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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence and Human Relations Skills within Faith Based Systems
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URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/emotional-intelligence-and-human-relations-skills-within-faith-based-systems/
LOCATION:Mar Lu Ridge Conference Center\, 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd\, Jefferson\, Maryland\, 21755
ORGANIZER;CN="Roy Oswald":MAILTO:roymoswald21@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20220824T155948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T160052Z
UID:15317-1668418200-1668423600@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 November 14th\nVIRTUAL SESSION #6\nFinishing the Year Strong
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-training-cultivating-generations-of-generosity-4/2022-11-14/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20220920T150842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T151547Z
UID:15525-1668643200-1668729599@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Fall Vitality Trainings
DESCRIPTION:Is your congregation ready to take the next step (even a small step!!) to revitalize or renew?  Our Synod is participating in a series of Vitality Trainings here this fall with folks from across the ELCA. This training is great for pastor and a team of folks to take together to bring clarity about your own congregation’s mission\, how to live in the community and build vital and key relationships. Facilitated by my fellow DEM Nancy Nyland\, this is the third time they have offered this WONDERFUL opportunity for FREE!!!! \nThe four session are being offered October 6th and 20th and November 3rd and 17th\, but even if you can’t make those dates work\, sign up to at least get the emailed recordings! Each session is offered twice daily (so you choose the one that works best) 1:30pm – 3pm (eastern) & 7:30pm – 9pm (eastern). \nTo register – visit this link: https://ministrylink.org/vitality-fall-22 (Our SEPA Synod is 7F when you get to the list of synods) \nAs always\, I look forward to the ways the Spirit will bless our time together this fall and equip the saints for the work of ministry! If you have questions about this training or any of our other equipping events\, please let me know:  bpenman@sepa.org / 267.323.3756
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-trainings-4/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,ELCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20221031T153712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T153712Z
UID:15850-1668855600-1668866400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination: Mr. Ethan Doan
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Ethan Doan will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament and installed as pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Montgomeryville\, on Saturday\, November 19\, at 11 am at the church (615 Cowpath Road\, Montgomeryville\, PA 18936). \nAll clergy are invited to vest and participate in the procession. \nThere will be a reception after worship. If you are planning to attend please RSVP to faithmont@verizon.net so adequate food can be prepared. \nThe service will also be broadcast on Zoom: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84577757081?pwd=b2V4NnplRkRSbGwrc1cwQWtidGF5UT09\n\nMeeting ID: 845 7775 7081\nPasscode: 261781
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-mr-ethan-doan/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran\, Montgomeryville\, 615 Cowpath Road\, Montgomeryville\, PA\, 18936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20221031T171020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T171020Z
UID:15854-1668956400-1668963600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Holy Closure: Bethany\, Roxborough
DESCRIPTION:Remembering in prayer the saints at Bethany Lutheran Church \n\n\nBethany Lutheran Church\, a congregation of the Central Philadelphia Conference\, will hold their final worship service on Sunday\, November 20\, 2022 at 3:00 pm with Bishop Davenport presiding. \n\n\nRostered ministers and members of the SEPA Synod are welcome to attend the final service at Bethany as we celebrate the life\, witness and service of this congregation to the Roxborough-Manayunk community since 1845.  Rostered ministers not participating in worship leadership are invited to sit in the congregation. \n\n\nBethany Lutheran Church is located at: 401 Martin Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19128. \n\n\nBrief history of Bethany Lutheran Church \n\n\nIn the beginning\, German was the language of Bethany. It wasn’t until 1934 that an English service was offered. You could still hear the Word in German until 1970. \n\n\nThe first church building was on Martin Street\, where the Bethany cemetery is now located. Our current church building was constructed beginning in 1873 and completed\, with the addition of the bell tower\, in 1902.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/holy-closure-bethany-roxborough/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 401 Martin Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20221018T152925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T152925Z
UID:15805-1668970800-1668974400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:An Evening With Pastor Franklin Morales
