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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/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,ELCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T193000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T210000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T200000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
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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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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
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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 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/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,ELCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T140000
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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
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CREATED:20221031T171020Z
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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
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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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