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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-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,ELCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T140000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity - Reforestation
DESCRIPTION:New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church is requesting assistance from volunteers to help plant native trees and shrubs as part of a reforestation project. The project is designed to protect and enhance wetland habitat in the Minister Creek Watershed. \nDate:              Saturday\, October 22\nTime:              10:00AM – 2:00PM\nLocation:        New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2941 Lutheran Rd.\, Gilbertsville\, PA 19525 \nTo register\, please email: Pastor Scott Staub at psstaub@gmail.com \nDownload: ECO Theology – Reforestation Volunteer Project Flyer for NHELC \nTools\, instructions and refreshments will be provided to all volunteers. \nAdvance registration is required to receive project updates and/or notification of event postponement in the event of adverse weather. \nThis restoration project was made possible by the TreeVitalize Watersheds Grant program\,\nmanaged by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society\, with funding from the Pennsylvania\nDepartment of Environmental Protection’s Growing Greener program\, PECO\, and Aqua\nPennsylvania for projects located within its source water protection zones.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/volunteer-opportunity-reforestation/
LOCATION:New Hanover Lutheran Church\, 2941 Lutheran Road\, Gilbertsville\, PA\, 19525\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Scott Staub":MAILTO:psstaub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T210000
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CREATED:20220916T161358Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith: Transgender and Lutheran
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful presentation by Dr. Stephanie Dykes\, an ELCA Lutheran who advocates on behalf of the transgender community. \nSunday\, October 23\, 2022 at 7 pm EST via zoom. \nCost: $10 \nTo register\, please click here or use QR code provided ➡︎ \nDr. Stephanie Dykes is an out and proud transwoman\, living in Seattle\, Washington\, where she works as the executive director of institutional effectiveness at North Seattle College. Dr. Dykes has over 40 years’ work experience in education and business. \nShe earned her Ph.D. in educational research and measurement and her Master of Arts in teaching from the University of South Carolina. She completed her undergraduate work in history and business administration from Clemson University. \nDr. Dykes has spoken at numerous conferences in the United States and Canada on the topics of gender and women’s studies as well as institutional research. She has spoken at colleges and universities across the United States about her experiences as a transgender woman. \nDr. Dykes is the father of a 29-year-old son\, and she sings bass with the Seattle Men’s Chorus. Dr. Dykes is a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland\, Washington\, where she is a featured soloist.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/kindling-faith-transgender-and-lutheran/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
CREATED:20220824T154728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T155544Z
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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 October 24th\nVIRTUAL SESSION #5\nSharing Results and an Effective Follow-Up
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/vitality-team-training-cultivating-generations-of-generosity-3/2022-10-24/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
CREATED:20220916T160847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T160847Z
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SUMMARY:1522/2022: Lutheranism and the Status Quo
DESCRIPTION:United Lutheran Seminary is sponsoring its annual Luther Colloquy with featured speakers President Guy Erwin\, Dr. Volker Leppin\, Dr. Monica Melancthon\, and Dr. Amy Nelson Burnett speaking on the topic of “Lutheranism and the Status Quo.” Wednesday October 26th on the Gettysburg campus. Livestream is available. \nThe year 1522 was decisive in the history of the Reformation—Luther repudiated the push for rapid\, iconoclastic changes to worship led by his one-time ally Andreas Bodenstein von Karlstadt\, aligned himself with a prince-led Reformation\, and published his prayer book and his translation of the New Testament to shape the piety of the “common person.” This year’s Luther Colloquy examines how Luther secured the endurance of the Lutheran Reformation and asks what we can learn for good or for ill. How did Lutheranism establish itself as the status quo and what resources for a theological challenge to the status quo remained and remain? \nRegistration fee: $15. \nLunch fee: $15 \nFor more information and to register\, please click here or use QR code ➡︎
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/1522-2022-lutheranism-and-the-status-quo/
LOCATION:ULS Gettysburg Campus
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T203000
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SUMMARY:How Should We Respond to Christian Nationalism?
