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Trustworthy Servants of the People of God
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The Conference of Bishops reviewed the document titled '
Trustworthy Servants of the People of God' and commented, in a statement to the ELCA Church Council: "
We affirm it as a timely replacement for Vision and Expectations and a faithful expression of the aspirations of the ELCA for its rostered ministers and candidates. We believe that Trustworthy Servants can create a healthy environment for accountability in this church. We offer our prayers for the ELCA Church Council for their discernment and deliberation as they consider this policy in the days to come.
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Pastoral Message from ELCA Conference of Bishops
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"We aspire and pledge, in the future, to apply the church's standards for ministry with equity and compassion, to listen and take seriously the concerns of all our leaders—particularly those who historically have been marginalized—and to treat with dignity all those seeking to lead in our church."—Learn more,
here.
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Do You Know Someone Who Could Teach in Tanzania?
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Have you heard about our companion synod relationship with the North Western Diocese in Tanzania, and our support of teachers at
Kibeta English Medium Primary School (KEMPS)? Do you know anyone who might like to be a part of this exciting ministry?
We’re looking for someone who has the skills to teach primary school children in English, the sense of adventure to commit two years to service in Bukoba, and a strong love of the gospel.
Learn more about our partnership,
here.
See the job description,
here.
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Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church, Huntington
Sunday, March 31 | 4:00 pm
Bishop Donald McCoid,
preaching
A Lenten Service of Prayer and Fellowship for the MNYS Western Suffolk Conference.
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Bishop's Election Lenten Devotionals
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Electing a bishop is one of the most important responsibilities in the life of a synod. Although a voting process is used to elect a bishop,
it is first and foremost a call process
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We invite you to use
these Lenten Devotionals
created by members of our
Synod Council
to seek the
guidance of the Holy Spirit, through prayer or thoughtful discussion
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Do you have a passion for helping…
- Communicate an inclusive faith?
- Vibrant congregations?
- Welcoming the stranger?
- Confront racism in our church?
- Provide wise counsel in managing finances?
- All of the above?
The Metropolitan New York Synod has opportunities for you to serve more people, increase our impact, and deliver God’s Work, Our Hands to the Metro New York area.
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The
MNYS Weekly Newsletter could be an excellent tool for your congregation to help create awareness about its events.
To list an event, please send us an
email with the event's information, digital ads or link (if any), and a 50-word description (for publication).
We Are Church Together!
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FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS & PARTNERS
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PREACHING WORKSHOP FOR SYNODICAL DEACONS
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Rockville Centre
TODAY!
Saturday, March 16
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
For deacons who feel called to preach, these workshops will focus on the process of reflection, study, formulation, and delivery of the Sunday sermon. The workshop will be led by The Rev. David Grainson. For more information, click
here
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Manhattan
Sunday, March 17
5:00 pm
Since 1968, Holy Trinity has performed the sacred music of J. S. Bach and his contemporaries, during the historic evening setting of Vespers. You can enjoy this beautiful music until Easter Sunday. To view the complete schedule of concerts, click
here.
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PUERTO RICO BENEFIT SHOWCASE
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LuHi chapel and Performing Arts Center
Friday, March 29
7:00 pm
This is a fundraiser event for Puerto Rico Hurricane relief. To inquire about getting space in the program, or more information, click
here.
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King of Kings Lutheran Church, New Windsor
Saturday, March 30
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is the continuation of the series of six ecumenical workshops designed to strengthen our church, our leadership, and our community. For more information, click
here.
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LUTHERAN COUNSELING
CENTER
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Are you suffering from anxiety? There is hope! Counseling is available at nine locations in Metropolitan New York. For more information, call
1-800-317-1173 or click
here. You can start healing today!
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A FORUM
ON YOUTH MINISTRY
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Campus of Princeton Theological Seminary
April 23 - 26
Join other youth leaders, directors, and pastors for a 4-day youth ministry conference, to reinforce the faith of those who believe that lives and communities can be transformed when theological reflection meets practical application. For more information, click
here.
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PARSONAGE AVAILABLE: Nassau County—more information
here
TEACHER FOR TANZANIA:
Metropolitan New York Synod—more information
here
PASTORAL COUNSELOR: Chelsea Community Church—more information
here
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TODAY, MARCH 16:
SENT Committee Meeting—more information
here
TODAY, MARCH 16:
Anti-Racism Committee Meeting—more information
here
MARCH 19:
Conference of Deans Meeting—more information
here
MARCH 19:
Synod Council Meeting—more information
here
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• Our Director for Finance/Administration and Grant Management,
Susan Brandt, who is recovering from pneumonia and the flu
• The
Rev. Timothy Kennedy, who is also recovering from pneumonia and the flu
• Our brothers and sisters, during Venezuela's dark times
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The United Methodist Church, and its
LGBTQIA+ members
• Our work toward shaping a more inclusive church that welcomes and affirms all of God's people, specifically our
LGBTQIA+
brothers, sisters, and siblings
• The asylum seekers who are waiting to be processed at our southern border
• Refugees and immigrants, and those who come to their aid
• Those affected by violence in their schools, workplaces, and homes
• The unity of this church and its mission
• Peace in our world
• Peace in our nation
• The care of
God's Creation
• ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission,
Callie Arendt, and
Jonathan Baunach, serving in Hungary and Serbia
• ELCA missionaries
The Rev. Hitoshi and
Satoko Adachi, parish ministries, serving in Japan
• MNYS missionary
Melanie Nelson, and her husband
David Kingery, serving in Bukoba, Tanzania
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