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SUMMARY:Church Leader’s Day
DESCRIPTION:A Church Leader’s Day for all congregation council members and rostered leaders will be held on February 1\, 2020\, at Christ’s Lutheran Church\, Lewisburg\, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  New to council?  Get off to a good start with spiritual grounding and practical tools.  Been on council often and for a long time?  Refresh yourself and your practices for a deeper ministry of the church together.  Workshops include Vision and Discernment\, Church Finances\, Church Constitution\, Effective Meetings\, Church Technologies\, Synod Resources\, Committees and Policies.  We welcome anyone interested in coming.  The fee is $10 per person.  Any questions can be directed to Pastor Tom Glasoe at secretary@uss-elca.org.  Here is the link for registration: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/1087053.  A flyer is available here:  https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/churchleadersday.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/church-leaders-day/
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SUMMARY:Sharing the Gospel in the “Age of the Spirit”
DESCRIPTION:WV-WMD is offering an event this February\, titled\, “Sharing the Gospel in the ‘Age of the Spirit\,'” with The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson.  It will will be held February 4-5 at Mary Help of Christians in Huttonsville\, WV.  Peterson serves as Professor of Theology and also as Associate Dean for Academics\, Trinity Lutheran Seminary\, Capitol University. She also serves on the International Lutheran-Pentecostal Dialogue. Peterson will bring both her expertise as a scholar and an ecumenist to explore a range of pneumatological issues\, including Charismaticism and Pentecostalism.  Peterson’s proposed outlines includes: \n\nLiving as Lutherans in the “Age of the Spirit” in a time of “religious decline”\nWhat Lutherans can learn from the rise of the “Spiritual\, but not religious”\nWhat Lutherans can learn from the rise of Pentecostalism and charismatic movements\nNew directions for Lutheran pneumatology\, ecclesiology\, and mission\n\nThere is also a boundaries training pre-event. They may be taken as a combo or either one individually.  Registration deadline is close of Sunday\, January 19.  Folks from other judicatories (Lutheran and non-Lutheran) are welcome. This event is for clergy and seminarians.  Details at http://wv-wmd.org/clergy/index.html.  Facebook events postings at \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2175409562767461/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2567991840097621/
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/sharing-the-gospel-in-the-age-of-the-spirit/
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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 7-8\, 2020.  All youth in 6-12th grade and their youth leaders are invited to attend.  The theme of this year’s retreat is “I Believe\, I Do Believe\,” dealing with the creeds.  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 $62 (whole program) or $40 (Saturday only).  Please register by January 31\, 2020.  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/2019/11/2020-Grow-in-the-Snow.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/grow-in-the-snow-3/
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SUMMARY:Youth and Young Adult Ministry Summit
DESCRIPTION:A Youth and Young Adult Summit will be held on Saturday\, February 8\, 2020\, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at Camp Mount Luther. This will coincide with the GROW in the Snow Youth retreat.  Lunch is included and you are invited to stay for closing worship with the Youth Retreat. There is no cost to attend this event.  We will be exploring ways to engage youth and young adults to become leaders in our churches and present Growing Young\, a strategy from the Fuller Youth Institute to involve youth and young adults within all areas of our congregations and ministries. We are also looking forward to having you share your ideas and how we can collaborate and support each other in this common mission of accompanying youth and young adults in their faith journeys.  (For information on Growing Young go to www.fulleryouthinstitute.org.)  Register online at https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/1059905. Deadline for registration is January 31\, 2020.  For more information\, email bingaman.sherry@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/youth-and-young-adult-ministry-summit/
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SUMMARY:Ignite the Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a continuing ed event to inspire\, encourage & challenge your ministry? Would Florida in February be a blessing?  Consider attending the Ignite the Church Conference in Orlando\, Florida\, February 11-13. In addition to four large group gatherings with talks and panel discussions on topics related to Congregational Vitality\, there will be 12 intensive electives on a wide range of important topics like Reaching Younger Generations\, Expanding Kingdom Impact\, Church Renewal and Discipleship\, Renewing Music\, Vitality through Mission\, Engaging Your Neighborhood\, Evangelism\, Social Justice\, and Raising Up and Equipping Leaders. There will also be a field trip to Orlando’s Castle Church Brewing Community\, one of the ELCA’s newest and most unique mission starts. The $99 Super Early Bird registration rate includes 2 meals and snacks when you register by November 30th. Rates increase to $109 in December and $129 in January. 75 Leaders from 20 states attended last year’s gathering. \nAll conference proceeds are donated to the ELCA Fund for Leaders. Last year’s gift totaled $2\,500. \nFor more information go to www.IgniteTheChurch.net  We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/ignite-the-church-conference/
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SUMMARY:Happening #12
DESCRIPTION:This is a program sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Central PA\, held at Camp Mount Luther.  Because of the synod and camp’s partnership with the diocese\, Lutheran youth are welcome and encouraged to attend. All youth in grades 9-12 are invited for an exciting weekend of fun\, friendship\, and faith!  Youth leadership is a key feature of the Happening program.  The entire weekend is led “by youth for youth” with adult supervisions and guidance.  You will have the opportunity to talk about God in your daily life with your peers\, the people who will be experiencing the same event with you. Happening is truly an event designed with you and your faith in mind! No matter who you are\, where you come from\, or what your favorite cereal happens to be\, you are welcome with open arms. To register\, go here:  http://www.cvent.com/events/happening-13/event-summary-734f054bc9ff4373aedda26f0ea05175.aspx?fqp=true.  Click to register:  https://tinyurl.com/ycnlgl4q.  Cost is $125.00 and scholarships are available.   For questions\, contact  cpayouthcom@gmail.com
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/happening-12-2/
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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 23\, 2020. 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/2019/12/Mount-Luther-Sunday-Flyer-2020.pdf.  For a bulletin insert to put in your church bulletin\, click here:  https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/General-Bulletin-Insert.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/mount-luther-sunday-4/
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