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In the Spotlight
Hearings on the Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality
The Oregon Synod, ELCA will be hosting hearings for
members to comment on the text of the Draft Social
Statement on Human Sexuality on the following dates:
1. September 20— 11:00 am — Peace, Pendleton
(please note chage in date and time)
2. September 27 – 10:00 am — St. Paul, Portland
3. September 28 – 2:00 pm — United, Eugene
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September 13
New Consecration Sunday Seminar
St. Paul, 3880 SE Brooklyn Street, Portland
9:30 am until noon
The synod stewardship committee is hosting an orientation
on this new program. $20/congregation with an unlimited
number of people attending from each congregation.
To register or for more information contact Becky Brown
at 503-244-1797 or becky.brown@comcast.net.
Download PDF Flyer and PDF Agenda
November 6 and December 4
Join the Bishop for Cultural Competency Training for the Northwest with Eric H.F. Law
Does participation in your congregation reflect the diversity of the surrounding community? Have you wondered how to reach out to build relationships with your neighbors of diverse and cultural ethnic backgrounds? Most persons who live, minister or work in a climate of diversity encounter these questions. This workshop assists in building skills to effectively communicate with a diversity of people.
The workshops will be held from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, group discounts, and web registration visit:www.pnwumc.org/cctn/index.html or call 206-870-6820.
January 19-21
Byberg Preaching Workshop 2009- Developing skills of ELCA preachers.
Preaching in a Time of Lament :
“How can attention to the painful side actually assist hope to gain a greater foothold?” —Kadi Billm
Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast
Download PDF postcard
How shall we preach in times of loss and grief? When lives and ministries end, people and nations are engulfed in tragedies and traumas, and the world is drowning, how might God’s people of faith give voice to despair, challenge, and hope? In this workshop we will explore multiple God-given resources for preaching in times of lament—Bible, liturgy, prayer and spirituality, and pastoral care.
Byberg 2009 speakers are:
> Kathleen D. (Kadi) Billman, LSTC Dean and VP of Academic Affairs, Professor of Pastoral Theology
> Ralph W. Klein, LSTC Old Testament professor emeritus
Watch for registration information next month.
Journey Together Faithfully was an effort begun by the ELCA in 2001. The goal was a Social Statement on human sexuality, speaking to our church and the broader community from a Biblical/Lutheran perspective. more>
A Study Guide for the Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality is now available online at www.elca.org/faithfuljourney.
Previous entries
- In Response to the Storms that Hit Oregon and Washington Lutheran Disaster Response has been active in responding to those affected by these storms.
How Do I Help? - Book of Faith Devotion www.oregonsynod.org/bookoffaithSIGN UP NOW FOR THE BOOK OF FAITH
The Official Book of Faith Network for the Oregon Synod can be found at http://bookoffaith.ning.com/group/oregonsynodPlease visit this website to continue your discussions on the Book of Faith. - Connecting the Congregations
The Oregon Synod Council and Office would like an updated list of each congregation's council officers. Please complete the online form> - Find Out More...
The Update: Congregational Highlights, ELCA and Regional Resources, Events and Synod Highlights. LOOK INSIDE... - Forums for the Oregon Synod http://www.oregonsynod.org/forum/Connect with other congregations and organizations of the Oregon Synod, ELCA by joining a forum. Learn from others about what they’re doing and share general resources, ideas, mission trip information and other types of communication.
