Looking for Assembly Registration Information? The Synod Assembly is fast approaching. The 2008 Oregon Synod Assembly Registration Form and the 2008 Hotel Registration information can now be found online at www.oregonsynod.org/08assembly/index.htm.
Deadlines:
March 28 - Resolutions
March 28 - Nominations
May 6 - Early Bird Assembly Registration
May 6 - Reduced Rate Housing Registration
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"Peace Not Walls: Making a Difference in the Holy Land,"
28-minute video featuring images from the Holy Land and interviews with ELCA members, Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan, Rabbi David Rosen, and many others. This video explores such topics as the ELCA's Middle East peace initiative, the Israeli separation barrier, accompaniment with the Palestinian Lutheran church, and collaboration with interfaith peace partners; accompanying discussion guide.
http://elca.org/peacenotwalls/educate/2008video.html
http://elca.org/peacenotwalls/downloadable/videodiscussionguide.pdf
Blessed to Be a Blessing: Rebate 2008
A letter based on thoughts by Rev. Paul Stumme-Diers, Bishop of the Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA
I asked some folks, “If you get an Economic Stimulus Rebate from the IRS, how do you plan to use it?” Here are some answers:
“I plan to pay some of my bills. I think that will stimulate the economy.”
“I’ll probably get some dental work done.”
“My wife and children and I are going to have a conversation about how we can give it to people living in poverty. They will help the economy.”
“We’re going to tithe, of course, and the rest of the money we’ll spend on something that will stimulate the economy.”
“I haven’t decided yet, but I really need some energy-efficient windows on my home.”
“I’ll decide how to use it when I get it, but I’m open to suggestions.”
How would you answer the question? How might your congregation be a channel for this giving? Here are some starter thoughts:
“How about giving it to a congregation that is experiencing extreme weather and economy-related financial challenges?”
“What if such extra giving were directed to those who are left out of this plan, including the unemployed, the elderly, and new immigrants?”
“Is this an opportunity to try tithing?”
“How might we, in our faith community, discern where such an extra-mile gift might be directed?
A few weeks ago, the 65 ELCA synod bishops unanimously decided to tithe their economic stimulus rebates to ministries among people living in poverty. Why did they do this?
“The economic stimulus rebate is an unexpected windfall for us to be a blessing.”
“By giving it to ministries among people living in poverty, it will benefit them and the economy as we place dollars into the hands of those best positioned to spend money in their communities.”
“The majority of the checks will be distributed in May, 2008, giving us an opportunity to make a big impact in a short period of time.”
“We have been ‘Blessed to Be a Blessing’ to others.”
“Jesus encourages, even expects, that we give to those in need.”
However we choose to enter into this, as God’s people, we remember that everything we are and have comes from God. How might we carry this witness into as many congregations as possible?
Our spirits will be joyful. Live into “responsible stewardship, justice, and a deep and abiding concern for the marginalized in our society and in our world.”
Our organization will be simple. Invite all members to help decide on three to five groups of people in need, for whom God can use our sharing to bring about life-changing blessings.
Our gifts will be given to God through the congregations. The congregations will distribute the gifts to their desired destinations
Other Highlights
To read the complete description of events, please visit www.oregonsynod.org//publication/events.php
April 19
Caring Ministry Workshop
Holy Trinity Catholic, Beaverton
www.caringministry.org or call 314-428-2600.
April 20
Michael Allen Harrison
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Lake Oswego
3:00 pm
For information: 503-635-4563 or www.oursaviors.net
April 20
Music at the Mount presents The Columbia Brass Foundry© Brass Quintet
benefit concert for Lutheran Disaster Response - Oregon Flood Relief
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 515 SW Maplecrest Drive, Portland, OR
For more information: 503-244-5143 or www.mtcarmellutheran.com
April 22
Earth Day workshop on green building methods and renovations
will help congregations save money and care for the Earth
“Green Building and Renovations”
Community Presbyterian Church, 529 NW 19th St., Redmond
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Call for a discount on large groups from the same congregation. Call (503) 221-1054, ext. 203, or e-mail jkam@emoregon.org to register. Pre-registration is requested by one week ahead, but registration will be accepted at the door. To download a brochure, go to www.emoregon.org.
The deadline for Cursillo registration has been extended to April 15th.
