12.19.08
Around the synod
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What Can I Do In Response to the Storms that Hit Oregon and Washington?
This year the 2008 Oregon Synod Convocation is being held in Seaside, Oregon. To assist in the relief efforts we are inviting you to pack and bring a box of food to restart a family's pantry.
What should I put in the box?
- Items that are not usually part of what is available at relief centers and/or at the Oregon Food Bank outlets.
- Examples are: coffee, tea, sugar, Krusteaz pancake mix, syrup, cooking oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion power, pepper flakes, flour, corn starch, yeast, peanut butter, jelly, mayonnaise, tuna, canned ham, catsup, mustard, pasta, rice, canned soups, macaroni and cheese, etc.
- Please also consider Latino pantry food. Examples are: pinto beans, rice, pastas, garlic power, cumin, salt, pepper, and corn tortillas.
- Download a pantry list and a sign to attach to the outside of the box.
 What type of box should I use?
- Use "Bankers Boxes" which have handle holes on the sides; this limits the weight, and it is easily stackable for food banks and for transportation. Boxes are available at Office Depot and similiar stores.
Where and When Should I bring the box?
- Have your pastor bring your box(es) to the 2008 Bishop's Convocation, Seaside January 2-4.
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Book of Faith Advent Devotions
Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke is doing a regular devotion online. This resource is a “Bible study tickler."
To read the devotions online, please visit www.oregonsynod.org/bookoffaith/. At this site you may also sign up for the devotions to be sent to your e-mail address. The subscription link can be found on the right hand column of the web site.
You might check out the ELCA web site at http://www.elca.org/bookoffaith/ t o find out more about “Book of Faith.”
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Oregon Synod Staff Working Days
Starting on January 1, 2008, the Oregon Synod Office will be closed on Mondays.
You are encouraged to leave a message.
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January 2-4
2008 Bishop’s Convocation,
Best Western Ocean View Resort, Seaside
Please Note the Updates in the Convocation's Schedule
WEDNESDAY,JANUARY 2, 2008
• 2-4 PM
Just War Discussion
• 5-6 PM
Opening Worship
Installation of Rev. Susan Kintner as Assistant to the Bishop of the Oregon Synod will be held at Our Saviour, 320 First Avenue, Seaside.
• 6:30 PM
Dinner
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008
• Breakfast
• 8:30 AM
Worship
• 9:30-12:00 PM
Ministerium Discussion- concluding with a reaffirmation of our ministry vows
• 12:30 PM
Lunch
THURSDAY AFTERNOON OPEN
• Board of Pensions
• Lutheran Advocacy
THURSDAY EVENING
• Dinner
• Christianity for the Rest of Us: Building a New Matrix for Ministry- Diana Butler Bass
FRIDAY,JANUARY 4, 2008
• Breakfast
• 9:00 to 9:45 AM
Healing Liturgy
• 10:00 AM
Christianity for the Rest of Us: Building a New Matrix for Ministry - Diana Butler Bass
• Dismissal
Just War Resolution
www.oregonsynod.org/assembly/resolutions.htm#4.
Download PDF
Convocation Brochures
Download PDF Brochure
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Save the Date
January 31
Climbing the Mountain with Matthew
7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Did you miss the "Christmas Bowl" with Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke? The “Christmas Bowl” was an experiment in stretching beyond our congregational boundaries and being together as a synod.
It was relatively successful and
has encouraged us to try this type of meeting one more time. Bishop Dave will be holding an on-line "Climbing the Mountain with Matthew" seminar on January 31st. This time audio will be included. Information on this event will be coming after the first of the year. Keep on the lookout.
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December 23
In God's Name
9:00 pm
The long awaited documentary, In God's Name, featuring Bishop Mark S. Hanson, and other world leaders in religion is set to broadcast on the CBS television network in prime-time on Sunday Dec. 23rd at 9:00 p.m. (eastern/pacific time)
The link can be used in newsletters, on web sites, and in correspondence, etc. There is also more information at www.elca.org/ingodsname .
The producers of "In God's Name", the CBS documentary airing this documentary, also secured a pictorial in the December 24th issue of Newsweek, and Bishop Hanson is pictured in it.
