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SYNOD NEWS
Seasonings: Christmas Worship Planning
On October 22, the I-K Worship Committee will sponsor the second in the Seasonings series. The event will be held at Christ the Savior Church in Fishers, IN. Dr Hank Langknecht will again be the plenary presenter. Workshop tracks for preachers, lectors, worship committee members, musicians, artists, assisting ministers, council members, and mission planners will include sessions both in liturgical foundations and practical applications. Click
here to download a flyer or
Register here.
Freed and Renewed in Christ
2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Theme
We, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America, had our triennial churchwide assembly in New Orleans August 8 through 13 this year. This wonderful event was very much like a large scale synod assembly: 980 voting members from every corner of this church (including 15 voting members, plus some staff and guests from the IN-KY mission territory) gathered with guests from all over the world and across faith traditions to worship, fellowship, study scripture, and discuss and decide about important issues and concerns that we face together.
To read more of Bishop Gafkjen's newsletter or to download a copy to share with your congregation,
click here
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Lecture: The Rise of the Religiously Unaffiliated
Why a decline in American religion matters to everyone
While there are signs of both stability and decline in American religion, "nones" (those claiming no religious affiliation) are growing as a share of the population in all regions and among all demographics. The change is particularly pronounced among the millennial generation. Religious activity in America has long been strongly associated with civil society and philanthropy, so the question for nonprofits of all kinds is: how do these changes in organized religion affect civil society?
Join Alan Cooperman, Director of Religion Research, Pew Research Center on Tuesday, October 4 from 5:00-7:30 on the campus of IUPUI. Read More
Professional Leaders Conference. September 25-27, 2016
The Indiana-Kentucky Synod Professional Leaders Conference, to be held at Clifty Falls, will feature speaker Rev Dr Allan Boesak. Dr Allan Boesak is professor of theology at Christian Theological Seminary and the Desmond Tutu Chair of Peace, Global Justice and Reconciliation Studies. Born in South Africa, his early activism and service led to international recognition as an influential leader in the fight against apartheid.
Read More.
You may register for the conference
here
but you will have to contact the Clifty Falls Inn or another nearby hotel to secure your own lodging.
Musicians Wanted for Professional Leaders Conference
Musicians attending the conference are encouraged to bring their instrument(s) if they are willing to assist in the musical leadership for the worship services. There is a specific need for guitars and guitarists. If you'd like to participate, please contact Pastor James Capers.
Join Us for Bishop's Youth Day
On October 29, 2016, all high school youth and their adult leaders from the IK Synod are invited to attend Bishop's Youth Day, a new endeavor sponsored by the Indiana Youth Coalition designed to connect today's youth with Bishop Bill Gafkjen through worship, fellowship and team building activities.
The event cost is $25 per congregation (bring 1 or 20+).
T
he event will be hosted at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Fishers, IN, from 10:00
-3:00 and will include lunch. Register by clicking here! The registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Questions can be directed to Julie Pe
ralta at [email protected].
DATES OF NOTE
September 23-24
Synod Council Retreat with Conference Deans
Waycross, Morgantown, IN
September 25-27
Professional Leaders Conference, Clifty Falls State Park
October 22
Seasonings: Christmas Worship Planning, Christ the Savior, Fishers IN
October 29
Bishop's Youth Day, Christ the Savior, Fishers, IN
2017
June 1-3, 2017 - Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly, Covington, KY
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CONGREGATION NEWS
Prayer Concerns
During the weekly I-K Lutheran Center staff devotions we included these individuals and mission centers in our prayers:
Grace and Glory, Goshen, KY and Vacancy Pr Ron Poisel
Griffith, Griffith, IN, and Interim Pr Freda Scales
Hilltop, South Bend, IN and Pr David Russell
Holy Cross, Rockport, IN and Vacancy Pr Dick Miller
Holy Shepherd, St John, IN and Interim Pr John Kost
Retired rostered leaders
Rev Karl Korbel, Owatonna, MN
Rev Richard Kraus, Fort Wayne, IN
Sister Rose Ann Kraus, Fort Wayne, IN
Called to specialized ministry
Jeff Schacht, diaconal minister, IU Lutheran Campus Ministries, Bloomington, IN
Rev Steven Scott, Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY
The South Carolina Synod and Bishop Herman Yoos
Celebrations
You are invited to join in the upcoming Installation Service of Pastor Jerry O'Neal on Sunday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity, Muncie, IN.
