Dates & News Rostered Ministers Should Know
Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church
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The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly directed the church council to establish a "Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church" (CRLC) comprised of leaders of diverse representation from all three expressions: congregations, synods, and the Churchwide Organization. This group will present its findings and recommendations to the 2025 Churchwide Assembly in preparation for a possible reconstituting convention to be called under the rules for a special meeting of the Churchwide Assembly.
The Church Council of the ELCA has invited the synods of Region 8 to nominate individuals for the CRLC. Two of those nominees will be appointed to the CRLC by the Church Council Executive Committee. The Synod Council has placed the following names into a pool of 16 nominees from region 8 for the two positions:
Dennis Lane
Rev. Bill Schaefer
You many still nominate yourself or someone else to be an at-large representative, chosen from an open nomination process, until March 9. Open Nomination Form >>
The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sunday, March 26, 2023
4:00 PM
Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church
swpasynod.org/calendar/mlk23 >>
This year’s commemoration has has expanded to include a panel discussion with national and local leaders in housing issues, a food truck, and an experiential pre-event the day prior. Our synod needs your help spreading the word to your congregation! Download promotional materials for your newsletters and social media here >>
Monthly Ministerium
Wednesday, April 5: 10:30 AM - Noon (First Wednesday of the Month)
Join by Video: https://zoom.us/j/545302126
Join by Phone: +1 646 876 9923 (Meeting ID: 545 302 126)
These monthly online gatherings focus on a ministry of care for our ministerium so that each is supported in their care for others. When we enter especially busy seasons together, it has become our practice to offer a gift of refreshment during this time. This Holy Wednesday is intended to be exactly that.
Use this set aside time to return your attention to the story, with preaching from Bishop Michael Burk (Southeastern Iowa Synod, retired) and music from Nancy Sheehan and Ben Brosche from House of Prayer, Aliquippa.
Day of Rest & Renewal for Rostered Leaders
Wednesday, April 12
Lutherlyn (500 Lutherlyn Ln, Butler, PA 16001)
Lutherlyn and the Lutheran University Center are pleased to host a FREE day of rest and renewal after Holy Week and Easter Sunday for the rostered leaders of the NWPA and SWPA Synods at Lutherlyn. All rostered leaders are invited, regardless of current call status. Registration is required by April 5 for food preparation. Please visit lutherlyn.com/forms/retreateventreg/rostered-leaders-day.htmlfor the schedule, details, and registration.
Lutheran Day in the Capitol
Thursday, April 27
Harrisburg, PA
lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/lutheran-day-in-the-capitol
Mark your calendars now to join Lutheran advocates in Harrisburg on April 27, 2023, for a day of learning, inspiration and action on issues that matter. We’ll walk as church together in public witness for the sake of the world God loves. Plan to stay for an evening dinner celebration of faithful advocates from around the Commonwealth. The day begins at Trinity Lutheran Church in Camp Hill, and participants will travel to the state Capitol for legislative visits. Look for more details and registration opening in January.
Rostered Ministers Gathering
July 17-20, 2023
Phoenix, Ariz.
Registration is Open >>
This gathering is 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).
Each day will begin in worship as we center ourselves around our theme. Each morning, we will offer bible studies and keynote speakers. The afternoon hours will offer a variety of individual options from activity in the Interaction Center to workshops and caucus times.
If you are interested in going or planning to go to the RMG and find the costs to be prohibitive, please email the bishop’s office, as there are scholarships available.
Reclaim Gathering
September 14-17, 2023
Minneapolis, Minnesota
elca.org/reclaimgathering
African Descent Ministries, ELCA, will host the Reclaim Gathering, where they plan to inspire rest and rejuvenation for clergy and lay leaders alike. The themes of embody, embolden, and liberate were carefully chosen to convey theie hopes for the future of African Descent Ministries.