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SUMMARY:Free Tech Tools to Reach Your People Online in 2021
DESCRIPTION:November 11\, 11 am. With/ the Creatives from Digivangelism \n \nThere are an endless number of apps and tools available for digital ministers to reach their people online\, but which ones are really worth your time? In this presentation Sammy Kelly and Michele Barra\, co-owners of Digivangelism\, will dive into some of the most effective FREE methods to connect with your people and with others online. Tools will include Facebook Groups\, Facebook Pages\, Canva\, LinkTree\, Tiny PNG/JPG\, GoogleMyBusiness\, Marco Polo\, TikTok/IG Reels\, and more. \n \nDigivangelism exists to help progressive leaders of spiritual communities share hope\, healing\, and light online. \n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/free-tech-tools-to-reach-your-people-online-in-2021/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Liturgy for Traumatic Times  
DESCRIPTION:w/ Dr. Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero\, United Lutheran Seminary\nThursday\, Oct. 28 at 11 am\n\nDr. Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero is the Steck-Miller Assistant Professor of Worship and Liturgy at United Lutheran Seminary. His current research interests include the intersection of ritual and pastoral care\, and digital theology and liturgy. He will join us for a conversation about liturgy that can help address individual illness and collective trauma experienced by our congregations and translating ritual and pastoral care into the online environment. Bring your questions!
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/webinar-liturgy-for-traumatic-times/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T160420Z
UID:13961-1633604400-1633608000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Digital Ministry in Abnormal Times
DESCRIPTION:Ministry in the New Abnormal presents: \nThe last 18 months have brought huge shifts in the ways that we connect with one another\, both inside and out. \nWhile these changes were accelerated by COVID-19\, they have been coming for a long time – and many people have been dreaming of ways that the tools of social media can  help us to maintain relationships and build community. \nPastor David Hansen has been dreaming and teaching in the world of social media\, technology\, and the church for the last decade. He has helped numerous congregations and organizations to jump the chasm of the digital divide and connect with their members in deep and meaningful ways. \nJoin us for a Zoom conversation with David on Thursday\, October 7 at 11 am as we dive into social media as a tool for community-building. We will talk about concrete steps to extend the network of your congregation\, as well as how to use these tools in concert with rhythm of the liturgical seasons as Advent and Christmas quickly approach. \nRegister now!
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/digital-ministry-in-abnormal-times/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hansen21.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210707T172559Z
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SUMMARY:"Managing Self in Challenging Times"
DESCRIPTION:Princeton Family Center for Education Clergy Training Program for 2021-2022 \nIn the midst of a global pandemic\, societal tensions\, climate issues\, and the largest human migration in history\, faith leaders need a framework for thoughtfully managing self in polarizing times.  Awareness of one’s own emotional reactivity\, patterns of emotional process in family and workplace\, and clear thinking about one’s own guiding principles can lead to better functioning and organizational health. \n\n[ Download: PFCE Clergy training document 2021 2022 ]\n\nThe clergy training program helps faith leaders learn the basic concepts of Bowen family systems theory\, gain greater self-awareness\, improve relationship skills\, and become more proficient in applying systems thinking to real life situations at home and in the ministry setting.  As a result\, many clergy report that they are able to stay in ministry\, better manage themselves when the congregation is stirred up\, and enjoy enhanced family relationships\, which in turn\, has a profound effect on their ministry. \nEach session includes didactic teaching on the basic concepts of theory\, applications to family and ministry dilemmas\, and reflection on participants’ own real life stories from family and work settings.  Suggested readings and opportunities for viewing online video recordings will be available for participants wishing to learn more in between sessions.  Three individual supervision sessions will be available to each participant. \nHere are the details: \nWHO: Individuals interested in learning or further learning about Bowen family systems theory. \nWHAT: An opportunity to think\, review and apply Bowen family systems theory to personal and family life\, ministry settings\, and the larger society.  Faculty presentations\, guest presenters\, suggested readings\, questions for self-observation\, and group discussions will focus on using theory as a guide in these challenging times. \nWHEN: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Virtual Zoom Sessions will be held on the first Monday of the month as follows: \nOct 4\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 3\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; Apr 4\, 2022; and May 2\, 2022. \nWHERE: Zoom Online \nCOST: $600 for the year (8 three-hour sessions and three optional individual supervision sessions). \nHOW TO REGISTER: contact Rev. Julie Bergdahl (revjbb at verizon dot net\, or 215-536-8353) or Lee Gardner (leegardner at verizon dot net or 609-203-0162) to indicate your interest.  Payment shall be made and sent to: Princeton Family Center for Education\, PO Box 331\, Pennington\, NJ 08534 or via Venmo (@Princeton-FamilyCenter) or PayPal (https://paypal.me/pfce).
