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Synod News, the monthly insert for congregational newsletters,
is back by popular demand!
Publication of Synod News was discontinued with the March 2009
issue while communications strategies were reviewed. It is available once
again beginning with the October 2009 issue.
The publication available here as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file. See information
to the right for instructions on viewing.
Information about an open house at the synod Resource Center, the 2010
synod assembly, and the 2010 convention of the synod Women of the ELCA
appears on the first page of this issue; other upcoming events are
highlighted on the second page. See it all in the
April issue of Synod
News.
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Check out upcoming events, such as Lutheran Day at the Capitol,
Troubling the Water youth event, the 2010 synod assembly, and many
more in the March issue of Synod
News.
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Have you visited your resource center lately? Read about the
center and the many, many resources available to you with just a click
of the mouse. Also, check out information about Bear Creek Camp and some upcoming events in the
February issue of Synod
News.
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Do not miss the 2010 Learning Ministries Day! The event will be held
January 23. You can read all about it and other upcoming events in the
January issue of Synod
News.
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As we enter the New Year for the church, Bishop Zeiser reflects on
Advent's message of hope. The
December issue of Synod
News also includes a summary of the October synod council meeting and information about upcoming events.
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Need ideas? Have ideas? Check out our new blog,
Faith
Tools for the Family of Faith. It's all there in the
November issue of Synod
News, along with information about upcoming events.
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Bishop Zeiser reflects on the churchwide assembly decisions, in
particular, the adoption of the social statement, Human Sexuality: Gift
and Trust, and the ministry policies resolutions.
Read his
reflections. Also in that issue is information about upcoming events.
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Synod assembly summary.
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On January 28, the synod council approved Bishop Zeiser's
recommendations regarding staffing for the synod.
Read about his
recommendations. Also in that issue are upcoming events and news about the
synod assembly location.
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Upcoming events for women top the featured articles in the
February issue of Synod
News. Also highlighted is the Bishop's Page
on the synod website, including an update on his trip with the
Conference of Bishops to the Middle East, and information about a new
discussion group that meets at Kutztown Tavern.
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The 2009 Learning Ministries Day, all about the Book of Faith
initiative of the ELCA, is the featured article in the
January issue of Synod
News. Also highlighted is the Bishop's Page
on the synod website, including an announcement of his trip with the
Conference of Bishops to the Middle East, and information on upcoming
events.
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Bishop Zeiser tells about his first months as bishop of the
Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod and reflects on Advent as his time for
pondering what comes next. Also featured in the
December issue of Synod
News are the 2009 Learning Ministries Day and the 2009 LIFT event, plus
information about our synod Book of
Faith website.
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Anyone who attended the 2007 LIFT event knows that they do
not want to miss the 2009 event! Evaluations were so overwhelmingly
positive that people had a hard time saying how it could be made better.
Read more about LIFT 2009 in the
November issue of Synod
News.
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As the presidential candidates and others declare their positions on
some of the complex social issues of our day, many of us wonder what
guidance, if any, our faith as Lutheran Christians offers to us. The
October issue of Synod
News highlights an event on November 1, Jesus Calls Us... to
Action, that will help people address this issue. The
October issue also provides
information on other upcoming events.
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Lots of events are coming in the fall. The September issue of Synod
News describes several of these events. Also noted is the
synod website
on the
ELCA Book of Faith initiative that encourages reading and
having conversations about Scripture.
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The August issue of Synod
News highlights two big events in 2009 and the
ELCA Book of Faith initiative that encourages reading and
having conversations about Scripture.
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The summary of the 2008
Synod Assembly, held May 29-31, 2008, at Split Rock Resort in the
Poconos.
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Summer is almost here and there are lots of youth and adult events
coming up. The June issue of Synod News tells about a youth picnic,
leadership training event, and two
Theological
Education with Youth events. The
June issue also provides
information on Dorney Park tickets and WELCA events.
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What is happening at the
2008 synod assembly? The May issue of Synod News gives an overview
of the program for the assembly, including those times when the balloting
for bishop is taking place. The May issue also provides
information on upcoming events.
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As we come together as voting members at the
2008 synod assembly, what is our mission together as a synod? What role
does prayer and conversation play in our election of a bishop? Read more
about the assembly, the process for the election, and a special way you
can participate at the assembly. The
April issue also provides
information on upcoming events.
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During April and early May, rostered leaders, voting members of the
2008 synod assembly, and other leaders will meet in their mission district
assemblies. A key focus at these assemblies will be the report on synod
needs, concerns, and priorities. Read about the process and about upcoming events in the
March issue.
