| A Letter to the Church from National Church Council |
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada's (ELCIC) National Church Council (NCC) met in Mississauga, ON from April 1-3, 2011. The following is the text of a letter to the Church from members of NCC. A pdf version of the letter is available online at: http://www.elcic.ca/Documents/NCCLettertotheChurch-April32011.pdf
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Grace and peace to you.
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
—Ephesians 4:1-3
The National Church Council (NCC) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada has been meeting in recent days (April 1-3, 2011). As we began our work, the Council was deeply aware of the responsibilities commended to us by the church and we are grateful to all who have held us in their prayers.
Many of you have been anticipating our efforts as you have participated in the work of our committees and task forces. All of NCC’s work will be reported out in the Bulletin of Reports. For now, with a view to openness and transparency, NCC would like to share with you some decisions around two matters: Structural Renewal and Human Sexuality.
Read more below
Structural Renewal Task Force: Report
Human Sexuality Task Force: Social Statement
Faith, Order and Doctrine Committee: Three Motions
- 1. Motion on the Unity of the Church
- 2. Motion on Presiding at or Blessing Marriages
- 3. Motion on Standards for Ordination and Consecration
A Call to Prayer
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| Congregational and Ministry Changes/Notes in MNO Synod |
*Since December 2010
Morris/Rosenfeld - Pastor Norris Nordin has moved to Winnipeg.
Starbuck - Resignation of Pastor Deborah Moroz.
Council is evaluating the congregational ministry before beginning a call process later in the year.
Pastor Ron Vert provides supply.
Steinbach - Pastor David Lowe began Intentional Interim Ministry in the congregation in January 2011 for a 2.5 year period.
Flin Flon - council is evaluating future ministry needs with intent to enter a call process later this year. Pastoral supply is provided by an ACC priest in the town.
Thompson council is looking at a permanent shared ministry with the UCC.
Gimli - Call committee is looking at candidates this month.
Inwood/Teulon - Pastor Claire has reduced ministry to half time.
Good Shepherd, Selkirk - Pastor Ted Chell is providing interim ministry while Pastor Terri-Ann is on medical leave.
Gloria Dei - celebrates 50 years of ministry, May 7-8th.
Sherwood Park - Celebrates 50 years of ministry, May 7-8th , Nov. 20th.
St. John’s. Winnipeg - Pastor Sabine Milewski has resigned. Pastor Don Engel is providing supply until the end of April.
St. Mark’s, Winnipeg - Phase two of their building plan began April 4th. This will include an additional fellowship space and updated kitchen, offices and washrooms.
Waldersee/Erickson - Begins process for calling a second rostered leader to the parish
A number of congregations are looking to call half time pastoral leaders:
Lundar, Pinawa, Morris/Rosenfeld, Riverton
Pastor John Melvie died in March. The celebration of his life was held in Alberta.
Pastor Gordon Lindeman, retired in MN, died in March. He provided supply to a number
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| 2011 Flood Plan |
Bishop Elaine met with ecumenical leaders at the end of March. One of the topics discussed was flood plans for the coming weeks here in Manitoba. It was suggested that rather than create a flood plan for faith groups, each faith community do the following:
Read the flood plan here |
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| Farewell Dinner for Trudy and Don Sjoberg |
| You are invited to a Farewell Dinner for Trudy and Don Sjoberg
Palm Sunday April 17, 5:00 p.m.
at Pappa’s Greek Food and Steak
3318 Roblin Blvd.
Call Bishop Lee Luetkehoelter, 204.837.3312 for a reservation.
The $32.00 cost covers meal, taxes, tips, and a gift.
Deadline for reservations is Sunday, April 10. |
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| Installation Service for Sarah |
The installation of Sarah Gelhorn as Synod Young Adult Ministry Facilitator took place on April 3 at the April MNO Synod Youth and Campus Service held at Christ Lutheran, Winnipeg. The symbols that were given to Sarah by campus peer ministers and congregational young adult leaders were a Bible, a Candle and a Whiteboard with the words:
Bible - Be among us to inspire and challenge us to study and to listen for God’s direction in the Holy Scriptures
Candle – Be among us to point us to Christ, the Light of the World, and to challenge us in our baptismal calling to let our lights shine.
