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Jersey Jottings
News from around the New Jersey Synod
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Keep in Prayer
Rev. Ed Schmidt (Holy Trinity, Audubon) who has been hospitalized after a fall.
The Trozzo family (Global Mission) as they await results of Wendolyn's lumpectomy.
Rev. Roger Spencer (Good Shepherd, Glen Rock).
Rev. Peggy Hayes (Our Redeemer, Dumont) Congratulations To Rev. Charles Ferrari and Resurrection, Hamilton Square, who called Rev. Ferrari on August 24.
For these congregations in our Synod
Christ Lutheran in Woodcliff Lake, Faith Lutheran in New Providence, and St. John Lutheran in Ocean City.
For our sisters and brothers around the world
Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA; Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras; South Andhra Lutheran Church (India); Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ingria in Russia
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Get in Gear (GiG) Events!
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Make a note on your calendars for the upcoming Get in Gear or GiG events! Each will have a variety of workshops to help build and cultivate Christ-centered, resilient, generous, missional faith communities for the sake of the world. These gatherings will take place around our synod, making it easier for rostered and lay people to attend. Watch for registration information as we get closer!
November 1- First, Clifton November 8- St. Michael, Cherry Hill January 18- Good Shepherd, Somerville February 7- Zion, Egg Harbor City February 21- Hope, Freehold
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The NJ diakonia Steering Committee is pleased to announce that we will be
offering the diakonia program in Spanish beginning in September. The classes will be held at Iglesia Evangelica Luterana Santa Isabel, 908 East Jersey St., Elizabeth, NJ. For more information about the program in Spanish, please contact Pastor Ramon Collazo by email
or call at (908) 209-0335. For information regarding the program in English, please contact Ellen Lindemann by email or call at (908) 458-7711.
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The West Virginia/ Western Maryland Synod and St. John's Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, WV will be hosting a Glocal Event September 19-20, 2014. To learn more, click here. |
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| God's Work, Our Hands Day |
This Sunday, September 7, ELCA congregations from around the country will participate in the  2nd annual God's Work, Our Hands Day, including many in New Jersey. We would love to hear the stories and see pictures of how your congregation participated. Please email us, or put it on our Facebook page. Click here for a sending liturgy to use as groups leave.
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Ordination Invitation
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THE NEW JERSEY SYNOD COUNCIL
and
THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
THE NEW JERSEY SYNOD
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
Invite You to the Service of
CONSECRATION
of
Karen Beth Kelly
And
ORDINATION
of
Daniel Kyle Eisenberg
Ian Andrew Hill
Gary Andrew B. Woodruff
Sunday, September 21, 2014
3:30 PM
Christ Lutheran Church
40 Schoolhouse Road
Whiting, NJ 08759
Rostered Leaders are invited to process.
The color of the day is red.
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2014 Fall Stewardship Conversations
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 The 2014 Fall Stewardship Conversations will center on Living Generously. These conversations, entitled "GENEROUS 3:16", introduce a fresh look at a familiar bible text that will change your perspective about stewardship and generosity! Venues for these events will vary by mission district. More details and dates can be found on the Synod Stewardship page. |
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Bishop's Convocation for Rostered Leaders
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Ministry Across the Generations: From Infancy through Elderhood
During our time together, we will worship, learn, eat and gather for fellowship. Dr. Rollie Martinson will help us explore what it means to have 6 living generations for the first time in history -- the opportunities, challenges and expectations for ministry this reality brings.
Date: October 21-22, National Conference Center, East Windsor |
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Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministry
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Faith Leaders are getting Organized!
LOGM is inviting you to be a part of an effort that seeks to addresses inequality in New Jersey. PICO NJ and Camden Churches Organized for People are hosting a statewide gathering and I would like to encourage you to attend. The goal of this work day is to explore how faith communities might build a shared, prophetic narrative about growing social and economic injustice in New Jersey, with a particular focus on the role of race; and to identify an agenda that addresses our policies and politics in ways that truly 'let justice roll down like waters.'
There is no cost for the event, though we are asking participants to consider making a contribution of $10 to help defray the food costs. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please take a moment to register and feel free to share this announcement with your clergy colleagues.
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 from 9:30-4:00 at New Brunswick Seminary, 35 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.To register contact Sara Lilja by email or phone (609-586-6800)
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Included in the August issue of The Lutheran was an insert from the NJ synod, including some great stories of discipleship around our state and some upcoming events. For a digital copy or to print it out for your congregation, please click here.
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Volunteering at Christus Academy in Camden
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Christus Academy High School has 2014 service opportunity openings in the following areas.
Intro to Biology
Intro to Spanish
Algebra (all levels)
Workshop presenters, tutors, office help
More information can be found on the synod website or at Christus Academy's website.
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"Stress and Psychological Type for Clergy" presented by Rev. Tom Larkin, Rev. Jon Norton,and Marjorie Royle
9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Christian Health Care Center Auditorium
700 Mountain Ave, Wyckoff, NJ. For more info, email here.
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Being the New Jersey Synod Together
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We are looking for new ways to lift up the congregations and organizations in our Synod, and one way is to change our Facebook page weekly with pictures from congregations in our Synod!
Please email 2 pictures of your congregation to us, and be creative! Please limit only 1 of the building.
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Mission of the Month: Abby in South Africa
As a Young Adult in Global Mission, Abby Henderson mentored teen girls and encouraged them to stay in school. Inspire your congregation with her story! Click here for resources.
Global Church Sunday
This fall, congregations are invited to celebrate God's global church by hosting a Global Church Sunday. You may want to consider celebrating on Sept. 21 (International Day of Peace), Oct. 5 (World Communion Sunday) or Oct. 26 (Lutheran World Federation Sunday). Find out more here.
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Lutheran Disaster Response
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Congregational Disaster Preparedness Guide
Are you or your congregation prepared if a disaster strikes within your community? This Congregational Disaster Preparedness Guide will walk you through, step-by-step, to create a comprehensive plan in case of a disaster and help equip your church to respond after a disaster strikes. Created by Lutheran Disaster Response, the intent of this resource is to help your congregation take basic and important steps to serve their communities. Download this free resource by clicking here and selecting the "General" tab.
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Ministry with LGBT Task Group
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Growing into Welcome- Oct 12, 1:30-5pm, Abiding Presence Lutheran, Ewing
Same-Gender Civil Marriage in New Jersey: What does this mean for our congregations and communities? At our 2014 NJ Synod Assembly, we resolved to have conversation around this topic, and hope that this event will show how to model how to talk about this in your congregation. People from all viewpoints are welcome as we seek out a respectful and supportive way of talking about difficult issues. Check here for more information, or register by emailing here.
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Youth Ministry
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Look for the 2014-2015 AlmostEverything Youth Ministry Mailing in your congregation's mailbox. It contains a full-color, low-fat, MSG-free, farm-fresh Youth Ministry Poster with almost every youth ministry event on it! The mailing also includes, at no extra cost, the 2014-2015 youth ministry calendar, a RESET 10.14 flyer and more. Click here to see these resources on our webpage!
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New Jersey Synod, ELCA | 609-586-6800
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