DESCRIPTION:The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Public Life— How Shall We Respond? \nThe Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields will host a Zoom presentation and dialogue on Tuesday\, November 1 at 7 pm with Dr. Philip Gorski\, a sociologist at Yale University\, and co-author of the new book “The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy.” \nPlease join in-person for this timely conversation\, just one week in advance of the November 8 elections. Join in-person at St. Martin’s\, 8000 St. Martin’s Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA 19118. \nRSVP for the November 1st Event Here.  Note: The speaker will Zoom in\, and you are invited to join in person at St. Martin’s. \n“For anyone who is concerned about the future of religion and democracy in America…this book is essential reading.” (Dr. Anthea Butler\, Penn State University).  All are welcome\, for in-depth learning and respectful conversation. This presentation is part of the ongoing works of love ministries at St. Martin’s prompted in June by the Supreme Court’s radical reversal of Roe v. Wade. \nFor more information contact the church at https://www.stmartinec.org/contact-us/ or at 215.247.7466.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/how-to-respond-to-christian-nationalism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Witness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221104
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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-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,ELCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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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-meetings/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
CREATED:20221028T190511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T161659Z
UID:15846-1667851200-1667854800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Anoint the Vote 2022
DESCRIPTION:This virtual event will be hosted byBlack Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity and POWER and will feature Pre-Election Day Prayers by the Faithful. You may join the event via Facebook: www.facebook.com/forumphilly
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/anoint-the-vote-2022/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
CREATED:20221017T174330Z
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UID:15789-1668272400-1668283200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Fundraiser: The Drive for 1\,000 Desks for Honduras
DESCRIPTION:Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, Souderton\, invites you to a Central American Food and Cultural Festival on Saturday\, November 12\, 5-8 p.m. at the church\, 69 W. Broad St.\, Souderton PA\, 18964. This event benefits the rebuilding of 1\,000 student desks destroyed by hurricanes in Santa Barbara Honduras in 2020. \nThe festival features home-made food\, folk dancing\, local celebrity singer from Santa Barbara\, Honduras\, and Central American handcrafts (for sale). \n\n\n\n\nTickets – $56. (Sponsors 4 rebuilt desks for students in need) \n\n\n\n\nTo Purchase Tickets: \n\nOnline: https://donorbox.org/events/366461\nE-Mail: emmanuel@emmanuellutheranchurch.net\nPhone: 215-723-7514 (leave voice message)\n\nDownload Information Sheet
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/fundraiser-the-drive-for-1000-desks-for-honduras/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, Souderton\, 69 W. Broad Street\, Souderton\, PA\, 18964\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
CREATED:20220614T164049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T151040Z
UID:15231-1668384000-1668643199@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Ministers Equipping Event
DESCRIPTION:Reimagine. Renew. Rejoice\n10am Monday\, November 14 – 1pm Wednesday\, November 16\, 2022\nUnited Lutheran Seminary\, Philadelphia Campus\nHybrid Event\nCost: Free! This is our gift to you!\n \nRegister Now\nWe are excited to announce the Rostered Minister Equipping Event for 2022!  Join SEPA Synod Rostered Ministers for a “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure” convocation\, intended to help you reimagine\, renew\, and rejoice.  This event features a keynote speech by our own Bishop\, alongside opportunities to engage with online and in-person workshops presented by Lena Glickman\, Brandi Miller\, and Dale Selover\, across topics of spiritual direction\, self-care\, storytelling\, and more.  Opportunities for fellowship\, worship\, good food\, prayer\, time with the Bishop\, hiking and nature walks\, knitting\, meditation\, and more will also be available.  