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SUMMARY:Chrism Service for Rostered Ministers
DESCRIPTION:This Holy Week\, rostered ministers are invited to join Bishop Satterlee for a worship service that includes a renewal of ordination promises and the blessing of oil for baptism and healing. Worship will be followed by lunch. \nThe service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Creek on April 4 at 10:00am. The Kalamazoo Conference invites pastors and deacons throughout our synod to join us. \nContact Pastor Kjersten Sullivan (pastor@tlcbattlecreek.org) if you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/chrism-service-for-rostered-ministers/
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SUMMARY:Introductory Meeting - ELCA Congregational Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:The ELCA Stewardship Team works closely with Gronlund\, Sayther\, and Brunkow\, a stewardship consulting firm. They are offering this introductory meeting for congregational stewardship training. \nOn Tuesday April 18 at 7:00pm join Pastor Paul Walters via Zoom to learn more about Building a Culture of Generosity and Stewardship for All Seasons and to find out which option is right for you. Congregations continue to benefit from these programs\, often finding annual increases in pledged giving of 10-15%. \nRSVP or Questions? Please email Pr. Paul Walters or call 248-952-7553. \nJoin Zoom Meeting
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/introductory-meeting-elca-congregational-stewardship/
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SUMMARY:ELCA Advocacy Farm Bill Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Congress is working to draft a new five-year Farm Bill\, which is critical to addressing hunger in the U.S. and globally. ELCA Advocacy will be hosting virtual listening sessions to equip communities for farm bill advocacy. These sessions will also inform ELCA advocacy and help shape the ultimate law that Congress passes. Listening sessions will be held on April 18\, 21\, and 25\, 2023. \nLearn more and Register. 
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elca-advocacy-farm-bill-listening-sessions/
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SUMMARY:ELCA Zoom Seminar: "How to Work with Sex Offenders in Your Congregation"
DESCRIPTION:Barbara Keller\, the Misconduct Prevention Director for the ELCA\, will be leading a one hour seminar\, “How to Work with Sex Offenders in Your Congregation\,”on April 27\, 2023 at 12:00pm ET. This seminar is for rostered ministers and will be held via Zoom. Please email kate.schnaath@elca.org to register. Participants will receive handouts and Zoom information via email and the seminar will be recorded. 
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elca-zoom-seminar-how-to-work-with-sex-offenders-in-your-congregation/
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