Whiteboard - (an important tool in the campus office) Be among us to support our work on the campuses. |
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What's Up, Sarah?
Hi, I’m Sarah Gelhorn and as you may have heard I have accepted a position with the MNO Synod as Young Adult Ministry Facilitator. I have grown up Lutheran and have worked with youth for the past 4 years. I have attended 2 National Youth Gatherings as a Youth and 2 as a Youth Leader. Youth Ministry was a major part of my life; it was hard to give it up. When I heard the MNO Synod was looking for someone to work with Young Adults I thought it would be a great opportunity to grow with the Youth that I have been working with.
The Position as Young Adult Ministry Facilitator is a half time position for a 3 year term. Along with the Synod Position I have been working as a Health Care Aide half time and have really been enjoying the variety. I have worked as a Health Care Aide for 3 years. I really enjoy working with people and caring for them.
I have spent the last 3 months getting familiar with what is currently happening with Young Adults. I have spent quite a bit of time at U of M and U of W with the Peer Ministry Programs. The Peer Ministry Program is a program that older students help support newer students with the struggles of finding things around campus, making connections, and helping them through tough times. We also do fun things like coffee and donuts, and participate in other activities put on by the Chaplains association. Other than U of M and U of W we have Peer Ministry in Brandon and Lakehead.
Other parts to my position as Young Adult Ministry Facilitator include helping congregations with Young Adult Programing. I will be helping establish programs, supporting current programing and helping where needed. I have participated in a few events within a few churches, and it has been great to see what is going on already! I look forward to helping other churches create something similar to what is working with other groups, or creating something that will work with them.
I will be planning events to bring the Synod together, similar to what we have been doing with Youth in MNO. A way to help with the “what next,” after Youth Group. I look forward to continue planning events, retreats, and ways of worship. After speaking with some Young Adults, Pastors, and Synod Staff we are hoping to come up with some new worship strategies geared toward the 18-35 group. I am really looking forward to my new position. It will be a lot of new things, but I trust God will lead me! I appreciate all the thoughts, prayers and support. |
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Upcoming Young Adult Events
May 18 - Young Adult Event at Tavern Downtown 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Come see old friends and make new friends
May 25 - Another Way of Doing Life An Ecumenical Evening With Shane Claiborne 7:00 p.m. Knox United Church
For more info and to print poster click here |
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| 2011 Professional Leaders Study Conference |
| A reminder that the annual Professional Leaders Study has made changes this year in terms of date and place. Please see the website for information and registration materials. |
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| Back to Church Training Event |
The Training Event for the "Back to Church" program, which has had amazing results worldwide in bringing people back to church, will take place on Saturday, May 28 at 9:00 a.m at St. Stephen/St. Bede's, 99 Turner Ave. Winnipeg.
Each congregation is strongly encouraged to send a representative, so that planning can occur for this significant event in the life of your congregation this September. Travel subsidies are available for representatives from Thunder Bay/Pass Lake, Thompson, Flin Flon and Fort Frances who need to stay over on the Friday evening before the event. Please contact Bishop Elaine.
The "Back to Church" program was developed by Michael Harvey of the United Kingdom, and the ELCIC has committed to participating in this program this year. Click here for more information on the program and the results. Mr. Harvey will be on hand for this training event in Winnipeg. |
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| Annual Reports |
| By now, most congregations would have completed their congregation’s annual meeting. If you have not sent in a copy of your congregation’s annual report to the synod office, we would appreciate receiving a copy. This helps synod office to get a bigger picture of how the whole synod is doing and what congregations are doing in terms of ministry. Thank you for providing this information to us. |
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| Luther Village Bikeathon |
| In honour of the 25th Anniversary of the LV Bikeathon, Bishop Elaine has been “encouraged” to participate in the event. If you do not have congregational members participating, you are encouraged to make a pledge (a minimum $25) in Bishop Elaine’s name. Bishop Elaine will report back, through Crossword, all monies collected and her reflections on the experience.