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St. Peter Goes to the Dump: A New ELCA video
By Rick Steves: Blog Gone Europe
Squeezing a few days in Rome between a Greece tour and researching in Istanbul this fall, I met my friend Tim Frakes who produces videos for the Lutheran Church (www.elca.org) to finish a video about St. Peter. ...
Rick Steves: Blog Gone Europe - http://www.ricksteves.com/blog/
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Sign up for the ELCA e-Advocacy Network!
E-Advocacy empowers ELCA members to advocate for peace, justice, and care of creation. You'll receive timely updates from the ELCA on a wide variety of issues, including hunger, poverty, and the environment; and you can be confident knowing you are being asked to call or e-mail your elected officials only at the moments when your voice can make the most difference. Visit www.elca.org/advocacy to sign up.
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New! 2008 Global Formation Events for Congregational Teams!
Come equip yourself and your congregational team for global and domestic ministry!
What's different about these events?
The ELCA Global Mission Formation Events bring together experts and resources on global and domestic ministry under one roof, for one weekend, in one convenient location - so you and your congregational leaders can build skills you need to be an effective part of God's mission, no matter where you serve. Your input into this event will also help ELCA Global Mission serve more effectively.
What can you expect?
- For only $35 and in only 1 -1/2 days, you and your team can expect:
- A probing look at the changing context of the global church, and how that influences global and local ministry
- Biblical foundation of the accompaniment model for mission
- Challenging witness from global companions
- In-depth, skill building workshops, led by experts in specific areas of ministry like:
- Evangelism
- Preaching
- Global Travel
- Worship and Music
- Mission Interpretation
- Stewardship
- Social Ministry
- Education - Adults and Sunday School teachers
The goal is to equip leaders in congregations for global ministry during the spring…and celebrate your global ministry at the summer Global Mission Event in La Crosse! Please click on http://www.elca.org/gme/GME2008/index.html or call Mia Cortez at 800-638-3522 ext.2642 for more information.
- February 29 - March 1
Event Location: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Wausau, Wisconsin
- April 18 - 19
Event location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Des Moines, Iowa
- May 2 - 3
Event Location: Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, Minnesota
- July 17 - 20
Event Location: University of WI – La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
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Mission Investment Fund (MIF)
“I love having a Mission Investment for KIDZ account….I know I am helping churches grow, and I am learning to save!” ……a 12-year old investor. Give a child in your life an opportunity to help with the mission of the church, by giving a Mission Investment for KIDZ this Christmas! For more information, contact: margie.fiedler@elca.org. 208-664-7973.
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Other Highlights
To read the complete description of the event, please visit www.oregonsynod.org/resources/events.php |
December 22
"He Started the Whole World Singing” with the Closs Enuff Quire
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bethel Lutheran Church, 5658 N. Denver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
All are welcome to attend. A free will offering will be collected.
Download PDF flyer and press release
 December 29
A Year of Intention - The Path of Attention
Reflect upon the year that is passing and the year that lies ahead
Camp Long Lodge, 5200 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA
For more information contact Julie Josund at 206-501-5134 or josundjm@plu.edu .
Visit
http://www.plu.edu/crel/ and click on "Institute for Clergy and Congregational Renewal."
January 17—February 21 (7-9 pm- evening courses)
February 9 & 23, 2008 (8 am—5:30 pm-all day courses)
Basic Preparation for Parish Nurses & Health Ministers
University of Portland, Franz Hall Room 214, 5000 North Willamette Blvd.
The Basic Preparation Course for Parish Nurses is a nationally endorsed curriculum from the International Parish Resource Center. The American Nurses Association recognizes parish nursing as a sub-specialty in nursing. The parish nurse concept holds the spiritual dimension to be central to the practice.