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/managing-self-in-challenging-times/2021-10-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210914T155544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T155544Z
UID:13876-1632304800-1632312000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:LDR 'Muck and Gut' Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in helping your neighbors following Hurricane Ida? Please join to learn the basics of helping survivors clean up after Ida and other natural disasters during a webinar on Wednesday\, Sept. 22\, from 10 am to noon. This workshop is offered by Lutheran Disaster Response in partnership with Lutheran Congregational Services.\n\nRegister online\nDownload a flyer
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/ldr-muck-and-gut-training/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Menzo":MAILTO:jmenzo@libertylutheran.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210706T144010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T144010Z
UID:13537-1627556400-1627556400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Helping Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:For Rostered Ministers: Barbara Keller\, the ELCA’s consultant for prevention of sexual misconduct\, will host an hour-long Zoom workshop engaging best practices for helping victims/survivors of sexual abuse in our congregations.\n\nThe sessions will be Thursday\, July 29 and Tuesday\, August 3\, at 11 am Eastern (10 am Central). She writes: “I will answer questions about other abusive issues as well ways to help pastors when victims want to talk about past sexual abuse. If you would like to participate\, contact Jenna Leazott by email. We will provide information about recording the session. If you plan to be on the zoom\, please prepare some questions.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/helping-victims-survivors-of-sexual-abuse/2021-07-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210706T144707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T144707Z
UID:13541-1626267600-1626273000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Zoom Call with Rostered Ministers
DESCRIPTION:Rostered Ministers will receive information via email.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/bishop-zoom-call-with-rostered-ministers/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210510T220533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T220533Z
UID:12978-1622124000-1622129400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Comfort My People - Trauma and Resilience in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:For SEPA Synod rostered ministers. \nThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod invites rostered ministers to a series of three timely webinars on Trauma and Resilience in Ministry. This FREE workshop is facilitated by LeaderWise. \nThe series starts next week on Thursday\, May 13. Please register ASAP so we can ensure a critical mass\, but your attendance is important to us even if you decide 15 minutes in advance! When registering\, please indicate which sessions you plan to attend. \nToday’s world has certainly caused varying levels of trauma for almost all of us. And even if you feel like you’ve fared pretty well\, undoubtedly you know someone who is having a tougher time\, either in your family\, your social circle\, or in your congregation. This workshop provides a place to explore trauma and its effects – in learning and conversation together with colleagues\, facilitated by LeaderWise staff. The workshop will be presented over 3 parts\, 3 weeks in a row (each week from 2:00 – 3:30 Eastern): \n5/13: Education on trauma\, what it is and its effects and pervasiveness.\n5/20: Reflecting on personal trauma due to the pandemic\, systemic racism events of the past year\, political strife and division\, and other significant events in your lives.\n5/27: Trauma in your churches – exploring how to help your people/congregations heal. \nAdditionally\, first call pastors will have the opportunity to engage in additional conversation to process their learning and reflection. Each week\, first call pastors will meet with one of the facilitators from 3:30 – 5:00 Eastern (a break between the two sessions will be incorporated).\nREGISTER NOW \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceippzkrG9CToYiKqN2LVkbZnX9gDwzo \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n“Girl and Grief” by x1klima is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/comfort-my-people-trauma-and-resilience-in-ministry-3/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/18118239630_ce9fd06d5f_k.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Karen Sease":MAILTO:ksease@sepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210510T205122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T205723Z
UID:12937-1622113200-1622118600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:How We Do Digital Ministry
DESCRIPTION:A presentation and Q&A session on taking digital ministry to the next level by Christopher Harris of Faith Growth Inc. Thursday\, May 27 at 11 am on Zoom. You’ll learn:\n\n\nWhat visitor-friendly church websites look like\nWhat are the most important web pages you need to engage new visitors (i.e. what we’ve learned from building 100+ church websites)\nWhat roles social media\, podcasts and other digital communications can play in your ministry\n\n\nPlease note: A recording will be available after the webinar. Your name and email will be shared with Faith Growth so they can solicit feedback on the presentation.\n\n\nRegister now at\nhttps://ministrylink.org/dig-min\n\nDownload poster to share