If you have congregational members participating, why not give greater support to them this year by collecting pledges in your congregation on their behalf. Help support our camp and its ministry to individuals, families, young people and others in communities beyond MNO Synod.
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| Gifts from the Heart |
| Gifts from the Heart is an annual gift catalogue that allows for gift ideas on the occasion of a birthday, anniversary, or at Christmas that make a real difference for the disadvantaged or vulnerable both globally and locally.
Thanks to those in our Synod who have used this resource in their gift giving, which thus far this year has resulted in gifts of $1405 to the Kids Helping Kids orphan program of our Companion Synod in Cameroon, $100 to Trinity Place, Winnipeg, $50 to The Urban, Winnipeg, and $75 to Lutheran Street Ministry in Thunder Bay.
View the gift catalogue here
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| Stewardship Thots |
How NOT To Be Your Kid's ATM
Thanks to Gimli Lutheran for hosting the Synod Stewardship Workshop "16 Ways to Improve Giving in Your Church" on March 26. More than seventy individuals attended. One of the breakout sessions at the Workshop that was highly endorsed was called "How NOT to be your Kid's ATM".
In a society where we are bombarded with up to 5000 messages a day to spend, spend, spend, and where we know that the target group of the majority of advertising is to children age 3-6 in order to establish "brand loyalty", how do we open up in conversations in our homes that assist us in talking about principles and values of sharing and saving, as well as spending?
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Why not try some of these 10 conversation starters at your dinner table with your children or grandchildren, and see where it goes:
1. What was the worst spending decision you ever made? What was the most satisfying purchase you ever made?
2. What is your most treasured possession and why does it bring you so much happiness?
3. How do you make a decision about where, when and how much to give as a family?
4. When have you bought something because someone else thought you should?
5. What is the longest period of time you have saved money for something?
6. How many commercials do you see that encourage you to share some of your money? How do those commercials make you feel?
7. How much do you spend each month on connectivity (such as phone, cell phone, internet, cable)?
8. What three items do you own that could be better used by someone else?
9. If your family needed to cut $500 from your monthly spending, what would go?
10. What would your life be like if you gave away 10% of your family’s income?
For more information on "Share, Save, Spend" materials and how they might be used with families in your congregation, please be in contact with Pastor Larry at lulrich@elcic.ca |
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Next MNO Youth and Campus Service will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran, Brunkild, MB on Sunday, May 1, 6:30 pm. Bishop Elaine will preach and preside at this service.
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| Ask and Imagine, a high school theology/leadership program run by the Anglican Church in Canada, will be held from August 13-24, 2011. Each year up to twenty Lutheran and Anglican youth are brought to Huron College in London, Ontario, for ten days of leadership and theology training. Travel costs are covered by Ask and Imagine, no matter where you live in Canada. For more information, check out www.askandimagine.org.
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| Worship and the Arts Gallery |
Surfing the Divine: McLuhan looks at Religion looks at McLuhan: The Internet and Prayer
The seminar that asks if the
Internet is killing prayer or giving it new life, will be held at St. Paul's College on Saturday, May 7,
2011. Contributors from around the world include Nora Young, host and creator of CBC Radio's
Spark, Rev. Mario Gaulin, a Baptist chaplain who encourages use of the Internet for prayer, and Eric McLuhan, who co‐authored Laws of Media with Marshall McLuhan and explains his father's
devout Christian faith. The seminar is open to everyone, including practitioners in ministry,
pastoral work and theology.
Registration fees include a free subscription to an online version of the seminar:
$149.00 for all day participation, and $99.00 for only the morning. 10% discount for registering by
April 23.