April 24-27
Cursillo Retreat
Canby Grove Christian Camp and Conference Center, Canby Grove
For questions or for further information, contact Pastor Scott Dunfee, St Stephen Lutheran Church, Gladstone, Oregon (503.656-8194) or Pastor Janell Bethke, Oregon Synod Interim Ministry (503.667-7897), the Spiritual Directors for this Retreat
Download Brochure and Registration
May 2
Spiritual Respite for Caregivers
Franciscan Spiritual Center , 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukie;
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com .
May 3
First Saturday Centering Prayer - Extended Practice
Franciscan Spiritual Center , 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukie
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.
May 6
Community leaders to be honored at EMO’s annual celebration
Reception and silent auction at 5:30 pm
Dinner and awards celebration at 7:00 pm
The Governor Hotel, 614 SW Eleventh Ave., Portland
For more information or to register, please call (503) 221-1054 or visit www.emoregon.org. Award recipients include: Oregon Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (ORVOAD) receiving an “Ecumenical Service Award”
May 7, 14, 21& 28
Couples Communication in English
Franciscan Spiritual Center , 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.
May 10
AudioSeminar or Media I.M.P.A.C.T Seminar
Portland First Church of the Nazarene
Portland, OR 97221
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
For more information >
May 16 7:30 pm & May 18 3:30 pm
Music At The Mount presents
Courtney Herman, Dead Horse Duet, Lisa Frenz, Steve Cleveland in a benefit concert for the White Plume Family
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 515 SW Maplecrest Drive, Portland, OR 97219, 503-244-5143
For more information: office@mtcarmellutheran.com or www.mtcarmellutheran.com/calendar.html
May 17
The Call to Transform Our Hearts and theWorld
St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1280 NW Saltzman Rd., Portland, OR 97229
8:45am-1:00pm
Presenter: Jack Jezreel, Founder of JustFaith
The Archdiocese of Portland invites you to a Saturday workshop introducing JustFaith, a program that empowers people of faith to develop a passion and thirst for God’s justice
Our faith invites us to some remarkable possibilities in the name of love and compassion. The vision of the Gospels and Catholic social teaching speaks to life-giving choices on behalf of a world that struggles to survive. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore some new possibilities for your life, your parish, your heart!
Contact: Cat Willett, Office of Justice and Peace—cwillett@archdpdx.org or 503-233-8361
Download PDF flyer
May 17
Camp Lutherwood
Fellowship Golf Tournament
To register call camp at 541-998-6444 or send an email to office@lutherwood.org. Lodging and fellowship offered the night before at camp.
June 2-6 and June 9-13
Diploma in Lay Pastoral Ministry
Churches and religious organizations are looking for qualified men and women to serve in non-ordained positions of pastoral leadership in the church. Unfortunately, many otherwise qualified people are reluctant to pursue these positions because the do not feel adequately prepared biblically and theologically, or they find themselves lacking in the practical skills they need to be successful in ministry. Others are already involved in ministry positions but feel limited by their lack of training and ongoing opportunities for development and support.
For more information>
Starting June 6th
Environmental Ethics Workshop & Course
with Dr. Mark Brocker
St. Andrew, Beaverton
Find out more about this event in the Environmental Ethics Workshop Brochure
June 11
12 to 2:30 p.m., “Save Your Congregation Energy and Money”
6 to 8:30 p.m., “Energy Stewardship Workshop”
Central Lutheran Church, 1820 NE 21st Avenue, Portland
June 16-19
PLU Annual Summer Theological Conference
Being the Church in the Pacific Northwest: Reclaiming Faith Practices for the New Millennium
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
For registration information call 253-535-7423.
June 21
2nd Annual Footsteps to Freedom World Refugee Day Walk
South Park Blocks, Portland
Sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW), in partnership with Catholic Charities and Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees (SOAR)
For more information or to register, please contact Megan Schaefer, Volunteer Coordinator for LCSNW, at mschaefer@lcsnw.org or 503-731-9553.
July 3-6
Hearts on Fire
The Biennial Assembly of Lutherans Concerned and North American Reconciling in Christ Conference
People of all sexual orientations and gender identities are invited to assemble with members of Reconciling in Christ and prospective RIC congregations at San Francisco State University July 3–6 under the theme, Hearts on Fire.
For more information >
July 6
YOUNG SINGERS WANTED
To sing for the Sunday afternoon Bach Cantata Vespers at St. James Lutheran Church in downtown Portland on July 6 at 5:00 pm.