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/how-we-do-digital-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FaithGrowthCal.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210510T220412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T220412Z
UID:12976-1621519200-1621524600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Comfort My People - Trauma and Resilience in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:For SEPA Synod rostered ministers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod invites rostered ministers to a series of three timely webinars on Trauma and Resilience in Ministry. This FREE workshop is facilitated by LeaderWise.\n\nThe series starts next week on Thursday\, May 13. Please register ASAP so we can ensure a critical mass\, but your attendance is important to us even if you decide 15 minutes in advance! When registering\, please indicate which sessions you plan to attend.\n\nToday’s world has certainly caused varying levels of trauma for almost all of us. And even if you feel like you’ve fared pretty well\, undoubtedly you know someone who is having a tougher time\, either in your family\, your social circle\, or in your congregation. This workshop provides a place to explore trauma and its effects – in learning and conversation together with colleagues\, facilitated by LeaderWise staff. The workshop will be presented over 3 parts\, 3 weeks in a row (each week from 2:00 – 3:30 Eastern):\n\n\n5/13: Education on trauma\, what it is and its effects and pervasiveness.\n5/20: Reflecting on personal trauma due to the pandemic\, systemic racism events of the past year\, political strife and division\, and other significant events in your lives.\n5/27: Trauma in your churches – exploring how to help your people/congregations heal.\n\n\nAdditionally\, first call pastors will have the opportunity to engage in additional conversation to process their learning and reflection. Each week\, first call pastors will meet with one of the facilitators from 3:30 – 5:00 Eastern (a break between the two sessions will be incorporated).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceippzkrG9CToYiKqN2LVkbZnX9gDwzo\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n“Girl and Grief” by x1klima is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/comfort-my-people-trauma-and-resilience-in-ministry-2/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/18118239630_ce9fd06d5f_k.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Karen Sease":MAILTO:ksease@sepa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210510T215820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T125421Z
UID:12971-1621508400-1621513800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Ministry in the New Abnormal Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor rostered ministers\, church communicators\, parish admins\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/communications-office-hours/2021-05-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Zoom-Meeting-16-9.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210510T210338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T220302Z
UID:12940-1620914400-1620919800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Comfort My People - Trauma and Resilience in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:For SEPA Synod rostered ministers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod invites rostered ministers to a series of three timely webinars on Trauma and Resilience in Ministry. This FREE workshop is facilitated by LeaderWise.\n\nThe series starts next week on Thursday\, May 13. Please register ASAP so we can ensure a critical mass\, but your attendance is important to us even if you decide 15 minutes in advance! When registering\, please indicate which sessions you plan to attend.\n\nToday’s world has certainly caused varying levels of trauma for almost all of us. And even if you feel like you’ve fared pretty well\, undoubtedly you know someone who is having a tougher time\, either in your family\, your social circle\, or in your congregation. This workshop provides a place to explore trauma and its effects – in learning and conversation together with colleagues\, facilitated by LeaderWise staff. The workshop will be presented over 3 parts\, 3 weeks in a row (each week from 2:00 – 3:30 Eastern):\n\n\n5/13: Education on trauma\, what it is and its effects and pervasiveness.\n5/20: Reflecting on personal trauma due to the pandemic\, systemic racism events of the past year\, political strife and division\, and other significant events in your lives.\n5/27: Trauma in your churches – exploring how to help your people/congregations heal.\n\n\nAdditionally\, first call pastors will have the opportunity to engage in additional conversation to process their learning and reflection. Each week\, first call pastors will meet with one of the facilitators from 3:30 – 5:00 Eastern (a break between the two sessions will be incorporated).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceippzkrG9CToYiKqN2LVkbZnX9gDwzo\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n“Girl and Grief” by x1klima is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/comfort-my-people-trauma-and-resilience-in-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/18118239630_ce9fd06d5f_k.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Karen Sease":MAILTO:ksease@sepa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210208T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T214612Z
