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| Around the Oregon Synod... |
Keeping OLYO in our prayers...
Our synod youth will be gathering this weekend in Seaside for the 2007 Oregon Lutheran Youth Organization (OLYO) Gathering. They will be "weathering the storm" together. Speakers for the weekend include those involved with recovering from the storms of drug addiction, natural disasters, and tragic violence. Times of fun, fellowship, service projects, and worship will be interwoven with their discussion. Please keep them in your prayers. |
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November 11
Installation of Pastor Tom Hiller
Gethsemane, 11560 S.E. Market, (S.E. 117th and Market),Portland
4:00 pm
Rostered are encouraged to vest in green. Pastor Hiller is celebrating his 30th Anniversary of his ordination and all are welcome to share in this joyous celebration.
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November 18
Installation of Pastor Christopher Kramer
Zion, 101 West 10th Street, The Dalles
3:00 pm |
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New Online Resource Available
Recently Bishop David Brauer-Rieke participated as Saint Mark’s Visiting Theologian.
During this time he presented a three-part series, "God Active in the ELCA- Expression of Love."
This series is now available online at:
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Book of Faith Advent Devotions
Thank you to those who are signing up for our “Book of Faith” devotions to being in Advent. This will be great way to kick off a great new ELCA initiative here in the Oregon Synod. You might check out the ELCA webpage for “Book of Faith” at http://www.elca.org/bookoffaith/ too. Feel free to send in ideas or hopes for what we can all do together. If you have not signed up for these devotion please visit http://www.oregonsynod.org/bookoffaith/. Here you may read the devotions online or sign up for the devotion to be sent to your e-mail address. The subscription link is found on the right hand column.
Once you sign up for the Book of Faith Devotions from the Oregon Synod, please check your inbox for a verification message from FeedBurner - addressed as “confirmations@emailenfuego.com,” - the service address that delivers email subscriptions for Book of Faith. You will need to click a link listed in this message to activate your subscription. If you think you’ve signed up, but haven’t done this verification step, please check you past emails or sign up again. Thank you!
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The 2008 Bishop’s Convocation to be held in the Best Western Ocean View Resort in Seaside on January 2-4, 2008, will feature presentations concerning how our churches can remain true to themselves and find ways to adapt their ministries to the people and circumstances in which they find themselves in a changing world. Diana Butler Bass, author of “Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church is Transforming the Faith,” will be presenting Thursday and Friday evening. The resolution passed during the 2007 Oregon Synod Assembly titled, “The Just War Resolution -Provide Pastors and Congregational Members information on Just War Criteria” will be discussed Wednesday afternoon.
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Updating Our Directory
It is that time of year to update the synod database, and we need your help. We will soon be printing the synod directory and are requesting that you contact the synod office at oregonsynod@qwest.net with any changes to your contact information. Please send: name, email, contact phone, congregation, and address. |
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 November 16- November 17
Church isn’t what I’m looking for … or is it?
Augustana, 2710 NE 14th Avenue (near Lloyd Center), Portland
November 16, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm (includes a light supper)
November 17, 9:30 am– Noon (Breakfast is available at 8:30 am)
www.lensnw.org
Download PDF flyer
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Called To Be a Public Church: 2008 ELCA Voting and Civic Participation Guide
A resource guide to encourage, empower, and equip Lutherans to engage responsibly in the 2008 election cycle.
"Called To Be a Public Church" is intended to encourage congregations to participate in voter registration drives, voter mobilization campaigns, and poll monitoring. This guide also contains nonpartisan issue briefs on issues related to the ELCA social statements.
This resource is now available to download from www.elca.org/advocacy/publicchurch/ . It will be available for order from Augsburg Fortress later this month.
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The tagline was developed in conjunction with an ELCA branding campaign that has been ongoing since January 2007. One of the fruits of that campaign was an advertising campaign that piloted in Denver this September. You can see the ads that appeared there at www.elca.org/love. |
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ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson's message on the subject of racial justice
You will find the text of this statement posted on the ELCA Web site at:
http://www.elca.org/bishop/messages/m_071101.html |
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Call Today to Support a Just Farm Bill!
| The Farm Bill has significant consequences for farmers, God's creation, consumers and people living in poverty and suffering from hunger both in the United States and around the world. However, the bill that was written by the Senate Agriculture Committee maintains the current system of farm supports, which rewards large commodity farmers, ignores the needs of smaller, struggling farmers, and harms subsistence farmers in developing countries. It also fails to provide sufficient funds for programs that help to feed hungry people both in the United States and around the world, sustain our nation's struggling rural communities and protect God's creation.
The Senate will consider amendments on Tuesday, November 6th, and Wednesday, November 7th, that would make real reforms to critical farm programs. Please call your Senators today and urge them to support the FRESH amendment and the Dorgan-Grassley payment limits amendment!