DESCRIPTION:An ELCA Pastor Shares a Journey of Personal and Spiritual Transformation \nNovember 20\, 2022 at 7 pm via Zoom. Cost: $10. Register at https://ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/z1b5qr3a0b1rxpp/ \nPastor Franklin Morales was born in Venezuela and is a former Catholic priest. He did his philosophical studies in Venezuela\, his theological studies in Rome\, and a one-year internship in Central America\, where he had first-hand contact with the realities of poverty\, criminal gangs\, inequality\, and hunger that force many of our Central American brothers and sisters to emigrate from their countries of origin looking for a better future for themselves and their families. \nPastor Franklin discovered in Lutheran theology a gospel that seeks liberation and equality for all people without distinction through ways of justice and peace\, where the relationship with God through prayer is manifested in service to the neediest and with creation. \nHe has a fascinating story culminating in marriage\, moving to the United States\, and becoming an ELCA Pastor in the Metro DC Synod. Join us to hear his wonderful story.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/an-evening-with-pastor-franklin-morales/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20220920T163353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T163353Z
UID:15566-1670079600-1670086800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Life of Faith
DESCRIPTION:Cohort gatherings for the congregations who are participating currently in the Life of Faith process. For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/life-of-faith-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20220920T155301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T155301Z
UID:15540-1670668200-1670675400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-meeting-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20221118T144206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T144558Z
UID:15920-1671271200-1671278400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Lessons and Carols With Bethlehem
DESCRIPTION:The 16th annual Christmas Lessons and Carols simulcast live between the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral in the United States and the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem\, Palestine\, will take place on Saturday\, December 17\, 2022 at 10 a.m. EST and 5 p.m. Bethlehem time. \nHear familiar carols and readings in Arabic and English\, and a word of hope preached this year by Bishop Sani Azar of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. \nThe Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral invites you to join in person for this free event. Registration details are forthcoming. \n\nYou can also participate virtually by watching it live on YouTube. (You can watch last year’s event on YouTube here.)\n\nOnline donations are encouraged and support the rich ministry of Episcopalians and Lutherans in Palestine.\nFor questions\, please contact the Rev. Canon Matthew Dayton-Welch\, Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Canon for the Holy Land\, at rector@stalbansnewtownsquare.org.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/christmas-lessons-and-carols-with-bethlehem/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Cathedral\, 3717 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20221031T192215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T193412Z
UID:15867-1672876800-1672963199@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Registration Deadline: SEPA Anti-Racism Team’s next educational event for rostered ministers
DESCRIPTION:The SEPA Anti-Racism Team’s next educational event for rostered ministers is coming soon. The event follows the team’s new format: \n• One 90-minute Zoom meeting to introduce the curriculum on January 12\, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. \n• Personal Engagement with Historical Context Modules: January 12-March 8\, 2023. Participants will receive a link to these modules and may complete them at their own convenience. \n• One in-person day-long final session covering Connections and Conversationson March 9\, 2023\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, at ULS/Philadelphia. \nPlease register through the Anti-Racism Team link\, antiracism@sepa.org. The Registration Deadline is January 5\, 2023. \nThis educational program\, required by a Synod Assembly resolution\, is free to all participants. \nSEPA ART 2023 Education Event Flyer
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/registration-deadline-sepa-anti-racism-teams-next-educational-event-for-rostered-ministers/
LOCATION:PA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AntiRacismEd22.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230105T145459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T145748Z
UID:16057-1673190000-1673197200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Lessons and Carols for Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:The six churches of the Indian Valley Cluster — Advent Harleysville\, Christ Kulpsville\, Emmanuel Souderton\, Grace Hatfield\, Little Zion Telford and St. Paul’s Telford — will present a joint celebration of Lessons and Carols for Epiphany on Sunday\, January 8 at 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church\, 40 N. Main St. in Hatfield. The service features favorite hymns and carols of Epiphany\, a choir of three dozen members from all participating congregations\, each of the pastors in leadership roles\, and a procession of brightly costumed magi\, followed by a festive reception. The public is warmly invited.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/lessons-and-carols-for-epiphany/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Hatfield\, 40 South Main Street\, Hatfield\, PA\, 19440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disaster Response
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230105T151832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T151832Z
UID:16064-1673254800-1673269200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: A Middle Eastern Christian Perspective on Lent\, Holy Week\, and Easter Readings via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/kindling-faith-a-middle-eastern-christian-perspective-on-lent-holy-week-and-easter-readings-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230105T142034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T142236Z
UID:16041-1673528400-1673532000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Caring for Gen Z in a Post-Pandemic World