UID:12388-1620903600-1620909000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:What’s Next? Being Digital Church After the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:The widespread use of COVID vaccines and the lessening of restrictions on gatherings are ushering us into our latest “abnormal” – a hybrid church that holds on to the best of its pandemic digital presence and rekindles in-person community. How might we do both sustainably? Why might digital be a better platform for some types of content? What skills will we need to develop for the long haul? How will we do the dreaded “E word” – evangelism – post pandemic? How will these changes impact congregational staffing\, budgets\, and priorities?\n \nJoin Pastor Keith Anderson\, author of The Digital Cathedral and Click 2 Save: The Social Media Bible\, to explore the big picture of hybrid digital church and learn strategies to create new and leverage existing content to expand your church’s reach.\n \nFREE\, essential learning and conversation for rostered ministers and lay church leaders\, especially church councils\, music and worship teams\, tech and evangelism teams. Register at ministrylink.org/what’s-next\n \nThursday\, May 13 @ 11 am\nSEPA Synod Communications Office Hours\n \nIf you’re interested but cannot join us live\, please register to be the first notified when the recording is available.\n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/next-digital-church-illus-16-9.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20201015T155247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T021523Z
UID:11968-1619222400-1619308799@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:2021 Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod ELCA will gather for a special online business meeting on Saturday\, April 24. \nThe business portions of this year’s Assembly will be totally online. And because most people would find it tedious to be logged in to an online meeting for two full days (our usual Assembly schedule)\, we have pared down the agenda to fit into one day. \n\nGet full details and registration info here
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/2021-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries,Synod Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2021-Assembly-16-9-for-cal.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210208T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T012029Z
UID:12385-1619089200-1619094600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Communications\, COVID\, Worship and More
DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor church communicators\, rostered ministers\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-04-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Zoom-Meeting-16-9.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210225T005239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T021705Z
UID:12488-1618945200-1618950600@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Assembly Forum on Financial Reports and Proposed Budget
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW >
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/assembly-forum-on-financial-reports-and-proposed-budget/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Synod Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ministrylink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2021-Assembly-16-9-for-cal.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210208T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T222637Z
UID:12384-1618484400-1618489800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours: Communications\, COVID\, Worship and More
DESCRIPTION:Join your peers and Pastor Bob Fisher for an informal time of learning\, sharing\, and mutual support. \nFor church communicators\, rostered ministers\, tech teams\, worship leaders\, musicians\, re-opening committees\, councils…anyone navigating new ways of being\, leading\, scheduling\, and planning church in the time of the pandemic. \nJoin us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/sepacomms.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/office-hours-communications-covid-worship-and-more-2021-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210225T004023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T013632Z
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SUMMARY:Assembly Forum on Proposed Constitutional Changes
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW >
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/assembly-forum-on-proposed-constitutional-changes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Synod Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210225T000552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T001707Z
UID:12481-1618254000-1618259400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Creation Care Networking Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Does your congregation have a Green or Creation Care Team? Has your congregation thought of starting one? Want to know what others are doing? How did they do it? How is this work connected to our missions of feeding the hungry\, caring for displaced persons\, and racial justice?\n \nThis roundtable discussion will be an opportunity to …\n1) Share what your congregation has been doing\n2) Learn how your congregation can be moved by Faith to become a leader in implementing climate change solutions\n3) Determine how we may be able to work more effectively together\n \nJoy Baxter\, the Green Team Chair at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ardmore\,will provide resources to help your congregation start a Creation Care or Green Team committee\, will share the ease of starting the Green Team at St. Paul’s\, creation care educational resources\, opportunities for interfaith networking\, and climate solution resources.\n \nREGISTER NOW >