[Further background]
Policy Base
"We commit ourselves as a church and urge members to...pray for and support those who farm the land..." Sufficient, Sustainable Livelihood for All (1999)
[more]
For more information on the Farm Bill, visit the Farm Bill FAQ. |
Call now!
Dial 1-888-784-0527 to reach the Capitol switchboard and ask the operator to connect you to your senators' offices, or call your senators directly:
Senator Gordon Smith
(202) 224-3753
Senator Ron Wyden
(202) 224-5244
Sample call script:
"My name is _______ and I am calling from ________, Oregon. I would like to urge Senator _______ to support reform in this year's Farm Bill by voting "yes" on the Lugar-Lautenberg FRESH Amendment and the Dorgan-Grassley payment limits amendment.
"As a constituent and a person of faith, I support a just Farm Bill. I urge you to support much-needed reforms to the current commodity system, which primarily supports the largest and wealthiest farmers, and provides little help to the farmers who need it most. The FRESH Amendment would give U.S. farmers real support in tough years without distorting commodity prices and supply in ways that make it harder for farmers in poor countries to feed their families. And the FRESH Amendment would increase funding for priority programs in the Farm Bill that feed hungry people, protect God's creation, and help rural communities.
"The Dorgan-Grassley amendment would ensure that commodity supports go to the farmers who most need them, rather than to the largest and wealthiest farms, by putting in place real limits on the amount of payments any farmer can receive each year." |
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Wheat Ridge Ministries, in partnership with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is offering financial assistance to Lutheran congregations to encourage the development of new programs and services for immigrants and refugees.
Interested applicants may download the application packet or review grant guidelines at www.lirs.org. For more information on the Good Samaritan grant program, please contact Brian Becker at brian@wheatridge.org or by phone at 800.762.6748. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 3, 2008. Awards are typically announced in May. |
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Be among the first to see the last!
Last installment of Mosaic, the video magazine of the ELCA
The Life of the Apostle Peter is with Rick Steves, noted author and PBS travel show host. Past programs include: Opening the Door to Luther, Weaving a Global Neighborhood, The Life of Apostle Peter with Rick Steves, Faithful Travel and In the City for Good.
http://frakesproductions.blogspot.com/2007/10/life-of-apostle-peter-with-rick-steves_27.html |
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November 11
Preaching Engagement Featuring President Richard Bliese, Luther Seminary
St. Matthew, 10390 SW Canyon Rd., Beaverton, OR
Services: 8:30 am, 9:45 am, and 11:00 am
semrel@luthersem.edu
November 11
Interfaith service “Dream for Darfur” to remember genocide victims
Interfaith service at 4 pm and candlelight vigil at 5:30 pm
First Christian Church, 1430 SW Broadway St., Portland
November 13
Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger "Harvest of Hope" Breakfast
8:00 am – 10:00 am (doors open at 7:45)
Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ, 5150 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton
Registration Deadline — November 9
Mail your check to:
OFRAH c/o American Jewish Committee
1220 SW Morrison, Ste. 828 • Portland, OR 97205
or call (503) 295-6761 or email your registration to portland@ajc.org
Download invite
November 15
The Five Stages of the Soul - Our Common Journey
Author Dr. Harry R. Moody speaking after interfaith potluck dinner
Westminster Presbyterian Church - Great Hall, 1624 NE Hancock, Portland
6:30pm dinner
7:30 speaker/workshop
Free workshop; Those attending the dinner should bring a (pork-free)
dish to share
Presented by The Institute for Christian-Muslim Understanding
The workshop provides an overview of stages of spiritual growth in the
second half of life—Call, Search, Struggle, Breakthrough and
Return—revealed in art, psychology, comparative religion, and
autobiography. Dr. Moody draws upon art, music, stories and poetry from
Christian and Muslim traditions, with particular focus on the life and
work of Jalal ad-Din Rumi.
Dr. Moody is the Director of the AARP Office of Academic Affairs and
author of The Five Stages of the Soul.
For further details:
Westminster Presbyterian Church: 503-287-1289
Institute for Christian-Muslim Understanding, including event flier:
www.icmuoregon.org
November 14-17
An Interfaith Approach to Mental Health: Spirituality, Companionship & Outreach
A series with Rev. Dr. Craig Rennebohm
Portland, Oregon
Email: idno@msn.com for more information
Download brochure and registration form
November 16
Ecumenical Service: The Faith Community Responds to the Plight of Immigrants in our Midst
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1010 Columbia St NE at Portland Road, Salem
11:00 am
For more information, call First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ at
503-363-3660 or CAUSA – Immigrants Rights Coalition at 503-984-6816.
Download flyer
November 16 & 17
Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan Lecture
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
The Center for Spiritual Development is pleased to announce that historical Jesus scholars, Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan, will give a Friday evening lecture and Saturday workshop, launching their latest collaborative book: "The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’ Birth." Friday’s lecture takes place November 16 at 7:30 pm; cost is $15 general and $5 students. The workshop takes place Saturday, November 17 from 9:00 am to noon. Cost for the workshop is $35 general and $5 students. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Center at 503.478.1218 or online: www.center-for-spiritual-development.org.
