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    Synod NewsSynod News is a monthly insert for congregational newsletters, worship bulletins, online newsletters, and other media. The publication is available here as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file. See information to the right for instructions on viewing. February 2012The February 2012 issue of Synod News notes how members of the synod staff are using the Do What Matters Bible study to discover what it means to be the church today. Also featured is information about the ELCA Fund for Leaders, the February Family Faith Challenges, and notes about upcoming events. January 2012The January 2012 issue of Synod News highlights the continuing experiences of our congregations participating in the Do What Matters events. Also featured is a new resource from the Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry Team called Family Faith Challenge. Check out these plus upcoming events. December 2011The December issue of Synod News highlights the 2012 Learning Ministries Day and includes an invitation to the dedication of the new Lutheran Center, information about new materials in the synod Resource Center, and news about upcoming events. November 2011The November issue of Synod News includes an invitation to the dedication of the new Lutheran Center, information about the Faith Formation Resource Team, a story about one of our partners in ministry, and news about upcoming events. October 2011The October issue of Synod News provides additional information about the special synod assembly on October 22, an invitation to and more information on the November Do What Matters events, and news about other upcoming events. September 2011Let's Talk! invites congregations to attend one of the special Do What Matters! events on September 10. In addition, the September issue includes a reminder about the new location of the synod office, Information about a special synod assembly on October 22, and other upcoming events. July 2011On July 16-17, youth from across the synod will gather in 9 different locations (one in each mission district) for a World Hunger Lock-In. Read more about the lock-in, the Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry Team, and a teacher training event in the July issue of Synod News. June 2011I am confident that God is at work. Bishop Zeiser reflects on his observations in various aspects of his ministry as synod bishop. The article is taken from his report to the 2011 synod assembly, found in the assembly Bulletin of Reports. Morning prayer begins at the new Lutheran Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania. May 2011More about Muhlenberg, Malls, and Mission, the 2011 synod assembly, LIFT, and LYF assembly event that will take place on the same weekend (June 17-18 for LIFT and the assembly; June 16-18 for LYF). Update on progress at the new Northeastern Pennsylvania Lutheran Center in Schoenersville and news about training events for youth ministry workers. April 2011Muhlenberg, Malls, and Mission: the 2011 synod assembly, LIFT, and LYF assembly event will take place on the same weekend (June 17-18 for LIFT and the assembly; June 16-18 for LYF). Check out all the opportunities for you and your family! Also, read about our synod Partners in Evangelical Worship. March 2011More about the workshops that are part of a synod-wide effort to energize our ministries in 2011 and beyond. Information about the combined synod assembly, LIFT, and LYF assembly event in June and about the Leadership Development Ministry Team. Also, be sure to check out other upcoming events. February 2011Be Who You Are! See What You Have! Do What Matters! These affirmations are at the heart of a synod-wide effort to energize our ministries in 2011 and beyond. Join others from across the synod at events designed to address these issues. Read more about the process, read about a new youth Facebook page, and check out other upcoming events in the February issue. January 2011The Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod has a blog! Entitled Potluck Postings, the blog will feature reflections, articles, questions, and news from the synod staff. Read about the blog, a report from the Connection Building Ministry Team, and upcoming events in the January issue. December 2010Two Allentown congregations approach their consolidation with faith and confidence in the mission work they can do as one congregation. Also in this issue is an overview of the synod ministry teams, news about a synod young adult serving in South Africa, and information about upcoming events. November 2010Bishop Zeiser talks about his other staff (the crozier) and his experiences in congregations across the synod when he brings it with him. This issue also includes information on upcoming events. October 2010Jesus Calls Us ...to Action, a one-day advocacy event, is featured in the October issue of Synod News. Read about this event, updates on the new synod office location in Schoenersville, and upcoming events. September 2010Politics for Christians? Absolutely! And you play a big role in advocating for justice. Read more in the September issue of Synod News. Also in this issue is information about upcoming events and a link to the article about Bishop Zeiser's canoe trip. August 2010The August issue of Synod News is the summary of the 2010 Assembly of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod. July 2010More about a particular young adult who is headed to South Africa this summer as part of the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program. Read, too, about the recognition our synod received from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Also in the July issue of Synod News is information about upcoming events and discounted Dorney Park tickets. June 2010Young adults are eager to do ministry. Young adults are eager to explore theology. Young adults are eager to be who God created them to be! Read more about young adults, along with information about the assembly and other upcoming events in the June issue of Synod News. May 2010The 23rd annual assembly of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod will be held June 18-19, 2010, in the Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. Read about the presenter, a tailgate picnic, and other information about the assembly in the May issue of Synod News. Upcoming events are highlighted on the second page. April 2010Information 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. March 2010Check 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. February 2010Have 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. January 2010Do 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. December 2009As 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. November 2009Need 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. October 2009Bishop 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. July 2009Synod assembly summary. March 2009On 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. February 2009Upcoming 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. January 2009The 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. December 2008Bishop 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. November 2008Anyone 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. October 2008As 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. September 2008Lots 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. August 2008The 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. July 2008The summary of the 2008 Synod Assembly, held May 29-31, 2008, at Split Rock Resort in the Poconos. June 2008Summer 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. May 2008What 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. April 2008As 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. March 2008During 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. February 2008Electing 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. January 2008The 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. December 2007Bishop 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. November 2007A 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. October 2007Learn 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. September 2007Workshops 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. August 2007LIFT 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. July 2007Summary of the June 8 Synod Assembly at First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem, and a few words about the very successful LIFT event. June 2007Last 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. May 2007
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