’ll be learning: \n\nHow to improve your financial call and inspire greater generosity.\nHow to incorporate storytelling to strengthen your ask.\nHow to encourage donations through Vanco Online.\nHow easy it is for your congregation to use Vanco Online to meet giving goals.\n\nGet all the details about why Vanco is an ELCA preferred vendor and register for this webinar opportunity today!
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/how-to-increase-fall-stewardship/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220517T152445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T161719Z
UID:15078-1663408800-1663457400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination. Vicar Brandi Hebert
DESCRIPTION:Vicar Brandi Hebert will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday\, Sept. 17\, 2022\, at 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of God’s Love (791 Newtown Yardley Road\, Newtown PA 18940)\, where she is being called as associate pastor. A light reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-vicar-brandi-hebert/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of God’s Love\, 791 Newtown-Yardley Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220802T162527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T205237Z
UID:15295-1663509600-1663516800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Backpack Blessing with the Bishop
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Patricia Davenport invites you to our Synodical Offices at ULS for a special Back to School Event. Join us as Bishop blesses each student and their backpack/lunchbox/devices used for school.\nWe’ll have some fun games\, soft pretzels and water ice\, too. The event is Sunday\, September 18 from 2-4pm – RAIN OR SHINE. To help us have enough food\, please RSVP with number of people attending to srea@sepa.org \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/backpack-blessing-with-the-bishop/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia Campus\, 7301 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19119
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:20220919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220824T154033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T184805Z
UID:15310-1663579800-1663585200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Training: Cultivating Generations of Generosity
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Generations of Generosity – in partnership with GSB Consulting and ELCA Churchwide offices \nTrainings that are being offered via churchwide to help congregations develop a year round stewardship appeal process that cultivates a deep and abiding sense of Generosity in the membership of the congregation.   \n\nMonday September 19th\nVIRTUAL SESSION #3\nSharing Stories of Generosity\, Achieving a Strong Response (Part 1)
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-training-cultivating-generations-of-generosity/2022-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220912T201656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T185155Z
UID:15406-1663758000-1663765200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Peace Day Philly 2022
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia will join with groups and organizations around the world to mark this global day of local opportunity September 21. The event will be held at the north side of City Hall\, at Broad Street and JDK Blvd. The global Peace Day theme\, set by the United Nations\, is End Racism. Build Peace. Guests will speak to this theme and we will share in the global act of observing one minute of silence at 12 noon. Live music and poetry will also be a part of this event\, as well as Chalk 4 Peace and peace button art-making. Free. \n\n\n\n\nPeace Day Philly is the local initiative for the UN International Day of Peace\, September 21. Since 2011\, Peace Day Philly has encouraged\, collaborated on and offered over 175 programs related to peace and justice on and around Peace Day. This September\, over a dozen in-person and virtual programs will be offered from Sept. 15 – Sept. 21. \nThe global theme for Peace Day 2022 is: End Racism. Build Peace. Thus\, some of our programs relate to issues of racism and peace on personal\, local and global levels. We are offering films\, a benefit concert\, an intercultural dialogue\, a march for police/youth relations\, meditations\, panel programs on subjects including gun safety and forced migration. \nOur special Peace Day Program at City Hall on September 21 will include speakers\, music and the minute of silence at 12 noon (an activity that takes place in all time zones around the world on Peace Day). \nFor a full list of programs and events\, go to www.peacedayphilly.org/events. \nA NEW Toolkit for schools and communities with ideas for engaging kids and communities in Peace Day is available at https://bit.ly/PDPToolkit
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/peace-day-philly-2022/
LOCATION:Philadelphia City Hall\, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Witness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220915T135117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T135117Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:172nd Meeting of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Council.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/synod-council-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220920T163123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T163258Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220914T184223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T153504Z
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SUMMARY:Installation: Pastor Meagan Esterby
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Meagan Esterby will be installed as pastor of University Lutheran Church (3637 Chestnut St Philadelphia\, PA 19104) on Sunday\, September 25 at 7 p.m.  All are welcome.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-pastor-meagan-esterby/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church\, 3637 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220916T152015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T153452Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: Soul Care
DESCRIPTION:Christ calls us into a resurrected life filled with grace\, hope and love. We are grounded in a loving relationship with God and one another. Many of us feel spiritually tired and drained\, longing for connection with God and one another. As baptized children of God\, we are called to care for one another. Kindling Faith is working with the Lower Susquehanna Synod to create this sacred time and space together. \nUnited Lutheran Seminary and the Lower Susquehanna Synod are partnering with The Rev. Dr. Gary Neal Hansen\, author of Kneeling with Giants\, for an intentional season of soul care. Beginning late September\, we will gather in-person and online for days of spiritual retreat and refreshment. This invitation is for anyone desiring to grow deeper in their relationship with God. \nThis multi-day event is for the weary and worn. Come and rest with colleagues and friends and find hope and renewal for the journey. Schedule: \n\nSeptember 29\, 2022\, 9 am- Noon; via zoom (free intro. session) \nNovember 3\, 2022\, 8:45 am – 3:30 pm; St. Stephen Lutheran Church\, New Kingston\, PA\nDecember 8\, 2022\, 9:30 am – 3 pm; ULS Gettysburg Campus\nJanuary 19\, 2023; 9 am – 11 am; via zoom\nMarch 9\, 2023; 9:30 am – 3 pm; ULS Gettysburg Campus\nJune 8\, 2023; 9:30 am – 3 pm; ULS Gettysburg Campus\nSeptember 14\, 2023\, group reunion (tentative)\n\nCost is $450.00 per person (LSS rostered leaders get $100 discount). Registration closes one week prior to the workshop. Overnight accommodations available. \nFor more information\, email Marty Shifflett at mshifflett@lss-elca.org or call 717-652-1852 ext. 115
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/kindling-faith-soul-care/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181950
CREATED:20220926T153649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T161730Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Perspectives on Public Health Concerns
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tim Babinchak will join us this Thursday\, September 29\, at 11 a.m. to offer perspectives on the health concerns affecting our communities. How should we view the affect of COVID\, monkeypox\, the upcoming flu season\, and other public health concerns when planning for our congregations.\n\nIf you have a specific question\, please email it to comms@sepa.org in advance.\n\n\nJoin us Thursday at 11 a.m. at https://bit.ly/sepacomms.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/medical-perspectives-on-public-health-concerns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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