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December 2019
Rostered Leaders Christmas Worship and Lunch
All rostered leaders are invited to attend a Christmas Worship and Lunch on December 11, 2019 at St. Stephen in Lansing, MI. Worship will be held at 11:30am and will be followed by lunch. To help us plan, please RSVP.
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Extravaganza 2020
The Extravaganza is the annual gathering of children, youth, and family ministry leaders from across the ELCA. It's more than a conference: It's space to be stretched, it's worship, it's inspiring speakers, it's learning from colleagues across the country, it's sharing your insights with others, it's informative and transformative. Learn More.
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Ignite the Church Conference
Get inspired, encouraged, challenged and warmed up at the Ignite the Church Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 11-13. In addition to large group gatherings on Congregational Vitality, there will be electives on Reaching Younger Generations, Expanding Kingdom Impact, Church Renewal and Discipleship, Renewing Music, Vitality through Mission, Engaging Your Neighborhood, Evangelism, Social Justice, and Raising Up Leaders along with a visit to Orlando’s Castle Church Brewing Community. A $99 discounted rate, including 2 meals and snacks, is available until November…
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Spanish Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive I
The Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest will be hosting a Summer Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive May 24-29, 2020. This program is a resource for Lutherans and those of other denominations who recognize the growing need for competency in the Spanish language and an understanding of Hispanic culture in light of the increasing Hispanic population in this country and in the church. The course focuses on study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Learn More. Download Brochure.
Find out more »June 2020
Building Congregational Capacity for Hispanic Ministry Intensive II
The Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest will be hosting a Latinx Ministry Intensive June 7-11, 2020. This Level II Intensive course is designed to enhance leadership competence in the development and support of Latinx ministries in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and among ecumenical partners. Those encouraged to attend are current practitioners, judicatory leaders, seminarians, church leaders planning to start new Latinx ministries, and those with coaching and/or supervisory roles among Latinx ministry leaders. Participants will explore foundational…
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WELCA Gathering
Following Jesus is messy. Loving one another is justice. We are not perfect. We are one body in Christ. We invite you to experience a life-changing event with other bold women of faith in July 2020. Learn More.
Find out more »ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering
As a Rostered Minister in the ELCA, you are invited to join colleagues under the theme of "Rekindle the gift within you" (2 Timothy 1:6). Let this gathering be an opportunity for you to remember, reclaim, rekindle and revive yourself. Gathering with colleagues from across the church for fellowship, renewal, continuing education, worship, bible study and refreshment for your spirit. All rostered ministers are invited (active in call, on leave from call, awaiting call, retired). Learn More.
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