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/creation-care-networking-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="joy Baxter":MAILTO:joybaxter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210316T211727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T214936Z
UID:12643-1617098400-1617102000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Chrism Service (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday of Holy Week\, March 30 at 10 am\, it is our tradition to gather for a service of Word and Sacrament\, for blessing of oil\, for healing prayer\, and renewal of ministry vows. The theme for this year’s virtual service is “Renewing our Baptismal Promises in Changing Times” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) \nAs part of the service\, Bishop Davenport would like to remember individiduals from our Synod who have transitioned during this last year\, whether from COVID or other causes. Congregations can submit names at https://forms.gle/fTNCxJVYskApDDwS8. \nTo receive the Zoom link for this service\, please register at http://bit.ly/SEPA-chrism. \nBlessed oil will be distributed through your conference dean. \nThe Chrism Service is a time for ministers of Word and Sacrament and ministers of Word and Service to reaffirm promises made as they began their ministry\, and blessings for congregational deacons and assisting ministers to honor their local ministries. It is also a time to worship our Lord and be strengthened and renewed as we prepare to lead the faithful to the Cross and Resurrection.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/chrism-service-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Curtis":MAILTO:ycurtis@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210224T144535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T013718Z
UID:12472-1615492800-1615498200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:One Year Changed: Faith in Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:We have been leading\, parenting\, learning\, working\, neighboring\, and simply existing within a global health crisis for over a year. It has changed the way we live our lives\, the ways we connect meaningfully with one another\, and perhaps it has also changed our faith. \nIn this evening virtual retreat format\, gather with other people of faith to ponder how we might be moved into a different sort of spirituality this Lent. What have we let fall that we will never pick up again? What practices have emerged that may be meaningful far into the future? If this is truly a humanity-defining moment\, what have we learned about our species? About ourselves? About our spirits? \nWith seven-minute talks from faith leaders\, activists\, artists\, and more\, we will memorialize the way this moment has shaped us and will continue to influence us. We will spend time in prayer and reflection\, considering how the Spirit might be moving all of humanity in this moment. \nFeaturing: \n\nDr. Valerie Bridgeman\nDr. Ulysses Burley III\nDr. Jacqueline Bussie\nRev. Emmy Kegler\nRev. Angela T. Khabeb\nRev. Dr. Fulton L. Porter III\nRozella Haydée White\n\nLearn More at: \nhttps://churchanew.org/events/2021/3/11/one-year-changed-faith-in-pandemic \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/one-year-changed-faith-in-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210208T202943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T202943Z
UID:12369-1615287600-1615291200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Support for Rostered Ministers with Dr. Steve Treat
DESCRIPTION:SEPA sponsors a time of Virtual Support For Rostered Ministers with Steve Treat on \nTuesday March 9 and Thursday March 25 from 11 am to noon. Dr. Treat will address various topics including but not limited to: \n\nSelf-Care\nChallenges of Covid\nHolding onto your Differentiation\nAnxiety and Depression as we continue to pivot in Ministry\nPandemic proofing your intimate relationships\nDealing with the isolation\n\nThese conversations will build on each other. You will have the opportunity to ask Steve to address specific concerns for your life and ministry. \nRegister for both events at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodu2tqT0pG9yapn_XZXxl4vLI6zvE96Fb \nDr. Treat has been featured on numerous television and radio programs\, and is often quoted for newspaper and magazine articles. He has co-authored two books\, Pastoral Marital Therapy and Couples in Treatment: Techniques and Approaches for Effective Practice. In addition\, he has published numerous book chapters and articles on process and content of marital and family therapy
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/virtual-support-for-rostered-ministers-with-dr-steve-treat/2021-03-09/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210225T011336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T013811Z
UID:12490-1615230000-1615235400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Council Leaders' Zoom with Vice President Beasley
DESCRIPTION:Synod Vice President Tracey A. Beasley invites church council leaders to join a Zoom gathering on Monday\, March 8 from 7 to 8:30 pm. This is a time to ask questions\, network\, and share wisdom as we navigate through this pandemic time.\n \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdOutrD0sHNH1o0iDRU-kiE7yp7bheJ5c  \n \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nREGISTER NOW .
