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SUMMARY:Faithful TEACH
DESCRIPTION:Faithful TEACH  is a free 7 week course offered in collaboration with the Urban Theological Institute (UTI)  of United Lutheran Seminary. It is an HIV education program designed for faith leaders who want to learn about HIV/AIDS and how to effectively minister to people living with the virus. The classes are held on Wednesday and will begin Wednesdays March 4 – April 15\, 2020    6:00—8:30 pm   at the United Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia\, PA 19119. Dinner – pizza & drinks provided each week  between 6:00-6:15pm. Graduates receive a diploma and stipend for successful completion of the course. This program is sponsored by Philadelphia FIGHT. To register download the application and return to The Rev. Dr. Calenthia S. Dowdy by email cdowdy@fight.org. For more information download a flyer.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/faithful-teach/
LOCATION:United Lutheran Seminary – Philadelphia\, 7301 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19119\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Dr. Calenthia S. Dowdy":MAILTO:cdowdy@fight.org
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:ARTolerance\, St. Paul’s Lutheran in Glenside\, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia are hosting the next segment of a Healing Artist Concert Series entitled “International Women’s Day” on Sunday\, March 8th at 2:30 pm at St. Paul’s. Featured artists include Tammy Scheffer\, American/Israeli vocalist; Shinjoo Cho\, bandoneon; Hyunjin Cha\, Korean drums; and Udi Bar-David\, cello.\n\nThe intent of the concert series is to bring together people in the community who may come from backgrounds who might not interact as much together due to location\, religion\, ethnicity\, gender identity\, etc. Music heals. Music calms. Music unites. Music soothes. Music motivates.\n\nThe same program can be heard at 7:30 pm at the Chester County Historical Society.\n\nDownload a flyer: International Women’s Day Concert
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/international-womens-day-concert/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Glenside\, 120 N. Easton Road\, Glenside\, 19038
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SUMMARY:Faith Communities Are Critical Partners In Disasters 
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Disaster Response invites you to a March 10 day of resiliency building among human services providers\, houses of worship\, and disaster responding organizations. We know in Pennsylvania we are facing more precipitation\, hotter temperatures\, and more volatile weather overall. Not only does our region face more frequent disruptions to daily life because of these types of events\, but we also find ourselves welcoming disaster survivors from outside of our area. In an effort to build resilience to disasters in our communities\, we welcome you to join us on March 10 to both build relationships in our communities so we can together leverage resources when disaster strikes\, and so that we can look to agencies who specialize in disaster response to help bolster local efforts when that assistance is needed. We need all of us! \nLutheran Disaster Response-Eastern PA\, a ministry of Liberty Lutheran/Lutheran Congregational Services\, is a leader in this effort\, along with UCC Disaster Ministries\, Chester County Department of Emergency Services\, and Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. \nFor more information and to register\, please see the attached flyer and please feel free to share. \nDOWNLOAD MORE INFO: Now Open Making Halves Whole Again SEPA VOAD \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/faith-communities-are-critical-partners-in-disasters/
LOCATION:Montgomery County Public Safety Trainin Campus\, 1175 Conshohocken Road\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428
CATEGORIES:Disaster Response
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SUMMARY:A Night with the Mystics March 22
DESCRIPTION:The Wissahickon Faith Community is pleased to invite you to a soul-nurturing Sunday afternoon event in March at the historic Ambler Movie Theater (March 22\, 4:00 p.m.). The program will feature short readings and poems from people like Meister Eckart and Hildegard von Bingen (Germany)\, Hafiz and Rumi (Persia)\, St. Thomas of Aquinas and St. Catherine of Siena (Italy)\, Howard Thurman  and Rashani Rea (Unites States)\, Rabia of Basra (Modern Iraq)\, St. John of the Cross and Rabbi Moses de Leon (Spain)\, and contemporary Rabbi Sheila Peltz-Weinman (PA). The event will include life music performances from Ambler-based flutist Cindy Le Blanc\, local harpist Jesse Appel and the Cantare Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Paula Rivera. The mystics will lead us into four directions\, which are organically woven together: Creation – Suffering – Love – Unity with God. ADMISSION IS FREE. Afterwards\, consider a social outing with old friends or new friends in one of the beautiful Ambler restaurants.  Download a Poster: Mystics Poster Mar2020_1470315508
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/10120/
LOCATION:Ambler Theater\, 108 E. Butler\, Ambler\, PA\, 19002\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED!--ELCA Behavioral Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:ELCA Behavioral Interview Training \nMarch 27 – 28\, 2020 \nLocation: TBD \n  \nThe ELCA Domestic Mission Unit uses a Behavioral Interview to help select leaders to serve as mission developers for new congregations.  The Behavioral Interview process is an extensive interview which attempts to paint a more complete picture of the individual\, their motivations and their gifts for ministry. \nA Behavioral Interview involves more than one interviewer for each interview and so the Domestic Mission Unit is seeking to train additional people in the technique.  In this training\, you will learn about the 15 characteristics that have been identified as important to the characteristics of a leader starting new churches and redeveloping existing congregations.  While most people would not conduct a full behavioral interview in day-to-day life\, the approach to interviewing\, the suggested questions and the approach to processing interview responses can prove fruitful in other areas of life and in other areas of ministry discernment like the candidacy process. \nBehavioral Interviewing is first and foremost a discernment process.  It is a tool used by church leaders and placement personnel to discover if a person possesses the gifts and skills that will allow them to thrive in calls to mission starts or redevelopments.  It is not a pass or fail instrument.  It provides a structure for gathering valuable information which can lead to a highly informed assessment of potential effectiveness in these challenging calls. \nThe training for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod will take place on Friday\, March 27 from 9 AM to 6 PM (including lunch and dinner) and on Saturday\, March 28 from 9 AM to 4 PM (including lunch).  The Domestic Mission Unit will cover the cost of the materials and meals.  If travel costs are an obstacle\, there may be some funding available to help with travel. \nThe Domestic Mission Unit asks that those who complete the training be available to assist with two interviews over the next year (in-person or by Zoom). \nIf you are interested in being trained as a behavioral interviewer or if you have additional questions about the training\, please contact the Rev. William Flippin at wflippin@sepa.org or 770.289.7951 \nYour partner in ministry\, \nRev. Dr. William Edward Flippin\, Jr.\, Director of Evangelical Mission (SEPA)
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/elca-behavioral-interview-training/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mercedes Lee":MAILTO:mlee@sepa.org
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Training
DESCRIPTION:The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)\, in collaboration with World Relief\, is offering an intensive five-day Immigration Law training March 30 (all day) through April 3 (all day)\, 2020. The training is being held at the MCC Welcoming Place\, Akron\, PA. \nThe training will be conducted using the curriculum of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC). This course will help to provide the necessary training component for individuals who wish to apply for accreditation from the Department of Justice (DOJ – formerly known as BIA recognition and accreditation). DOJ recognition and accreditation allows non-attorneys working at non-profit organizations to practice immigration law. The course will touch on all areas of immigration law and practice focusing on topics most relevant to those serving and representing low-income immigrants. \nDue to the requirements of the recognition and accreditation application process\, we recommend that only individuals with U.S. citizenship\, lawful permanent residence\, or other long-term immigration status apply for this training. \nAdditional requirements for applying for Department of Justice (DOJ) recognition and accreditation will be discussed during the training week.  Learn more and register.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/immigration-law-training/
LOCATION:Mennonite Central Committee Welcoming Place\, 21 S. 12th Street\, Akron\, PA\, United States
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