Contact Nancy Nickel (503-227-2439) for details on participation and rehearsal schedule.
Download PDF Bach Flyer
July 7-11
Navigating Ministry:Church Leadership and Administration
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
A close look at the Church's proclamation of the Word for the sake of the World! Rostered leaders and laity may wish to check in with these special presenters and topics.
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July 21-25
Bible Day Camp
St. Paul, 3880 SE Brooklyn St., Portland
(Joint ministry of All Saints Episcopal and St. Paul, St. Mark's and Camp Lutherwoood)
For registration and more information contact: Kathy Schroeder at St. Paul Lutheran at 503-236-2389 or 503-788-4910 or gusschroe@comcast.net.
July 24-26
2008 Gathering of the North American Association for the Catechumenate
Listening for the Spirit in a Post-Christian World
Dumas Bay in Federal Way, Washington.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Samuel Torvend, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Religion at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington.
For more information and registration forms, visit: http://catechumenate.org/main.cfm?sid=3
November 4
Hope Lutheran Church is hosting an 11 day Greece and the Greek Isle tour.
Travel in the footsteps of St. Paul to Greece. Start in Athens and see the Acropolis…visit Corinth where he lived with Priscilla and Aquila…Take a three-day Greek Isles cruise with a chance to see ancient Ephesus...visit Thessaloniki and Philippi, where Paul first preached the Gospel in Europe. If Interested please contact Lisa Sharp or Pastor Tim Herzfeldt-Kamprath at Hope Lutheran Church, 541-884-6416 or email: hopeklamath@aol.com
Save the Date
February 12, 2009 - 7pm – 9:30pm and
February 13, 2009 - 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Banquet 6:00 pm – 9pm
The Future of Ministry: Adaptation or Extinction
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Sponsored by: Consultation to Clergy & Pacific Lutheran University
Download PDF Information Flyer
Speakers:
Dr. Michael Kerr, Director of the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family
Prof. John Haught,Senior Fellow, Science & Religion, Woodstock Theological Center
Registration:
$20 - Thursday evening presentation
$95 - Friday Symposium
$60 – Student Rate
$35 - Friday evening banquet
Registration will be available online at www.plu.edu/!crel.
July 17, 2010
Passion Play at Oberammergau Germany
Dan Hallgrimson is organizing a group to attend the Passion Play at Oberammergau Germany in 2010. This 13 day tour will begin on July 17, 2010, arriving first in Budapest, Hungary, then with stops in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, Oberammergau and Munich, Germany, and departing from Prague, Czech Republic. The tour includes round-trip airfare from Portland, 3 & 4 star hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, English speaking tour guides, and the Oberammergau Passion Play Performance ticket and package. Passion Play tickets are limited and are usually sold out at least a year and half before the event so early reservations are important.
This is the second time Dan, who recently retired as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church – Corvallis, has led a group to the Passion Play. He has also led groups to Israel and Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. For more information including a brochure with reservation application, contact him at prdan@comcast.net or phone 541-753-8581.
Position Openings/ Other Offerings
To view a complete listing of position openings around the synod visit: www.oregonsynod.org/equip_support/positions.htm.
Director of Faith Formation
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Vancouver, WA
Faith Formation encompasses the spectrum of educational programs offered within Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (BSLC) with a special emphasis on programs for families and youth. The Faith Formation Director is responsible for assessing the educational needs of the congregation, developing a range of program offerings, recruiting and managing education program volunteers, and administering and evaluating the program’s effectiveness. The Director will serve as educational program liaison to the church leadership, staff, and congregation .
Download PDF job description
Half-time Executive Director for Immanuel Community Services.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1215 Thomas Street,
Seattle, WA 98109
Application now accepted through April 25.
Contact: Pastor Susan Burchfiel at , 206-622-1930 or susanvb@earthlink.net
Download PDF job description
Sunday worship keyboard accompanist
Prince of Life Lutheran Church, Oregon City
Call Pastor John Reutter-Harrah at 503- 657-3100 for more information, or to schedule an audition. More information about Prince of Life at www.princeoflife.org.
Seeking a Part-time Associate Director of Youth Ministries
Nativity, Bend
Please send all resumes to Ron Werner our Director of Youth Ministries-
Ron@nativityinbend.com. For more information please feel free to contact Ron
via e-mail or office phone 541-388.0765
