Congregation Resources for October 2011
“God is Doing Something New” -- Don’t miss our fall gatherings
Join your fellow Lutherans from across our synod for fun, fellowship and learning as we join Bishop Burkat in exploring the Prophet Isaiah’s promise that God is doing a new thing in our midst. All leaders and members are invited! Events start at 2:30 pm and end at 5. Choose any convenient location:
- Sunday, Oct. 16 at St. Luke, Devon
- Sunday, Oct. 30 at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Brossman Center
- Sunday, Nov. 6 at Trinity, Lansdale
Share the Light through 2011 Christmas Ingathering
For 44 years, congregations of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod have revealed the light of God’s love shown to us in Christ by providing for people in need, locally and globally, with a variety of holiday gifts. Last year, 62 SEPA congregations donated more than $100,000 in goods and funds through the Christmas Ingathering managed by Liberty Lutheran. You’re invited to participate in this outpouring of God’s love by participating in the 2011 Ingathering on Sunday, December 4. Start preparing now to build excitement in your community to gather your offerings. Read on for instructions and more information.
October LAMPa Newsletter
Sharply rising poverty rates -- Natural gas drilling -- Halting mortgage foreclosures -- Amy Reumann named Green Faith Fellow. Download the PDF version of the LAMPa e-newsletter.
Why Malaria? Why Now?
An educational event and call to action for individuals and congregations of the ELCA. Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:30 am to 3 pm, Advent Lutheran Church, 2504 Broadway, New York, NY.
PA Council of Churches celebrates centennial
This year the Pennsylvania Council of Churches celebrates its centennial—one hundred years of common witness and service in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A planning committee under the leadership of Bishop A. Donald Main (emeritus) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America designated October 25, 2011 as the official day of celebration. All events that day will take place at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, PA.
The Parish Paper
November issue: Should we Unleash the Power of Congregational Planning? December issue: How do we Successfully Launch a New Project?
Are you an emotionally intelligent leader?
We've gotten excellent recommendations for this workshop: The Core EQ-HR Center workshop is an intensive 5-day session designed to enable participants to learn about, build, and practice emotional intelligence skills in a small group setting. Skilled facilitators provide tools and feedback to enable participants to learn about themselves and to immediately practice emerging skills. As group life unfolds, participants give and receive feedback regarding the impact they have on others in the group. Participants will learn both inter-personal and intra-group communication skills. October 31-November 4, 2011 – Emotional Intelligence & Human Relations (EQ-HR) Workshop. Mt. Asbury Retreat Center, Newville, PA.