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Electing a bishop is one of the most important decisions made by the
synod and churchwide assemblies of this church. The February issue of
Synod News answers some questions about the election. Read this and information about upcoming events in the
February issue.
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The annual Learning Ministries Day event is highlighted on the first
page of the January issue of Synod News, along with information
about the 2008 synod assembly and a "did you know?" section on the
bishop's election. Read this and information about upcoming events in the
January issue.
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Bishop David Strobel reflects on Advent and the end of his tenure as
bishop. Read this and information about upcoming events in the December
issue of Synod News.
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A major agenda item at the 2008 Synod Assembly will be the election of
a new synod bishop. Read more about preparations for the election and
about other upcoming events.
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Learn more about
The Heart of Worship, a special event for all those interested in music and worship,
and two youth events. A number of other events are highlighted in this
issue.
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Workshops and events will highlight the 2007-2008 calendar. Read about
a special event for all those interested in music and worship, the 2008
synod assembly, the LYF assembly, and other upcoming events.
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LIFT was wonderful! Read about this exciting event —
something that people are anxious to see repeated. also in this issue, one
LIFT participant writes about her
workshop experiences. News about the 2007 churchwide assembly.
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Summary of the
June 8 Synod Assembly at First
Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem, and a few words about the very successful
LIFT event.
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Last call for registration for the
June 8 Synod Assembly at
First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem, and the
June 9 LIFT event at Muhlenberg
College. Check out the play,
Mass Appeal, that
will be presented on Friday evening, June 8. Read more
about other upcoming
events.
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Read about the upcoming Synod Assembly, which will be held on June 8 at
First Presbyterian Church. This will be an opportunity to talk about
important issues facing the church in northeastern Pennsylvania. Read more
about LIFT, too, and other upcoming
events.
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 It's a FEAST! What’s there to do at LIFT?
Asking that question is like asking what’s on the menu at a buffet dinner.
Check out the April issue of Synod News to read about the
multiplicity of offerings at the LIFT
event June 9. Read more about LIFT
and other upcoming events.
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When Lutherans get together, it's exciting! Imagine three days in a row
celebrating Lutherans
in Faith
Together with Lutherans from across the
synod -- at the synod assembly June 8, at the LIFT
event June 9, and in their own congregations on Sunday, June
10. Read more about these events
and other upcoming events.
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More news and information about the 2007 synod assembly and LIFT,
an event for all ages, which will be held June 8 and 9 respectively.
Read more about these events, other upcoming events, and the January
issue of Partners in the Spirit.
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The Cost of Discipleship is the theme of this year's Learning
Ministries Day. Keynoter for this popular annual event is Bishop David
Strobel.
Read more about the event, other upcoming events, and the variety of
things available on the synod website.
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How do you "prepare the way of the Lord?" Pastor Janell Wigen invites
readers to take a "Holy Pause." The issue also includes information about
upcoming events.
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More about LIFT, the day-long
event for people of all ages with playshops, games, worship,
displays, famous figures of the past, children's activities, and a
keynote presentation by Bart Campolo. The issue also includes information about
the 2007 synod assembly and other upcoming events.
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The nineteenth annual Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) assembly will be
held earlier this year and at a new location. Read more about it in this
issue. The issue also includes information about upcoming events.
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Exciting news about the 2007 synod assembly and LIFT, an
event for the whole family, which will be held back-to-back in June.
Information about upcoming events this fall.
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Information about the workshops that will introduce Evangelical
Lutheran Worship, the new Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
worship resource.
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The summary of the 2006
Synod Assembly, held May 19-20, 2006, at the Wachovia Arena in
Wilkes-Barre.
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Information on Cruzando: Journey with Jesus, the ELCA Youth
Gathering to be held July 5-9 and July 12-16 in San Antonio, Texas.
Information on the WELCA annual convention and more about the
Evangelical Lutheran Worship workshops.
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Overview of an exciting new stewardship resource, Ask, Thank, Tell.
Information on upcoming events, including the agenda for the 2006
synod assembly, the new dates,
location, and price for the 2006 LYF assembly, and dates for workshops on
the new worship resource, Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
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Highlights of the upcoming 2006 Synod Assembly, to be held May 19-20 in
the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. Also included is
information about upcoming events.
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The synod Resource Library is now online! Read more about the new
online service, how you can order resources online, and ways to explore
all the many resources available in the Resource Library. The issue also includes information on upcoming
events.
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ACTION: Sharing the Story of God's Love is the theme for the
2006 synod assembly. Read some preliminary information about the assembly,
including the list of accommodations available. The issue also includes information on upcoming
events.
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Sharing Our Gifts is a reprint of the pastors' letter at
Trinity, Robesonia, recounting the response to a children's sermon and
reflecting on the way congregational members share their gifts in thanks
for God's blessings. The issue also includes information on upcoming
events.