For more information, email technology.and.religion@gmail.com, visit
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/catholic_studies/technologyandreligion.html
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| Joint Anglican-Lutheran Service, Tuesday in Holy Week, April 19, 7:00 p.m. |
| The Lutheran (ELCiC) and Anglican churches of Thunder Bay area are offering a joint service of worship on the Tuesday of Holy Week, at the Church of St John the Evangelist, 226 Pearl Street, Thunder Bay. The service will feature the combined choirs of churches from both denominations with Preacher, Rev. Ed Long of Hilldale Lutheran Church. All are welcome. No money collection will be taken, but people are encouraged to bring non-perishable food for St John’s Cupboard food pantry and breakfast program. Choirs will robe and process; Clergy wear red (or purple) stoles. |
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| Rock & Roll is Here to Play |
| The youth group at Faith Lutheran, Winnipeg is having its Annual Dinner Theatre on May 6th and 7th. The show is called Rock & Roll is Here to Play. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $20, Children (12 and under) $10
All funds raised will go toward the youth national gathering in Saskatoon 2012
Contact rae-ann@faithlc.ca for tickets |
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| The Urban Update |
from Sandy
A lady that I have known for some time came to the Urban today. This lady has found herself being the foster parent to three of her grandchildren. She has one boy 16 years old and two girls who are 15 & 14 years old. She had to leave her previous furnished apartment in order to provide a home for the kids. They are in desperate need of beds, pots, pans, dishes, bedding & blankets, dressers and a kitchen set. They live one street over on Agnes. Any of these items would be deeply appreciated. Please contact Sandy at 204.774.3143 or theurbanministry@gmail.com if you are able to donate any of these items. Thank you. |
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eNewsletter – it’s new! Read it! No more paper copies! Look in newsletter for registration incentive bonus...before April 30! If you’d like the e-newsletter emailed directly to you 3 times a year in the future, sign up at info@luthervillage.ca
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25th Anniversary Bikeathon Tour de Ville!
Join us for this amazing adventure in cycling fundraising! Details on our website.
See above for the Bishop's challenge
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Bud Spud & Steak – Next Thursday April 14...call or email for your tickets!
Tijuana Yacht Club, CanadInns, Polo Park; 6-9 PM. Tickets $20. More info on our website. |
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Luther Village 2011 Promo – here it is!
A taste of summertime fun...glimpsed in the snow at Luther Village! Take a peek, pass it on to your family and friends then register for one of our many exciting programs for youth and families at LV! Be there in 2011!
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| New ELCIC Election Resource |
Election resource assists members in engaging in personal and public reflection on important federal election issues
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) is making available a new election resource to assist members in becoming actively involved in the May 2 Federal Election.
The new resource, titled 2011 ELCIC Compassionate Justice Election Resource, helps members engage in the federal election as responsible citizens and spirited disciples by providing questions that might be asked of candidates and their policies on topics such as poverty, climate change, human trafficking and international development.
“It is a right, responsibility and a privilege to be able to choose our leaders through a democratic process,” says ELCIC National Bishop Susan C. Johnson. “I encourage all members of the ELCIC to consider prayerfully what it means to be In Mission for Others around important election issues.”
The resource, which also provides background information on the work of the ELCIC and its partners, encourages members “as people of faith,” to reflect on the values of “compassion and justice” to inform consideration when casting a vote.
The ELCIC’s Constitution (Article IV, section 2.g.) identifies that one expression of the church’s mission is to, “study issues in contemporary society in the light of the Word of God and respond publicly to social and moral issues as an advocate for justice and as an agent of reconciliation.”
ELCIC members are encouraged to use the 2011 ELCIC Compassionate Justice Resource to assist in pubic discussion, personal reflection and prayerful consideration on how to create a society that is rich in compassion and justice.
The 2011 ELCIC Compassionate Justice Resource can be found online at: http://www.elcic.ca/Documents/ELCICElectionResource.pdf
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| The KAIROS Federal Election Kit |
| The prevailing wisdom among mainstream journalists and political pundits is that Canadian voters don’t care about politics or the federal election. It may be true that some Canadians have tuned out and others may never have tuned in, but it’s also safe to say that in cities and towns across this country there are people who care deeply about Canada’s democracy and about where the federal parties stand on issues that affect their families, communities and the world at large. The women, men and youth who make up KAIROS’ constituency are among them. This election kit offers questions that can assist KAIROS companions and communities as they engage with candidates seeking to secure their vote on the critical issues that will affect our common future. The 2011 election campaign has been framed for voters as a choice between a stable economy on the one hand and ethics on the other. As a nonpartisan, charitable organization, KAIROS does not give its support to any political party; nor does it advise its constituency about how to vote. KAIROS does take the position that economic stability and an ethical approach to meeting the needs of humanity and the Earth through social and ecological justice are not mutually exclusive. Our position is rooted in our commitment as people of faith to care for our neighbor and the earth.