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to an upcoming Lunch & Learn webinar in partnership with Springtide Research Institute\, ELCA Youth Ministry Network and ELCA Youth Ministry. \nOn January 12\, 2023\, at noon CST\, Springtide Research Institute will share their latest research on “Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World.” For many young people\, there is no normal to return to after the pandemic. Their entire lives have changed. Springtide’s pandemic research focused on what young people are experiencing\, how they view the future\, and most importantly\, what you can do to support them. We invite you as ministry leaders and volunteers to come together for this virtual event to strengthen the ministries you are a part of and discover how we can best tend to the young people and communities we serve. \nJoin us as we learn together from this research and share in a brief Q&A time with our Springtide Researchers! \nWhere: Zoom (link will be sent upon registration)\nWhen: January 12\, 2023\nTime: Noon CST\nTopic: Caring for Gen Z in a Post Pandemic World \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/webinar-caring-for-gen-z-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting
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:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20221031T192405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T192949Z
UID:15869-1673550000-1673555400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:The SEPA Anti-Racism Team’s next educational event for rostered ministers
DESCRIPTION:The SEPA Anti-Racism Team’s next educational event for rostered ministers is coming soon. The event follows the team’s new format: \n• One 90-minute Zoom meeting to introduce the curriculum on January 12\, 2023\, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. \n• Personal Engagement with Historical Context Modules: January 12-March 8\, 2023. Participants will receive a link to these modules and may complete them at their own convenience. \n• One in-person day-long final session covering Connections and Conversationson March 9\, 2023\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, at ULS/Philadelphia. \nPlease register through the Anti-Racism Team link\, antiracism@sepa.org. The Registration Deadline is January 5\, 2023. \nThis educational program\, required by a Synod Assembly resolution\, is free to all participants. \nSEPA ART 2023 Education Event Flyer \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/sepa-anti-racism-teams-next-educational-event-for-rostered-ministers/
LOCATION:PA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AntiRacismEd22.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Anti-Racism Team":MAILTO:antiracism@sepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20221216T174221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T174221Z
UID:16008-1673690400-1673704800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Lauren Cain
DESCRIPTION:Installation of Reverend Lauren Cain as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church\, 660 N. Charlotte St\, Pottstown will be held on January 14th\, 2023 at 10 AM. . All clergy are invited to attend. There will be fellowship after the service. \nReverend Austin Chinault\, pastor of Zion’s UCC Church in Pottstown will be guest preacher. \n  \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-lauren-cain/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, Pottstown\, 660 North Charlotte Street \, Pottstown\, PA\, 19464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations,Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230105T144403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T144403Z
UID:16050-1673794800-1673802000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Worship
DESCRIPTION:Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod\, ELCA and African Descent Lutheran Association Philadelphia Chapter invites you to honor & celebrate the legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our annual Memorial Worship Service on Sunday\, January 15\, 3 p.m.\, at Christ’s Lutheran Church\, 700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue\, Oreland\, PA 19075.  \nThe thee of the service is “Please Do Not Give Up — Help Is On The Way”. Guest preacher is the Rev. Jesse W. Brown Jr. of Christus Lutheran Church. Glenn Bryan is the guest musician. All are welcome! \n \nDownload: MLK day Flyer 2023
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-memorial-worship/
LOCATION:Christ’s Lutheran Church\, 700 E. Pennsylvania Ave.\, Oreland\, PA\, 19075\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MLK_GBE.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20221013T141812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T192517Z
UID:15671-1674288000-1674316800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Generosity And Vitality In The NOW Normal
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Southeastern PA and Northeastern PA Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America \nSaturday\, January 21\, 2023\n8 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nTrinity Lutheran Church\n1000 W. Main St.\, Lansdale\, PA 19446 \nAn In-Person Only Event\nCost: $40 per person (includes lunch)\nFREE for SEPA/NEPA Synod seminarians and first-call pastors \nEngage with two outstanding church leaders in plenary presentations and question and answer sessions.  Louise Johnson will speak on change leadership;  while The Rev. Dr.  Soong-Chan Rah will talk about how the church can express generosity and vitality in the midst of our broken reality. Plus\, 10 practical workshops! \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/generosity-and-vitality-in-the-now-normal/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Lansdale\, 1000 W. Main St.\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230127
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20220923T162321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T142408Z
UID:15621-1674691200-1674777599@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/synod-council/
LOCATION:PA
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;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230105T150049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T150049Z