November 17
African Gospel A cappella in concert
Free-will offering to benefit ongoing ministries in Liberia
Milwaukie Lutheran Church, 3810 Southeast Lake Road, Milwaukie
7:00 pm
African Gospel A cappella is comprised of six men who are all blind. They have survived a civil war, poverty, and many other hardships. The group met many years ago while attending the School for the Blind in Monrovia, Liberia's capitol city. Together, they represent five different tribes and sing in several native African languages and in English (English is the official language of Liberia).
For more information on the musicians: African Gospel A cappella P.O. Box 1870 Vancouver , WA 98668 360-713-1365 Website: www.africangospel.org
Press contact and other questions: Milwaukie Lutheran Church 503-653-0250
November 30
World AIDS Day
STOP AIDS. Take the Lead.
Sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and presented by AIDS Action Project NW, Medical Teams International, and Portland Area Global AIDS Coalition.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Workshops: 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Register by email: pdxaids@comcast.net. Registration deadline: November 16th.
Remembrance Service: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
To register for the Workshops, please email pdxaids@comcast.net. The Remembrance Service is open to the public and does not require registration or attendance at the workshops. If you have questions about the workshops or Remembrance Service, call 503-764-8714.
December 2
Messiah Celebrates New Organ Installation
Dedication Concerts
Messiah Lutheran Church, 905 N.W. 94th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665
3:30 pm or 6:30 pm
www.messiahvancouver.org
For more information, download PDF newsletter
December 2
Beautiful Advent and Christmas Music
St. Olaf Christmas Festival Simulcast
Five locations in Oregon (see below)
1:00 pm
The New York Times International Datebook lists the St. Olaf Christmas Festival as one of the top five significant global holiday events. The St. Olaf Christmas Festival, a worship service of hymns, carols, choral works, and orchestral selections that celebrates the birth of Christ, is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States.
On November 2nd, you will be able to purchase tickets by ordering them via the St. Olaf College website: www.stolaf.edu. The $20 cost covers the expense of the simulcast.
December 2
Fundraising Dinner for Northwest House of Theological Studies
Featured Speaker: Marcus Borg
5:00 pm- Social Time
5:30 pm- Dinner
6:30 om -Program
Red Lion Inn, 3301 Market St. NE, Salem (near I-5)
This fall, Northwest House celebrates nine years of fulfilling our mission to provide high-quality theological education here in the Pacific Northwest. NHTS invites you to join us at our year-end fundraising dinner. Come be a part of our community of supporters.
Our guest speaker for this event will be celebrated scholar and lecturer Marcus Borg, Hundere Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University, and NHTS Advisory Faculty member. Drawing on the rich themes of Advent and Christmas, Professor Borg will address the importance of an
educated theology for both clergy and laity in these times.
Cost: $60 per person; choice of sirloin, game hen, or vegetarian pasta; wine
with dinner and no-host bar. To order tickets call 503-588-4344.
Position Opening and Other Information
For a complete list of job position openings visit www.oregonsynod.org/resources/positions.php
ELCA Global Mission immediate position openings
Asia/Pacific: REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Health & Development)
This position is responsible for assisting the ELCA Global Mission unit in the fostering of ELCA/GM relationships with churches, ELCA mission personnel and programs in the Asia/Pacific region, with a focus on sustainable community-based development, including health and development, education and social work. Based in the region and requires regular travel throughout the region. Desired skills/requirements: education and experience in sustainable community-based development required. Experience with NGOs, multilateral organizations and/or church-based organizations preferred. Grant proposal writing and previous international experience helpful. Long-term provisions. Initial two-year term, renewable.
Asia/Pacific: REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Theological Education)
This position is responsible for assisting the ELCA Global Mission unit in the fostering of ELCA/GM relationships with churches, ELCA mission personnel and programs in the Asia/Pacific region, with a focus on theological education, church and pastoral relations, interfaith and inter-religious work. Based in the region and requires regular travel throughout the region. Long-term provisions. Initial two-year term, renewable.
Cameroon/CAR: ADMINISTRATOR FOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Serve as administrator of the ELCA Service Office in Cameroon and the Central African Republic - provide support to ELCA mission personnel, companion synods and allied agencies in the region. Based in Cameroon. Management experience and computer literacy required. Skills in property maintenance and repair and fluency in French (spoken and written) preferred. Initial four-year term, renewable. Long-term provisions.
Cameroon/CAR: FACILITATOR FOR ACCOMPANIMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING
Work with churches in Cameroon and the Central African Republic in capacity building and leadership development. Oversee ELCA grants and projects in the region. Based in Cameroon. Capacity building, community-based development and training/facilitation experience required, along with computer literacy and an ability to communicate in French (spoken and written). Initial four-year term, renewable. Long-term provisions.
Check details about these and other many opportunities at www.elca.org/globalserve
800-638-3522, ext. 2648
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