"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 our companion synods relationship with the North-East Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania -- 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 partnership with our companion synod, the North Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. 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: 267.323.3759 |
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: 267.323.3749 |
Upcoming Related Events
Global Vision Links
- Companion Synod: North Eastern Diocense, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
- Companion Synod: Silesian Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession (Czech Republic)
- SEKUCo Project: Sebastian Kolowa University College (Tanzania)
ELCA Global links (March 2010)
GLOBAL LINKS
Connect to the global church through elca.org
8.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES CHILE
Powerful earthquake strikes overnight. ELCA church partners are helping with the early assessment. See www.elca.org/disaster and www.elca.org/news.
HAITI EARTHQUAKE: And then came the rain…
Wednesday night, Haiti’s capital experienced its heaviest rainfall since the earthquake, a soaking downpour that lasted for several hours. The storm, the second this week, foreshadowed things to come when the rainy season sets in next month. See http://blogs.elca.org/disasterresponse/haiti
LUTHERAN WORLD FEDERATION: Getting ready for Stuttgart
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) North America Pre-Assembly Consultation was held Jan. 29-31 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Delegates from the three member churches in North America, plus advisors and LWF staff, gathered together to intensify their preparation for the LWF Eleventh Assembly in July 2010 in Stuttgart, Germany. Join the preparations, learn more, and pray "Give Us Today Our Daily Bread." See www.elca.org/lwf
A SHOUT OUT FOR EASTER GREETINGS
You and your congregation are invited to make and send Easter greetings to ELCA missionaries, troops and other service personnel. Learn how at
http://blogs.elca.org/handinhand/post/ot-g-easter-25022010/
PILGRIMAGES AND PLANE RIDES
How does a missionary’s home assignment resemble a medieval pilgrimage? See http://blogs.elca.org/handinhand/post/hospitality-18022010/
DUCKS
A duck can help diet, income…and neighbors! See http://www.elca.org/elcagoodgifts click God’s Global Barnyard.
THANKS BE TO GOD FOR THE SHEPHERDS
Learn about this prison ministry in Madagascar. Share this story in your congregation with a reproducible bulletin insert. See www.elca.org/handinhand.
PASTOR NEEDED IN BEIJING
The Congregation of the Good Shepherd (COGS), an interdenominational community of English-speaking expatriate Christians in Beijing, China, is seeking an ordained minister. See www.elca.org/globalserve and click Beijing, Pastor.
WORKING FOR PEACE IN ISRAEL-PALESTINE
Sign up to receive a monthly e-newsletter from the Middle East Network (MENET) that highlights how the ELCA works for peace in Israel-Palestine. See www.elca.org/peacenotwalls
ROOT CAUSES: Hunger
The Millennium Development Goals serve as a helpful framework to address the vicious cycle of hunger, maternal health, and child mortality. See http://blogs.elca.org/hungerrumblings
SPREAD THE WORD: Global Links
Help people stay informed, be inspired, and get involved with these monthly updates from ELCA Global Mission. Distribute Global Links postcards at assemblies, gatherings, and meetings. For 25 to 50 postcards, call 800-638-3522; for larger quantities write ';h684747372='elca.org';document.write('' + linktext + ''); .
Related News
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One People
"The opportunity to bring the Word of God and to baptize in the name of the Triune God in a place far away, to a people foreign to my culture, in a language not my own, was one of the highlights of my call as a pastor and a bishop," Bishop Burkat writes about her recent safari to visit our compaion synod in Tanzania. "This was truly a time when distance narrowed, offering a glimpse into God’s amazing grace!" Click to read the Bishop's message and a diary of the journey.
Tanzania Safari 2010
As I reflect on my journey (safari) in the day-to-day account that follows, I hope you will sense the great privilege it is to be joined by Christ to this diocese, and that you will see in the lives and witness of the people, the great love of God in Christ that continues to be lavished on the world.
Video visit our newest companion congregation
Our newest congregational companion, Mikanjuni Lutheran Parish, is now connected to St Luke, Devon. From the bishop's travel diary: A band greeted us as we first were asked to sign the guest book and then were escorted into the very large sanctuary. Mikanjuni had for about 11 years been a sub-parish of Kana Lutheran Parish, companion to St. John Lutheran Church, Philadelphia (Mayfair). (Read more)
Pakistan floods: The Critical Hour
The recent flooding in Pakistan, alone, is a devastating disaster. But piled atop the hardship of the past five years, the situation for many families in Pakistan is nothing short of dire. Click the image to read how Lutheran World Relief is responding to bring comfort to those affected.
Help LWR fill the well
Water affects every aspect of life. Without clean, reliable sources of water, farmers can't grow crops to sell and feed their families. Women and children must often travel several miles each day to collect water, taking precious time from work and school. With your help, Lutheran World Relief (http://www.lwr.org) can continue to make sure families have the life-sustaining water they need now and well into the future. Fill the Well today. Click on the image to watch LWR's new water video.
Synod News
Join the LDR ReadyChurch initiative
With the hurricane season in full swing and ongoing disaster responses in more than half of the U.S., there is no better time than now to think about how prepared (or not) we are for natural disasters. Disasters can happen at any time and place, often without warning, and it is vital for everyone to prepare ourselves for the possibility that a disaster could affect you.
ELCA Presiding Bishop Addresses Discernment, Repentance, Reconciliation
On a recent morning walk I reflected upon familiar words from Ecclesiastes, "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NRSV). As I walked, I prayed and pondered about this time in the life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). It is my prayer that we use this time for discerning and engaging; for repenting and reconciling; for restraint but not timidity; and for rejoicing. A Time for Discerning and Engaging Throughout the ELCA I hear people asking, "Is my voice heard? Will my voice be respected as we seek together to discern God's purpose for us?" The answer is yes. Nevertheless, people of deep faith and a desire to be part of this church wonder: Do we mean it when we say we can preach, teach and hold divergent views on sexuality and be full participants in the ELCA's life and witness? Again, the answer is yes.