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10.03.07
Around the Oregon Synod...
DVD of the Installation of Bishop David Brauer-Rieke
Requests have been made for the sermon given by Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson during the installation service.  These DVDs are available.  Please contact Julie Mankin juliemankin@qwest.net at the synod office with your request.  The complete DVD of the installation is also available. Cost will be $5.00/DVD. Please make your checks payable to the Oregon Synod. Upon the receipt of your funds the DVD will be shipped to the address you request.
 
An alb was left behind at the Installation at the Chiles Center.  It is currently at Creator, Clackamas. Please call 503-698-8081 to retrieve your item.
 
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October 11
Interim Pastors' Meeting
Emanuel Hospital Room 1075
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
     

October 12-13
Encouraging One Another For Living Faithfully
Resurrection, 1700 NE 132nd
Portland, OR

We are thrilled to have such great speakers, Marty Haugen and Susan Briehl, this year at Living Faithfully. This is an intergenerational event with activities for ALL ages. Bring your kids! The Children's Program will be directed by Camp Lutherwood Staff and an exciting program is planned for the junior and high school youth. We encourage you to share this information with your congregation.

Don't delay registering for Living Faithfully
Registrations Rates for Living Faithfully are:


Includes three meals
• $50/person
• $25/per youth or child

Living Faithfully Resources For You
available at www.oregonsynod.org/livingfaith07/livingfaith07.php.

Housing
Clarion Hotel, 11518 NE Glenn Widing Drive, Portland, OR 97220
503-252-2222 or 1-800-205-7892
Rate: $69.00 plus tax; Ask for Living Faithfully rate.
For additional program information, please call the Oregon Synod office at
503-413-4191 or visit www.oregonsynod.org/livingfaith07/livingfaith07.php
     

October 20
Swartling Sending Service
Gethsemane Lutheran, Seattle, WA
2:00 pm
David Swartling, former vice president of the synod and a Seattle trial lawyer, was elected August 11 to a six-year term as secretary of the ELCA at the church body’s 2007 Churchwide Assembly. There will be a special “sending” service for David and his wife Barbara at Gethsemane.
 
October 22
Church Leaders and Safety Protocol Workshop
6:30 pm -9:00 pm
Milwaukie, Milwaukie
Sarah Holmes will lead a discussion about safety protocols and what we need to consider to insure safety for children, staff, volunteers and the church. Safety issues will be examined, and we will take a look at sample protocols and resources available to churches.

Please RSVP to Milwaukie Lutheran by Friday, October 19th 503-653-0250 to let them know how many will attend from your church.
 
October 24-25
Coming of Age . . . It's a Book, It's a Conference, It's a Movement in the church to "come of age" and reach out to and connect with younger men
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Beaverton, OR
There is a particular crisis happening today in the church. Our younger men from the ages of 18 to 35 are most often missing. Look around. In large measure they are gone. The church is increasingly aware of the absence of young adults, especially males. The largest gap between the general population and the demographics of the church is the ages between 18 and 35. In partnership with Lutheran Men in Mission, The Youth & Family Institute is networking with men’s groups and church structures across the United States to promote understanding and outreach to younger men.
Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM) is the men's ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more information visit http://www.youthandfamilyinstitute.org/ComingofAgeMinistry.asp.
 

All Hallows EveOctober 31
All Hallows Eve Open House
Oregon Synod Office
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Because Pastor Zane Wilson's faithful work in the church is such an inspiration. Y ou are invited to take time out to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of his leadership.

In honor of Zane we encourage you to wear a 'Zany' hat to this celebration!

If you are unable to attend you may sends your words of appreciation to the synod office at 2800 N Vancouver Ave. Ste. 101, Portland, OR 97227.

     
November 3
Bishop David Brauer-Rieke as Saint Mark’s Visiting Theologian
Saint Mark, Salem
9:00 am - noon

Please join with Saint Mark and congregations of the Vineyard Cluster for a time of reflection, fellowship, and learning with Bishop David Brauer-Rieke as Saint Mark’s Visiting Theologian, 2007. Bishop Brauer-Rieke will share his vision of the Church’s mission: congregation, wider church, and synod. Our Bishop’s overall theme will be, Expressions of Love: God Active in the ELCA.  

Join us for two presentations:

9:00 am: Think Globally, Act Locally: Love Expressed at Home.

10:15 am: Refreshments and Conversation

10:45 am: Act Globally, Think Locally: Love Beyond our Reach.  