Download PDF brochure with registration form
January 22 – March 4
Sacred Dance as Meditation, Prayer, and Celebration: Reclaiming Our Heritage
Dances for Lent & Easter
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral – Kempton Hall, 147 NW 19th Avenue, Portland, OR
Tuesday Evenings, 7 – 9:00pm, $45
Taught by dancer and choreographer Jane Rickenbaugh, M.A., this is an ecumenical course exploring Christian dance from the Middle Ages, Shaker dances, Dances of Universal Peace, and dance in the psalms, hymns, liturgy and art. A special emphasis will be on dances for Lent and Easter. Each session will include lecture, sharing and discussion, and instruction in meditative prayer gestures and simple dance movement accompanied by harp music by Suzanne Cerddeau. No dance experience is necessary. People of all abilities and beliefs are welcome. Participants should wear loose clothing to the class. For more information and to register for this class contact The Center at 503-478-1218 or visit our web site: www.center-for-spiritual-development.org.
January 26
Confronting Crises and Finding Inner Peace: A Writing Workshop with Nan Phifer
Shalom Prayer Center, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The human condition encompasses both turmoil and peace. The workshop will guide
you in writing about a time when you experienced turbulence, vulnerability, good
intentions, possible regrets, survival, and surprising inner strength.
Returning presenter Nan travels nationally to give workshops in spiritual writing. She is Associate Director of the Oregon Writing Project at the University of Oregon in Eugene and author of Memoirs of the Soul. See her web site at www.memoirworkshops.com.
$60, $30 deposit; Lunch included.
Questions: call 503-845-6773 or e-mail shalom@mtangel.net
Register by January 23
Holden May Youth Weekends Registration Opens Soon
Registration for the 2008 Holden Youth Weekends opens February 1, 2008. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran College and Holden Village, the Holden Youth Weekends have been a popular Youth event for more than 25 years.
This year’s theme is “Digging into the Word” and will involve Bible studies focusing on young heroes and heroines of the faith in Scripture. The weekend will include music, presentations, small groups, a service project, and plenty of time to hike, relax, and enjoy the mountains. Through a partnership with Luther Seminary, there will also be an opportunity for an in-depth Bible study called Theo Surge for young people who might be considering church ministry as a vocation.
The dates for the 2008 weekends are May 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, and 25-27. More information is available at www.tlc.edu/cyfcenter or email holdenmyw@tlc.edu. Start planning now, as weekends fill up fast after registration opens.
February 2
Eighth Day Network Gathering
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Enterbeing , 1603 NE Alberta, Portland
The Eighth Day Network is a group of individuals and communities in
conversation and mutual support around emerging expressions of Christian
spirituality. The group includes individuals from the Oregon Synod as
well as from the wider community of churches.
A list of participating communities includes the Enterbeing/Redeemer
Lutheran/Vernon Presbyterian communities, Soul Café from Hood River, the
Wilderness Way Community, the Bridge Community, and the Columba
Center/St.’s Peter and Paul Episcopal Church.
The next gathering of the Eighth Day Network is Saturday, February 2,
from 12:00 - 4:00 pm, at Enterbeing (1603 NE Alberta). Lunch will be
served, followed by a presentation on Enterbeing’s ministry, and some
time to share our own stories.
Please RSVP for lunch to Mark Douglass at eighth.day@earthlink.net, or
call 971-570-2118.
February 15-17
"Manna and Mercy: Traveling through the Bible with wit and whimsy."
Speaker: Pastor Dan Erlander
Atonement Lutheran, 2315 N Coast Hwy, Newport
The workshop will be based on Pastor Erlander's book "Manna and Mercy: A brief history of God's unfolding promise to mend the entire universe," published in 1992. This book and others by Erlander are available through his web site, where you can also learn more about him: DanielErlander.com. Dan is a theologian and teacher who has a wonderful ability to bring Bible stories to life through his books, his droll cartoon-like illustrations, and his thoroughly entertaining speaking. You won't want to miss this weekend with Dan! As well as being an author of several books, Dan has been Campus Pastor at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA; Village Pastor and Resource Center Director and Teacher in Residence at Holden Village; and a pastor on Whidbey Island, Wa. Now that Dan is retired, he is in great demand as a speaker; we are so honored that he has agreed to come to Atonement. Please contact Alice and Bruce McCain at amccain@newportnet.com if you have questions.
Position Openings
To view a complete listing of position opening around the synod visit: www.oregonsynod.org//congregations/positions.php
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