"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." -- Acts 1:8
Global Vision
Global Vision and Synod Events oversees relationships with our companion synods -- the North-East Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and the Silesian Church of the Augsburg Confession -- as well as our significant involvement with our Tanzanian partners' new educational institution, the Sebastian Kolowa University College (SEKUCo).
The staff also works with major synod events, including Assembly, Bishop's Convocation, Mission Fair and others.
Global Vision Staff
Joanne Carlson
Assistant to the Bishop for Global Vision and Events
Mrs. Carlson coordinates major synod meetings and events and works with our international partnerships with companion synods -- the North Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and the Lutheran Church in Silesia (Czech Republic). She also works with groups related to World Hunger, Lutheran World Relief, Advocacy (international issues), Resources and Volunteer Opportunities (international) and all other international related issues/involvements.
Contact: (610) 278-7332 |
Ginny Bailey
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Bailey supports Pastor Sellers and Mrs. Carlson and compiles the Bulletin of Reports and Minutes Book.
Ginny is an avid Flyers fan and enjoys traveling, spending time with her niece and five nephews and playing with her cats, Missy and Madison.She is a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North Wales.
Contact: (610) 278-7337 |
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Visiting SEKUCo 'a dream come true'
"Visiting SEKUCo after its first year was a dream come true," writes local educator Michelle Macluckie. "I had seen pictures but the pulse of SEKUCo was in the faculty and students who greeted us so warmly. The proud students fully understand that they will be the agents of educational change in Tanzania."
Support needed for second SEKUCo campus
Our second SEKUCo Sunday on Oct. 5 aims to raise $50,000 to support the development of a second campus for programs in law and eco-tourism and expand facilities at the Tanzanian college. Won't you help?
From our teacher in Tanzania
"There is so much to tell about my year-long experience teaching at SEKUCo," writes exchange teacher Amanda Grant. "I have come home to many familiar faces but I leave behind many that have touched my life just as I have touched theirs."
Make SEKUCo Sunday special
Sunday, Oct. 5 has been designated SEKUCo Sunday in our Synod. It's a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the first year of this college sponsored by our companion synod in Tanzania, and to learn about the program and develop support for a second phase that will add programs in Eco-Tourism and increase the school's capacity to 500 students. We have flyers and resources to help involve everyone in SEKUCo Sunday.
Save the date: SEKUCo Sunday Oct. 5
Our Synod will celebrate SEKUCo Sunday on Oct. 5 to lift up the inspiring ministry of our Tanzanian companion synod's Sebastian Kolowa University College, which is now finishing its first year with 138 students in special needs education.
Synod News
Help avert humanitarian disaster in Zimbabwe
The ELCA is sending $600,000 to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe to help sustain the ministries of four hospitals in the midst of economic, political and social decline that has taken a disastrous toll on the country's food supply and medical institutions. The ELCA is also sending more than $300,000 to help secure food production. Learn more about how to help the ELCA International Disaster Relief.
Synod office construction project delayed
The construction of new offices for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church in America (ELCA) on the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP) campus is temporarily on hold due to the recent economic downturn. In the meantime, the seminary and synod are negotiating rent-free office space in another campus building, the Wiedemann Center, until the project can be resumed. The move into this temporary space is projected for early January.