Like most Canadians, members of KAIROS’ cross-Canada network rely on their Members of Parliament to represent their concerns in Ottawa. What are those concerns? Among them is a sense of urgency about addressing the global climate crisis, concern for the rights of Indigenous peoples and commitment to democracy and human rights in Canada and around the globe.
We offer this short kit to help KAIROS companions and communities find out where their political candidates stand on issues of concern to them. When your candidates come calling or come to a public meeting, you’ll be ready.
http://kairoscanada.org/fileadmin/fe/files/PDF/TakeAction/Election_kit_2011_-FINAL.pdf
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| Resources for New ELCIC Praise Appeal Now Available |
| For Everything There is a Time is the theme of the inaugural ELCIC Praise Appeal which this year will give thanks for the ministry of women in the church, looking back on the ministry of Evangelical Lutheran Women Inc. (ELW) and looking forward to the new forms this ministry may take.
Congregations throughout the ELCIC are asked to designate one Sunday this year, and in coming years, at a time that works best within their own context to highlight the ELCIC Praise Appeal.
Resources for holding an ELCIC Praise Appeal Sunday are available online at www.elcic.ca/praiseappeal. These resources include: worship, prayer and liturgy suggestions, a sermon prepared by National Bishop Susan Johnson, and a bulletin insert.
The ELCIC Praise Appeal is being launched as an opportunity to highlight different aspects of the ministry of the wider church. ELCIC congregations are encouraged participate in this partnership and support the ministry of the wider church by participating in the Praise Appeal.
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| LTS Spring Course Offerings |
The following courses will be offered in the Spring Term and in order for us to let the faculty know whether or not we have sufficient enrolment to run the courses we need to have registrations in to my office no later than Wednesday, April 20th, 12 noon.
Please respond by email susan.avant@usask.ca if you wish to register for either or both of the courses. Thank you.
SL/BL 340 The Hermeneutics of Exile
Dates: May 9-13, 2011; 3 credits
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Vern Ratzlaff
Course Description:
The thesis of this course is based on the premise that the Bible was written, edited and shaped by a people in exile. We can be in exile even when staying in our country of birth (Klein). Exile is a sociological phenomenon that has implications for the culture, values, self-identity and religious paradigms of those exiled. This course will explore the psychological and sociological effects of exile and examine some of the religious literature that emerged from the (Babylonian) exile. We will also use ‘exile’ as a hermeneutical key for our preaching. The participants will write a paper on this hermeneutical theme, as well as developing a sermon from the lectionary texts, seeing how ‘exile’ helps shape our response to those texts.
PL 350 Turning Chaotic Differences into Creative Diversity
Dates: May 16-20, 2011; 3 credits
Instructors: Ray Friesen and Greg Nelson
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Course Description:
The focus of this course is on conflict resolution in congregations. The course will be taught in two parts. The first part will focus on how we resolve conflict in our own lives and situations, including in work relationships, with a special focus on conflict in church settings. The second half will be an introduction to mediation—intervening when other parties are in conflict.
The course delivery will focus on the skills and tools needed, and the training in how to use those skills and tools for successful conflict resolution. In the learning of Hebrew or Greek, students learn the language, the alphabet, sentence structure, translation, etc., instead of theories of language, and they learn by doing rather than by listening to lectures, reading books and writing papers. In a similar way, in this course, though it includes lectures and demonstrations, the emphasis will be on role plays and other ways in which the participants learn the skills needed. |
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| Job Opps |
Grace Lutheran Church is seeking a Contemporary Music Leader.