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/council-leaders-zoom-with-vice-president-beasley/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210208T202411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T202411Z
UID:12367-1612864800-1612868400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Kairos Time\, Chronos Time\, COVID Time: Reimagining Sabbath-Keeping in This Unusual Season
DESCRIPTION:Barbara Debski of Portico will offer a 1 hour workshop for rostered ministers on Tuesday\, Feb. 9 at 10 am.\n\nPracticing the gift of Sabbath has shaped and renewed God’s people for generations. But how do we find Sabbath in our homes when we never leave them? How do we mark the sunset that says\, “now rest” when we sit in constant light of a computer screen or smart phone? Rediscover how the simplest acts can have profound meaning in our search for well-being.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/kairos-time-chronos-time-covid-time-reimagining-sabbath-keeping-in-this-unusual-season/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Curtis":MAILTO:ycurtis@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20210108T155745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T155802Z
UID:12250-1610294400-1610294400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Metropolitan New York Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Looking forward to seeing your beautiful faces on ZOOM for the annual MLK Commemoration Service – REGISTER HERE!!
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/metropolitan-new-york-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-commemoration/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20201014T134826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T134826Z
UID:11957-1603983600-1603987200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship: Online Giving
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to be more effective with online/electronic giving opportunities and discover FREE resources for congregational and leadership education.  Discover how you can be part of an ELCA Pilot program – “Six Weeks on Money”. Hosted by Rev. Larry Smoose and Rev. Dr. William Flippin Jr. \nRegister at the link below to receive instructions to join this Zoom meeting: \nREGISTER NOW > \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/stewardship-online-giving/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mercedes Lee":MAILTO:mlee@sepa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20200909T150359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T150359Z
UID:11759-1602320400-1602333000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:In God's Image: Making Ministries Friendly to LGBTQIA+ Persons
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to expand your ministries to be more intentionally welcoming for LGBTQIA+ persons? Is your congregation already Reconciling in Christ but you want to know what more you can do? Do you feel like you just don’t know how to be the best ally you can be?\n\nThis year’s In God’s Image event will be a virtual resource sharing day! RSVP to get all of the updates and plan to join us online on October 10! A great way to kick off the weekend of National Coming Out Day!  In God’s Image is a day of Resources\, Conversation\, and Holy Imagination to better equip you and your ministry for just such work. Sponsored by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod\, ELCA\, this day is open to anyone who want to learn and grow in their ministry!\n\nLike us on Facebook!\nRSVP to our Virtual Event
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/in-gods-image-making-ministries-friendly-to-lgbtqia-persons/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20200909T155951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T155951Z
UID:11776-1600977600-1600984800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:ELCA World Hunger Online Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Hunger in the Time of COVID-19: Life for Today and Hope for Tomorrow\n\nRick Steves\, guidebook author and travel TV host; the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton\, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA); and the Rev. Shelley Bryan Wee\, bishop of the ELCA Northwest Washington Synod\, invite you to an online benefit — the first of its kind — for ELCA World Hunger. Our goal is to raise $250\,000 to confront hunger in the time of COVID-19.\n\nWhen: Thursday\, Sept. 24\, 7 pm Central time\nWhere: Zoom virtual event\n\nRegister now!
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/elca-world-hunger-online-benefit/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20200909T160157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T160157Z
UID:11779-1600963200-1600972200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/synod-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260426T170037
CREATED:20200908T120023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T131935Z
UID:11748-1600732800-1601078399@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Urban Theological Institute 40th Anniversary Virtual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Urban Theological Institute Celebrates 40 years\n“Celebrating our Past . . . Embracing our Future”\nFrom September 22-25\, 2020\, UTI will hold a virtual 40th year celebration featuring the annual UTI lecture\, annual UTI sermon\, chapel worship and piano concert. All events will be featured on the ULS YouTube channel. \n9/22/2020 at 11:45AM – Annual UTI Lecture with Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley\, Senior Pastor\, Alfred Street Baptist Church\, Alexandria\, VA\n9/23/2020 at 11:45AM – Alumni Chapel Worship with Bishop Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport\, Fifth Bishop of the SE Synod of of the ELCA\n9/23/2020 at 7:00PM – Annual UTI Sermon with Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley\n9/25/2020 at 7:00PM – Piano concert with Scott O. Cumberbatch\, Minister of Music\, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church\, Englewood\, NJ \nView the UTI40 flyer. \nGet full information at uls.edu/uti40 \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/urban-theological-institute-40th-anniversary-virtual-celebration/
LOCATION:Online
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