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SUMMARY:Synod Celebration of Pastor Sprang
DESCRIPTION:On September 7\, Pastor David Sprang announced that he will retire on November 30\, 2024. Pastor Sprang has served as Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop since 2014. Pastor Spring has faithfully led our efforts in redevelopment\, new missions\, and mission support. He developed our synod’s disaster response ministry and has truthfully pursued his passion for camping ministry and our global companionship with Papua New Guinea. Pastor Sprang has also emerged as a leader in the area of evangelism within the ELCA. \nWe invite you to join us as our synod celebrates and thanks Pastor Sprang with a worship service and reception at 1:00pm on November 2\, 2024 at Christ the King in Gladwin\, MI. \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/synod-celebration-of-pastor-sprang/
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SUMMARY:Signs Along the Way: PLTS Discernment Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering whether seminary education could be right for you? Visit Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary for Signs Along the Way\, an in-person visit and discernment weekend Friday evening to Sunday afternoon November 8-10\, 2024. \nIf you’re wondering about a Master of Divinity or MA in Spirituality and Social Change degree or want to learn more about Lutheran year studies\, this is a great event for you! You will have the opportunity to connect with current seminarians\, faculty\, and staff\, learn more about seminary and online learning\, and engage in intentional discernment and reflection. Lodging and most meals are covered by PLTS and there is some travel assistance available if needed. Learn more at plts.edu/signs or contact admissions@plts.edu.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/signs-along-the-way-plts-discernment-weekend/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:You Are Witnesses Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Pastor David E. Sprang and Bishop Craig Alan Satterlee for a retreat centered on the book You Are Witnesses of These Things: Sharing the Story of Jesus. This is an opportunity to experience the joy and fun in sharing the story of Jesus for no reason other than Jesus is such life-giving good news! \nLike the book\, the retreat’s primary audience is the baptized\, people of God\, or lay people. Pastors and deacons will certainly learn\, grow\, and be nourished by the experience and are heartily welcome. \nThis retreat will be held in-person on November 11-12 at the St. Francis Retreat in Dewitt\, MI. Registration is $85 and covers food and lodging. Learn more and Register.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/you-are-witnesses-retreat/
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SUMMARY:Living into the Reign of God (even in anxious times)
DESCRIPTION:On November 12\, 2024 the Southern Ohio Synod will be holding a Continuing Education Event titled “Living into the Reign of God (even in anxious times).” The speaker will be Fr. Edward Henley from The Bowen Center. \nThis event is open to all Rostered Ministers\, Interns\, Chaplains\, and Congregational and Ministry Lay Leaders. Participants are able to attend in-person or via Zoom. Registration is open! \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/living-into-the-reign-of-god-even-in-anxious-times/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Being a Dementia Friendly Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association will be hosting a free educational event on November 20 at 4:30pm ET via Zoom. The one hour program\, “Being a Dementia Friendly Congregation – A program to transform your faith community\,” will discuss the critical aspects to better understand dementia\, how it affects people\, and how to make a different in the lives of families. \nLearn more and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/being-a-dementia-friendly-congregation/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Election 2024: What the Results Mean for Immigrants and Refugees
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Refuge President and CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah and the Global Refuge leadership team for a special webinar\, Election 2024: What the Results Mean for Immigrants and Refugees on November 22\, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET. \nThe webinar will discuss the impact of the presidential election on our work\, our mission\, and the families we serve. We’ll discuss our next steps as an organization\, how we are forging ahead in the work of welcome\, and ways you can help create a more welcoming country for all who seek refuge. \nWhat to Expect \n\nInsights from Global Refuge leadership on how the election impacts us\, our supporters\, and those we serve\nDiscussion of our next steps for the months ahead\nWays you can help\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/election-2024-what-the-results-mean-for-immigrants-and-refugees/
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