http://www.oregonsynod.org/resources/enews/07enews/sept19.htm
Sign Up A Friend    
09.19.07
Around the Oregon Synod...
The October 2007 Update is now available on line at www.oregonsynod.org/resources/newsletter/07update/07october.pdf.
 
Bishop Dave's Hours and Contact Information
Bishop Dave's Office Hours
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday- Thursday
Bishop's e-mail: bishop@oregonsynod.org

If you have an emergency please contact the Oregon Synod Office at 503-413-4191.
 
We Need Your Help
The Oregon Synod is preparing to revamp the "Update" newsletter into a format better to suit the needs of the Oregon Synod readers. Please consider taking our survey.
Click here to take a survey on the communication of the synod!
     

September 22
Installation of Bishop David Brauer-Rieke
Chiles Center, University of Portland, 5000 North Willamette Blvd., Portland
Noon

Yes, you are welcome!
There is no ticket required for the installation. Light refreshments will be served.
(Coffee, cookies, punch, and tea.)
 
Singers Are Invited to a Special Choir
Installation of our new Oregon ELCA Bishop
The choral anthem will be "For the Beauty of the Earth," arranged for SATB choir by John Rutter. Choir will be directed and accompanied by Kelly Carlisle and David Lee from Creator Lutheran in Clackamas.

For more information about the choir
Please send an email to toni.hartung@creatorlutheran.org.

For complete information on the choir schedule and how to join visit www.oregonsynod.org/resources/enews/07enews/singers.htm.
September 28-29
Godly Play Training
St. Mark, 5415 SE Powell Blvd., Portland
Fridays (6:30 pm -9:00 pm) and Saturdays (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Trainer: Caryl Menkhus
Please contact Tammy Gover at goverclowncar@aol.com for more information.
 

Stewardship Fall Cluster Events
Spend an evening or an afternoon with sparkling, dynamic people including our new bishop. The synod stewardship committee is sponsoring the fall cluster gatherings this year at seven locations around the state. Please look at the schedule below to determine which meeting will best meet your schedule. Put this date on your calendar today.

September 29 – Zion, La Grande;12:30-2:30 pm
September 30 – Zion, Redmond;1:00-3:00 pm
October 16 – Calvary, Grants Pass; 7:00-9:00 pm
October 17 – Gloria Dei, Coos Bay; 6:30-8:30 pm
October 23 – St Andrew, Beaverton; 7:00-9:00 pm
October 24 – Our Savior, Salem; 7:00-9: 00pm
October 25 – Creator, Clackamas; 7:00-9:00 pm
 
Is your congregation planning to use a Commitment Sunday or Consecration Sunday stewardship program this fall? If so, NOW is the time to reserve your speaker. Please contact Becky Brown, the synod stewardship chair, at 503-244-1797 or becky.brown@comcast.net to start the process of matching a speaker with your congregation. The synod has excellent people that want to help your congregation grow in generosity. Please be prepared to share your theme for this year so that we can match you with the best speaker.
 
October 5-7
Oregon Synodical Women of Oregon (SWO) Convention
Red Lion Hotel
Jantzen Beach,Portland, OR
     

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. We encourage you to share this information with your congregation.

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

Deadline for Housing Has Been Extended!
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. In home housing upon request by Sept. 21st. For additional program information, please call the Oregon Synod office at 503-413-4191 or visit www.oregonsynod.org/livingfaith07/livingfaith07.php
     
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 (Portland), 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.
     
"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.

Please contact Lisa Gray at zoaryouth@canby.com.
 
Resources...

Oregon Synod Creative Ministry Endowment Grant
September 30th Deadline
Visit www.oregonsynod.org/resources/endowment/endowmentgrant07.pdf to download a form.

 

Advent Devotional
Luther Seminary and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary invite you to use this year's Advent Devotional in your congregation or to send copies to your family and friends.

Devotionals are $14 per 25. To place an order for multiple copies, call 651-641-3440, toll free at 800-541-4187, or e-mail bookstore@luthersem.edu.

Please place your order for Advent Devotionals by Oct. 8, 2007.

Sign up to receive the devotions via e-mail at www.luthersem.edu/advent
 
Northern Rockies Institute of Theology
For 2007-2008 course offerings visit http://www.nrit.org/.
 

Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries
Basic Parish Nurse (BPN)/Health Minister Class Schedule 2007-2008
metropn@spiritone.com Phone: 503-413-2341 www.parishnurseministry.org
download schedule

October 18 and 19 and November 1, 2 & 3
Basic Preparation for Parish Nurses & Health Ministers
download brochure
 
Other Highlights
For complete event descriptions visit the Oregon Synod events page at www.oregonsynod.org/resources/events.php
 

September 12
Chautauqua Community Chorus accepting new singers through October
No auditions, no fees, no affliations. Preforming December 1 and 2, works by American composer, Kirke Mechem, including The Seven Joys of Christmas. Join them at St. Stephen, 290 W. Gloucester, Gladstone. For more information call 503-656-8914.


September 22
Sacred Listening: Discernment and the Daily Christian Life
Preparation for Ministry and Service in the Northwest and the World
MICAH Building , 680 State Street, Salem, Oregon
Sponsored by NW House of Theological Studies
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Download PDF Brochure

September 24-27
"Can You Hear Me Now? 
Communicating the Gospel in the Post-Modern World"
Theological Conference at Holden Village
Chelan, Washington

As you may know, Holden Village was currently closed to guests due to the forest fire at Domke Lake. District Ranger Bob Sheehan from Holden Village has just given the OK to hold the Theological Conference at Holden Village on September 24-27.  His only caveat is to "let registrants know that if the fire behavior changes they may not be able to return on the scheduled date. "  We do not expect that this will be the case.  However, the fire has given words like contingency and grace new meaning!  Needless to say, both LENS and the Village are thrilled to be able to hold this conference as planned.  Feel free to email Pr. John Rosenberg (rosenbergjohn@comcast.net) or call 360-606-9114  if you have further questions or concerns regarding the conference or Holden.  You can also check the Holden Village Website at www.holdenvillage.org for the latest updates.  We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you at Fields Point at 8:45 AM on Monday, September 24th.

Pr. John Rosenberg, Director, Lutheran Educational Network & Support (LENS)    

 

September 26
Clergy Training For Domestic Violence Developing Abuse Ministries in the Congregation
Hosted by: Imago Dei Community Church
Evangel Baptist Church 2830 NE Flanders Portland, OR
9:00 am- 3:00 pm

This workshop will introduce you to:

  • The basics of Domestic Violence
    How to help victims through o Spiritual and emotional support
    Providing resources to other agencies
    Developing spiritual support for families
    Developing a ministry for families and survivors
    Addressing sexual assault in the congregation

For more information or to pre-register contact: Anna Studenny anna@imagodeicommunity.com Imago Dei Community Church 503-231-5096, ext. 314 (office) 503/593-5859 (direct) or visit www.communityagainstdv.org/events.php.

September 30
Celebrate the 400th birthday of Lutheran hymn-writer Paul Gerhardt
St Michael's Lutheran Church, 6700 NE 29th Avenue at Dekum, Portland (near Concordia).
4:00 pm
Sing your favorites (O Sacred Head; Now Rest; etc) led by four organists and choir at a hymn festival of Paul Gerhardt hymns. Contact: rkwrye@teleport.com.


October 9
Clergy End-of-Life Program
Helping clergy and lay leaders enhance ministry to individuals and families at life's end
First United Methodist, 1838 SW Jefferson St., Portland
9:30 am-4:30 pm
This workshop integrates spirituality with the end of life journey as it is lived out daily in communities of faith. Workshop is free. Pre-registration is required. For mor information call 503-574-2900.

October 18
38th Collins Lecture
Featuring EJ Dionne, Jr, and Conference: "From Despair to Hope—An Interreligious Response to the Crisis of Poverty." Download registration brochure.

November 11
Preaching Engagement Featuring President Richard Bliese, Luther Seminary
St. Mathew, 10390 SW Canyon Rd., Beaverton, OR
Services: 8:30 am, 9:45 am, and 11:00 am
For more information contact the Office of Seminary Relations at 888-358-8437 or semrel@luthersem.edu.

November 13
SAVE THE DATE!
The Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger 5th Annual
HARVEST OF HOPE BREAKFAST and presentation of the 2007 Harvest of Hope Awards
8:00 am
Location to be announced
Keynote Speaker - Rachel Bristol, Executive Director, Oregon Food Bank

How to Register: Tickets for the breakfast are $12. 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. RSVP BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

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

Seeking Used Wi-Fi Capable Laptop
For an emerging ministry with the marginalized for a 'street pastor working in this very mobile ministry. This ministry will be based out of the Bethel Community in North Portland. Please contact Jeanamarie Fiumefreddo at Bethel 503-285-4919, or by cell 503-752-7577, e-mail at gypsyqueen22468@yahoo.com.

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.