Bishop Brauer-Rieke will also preach (9:30 am) and teach (11:00 am) All Saints, Sunday Morning, November 4, 2007.

All are welcome!
 

October 28
 Rite of Consecration and Holy Communion for Linda Smith 

5:00 pm
Milwaukie, Milwaukie
Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process to celebrate Linda's consecration as a Diaconal Minister. Color of the day is red.  Reception to follow.
 
"Save the Date"
November 10-12
OLYO High School Youth Gathering
(Veteran’s Day weekend—Saturday—Monday)
Ebb Tide Hotel, Seaside
The theme is Weathering the Storm.
Cost: $90

If you are interested in attending, or have specific questions about this event please contact us at: OregonLYO@gmail.com. There will be more information coming soon, including registration forms.
 
Resources...
Is Your Congregation Prepared if a Disaster Strikes?
You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance. We are providing a questionnaire for your congregation to assist in this preparation. Download (pdf) document or (word doc) document.
 

Support "A Fair Harvest" As You STAND UP and SPEAK OUT Against Global Poverty: New Resources Available!

On Oct. 17, the ELCA will join the Millennium Campaign to STAND UP and SPEAK OUT against global poverty.

Organize your congregation and community to:

  • STAND UP against global poverty and 
  • SPEAK OUT by advocating for "A Fair Harvest": meaningful reform of the U.S. Farm Bill.

For more background, click here.

ELCA Policy Base

What is "A Fair Harvest?" Inspired by Jesus' command to care for poor and hungry people, Christians are organizing throughout the country to advocate for changes in U.S. agricultural policy that benefit family farmers, hungry neighbors, God's creation, and people living in poverty around the world.

How can I promote "A Fair Harvest" during STAND UP and SPEAK OUT?
"A Fair Harvest" bulletin insert (pdf) and flyer (pdf) are great resources to use during your STAND UP event to engage your congregation and community in advocating for a fair U.S. Farm Bill.

More resources are available to help your congregation STAND UP and SPEAK OUT, including a free copy of the Millennium Campaign's 2006 STAND UP DVD.
To receive a free copy, e-mail your name and mailing address to onelutheran@elca.org by October 5.

 
Other Highlights
For complete event descriptions visit the Oregon Synod events page at www.oregonsynod.org/resources/events.php
 

October 20
Walk Thru the New Testament!
Christ Lutheran Church, 1420 S. 2nd Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509)525-2243
Presented by Mount Carmel Ministries; Co-Sponsored by: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Emmanuel Lutheran, Walla Walla, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Walla Walla
9:00 – 3:30 pm 
*Registration begins at 8:30 am
Tuition includes Workbook
Registration Fees: Adults $12.00 Students (5th – 12th grade) & Seniors $10.00
brochure

CHANGE of DATE
October 23
Mr. Salil Shetty, the Director of the Millennium Campaign for the United Nations
St.Luke, 6835 SW 46th Avenue (near Gabriel Park), Portland
7:00 pm 
The Millennium Campaign is based on the Millennium Development Goals that set a framework to end extreme poverty by 2015. In 2007, we are halfway there. Mr. Shetty's compelling presentation addresses how far we have come and what obstacles remain. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand how the MDG's are working, and how we can help implement them. For more information on the Millennium campaign, go to www.millenniumcampaign.org. All are welcome. Free.

Mr. Shetty joined the United Nations in 2003 as the Director of the Millennium Campaign. In the last four years, Mr. Shetty has played a key role in building up the advocacy campaign for the MDG's in 50 countries. Prior to joining the United Nations, Mr. Shetty was the chief executive of ActionAid, a leading international development NGO. There he worked in the field in sub-Saharan Africa and in South Asia and in fundraising and advocacy programs in the United States and Europe.


October 25
Dave Lippman, Political Satirist, Performs in Portland
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
 A Benefit for the Foundation for Self Sufficiency in Central America
First Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 13th and Alder (Eliot Chapel)
$10 donation. Tickets available at the door. Sponsored by: the Peace Action Committee of the Unitarian Church, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and the Portland Central American Solidarity Committee (PCASC) Contact: Sher Davidson, 503-452-3928 or sh52gd@pacifier.com

October 27 -28
Portland Symphonic Choir
 Temple Beth Israel, Portland
Concerts called Psalms & Meditations: Masterful Judaic Music.  Including a world-premiere commission work, "Remembrance," based in part on a Psalms text, and Leonard Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms," and a number of other moving and worshipful works, the program is a celebration of spiritual music.  Held at Temple Beth Israel, this is an event not just for the Jewish population of the area, but could be a wonderful ecumenical outreach.  And music speaks to everyone's soul, of course!

