Prayer Concerns - May 13

Posted Mon, 2013-05-06 08:47 by sandyd

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Prayer of the Day
  O God, form the minds of your faithful people into your one will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that, amid all the changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

  

2013 Synod Assembly

Posted Thu, 2013-05-16 09:44 by admin

The 2013 Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly will be held June 13-15, 2013 at California University of Pennsylvania; 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419.

REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: 

http://www.regonline.com/2013southwesternpennsylvaniasynodelcasynodassembly

All Pastors, Lay Rostered Leaders, and Lay Leaders of Congregations of the Southwestern PA Synod have received a letter by E-mail from Pastor David Saylor (registrar) outlining the procedure for registration (sent by Gloria Knezovich on February 13, 2013). In case you have accidentally misplaced your letter, these letters are also available for download (below).  Please note that there are two separate letters - one for rostered leaders, and one for lay leaders in congregations.

Any questions concerning registration should be directed to Pastor David Saylor at 724-538-5810 (office).

ALSO NOW AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE:  Brochure and Registration form for Retreat being held in conjunction with synod assembly: "Just a Closer Walk with Thee: Prayer and the Spiritual Life in Christ."  Brochure and registration form available for download HERE.  Deadline for registration has been extended to May 30, 2013. (Please note that there is an error in the brochure - California University's address is 250 University Ave., not 50 University Ave.)

NOW - 2013 BULLETIN OF REPORTS is available on this website. Download PDF of entire book, separate roster sections, or proposed assembly agenda HERE.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF SYNOD COUNCIL TO 2013 BULLETIN OF REPORTS is now available for download HERE.

Thank you!

2013 ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY

Posted Wed, 2013-05-15 11:25 by sandyd

2013 CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY OF THE ELCA, AUGUST 12-17, 2013
DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER, PITTSBURGH, PA

         ALWAYS BEING MADE NEW - 25 YEARS TOGETHER IN CHRIST

LINK TO THE ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY webpage on the ELCA website:
http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Office-of-the-Secretary/ELCA-Governance/Churchwide-Assembly.aspx

This link provides registration information, schedule, information for voting members, and other pertinent material.

We need to get ready for our guests from across the USA and beyond.

The smooth operation of the Churchwide Assembly and the spirit of Pittsburgh hospitality depend on hundreds of volunteers who contribute their time, effort and considerable talent.

What tasks will the volunteers be asked to do?  There are many different tasks from ironing albs and washing communion service pieces, greeting guests at the airport and directing them to transportation, to assisting with worship, registration, and on and on.

To volunteer, please go to the website www.micahscall.org/elca2013 and register on the volunteer page. You will be able to choose a task, day and time.  PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY!

NOT SINCE 1964!  By the time the Churchwide Assembly meets in Pittsburgh in August, 2013, it will have been almost 50 years since such an event last took place.  In July 1964, the Lutheran Church in America, one of the predecessor churches to the ELCA, met in Pittsburgh.  It was an exciting convention.  Less than a year after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. “I Have a Dream” speech  . . . READ MORE!

Announcements

Posted Tue, 2013-04-30 13:35 by sandyd

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CYCLONE IN THE TULEAR SYNOD (MADAGASCAR).

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:  Now available on this website:  current, updated lists of all pastors and lay rostered leaders in the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod.  These lists (updated listings of the information that is provided in the Bulletin of Reports and Proceedings books) will be updated and made available on a monthly basis. Just download to your computer, or print for your convenience!  To access, navigate to "Downloads" (below). THE LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF APRIL 8, 2013. (Please note - this roster list is password-protected.  All rostered leaders received the password , but if you have misplaced it, please contact Sandy DeLorenze: office@swpasynod.org.

Current Echo

Posted Wed, 2013-04-24 14:26 by sandyd

For a pdf of the current Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Echo, please click on the file attachment below.

Click for PREVIOUS Echo issues

Bishop's Page

Posted Wed, 2013-03-20 11:18 by sandyd

MAY, 2013:  "REFLECTIONS FROM THE BISHOP"

NOW AVAILABLE HERE

 

 

 

 

Disaster Response

Posted Tue, 2013-03-19 10:02 by sandyd

FOR UP-TO-DATE DISASTER RESPONSE INFORMATION, VISIT LDR ON THE WEB: LDR.org

2014 Trip to Madagascar

Posted Thu, 2013-02-28 10:36 by admin

NOW AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE:
NEW  INFORMATION ABOUT PLANNED 2014 "JOURNEY OF CELEBRATION" TO MADAGASCAR

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD (BELOW):

1) Cover letter with trip information;
2) Specific information for Ambassadors;
3) Information about people and places in Madagascar;
4) Terms for participating in the 2014 trip;
5) Ambassador Registration form

Also available is a letter regarding fundraising for the trip.

ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
Marsha Davis, Chairperson of SWPA Synod Global Mission Committee
marshad212@embarqmail.com

SWPA Synod "Lutheran" Supplement

Posted Thu, 2012-12-27 12:46 by sandyd

Now available - The January, 2013 edition of the Southwestern PA Synod's supplement to The Lutheran is now available on this site.

RESOURCE CENTER

Posted Tue, 2012-12-04 10:03 by sandyd

 

THE RESOURCE CENTER CATALOG IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Click here to access the RESOURCE CENTER CATALOG

We now have almost 1,000 resources entered in the catalog, and we continue to enter new resources every week.

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