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Goats for Christmas tells about a wonderful Christmas gift that
one pastor and her husband gave each other for Christmas. Read more about
that gift and ways to give Christmas gifts that celebrate Christ in our
midst. The issue also includes information on upcoming
events.
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Cruzando: Journey with Jesus is the theme of the 2006 ELCA Youth
Gathering. Now is the time to register! Check out the links and
information in this issue of Synod News, and learn about a
scholarship fund in honor of Ruth Miller—and lots more about upcoming
events.
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The Lutheran Way of Life What to bring to a church potluck, learning how to survive for one hour in an un-air-conditioned church and how to forgive someone are three topics among many explored in
The Lutheran Handbook: A Field Guide to Church Stuff, Everyday Stuff and the
Bible published by Augsburg Fortress. Read more about this book that
is flying off the shelves.
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Does the Future Have a Church? That question was addressed by
Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Bishop David Strobel and New England
Synod Bishop Margaret Payne in a forum at the 2005 synod assembly. Read Reading
Eagle columnist John Smith's summary of the forum, plus upcoming
event information.
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Information about the 2005 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in August, which will act on several proposals (plans for restructuring and governance changes, new worship resources, interim Eucharistic sharing with the United Methodist Church, proposals emerging from the ELCA Studies on Sexuality, and two ethnic ministry strategies).
Highlights from the 2005 Synod Assembly.
Come to the Festival! Information about the
International Festival on June 10 during the synod assembly. Also, news
about the retirement of Ruth Miller; announcement about the synod WELCA
convention and the churchwide WELCA gathering in July.
More
on the 2005 synod assembly, along with information on upcoming events.
Overview
of the 2005 synod assembly. Update on rescheduled events and additional
information on newly scheduled events.
Jim Wolford talks about the need for a point of focus. Announcement of the 2005 synod
assembly and other upcoming events across the synod.
Announcement
of a new email newsletter for everyone. Announcement of the 2005 synod
assembly and other upcoming events across the synod.
Through
the Hustle and Bustle, reflections on preparations for Christmas.
Upcoming events and news about special youth events in December.
Give
it up! Give up the Christmas gift-buying rush and look into the Alternative
Giving Ideas Catalog from the World Hunger appeal.
Blessed,
blessing, blessed. That is the Circle of Blessing. Read more about blessings
and about upcoming events in the synod.
Youth News!
Read about upcoming events and activities for youth for 2004-2005. More
information, too, on upcoming events across the synod.
Read
about the meeting of the new Synod Council June 19 and upcoming events
such as Saturday School, a youth trip to Argentina, parish nursing,
and the synod ordination service.
A summary
of the 2004 synod assembly, held June 4-5 in Reading. Be sure to check
additional information on the assembly at the assembly
link on the home page.
Lots
of events are coming up, including the synod assembly, a farewell open
house for Judy Gifford, Bike for Hunger, the WELCA convention, and several
youth events. Read about them in this issue.
More news
about the synod assembly, along with details on upcoming events.
The
synod assembly will feature our companion synod in Tanzania, with a
special visit from Bishop Shadrack Manyiewa and his wife. Enjoy a Taste
of Reading.
For
the last few years, the farmers in the area have been honored in a festive
appreciation celebration. Read more about the one for this year in this
issue.
The
17th annual assembly of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod will be
held June 4-5. Read more about the assembly in this issue.
What
resources do you need for more effective ministry in your congregation?
A Marvelous Resource is available to you at the synod Resource Center.
December
marks the season of Advent. In this reprint from the 1998 issue of Synod
News, Bishop David Strobel talks about Advent: It's
about Time. The second page gives information about upcoming
events.
In
this month when we celebrate Thanksgiving, it is appropriate that we
take time to count our blessings--and recognize ways we can be a blessing
to others. Counting Our Blessings is the
feature article; the second page gives information about upcoming events.
The
October issue's feature article is about the return of Davey
and Goliath, the stop-motion animated television series for
children that was introduced by the former Lutheran Church in America
in 1960. The second page gives information about upcoming events.
The September
issue of Synod News focuses on Blessed
to Be a Blessing, the new stewardship emphasis adopted at the
2003 synod assembly. That issue also provides a list of upcoming
events around the synod.
The
August issue of Synod News highlights the ELCA churchwide assembly,
which will be held August 11-17 in Milwaukee. Also featured is an article
about the new synod Website.
A summary
of the 2003 synod assembly. Be sure to check out the photos from
the assembly, too, in the photo gallery.
Prior issues of Synod News
September 2003
August 2003
July 2003
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