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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T110000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Bob Fisher":MAILTO:bob@kairoscommunities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
CREATED:20210225T004023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T013632Z
UID:12486-1618340400-1618345800@ministrylink.org
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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:20260627T015008
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200909T133221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T133221Z
UID:11753-1599919200-1599926400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Just Love: A Virtual Preview
DESCRIPTION:Join Women of the ELCA for Just Love: A virtual preview where you’ll get a taste of what’s to come at the 2021 Gathering\, Aug. 5-8 (welcatg.org). \nThis two-hour Zoom webinar will explore the Just Love theme through Bible study\, a mini-workshop\, words of inspiration\, music\, and much more. And you can participate for free from your comfy armchair\, front porch\, or home office. \nConnect with other women of faith for this two-hour webinar\, Saturday\, Sept. 12\, at 1 pm Central Daylight Time (2pm Eastern). Registration is limited to the first 1\,000 women\, so complete your simple\, online registration now. \n\nLearn more\nRegister\n\nHere’s who is helping us with our virtual gathering: \n\nThe Rev. Jennifer Michael\, churchwide president in the 2008-2011 triennium (emcee)\nThe Rev. Angela Khabeb (Bible study)\nRachel Kurtz (music)\nKelly Glow (artist-in-residence)\nThe Rev. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni (mini-workshop)\nThe Rev. Beth Birkholz (stretch break)\nEva James Yeo (quilt challenge)\nValora K Starr (in-kind giving)\n\nYou’ll also hear greetings and prayers from the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton\, presiding bishop of the ELCA; Lisa Plorin\, churchwide president of Women of the ELCA; and Myrna Wells-Ulland\, president of the Grand Canyon Synodical Women’s Organization\, the home of our 2021 triennial gathering in Phoenix\, Ariz.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/just-love-a-virtual-preview/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200708T165842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T165842Z
UID:11507-1594645200-1594648800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Online: Ministry In A Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:From Luther Seminary: \nCOVID-19 has led countless churches to do digital ministry for the first time. \nBut knowing how to livestream a service is just the beginning. \nNow we need to make sure we understand the culture of the digital age—and how to reach people who are more and more connected. This four-part webinar series will help you build on what you’ve already learned during this time of physical distancing so that you can evolve your ministry practices for a world that lives online. \nYou’ll learn: \n\n\nSkills to help you reflect theologically on discoveries made about being church online during COVID-19\nWhat a “tech-shaped culture” means and how digital technology is changing the way we know\, learn\, and believe\nHow to create experiments\, practices\, lessons\, and curriculum to reach the Christian learner of the digital age\nand more…\n\nLearn more and register at the Luther Seminary Website.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/online-ministry-in-a-digital-age/2020-07-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Communications,Congregational Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200623T211502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T115558Z
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SUMMARY:Being Church in Times of Crisis: Weekly Gathering for ELCA Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Being Church in  Times of Crisis is a weekly online meeting for ELCA leaders\, rostered and lay.\n\n\n\nWe welcome back Dr. Martin Lohrmann on June 24. He is the Associate Professor of Lutheran Confessions and Heritage at Wartburg Theological Seminary. Among other works\, he is the author of Book of Harmony: Spirit and Service in the Lutheran Confessions (Fortress\, 2016) and the forthcoming Stories from Global Lutheranism: A Historical Introduction (Fortress\, expected summer 2020). \nUsing the 1966 documentary A Time for Burning as a starting point\, participants will learn about and discuss the ways that racism has impacted the witness and ministry of white Lutheran congregations in the United States. The session will also discuss antiracist values and strategies that people can use in daily life. \n\n\nIf you missed Dr. Lohrmann’s April 15 presentation “Hope and Lutheran History\,” you can watch that recording and find supporting documents here: https://www.elcacoaching.org/podcasts/media/2020-04-15-hope-and-lutheran-history. \nYou are invited to join this weekly gathering designed to provide encouragement and support for ELCA leaders across the church. Participants will hear topical presentations related to how we are called to be Church in times of crisis\, as well as an opportunity to be in small group discussions with an ELCA group coach facilitating the conversation. All of this is designed to help us process our feelings in this strange and fearful time and to create a space where we can each name our next most faithful step forward in our unique context. You are welcome to share this invitation with any other ELCA leader\, rostered or lay. #ELCAChurchTogether \nELCA Coaching is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Being Church in Times of Crisis – Weekly Gathering for ELCA Leaders\nTime: June 24\, 2020 01:00 PM Central Time \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/180439412?pwd=WlVwUUxyUE5mY2IxMktHQXFJdGNMdz09\nMeeting ID: 180 439 412\nPassword: 648160 \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,180439412#\,\,1#\,648160# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,180439412#\,\,1#\,648160# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\nMeeting ID: 180 439 412\nPassword: 648160
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/being-church-in-times-of-crisis-weekly-gathering-for-elca-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
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SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/synod-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T183000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200604T193641Z
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UID:11294-1591813800-1591813800@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:People's Town Hall: COVID-19 Effects on Communities of Color
DESCRIPTION:Join a webinar sponsored by Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity\, Forum Philly\, and the Pennsylvania Progressive Baptist Alliance. Wednesday\, June 10\, 6:30 pm at https://facebook.com/BCPVINC.\n\n\n\nDownload a Flyer
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/peoples-town-hall-covid-19-effects-on-communities-of-color/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200604T142003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T142107Z
UID:11279-1591786800-1591790400@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Yellow Phase Faith: Questions and Considerations for Houses of Worship