UID:16061-1674903600-1674909000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ordination and Installation: Ms Eileen Ruppel-Doan
DESCRIPTION:The Ordination and Installation of Eileen Ruppel-Doan\nJanuary 28th\, 2023 at 11:00 am EST\nat Reformation Lutheran Church\, 102 W Rose Tree Rd\, Media\, PA 19063\nLive stream of the service will be available at: relcmedia.org/virtualchurch\nA reception will follow.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-and-installation-ms-eileen-ruppel-doan/
LOCATION:Reformation Lutheran Church\, Media\, 102 W. Rose Tree Road\, Media\, PA\, 19063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230118T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T191444Z
UID:16118-1675278000-1675281600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Practical Stewardship Tips
DESCRIPTION:New Date: Upcoming Stewardship Webinar\nHave you ever wondered why people are generous in the ways they are? Curious to explore how you can tap into giving motivations to encourage generosity? In this increasingly post-pandemic world\, rostered and congregational leaders might well explore some of the nuances of giver motivation with the upcoming webinar “Practical Stewardship Tips\,” which is free and open to all. Stay tuned to ELCA communications for more information and the opportunity to register. \nMark your calendar – New date:\nPractical Stewardship Tips\nWednesday\, Feb. 1\n7 p.m. Eastern \nJoin from computer or mobile: \nhttps://iu.zoom.us/j/86372108860?pwd=NXpScVRWS1ZORXUyU3NIREpqcEg5UT09 \nMeeting ID: 863 7210 8860 \nPassword: 938447
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/webinar-practical-stewardship-tips/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230118T190936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T190936Z
UID:16114-1675278000-1675285200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Deepen your understanding of Indigenous Peoples – The Blanket Exercise
DESCRIPTION:SEPA Synod is proud to welcome Vance Blackfox\, Director of Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations for the ELCA\, on Wednesday February 1st to lead us in the Blanket Exercise. \nThe Blanket Exercise is an experiential learning tool that leads a group of participants through 500+ years of Indigenous history\, highlighting the relationship between the tribal nations and the European explorers\, colonial setters\, and U.S. federal and state governments. \nThe exercise is interactive and requires participants\, as they are able\, to stand and move throughout the first hour of the experience.  The second hour allows for participants to process the experience and share what they may have learned and what they will take away. \nThe Blanket Exercise was first created in Canada and has been adapted and used to educate general populations there\, in the United States\, and in many other parts of the world.  The exercise does engage participants both intellectually and emotionally and can in some instances affect individuals deeply. \nDue to the honest nature of the information included in the narration of the exercise\, all participants are expected to be 15 years of age or older. \nWe will gather for this exercise on the Philadelphia campus of United Lutheran Seminary (7301 Germantown Ave Philadelphia\, PA 19119) in the Brossman Center in Benbow Hall at 7pm. All are welcome and it’s a free event\, but we are asking folks to register ahead of time so we can prepare a big enough space for the exercise. \nSubmit an RSVP here – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44ADAC2DA3F49-blanket 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/deepen-your-understanding-of-indigenous-peoples-the-blanket-exercise/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bryan Penman":MAILTO:bpenman@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230130T202105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T202226Z
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SUMMARY:Reference and Counsel Pre-Assembly Info Session
DESCRIPTION:You Can Change The Institutional Church\nEach year the Synod Assembly considers actions to set policy directions and to present issues for consideration by the Churchwide Assembly. Join the Committee on Reference and Counsel on Thursday\, February 2\, at 7 p.m. on Zoom to learn how you can create changes in the church through the Synod Assembly\, the difference between a resolution and a memorial\, and ways to write an effective resolution. The deadline to submit a resolution for consideration is April 5\, 2023.\n\nRegister at this link.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/reference-and-counsel-pre-assembly-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Karen Sease":MAILTO:ksease@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20220920T162912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T173424Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Devleopers Dinners
DESCRIPTION:Fellowship and networking meals for our Mission Developers. These will be potluck meals and open to those who are also considering looking into mission development. For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/mission-devleopers-dinners/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20220920T155644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T155745Z
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SUMMARY:Vitality Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-meeting-5/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230206T191441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T191441Z
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SUMMARY:Ordination: Ms. Amy Smith
