Announcements for the Week of February 17
LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TRAINING
Have you ever thought about supporting the ministry of your congregation by taking Communion to people who cannot make it to worship? Lay Eucharistic Visitation has been an important part of the ministry of Christ's Church throughout history. All people in the Allegheny Synod who have an interest in this ministry are invited to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 115 E. Penn St., Martinsburg PA on Saturday, March 1, at 9:00 am for a special training session. We will discuss what Lutherans believe about Communion, as well as the logistics for taking Communion elements after worship and providing a short liturgy for the people you visit. Each participant will leave with a basic kit to carry your elements and a short service to use during your visit. Continental breakfast will be provided.
Please RSVP to Pastor Kevin Shock, Assistant to the Bishop, at kevin.shock@alleghenysynod.com by February 25. A $5 donation is suggested to defray the cost of the home Communion kits.
FREE COMMUNION WARE
Geeseytown Lutheran has four silver Communion trays with glass Communion cups are available to any congregation that could use them. Please contact Pr. MJ Irvin-Stellabotte at 814-934-9941 or pastormartyjo@gmail.com.
CHURCH SECRETARY JOB OPENING
Zion Boalsburg is seeking a person to serve as a part-time Church Secretary/Administrative Assistant. Please see the attached document for more information.
CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS FOR CONGREGATIONS
In light of an ELCA congregation in Seattle recently experiencing public disruption during worship, Churchwide has provided a guide in how to manage communications in a time of crisis.
HOPE IN A DIVIDED WORLD
Join us for a weekend with Dr. Lori Brandt Hale, president of the International Bonhoeffer Society – English Language Section AND Amanda Tyler of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. Discover how people of faith can authentically and humbly act at the intersection of civic life and faith, in contrast and response to the forces of Christian Nationalism, using the legacy and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer as a guide. We are grateful to partner with United Lutheran Seminary’s Kindling Faith to offer this event.
Meet Dr. Lori Brandt Hale, president of the International Bonhoeffer Society – English Language Section, and Amanda Tyler, lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism and executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty. A reception at the Seminary Ridge Museum will allow visitors to talk with both authors and tour the museum that was used as a hospital for wounded from both sides at the Battle of Gettysburg. Tickets include an opportunity for attendees to visit the building’s historic cupola! The dinner will feature a brief talk on the unfinished work of Reconstruction by the Rev. Dr. Teresa Smallwood, dean and vice president of student affairs at United Lutheran Seminary.
Saturday, March 8, Chapel of the Abiding Presence – Public Lectures and Panel Discussion – $35; Optional Boxed Lunch – $20; Livestream – $20
Registration is open now!
SEQUANOTA TEND FESTIVAL BULLETIN INSERT
Please use the attached inserts to promote the Tend Festival in your congregation. This year’s Tend Festival with gather at Sequanota June 29-22, 2025.
SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY: HOW YOUR CHURCH CAN BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
A one-hour free webinar will be presented by the Center of Addiction & Faith on February 26, 12-1pm CST. Guest presenter is Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, from the ATTC Network, a multidisciplinary resource for professionals in the addictions treatment and recovery services fields. He will present church-based initiatives which have been effective in addressing substance use challenges, and share multiple ways churches can support recovery for individuals, families and communities impacted by addiction. Webinar host is the Rev. George A. Wood.
The link to register is https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L67QnN2LSe-IumxdSlkRlg
LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION AMBASSADOR-GRAM
Find the latest news from LMM here: https://www.lutheranmeninmission.org/contact/synod-leaders-ambassadors/
PACIFIC LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DISCERNMENT WEEKEND
Are you wondering if seminary might be right for you? Consider joining Signs Along the Way at PLTS in Berkeley, California to connect with others in discernment, get to know PLTS faculty, and explore what it’s like to be an online student in the MDiv, MA in Spirituality and Social Change, or Lutheran Year programs. PLTS is transitioning to only offer online study with in-person intensives, so this weekend is designed for those interested in online learning. PLTS covers lodging and meals during the event and can offer some travel assistance for those who need it. Visit plts.edu/signs to learn more.
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