Whether you’d rather spend more time in workshops or with colleagues\, you can build your own experience from the offerings presented.  Come and see! \n\n\nIf you are interested in staying overnight in the vicinity\, you may contact United Lutheran Seminary (717-338-3000) or the Chestnut Hill Hotel (215-242-5905) for accommodations of your choosing.  The cost of the rooms or hotel will not be covered by the synod.\n \n\nWe are creating this event for in-person or online participation.  For the in-person event\, masking and testing will be required\, except when eating.  \n\n\n \nA complete schedule will be available in the coming weeks\, with workshop titles and summaries.  Zoom Q&A sessions will be held on October 3 at 11am and 7pm.  Join the sessions at this link.\n\n \nQuestions or concerns?  Please contact Lauren Bruno at pastorlaurenbruno@gmail.com.\n\n\nSchedule: RME2 \nNovember 14-16\, 2022 \nULS Philadelphia Campus \nMonday\, November 14 \nIndividual Direction available with Dale Selover – 45-minute blocks \n\n10am: Gathering & registration (BROSSMAN HALL)\n\nBreakfast\n\n\n11am: Bishop’s address (BENBOW)\n\nWelcome\nPrayer and call to gather\nKevin: Introduce event\n\n\n12pm: Lunch\n\nRecommended: High Point Café & Iron Hill Pub and Brewery\n\n\n2pm: Workshops\n\nDale Selover (in-person) (BENBOW B)\nLena Glickman (online) (Room 320)\n\n\n4pm: Adventure!\n\nHappy Hour at Iron Hill Pub (meet Joey Klinger at the Brossman front desk at 3:30pm)\nCoffee & pastries at the Night Kitchen (meet at the Brossman front desk)\n\n\n\n  \nTuesday\, November 15 \n\n9am: Gather & breakfast (BENBOW)\n\nShort Worship\n\n\n10am: Workshop\n\nLena Glickman (In-person) (BENBOW B)\nDale Selover (Online) (Room 320)\n\n\n12pm: Lunch\n\nRecommended: McMenamin’s & Jyoti\n\n\n2pm: Workshops\n\nBrandi Miller (in-person) (BOARD ROOM)\nOnline: Opportunities for one-on-one conversations with the Bishop\n2-5pm: Dungeons & Dragons with Axel Kaegler (6 maximum) (LULL LOUNGE)\n\n\n3:15pm: Adventure!\n\nMorris Arboretum (meet Lauren Bruno at the Brossman front desk)\nUncle Bobbie’s Bookstore & Café (meet at the Brossman front desk)\n\n\n5pm: Dinner & online Happy Hour\n\n  \nWednesday\, November 16 \n\n9am: Gather & breakfast (BENBOW)\n\nShort Worship\n\n\n10am: Workshop block & Activities\n\nBrandi Miller (online)\nTake Time for Prayer Stations:\n\nPrayerful Coloring in Lull Lounge\nWalk the Prayer Labyrinth in the Library\nPrayer space in the Chapel\n\n\nTime with the Bishop (Please sign up for a slot)\nKnitting with Sarah Aasheim (prayer shawls\, hats\, etc.) (LULL LOUNGE)\nHike in Wissahickon Park (meet Lauren Bruno at Brossman front desk)\n\n\n11:30am: Lunch\n\nRecommended: Mi Puebla & Golden Crust Pizza\n\n\n1pm: Closing worship with Eucharist (CHAPEL)\n\nDon’t forget that the Labyrinth and Chapel will be open all three days for prayer and reflection.  We’ve built free time into this schedule so that you can stop by.  You might even find the Bishop there\, and she’d be happy to pray with you. \n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/rostered-ministers-equipping-event/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence and Human Relations Skills within Faith Based Systems
DESCRIPTION:
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:20260403T162535
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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:20260403T162535
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:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Morales-Family-e1666106934839.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vitality-generic-calendar.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vitality-generic-calendar.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LiveWithBethlehem-16-9.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/epiphany_cal_23.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kindling-Faith-cal.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GenZlunchandlearn-cal.jpg
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:20260403T162535
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:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Installation-Ordination.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Generosity-23-16_9-no-bkg.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230127
DTSTAMP:20260403T162535
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:20260403T162535
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Installation-Ordination.jpg
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