DESCRIPTION:Amy Smith\, called to serve St. Luke Lutheran Church in Obelisk\, will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Saturday\, February 25\, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church\, 1000 W. Main Street\, Lansdale\, PA 19446. The service will also be carried online at https://www.trinitylansdale.com/livestreaming/ \nRostered ministers are invited to process. The color of the day is red. A reception will follow.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ordination-ms-amy-smith/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, Lansdale\, 1000 W. Main St.\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230131T165345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T171539Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: Zoom Book Club - Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Erwin discusses Flowers of the Killer Moon and his perspective on Osage culture in this novel based on true events. The film version directed by Martin Scorcese will be released in May of 2023.\n\nDownload a Flyer – Spring Book Club Killers of the Flower Moon
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/kindling-faith-zoom-book-club-killers-of-the-flower-moon-the-osage-murders-and-the-birth-of-the-fbi-by-david-grann/2023-02-28/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230131T165700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T164919Z
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SUMMARY:Our American Muslim Neighbors: Christian Reflections on Islam
DESCRIPTION:Almost two billion people on Earth are adherents to Islam\, yet many American Christians know little or nothing about this faith. \nThe Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton is the Professor of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations on the faculty of the Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Hartford International University. The Duncan Black Macdonald Center is the oldest center of its kind in the United States. Dr. Grafton holds a PhD in Islamic Studies\, from the Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations\, University of Birmingham\, England\, an MDiv from Luther Seminary\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, and a BA from Capital University\, Columbus\, Ohio. \nDr. Grafton’s academic interests focus on the history of Christian-Muslim relationships\, Lutheranism and Islam\, Christian theological perspectives on Islam\, the history of Christianity in the Middle East\, American Christian perspectives of religion and society in the Middle East. He is the author of numerous articles\, and chapters of books on Christian-Muslim relations\, as well as The Christians of Lebanon: Political Rights in Islamic Law (I.B. Tauris\, 2004)\, and Piety\, Politics and Power: Lutherans Encountering Islam in the Middle East (Wipf and Stock\,2009)\, The Contested Origins of the 1865 Arabic Bible: Contributions to the Nineteenth Century Nahda (Brill\, 2015). His most recent publication is More Than a Cup of Coffee and Tea: a generation of Lutheran-Muslim Relationships(2021). \nDownload a Flyer – Our Muslim Neighbors with David Grafton \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/our-american-muslim-neighbors-christian-reflections-on-islam/2023-03-02/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230131T200420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T164900Z
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SUMMARY:Preaching with Power
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Director of The Urban Theological Institute of  at ULS\nThe Rev. Dr. Quintin L. Robertson\, a native of Newark\, NJ\, holds ordination through the National Baptist Convention\, USA and the Church of God in Christ. He serves as the Director of the Urban Theological Institute at the seminary\, overseeing the Black Church Studies Program. He also served as Director of Admission and Recruitment for the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta for 10 years. He conducts seminars and workshops\, and preaches at churches across denominational lines around the nation. \nAll events will be held in person at the designated church/location in Philadelphia\, PA and can also be accessed on our YouTube channel.\n\nSchedule: Click on an event below to view the full calendar listing and bio. All events take place in Philadelphia\, PA and are scheduled for EST time.\nSunday\, March 5\, 6:00PM – Rev. Dr. William H. Lamar IV\, United Lutheran Seminary\nMonday\, March 6\, 7:00PM – Rev. Dr. Clarence E. Wright\, Grace Baptist Church\nTuesday\, March 7\, 11:45AM – Rev. Dr. Raquel S. Lettsome\, United Lutheran Seminary\nTuesday\, March 7\, 7:00PM – Rev. Tiffany C. Chaney\, Reformation Lutheran Church\nWednesday\, March 8\, 11:45AM – Rev. Sean M. Tripline\, United Lutheran Seminary\nWednesday\, March 8\, 7:00PM – Rev. Dr. Danielle L. Brown\, Mt. Airy Church of God \nPreaching with Power Brochure 2023
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/16189/2023-03-05/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20230228T173057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T163418Z
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SUMMARY:Installation. The Rev. Axel Kaegler
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Axel Kaegler will be installed as Senior Pastor of Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Oreland on Sunday March 5\, 2023 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Sarah Aasheim \, Dean of Lower Montgmery Conference\, Pastor at Grace Wyndmoor presding.  The Rev. Noah Hepler\, Pastor at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement Fishtown\, Adjunct Professor of United Luteran Seminary\, Queer Eye season 5\, episode 1 “Preaching Out Loud” preaching.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/installation-the-rev-axel-kaegler/
LOCATION:Christ’s Lutheran Church\, Oreland\, 700 Pennsylvania Ave\, Oreland\, 19075
CATEGORIES:Ordinations and Installations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185421
CREATED:20220920T155832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T155832Z
UID:15546-1678127400-1678138200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Vitality Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information contact Pastor Bryan Penman\, bpenman@sepa.org
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-meeting-6/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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