The Contemporary Music Leader will:
- Work in a team environment, meeting regularly with the Music Team
- Possess excellent communication skills with a proven ability to work independently
- Select music in keeping with Lutheran traditions, theology and seasons
- Lead rehearsals
- Identify, encourage and mentor musicians
A combination of education and experience in music is required. Previous experience leading a contemporary music group is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates willing to attend Sunday morning worship services regularly. This position is a 1-year renewable term from August to May, which requires 7 hours per week. |
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Director of Donor Relations
Family Life Network Inc. is a team of multicultural creative storytellers sharing Jesus Christ and His teachings around the world through media production inviting everyone to a lasting relationship with God that results in authentic life transformation. FLN invites applications for its newly established position of Director of Donor Relations. Responsibilities will be in individual and corporate fundraising (including prospect research and review, visitation and documentation, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of people and churches interested in investing in FLN’s mission), and collaborating in the planning of special events, in direct mail campaigns and in donor-related communications.
Visit www.fln.ca for a full job description and application details. |
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| MCC Canada has a position vacancy in Haiti, the successful candidate will be stationed in Winnipeg, MB, Canada and travel back and forth to Haiti. Please toggle this link http://mcc.org/serve/positions/haiti-cida-project-coordinator.
Feel free to circulate this among your friends, networks and coalitions. Candidates who have the requisite qualifications, should contact hrinfo@mennonitecc.ca for more information or to apply.
Blessings,
Doreen Hoogvliets
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ChristianWeek
Publisher's Assistant
ChristianWeek is looking for a fulltime administrative assistant to work in our Winnipeg office with a committed team in an exciting Christian publishing environment.
Primary duties include administration, basic bookkeeping, subscription and database management. Familiarity with MS Office programs required. Technical expertise with computers and software an asset.
Must be able to take initiative and maintain responsibility for wide range of tasks.
Send resume to:
Doug Koop
dkoop@christianweek.org
204.982.2062
1.800.263.6695
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| Honour the Rights of Refugees |
| The theme of CLWR’s Spring 2011 Partnership newsletter is “In mission for Refugees,” is now available, to honour Refugee Rights Day (which was April 4) and the 60th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention.
The newsletter covers the global refugee problem, how some congregations are putting their faith into action by welcoming strangers in their lives, and how you, too, can be involved in this rewarding and much needed work. Visit www.clwr.org to read the Partnership newsletter online, and contact us at 1.800.661.2597 or clwr@clwr.mb.ca if your congregation or group is interested in sponsoring refugees.
Refugee Rights Day has been celebrated in Canada on every April 4 for the past 26 years. In 1985 the Supreme Court of Canada found that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the fundamental rights of refugees. 2011 also marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nations’ Refugee Convention, the international treaty that protects refugees and prohibits their return to persecution. Learn more at ccrweb.ca. |
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| Can You Hear the Drum?: Aboriginal Spiritualities and Theological Education |
There are two conferences:
The Churches’ Council on Theological Education Conference May 16–18, includes keynote addresses, smaller group workshops, worship and artistic expression as well as learning in the community to enrich our experience together. Participants from a wide range of interest in theological education further enrich our learning together.
CCTE Conference Agenda
The Canadian Theological Students’ Conference, May 14–20, has always sought to bring our theological reflection out of experiential learning in the location of the conference. In addition to the content of the CCTE conference student participants will travel to the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Centre and have opportunity to be involved in local faith communities and programs. This year, participants may also register to take the conference for credit through the Faculty of Theology at the University of Winnipeg.
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| God's People Sing:
Abundance, Challenge, Joy! |
July 31 - August 3, 2011
Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
Abundance of music, style, and presentation.
Challenge of discernment, breadth, and quality.
Joy in resources, abilities, and opportunities.
Have music leaders in the church ever before faced the sheer quantity of options? Is this a new challenge? The incorporation of music into the song of God's people is as old as time and as new as tomorrow. Questions abound - but, so do answers - which in turn raise new questions.
Come to Seattle and join in the discerning dialog, discussion, music and worship.
Major presenters include:
Teacher
Christian Scharen (Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN)
Pastor
Pam Fickenscher (Edina Community Lutheran Church, Edina, MN)
Musicians
John Ferguson (St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN)
Anton Armstrong (St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN)
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