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SUMMARY:GROW in the Snow
DESCRIPTION:This year’s synod youth retreat at Camp Mount Luther will be held on February 9-10\, 2018.  All youth in 6-12th grade and their youth leaders are invited to attend.  The theme of this year’s retreat is “Hello God\, It’s Me\,” dealing with prayer.  Experience your Creator\, play winter games and find refreshment in the peace of camp in winter.  The retreat is from Friday night to Saturday afternoon\, but there is an option for youth and leaders to come just for the day on Saturday.  Cost is $59 (whole program) or $40 (Saturday only) if registered by January 30\, 2017.  A late fee of $25 added after that date.  No refunds will be given after the January 30 deadline.  Each registered group should provide one adult (21 or over) for every seven youth and at least one adult for each gender represented.  Cabin assignments will be made based on available adults and number of youth attending.  Contact Chad Hershberger at chad@campmountluther.org with questions.  Click here for a flyer and registration form:  https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-GROW-in-the-Snow-Flyer.pdf.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/grow-in-the-snow/
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SUMMARY:Disaster Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Those interested in participating in Disaster Response Work Teams are encouraged to attend an informational meeting at the synod office (500 Reitz Blvd\, Lewisburg) on Saturday\, February 10\, 2017\, from 10:00 a.m.-noon. Plans are underway to arrange for up to four ecumenical work trips this year to places such as Houston\, Florida and Puerto Rico. For information\, contact Craig Miller\, Assistant to the Bishop.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/disaster-response-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Mount Luther Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Council has designated that Transfiguration Sunday each year be recognized as “Mount Luther Sunday” to help promote outdoor ministries in the synod. Members of USS congregations are encouraged to celebrate outdoor ministries on this day\, February 11\, 2018. Mount Luther is an extension of the ministry that is done in local Lutheran congregations. The camp asks that congregations promote the camp on that Sunday or designate another Sunday this spring to do so. Ways to promote the camp include bulletin inserts to share with congregation members\, Temple Talks\, camper testimonials\, bulletin board displays\, special camp music during Sunday school and church services\, as well as special offering being collected. Ideas are available here:  https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2018-Mount-Luther-Sunday-Flyer.pdf.  For a bulletin insert to put in your church bulletin\, click here:  https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/General-Bulletin-Insert.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/mount-luther-sunday-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180216
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SUMMARY:Healthy Congregations Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in investing in your own leadership and the vitality of your congregation? Our synod will host a two-day training for those interested in becoming facilitators for Healthy Congregations. This training will take place at the synod office – 500 Reitz Blvd\, Lewisburg. Healthy Congregations Facilitator Training provides faith communities with the perspective and challenge that contribute toward health and thoughtful mission and ministry in these exciting and transformative times. An introduction to the thinking behind the workshops will be offered as well as an overview of the resources that facilitators will have access to following the training. Discounted registration has ended; if you would like to attend this workshop visit the Healthy Congregations website: https://www.healthycongregations.com/event/healthy-congregations-inc-facilitator-training/. For more information contact Assistant to the Bishop Craig Miller: prcmiller@uss-elca.org or 570-524-9778.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/healthy-congregations-facilitator-training-2/
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SUMMARY:ALDE IGNITE in Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to take your mission to the next level at IGNITE: Minneapolis 2018\, February 28-March 3. This conference will include top-notch keynote speakers as well as rich curriculum sessions and network building opportunities for those with congregational leadership\, fundraising\, communications\, or marketing roles. If you are looking to grow an already vibrant organization\, need to reenergize a once-thriving program or are guiding an organization that’s just in its infancy\, ALDE is here for you. View the curriculum. Find out more at ignitespark.org. Register now at www.alde.org/register.  Early Bird Rates expire January 10. Please note that it is less expensive to become an ALDE member\, and then register as a member\, than it is to attend as a nonmember. So\, you might as well join and take advantage of all ALDE offers year-round. Why ALDE? Click here and find out! Who attends this conference?   People just like you who are ready to learn\, connect and experience career and mission changing curriculum. In 2017\, attendees held such titles as: Pastor\, Principal\, Board Member\, Chief Development Officer\, Major Gifts Officer\, CEO\, Executive Director Consultant\, Annual Fund Director\, Special Events Coordinator\, Director of Marketing\, and many more — so you are certain to make a strong peer connection at this event. The conference offers content for every area of the development profession\, and for congregational leaders. \nCan’t make it to the full event\, or looking to save money? Try the day rate!  Attend just one day for a very reduced price. March 1 offers several curriculum sessions designed with pastors and congregational leaders in mind. Topics include: Igniting Donor ATM (Abilities\, Time\, and Money); Kindling the Spiritual Meaning of Philanthropy; and IGNITING Planned Giving for Churches and Schools. Other days highlight additional focus points.   Win a $6\,000 Consulting Grant There’s even more you can gain from attending IGNITE. We are offering the chance to win a Pro Bono Consultation from Gronlund Sayther Brunkow to someone who is new to ALDE\, or has been a member for less than five years. This could be you\, but you must attend IGNITE! Learn about the opportunity and sign up now to win at bit.ly/aldegrant (case sensitive).  ALDE inspires\, educates and mentors the Christian fundraising community to spark generosity for mission. We are an international community of fundraising and communication professionals rooted in the Lutheran tradition of the Christian faith and dedicated to serving God’s people in the church and the world.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/alde-ignite-in-minneapolis/
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