DESCRIPTION:Last week\, the City unveiled Safer at Home\, a plan and executive order outlining the strategy for how Philadelphia will begin to reopen for business when the current Stay-at-Home Order is lifted\, which is expected to occur later this week.  The plan specifically outlines guidance for religious communities. Highlights include: \n\nGatherings of over 25 people are prohibited by the state until the Green Phase. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health recommends that NO gatherings of any size be held until the Green Phase.\nRequire all congregants to mask while on site.\nDO NOT allow choir practice\, performance\, or ANY group singing until public health authorities have given guidance on the safety of group singing. Consider refraining from responsive/group reading as well.\nContinue to offer remote service options even if in-person services resume to offer a safe option to those who need it.\nIf possible\, offer staggered service times to increase physical distancing.\nUse signage\, floor decals\, or other visual cues to encourage individuals and groups to space themselves at least 6 feet from others.\nRope off rows of chairs or pews so that congregants can only sit in every 3rd row.\nFor gatherings where congregants pray on mats\, separate mats by at least 6 feet.\nSeparate the service leader from front row of congregants and from other service leaders as much as possible\, keeping in mind that 6 feet may be inadequate because of vocal projection.\nDo not share items such as communion cups or offertory plates.\nFood and drink should not be served or consumed at services or gatherings until the Green Phase.\n\nTo learn more about the City’s Safer-at-Home Plan\, visit phila.gov/safer-at-home. \nJoin us next Wednesday\, June 10\, at 11am\, for Yellow Phase Faith: Questions and Considerations for Houses of Worship\, a special COVID-19 Update Call for Faith Leaders. Register below. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nREGISTER HERE >
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/yellow-phase-faith-questions-and-considerations-for-houses-of-worship/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T201500
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200601T192043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T203919Z
UID:10791-1591729200-1591733700@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:“America’s Original Sin” – An Online Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The SEPA Synod Anti-racism Team invites you to online conversations about race based on the book -“America’s Original Sin” by Jim Wallis. \nThese interactive discussions will take place on Tuesday evenings\, from 7pm-8:15pm on June 9th\, June 16th\, June 23th\, June 30th\, July 7th and July 14th. They will be led by members of the SEPA Synod Anti-racism Team. You may participate in one or all of the conversations. \nThe Team encourages you to read the book. An excerpt from “America’s Original Sin” can be found here: https://americasoriginalsin.com/read-an-excerpt-of-americas-original-sin/. \nTo join in these free interactive discussions please register by sending an e-mail to: Antiracism@sepa.org with your name and contact information. Space is limited\, so please register before Friday\, June 5th for the first session. A link to connect to the conversation\, along with further information will be sent to you prior to the discussion. The Team looks forward to your participation in this new venture.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/americas-original-sin-an-online-book-discussion/2020-06-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200601T151310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T203832Z
UID:10787-1591268400-1591272000@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Communications Zoom Call
DESCRIPTION:Open forum with Pr. Bob Fisher\, assistant to the bishop for communications. For clergy and lay leaders. Topics include online technology\, worship\, re-opening\, and more. All questions welcome. \nRegister at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoc–oqDosNJ8KaraWdhL0wNLfxWfOHg
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/communications-zoom-call/2020-06-04/
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:20200603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200601T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T235345Z
UID:11245-1591182000-1591189200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Online Clergy Workshop: In Over Your Head in the Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Clergy are on the front line in dealing with mental health issues in their places of ministry. It is common knowledge that folks tend to seek out their pastors\, priests\, rabbis\, and imams far sooner than they would consult with a mental health professional. However\, while clergy are often the ‘first responders’ to the demanding human situations of everyday life as well as crisis and life cycle events\, they are often not formally trained to deal with the counseling component of their work. Many clergy are afraid that they will do more harm than good. In this workshop\, Dr. Stephen Treat will look at some common mental health issues that clergy see in the ministry such as depression\, personality disorders\, and trauma and will offer some guidelines for addressing these challenging issues in ministry\n\nPresenter: Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Treat\, MFT and CEO Emeritus of Council for Relationships\, Ordained in the UCC\nWednesday\, June 3\, 2020\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\nLocation: Online via Zoom Videoconferencing\n\nCost: $15\n\nAny questions can be directed to The Rev. Dr. Dolores Littleton\, Director of the Clergy Track of the Post Graduate Certificate Program\,at dlittleton@councilforrelationships.org.
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/online-clergy-workshop-in-over-your-head-in-the-ministry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Roster
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T015008
CREATED:20200507T141212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T141312Z
UID:10654-1588950000-1588957200@ministrylink.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Zoom Call on Food Insecurity and Feeding Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Disaster Response – Eastern PA (a ministry of Liberty Lutheran and Lutheran Congregational Services) and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) are teaming up this Friday May 8\, at 3 pm to host a zoom call for people and congregations who are especially concerned about the most vulnerable in our communities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic\, and the impact it will have on families that live on the margins even after social distancing is relaxed. \nThe zoom call will feature \n· Presenters from food pantry ministries \n· Ideas for congregations interested in service projects for people who need hygiene supplies and fabric masks \n· Ways to advocate for people who are most vulnerable \n· Ways to access resources available to helping ministries \n· Time to discuss your concerns and problem solve together. \nRegister for the zoom call here! \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZPqoDZuzHErQ7cuq24K-WsLJRE6prT72Ut0lbZfBoREOBoQ/viewform
URL:https://ministrylink.org/events/statewide-zoom-call-on-food-insecurity-and-feeding-ministries/
LOCATION:Online
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