November 4
Open House for grand reopening of the Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP)
Luther Memorial, 4800 NE 72nd (corner of NE 72nd and Wygant), Portland.
Join us at our new location for tours, refreshments and guest speakers including State Senator Avel Gordly, the pastor of Luther Memorial Rev. Greg Ames, and a representative of the Cully Association of Neighbors. All are welcome to attend at no charge. For questions, please call 503-221-1054.

After over 20 years, EMO's NEFP is moving and becoming “Northeast Emergency Food Program at Luther Memorial.” With an expanded program, NEFP will offer a shopping-style pantry, allowing people to “shop” for groceries according to the quantities consistent NEFP standards based on family size. This approach will enhance the experience for food recipients and should reduce waste or returns, allowing people to get food they like and better fit their needs and preferences.

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations—including Protestant, Roman Catholic and Orthodox bodies—congregations, ecumenical organizations and interfaith partners working together to improve the lives of Oregonians through community ministry programs, ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, environmental ministry and public policy advocacy.

November 16-November17
Church isn’t what I’m looking for … or is it?
Augustana, 2710 NE 14th Avenue (near Lloyd Center), Portland
A workshop for lay leaders and pastors interested in doing ministry with people in their 20’s and 30’s with Kristen Glass, director for Young Adult Ministry for the Vocation and Education Unit of the ELCA. A major concern of congregational leaders is how to engage young adults (people in their 20's and 30's) in vibrant and effective ministry.

This workshop will introduce pastors and lay leaders to the current generation of young adults and to the very distinctive ways in which they approach the world and their spiritual lives. We will engage in conversation together about how the unique gifts and longings of this generation can shape our ministry with them.

Have you heard about the "Quarter-Life Crisis"? The term "Post-modernity"? The book, Millennials Rising? The movement called the "Emerging Church"? Facebook and MySpace and text messaging? You will leave this workshop not only knowing more about all these topics but with a heightened awareness and interest in a promising new generation of young people in our midst. We will explore how to tap into congregational strengths that can be a natural connecting point for young adults. We will also learn how the congregation can be a place of energizing, effective and engaging ministry with young adults and a catalyst for intergenerational partnership centered around "what really matters" in the world.

Glass is responsible for providing leadership and facilitating the collaboration, cooperation and coordination, of ministry with young adults (18-30 year olds). Prior to serving at the churchwide office, Kristen was program associate for the Center for Vocational Reflection at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. She also worked as a curriculum developer at Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Her ministry includes working with the 28 colleges and universities and 8 seminaries of the ELCA and outdoor ministry sites as well as working with national and global ecumenical partners. Kristen is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader on themes relating to young adults, lifestyle, culture, and faith formation.

Schedule:
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)
Sponsored by Lutheran Educational Network & Support (www.lensnw.org)

Position Opening and Other InformationFor a complete list of job position openings visit www.oregonsynod.org/resources/positions.php

Men's Clothes Needed-all kinds of men's clothing in all sizes.  Paul Daniel of Milwaukie, Milwaukie, works as a counselor with addicted felons on parole and probation in Multnomah County at the Voulunteer's of America Men's Residential Center.  The ex-cons often leave prison and come with the clothes on their backs and have no family close enough to supply them with clothing.  They live at the center for 6 months and cannot work for 4 months due to their intensive treatment schedule.  This opportunity is extended to you to respond with actions that incarnate the psalm response, "The Lord lifts the poor out of the ashes."  Churches closest to us at 2318 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. (cross-street: Sacramento) , Portland are encouraged to respond. Paul Daniel can be reached directly at 503-802-0300, and the center's number is 503-335-8611.  Tax deduction documents are available.

Forty new copies of Rick Warren’s “40 Days of Community Workbook – Better Together – What on Earth Are We Here For?” are available for the cost of shipping.  Contact Shosh Meyer, shoshm@stmatthewlutheran.org, if interested.

Congregational Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Bethel, 5658 N Denver Ave., Portland, OR 97217
This position is part-time, up to 15 hours/week. Bethel is seeking someone who can work Tuesdays-Fridays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. There is a weekly staff meeting held on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. The compensation rate is $10.00/hr.

For more information or to apply, contact: Bethel Lutheran Church at the address above or call 503-285-4919 or e-mail at bethellutheran@bethelpdx.org.