Clergy are invited to vest and process - the color of the day is green.
Recovering
Please keep
Pastor Steven Renner, Third, Louisville, KY, in your prayers for a speedy and complete recovery following successful gall bladder surgery.
"God's Work, Our Hands" Sunday 9/11
Trinity Lutheran of Linton, IN is participating in a National Day of Remembrance and Service in Greene County. "This 9/11 day is about getting the county, from one end to the other, to unite and pay tribute to the victims and first responders by doing a good deed somewhere," According to Kristy Lewellyn, the Community Outreach Coordinator for the GCVC,. "I'm asking a coordinator in each town to invite residents to pitch-in on a particular effort." With the help of a Thrivent Action Team grant of $250, Trinity Lutheran will be supplying lunches to all the sites that are working that day. To read more,
click here!
"God's work. Our hands" Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. If your church is participating in some way, please send pictures and a description of your activity to
Leslie French, I-K Synod Communicator.
Create a Church Culture That Embraces Healthy Change!
Thriving churches know that growth requires change. But fear of change often paralyzes leaders from leading the changes needed to move forward. On October 4th a workshop, led by Thom and Joani Schultz - the founders of Group Publishing, will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Indianapolis. For more information,
click here.
Employment Opportunity
Faith Lutheran Church of Avon, Indiana is searching for a Part Time Church Secretary. Those interested should be proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and data-base computer systems is required and experience with Servant Keeper software a plus. Ability to uphold strict confidentiality and previous secretary experience is also necessary. This position offers an average of 24- 30 hours per month / 6-8 hours per week with day(s) and time of day negotiable. If you have exceptional organizational abilities and phone etiquette, and wish to be a part of a growing, caring community, please apply by sending your resume to the attention of Julie Muncy at
[email protected]. You can learn more about our Faith family at
www.flcavon.org.
Congregational Leadership Changes
Help us keep the IK Synod database current so we can serve you more effectively. If you recently elected new officers or soon will, please click below to download and complete the "Congregational Leaders Update Form" and return it to the IK Synod via fax, email or postal mail.
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Bishop Eaton's column first appeared in Living Lutheran's September issue.
How will people know? In her September column for Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton wonders how people will learn about the ELCA Churchwide Assembly and how we will make the event's actions and experiences part of our life together. She says the work belongs to all of us-participants and those who watched the event online or read about it in Living Lutheran. Read Bishop Eaton's column online here or download a file to print for your congregation here.
Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest
The Summer Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive is a resource for Lutherans and those of other denominations who recognize the growing need for competency in the Spanish language and an understanding of Hispanic culture in light of the increasing Hispanic population in this country and in the church. The course focuses on study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. For further information about next summer's training events, click
here.
It was ten years ago that Evangelical Lutheran Worship was commended for use in this church. Yes! The "new, red" book is now ten years old and is used by over two-thirds of ELCA congregations. But the project that led to the development of ELW was never solely about a book. It was primarily the ongoing renewal of worship. Renewing worship is never for its own sake or because we crave something shiny and fresh. The Holy Spirit who "renews the face of the earth" (Psalm 104:30) is the same Spirit we invoke to work in us and to renew the face of worship for the life of the world. "Strong Center - Open Door" is about that ongoing renewal of worship and you are encouraged to participate. Pastors, musicians, lay leaders, worship committees, and anyone interested in worship are welcome. Read more
here.
Interfaith Experiment
An experiment in interfaith relations brings Muslims and Christians together not just to talk, but to act. Using a novel approach borrowed from the tech world, Christians and Muslims come together, coupling words and actions in pursuit of a shared concern: finding a way to make the world a greener place. Read full story
here.
Portico Fall
Pre-Retirement Webinars
It has been reported that 40% of workers are not offered financial education and those who cited their employers as their first or second source of financial education save more than those who rely on family or friends for advice.* We are blessed to be part of the ELCA where are financial well-being is recognized and supported with some wonderful opportunities! To help prepare you for retirement, click here
Living Lutheran, an online publication of the ELCA, invites you to share in the sense of
purpose that our faith brings to our lives. The goal is to provide a place for members and friends alike to find lively engagement in faith and life. Here you'll find the voices of ELCA members, as well as what's happening in our church both across the country and around the world. We have resources for congregations, ideas to inspire and places to share what's on your mind. Click here for the most recent issue!
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