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Synod Assembly Hotel Contact Numbers |
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Written by Katherine Neugent
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 |
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Clarion Hotel 888-596-6400 Hyatt Hotel 800-233-1234 |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 )
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Written by Neal F. Fischer
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Tuesday, 25 March 2008 |
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Would You Like To Honor A Special Lay Disciple In Your Congregation? PLEASE NOMINATE A LAY DISCIPLE FOR THE SYNOD DISCIPLESHIP AWARD TO BE GIVEN AS PART OF SYNOD ASSEMBLY RECOGNITIONS The Congregational Discipleship Award is intended to honor: A lay member of an Upstate New York Synod congregation actively involved in the life and ministry of their congregation and community. The person should be someone who has made an exceptional contribution to the life and ministry of their church. The final selection for the award will be made by a committee of the Synod Council. Mail nominations by April 4, 2007
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Written by Neal F. Fischer
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Saturday, 08 March 2008 |
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In "ELCA Identity" Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson explores what it means to be the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This brief introduction to ELCA identity was produced for and shown at the 2006 synod assemblies. Together with the accompanying discussion guide, it can be an effective educational tool in ELCA congregations. Click the Read More link to watch this video. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 08 March 2008 )
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Written by Neal F. Fischer
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Friday, 07 March 2008 |
 You've heard of the Disaster Relief work on the Gulf Coast. Many congregations, clusters and groups in our synod have sent volunteers to help in the relief efforts. Learning from those monumental efforts, a churchwide network of Disaster Response Coordinators is being developed in cooperation with the church's social ministry agencies. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 March 2008 )
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Written by Neal F. Fischer
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Friday, 07 March 2008 |
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Giving Magazine is an exciting stewardship resource whose purpose is to grow joyful stewards in your congregation. Articles remind us that stewardship is a response to God's love not just a way to fund the budget. In this issue: |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 March 2008 )
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Hearings to Comment on Social Statement |
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Written by Neal F. Fischer
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Friday, 07 March 2008 |
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The Upstate New York Synod will be hosting hearings for members to comment on the text of the Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality on April 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2900 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14618 and on April 26 at 9:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 646 State Street, Albany, NY 12203. These hears are important in the development of the social statement.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 March 2008 )
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