ELCA
CAMPUS MINISTRY IS A LUTHERAN MINISTRY ON CAMPUS, NOT JUST A
MINISTRY TO LUTHERANS
Campus ministry provides an ELCA
presence at more than 180 state and private colleges and
universities, with cooperating congregations in campus
ministry at an additional 400 campuses nationwide. In
the Sierra Pacific Synod we support campus ministries in
Berkeley, Davis, Sacramento, Fresno, Stanford, Monterey Bay,
Santa Cruz, and Sonoma.
Campus
Ministry is both faithful to a rich theological tradition and
driven by the challenges of the contemporary
university. Drawing on the Scriptures and the Lutheran
Confessions, Campus Ministry bears witness to God's amazing
grace within the context of higher education. Sensitive
to the pastoral needs of those on campus and engaged in the
intellectual discourse of the university, Campus Ministry
strives to communicate the Gospel in fresh ways.
Through worship, study, fellowship, and service,
members of the academic community taste the fullness of God's
grace. As expansive as Christ's love, Campus Ministry
reaches out to all who teach and learn, inviting them to
experience the challenge of following Jesus on the
Way.
For more
information go to www.elca.org/campusministry.
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We remember in prayer . . .
Pastor Adisa Armand-Miller (United, Oakland),
hospitalized for tests
Eli Smuts, son of Pastor Matt Smuts (Grace, Palo Alto)
and Mariel Spengler (Mt. Cross Outdoor Ministries), battling a
bacterial infection
Pastor Stephanie Lord (Bethlehem, Santa Rosa) and husband
Bill McHardy, who welcomed with joy their new son, Jonah
Stephen McHardy, born February 26th, weighing 6 lb. 12 oz.,
and 18 inches tall.
Clint Bell, husband of Pastor Bonnie Bell (retired),
recovering from a fall and back surgery
The people of Chile, who are suffering from the massive
earthquake and tsunami, and those who are giving them
aid
The people of Haiti, who are in the midst of a long
rebuilding period following their devastating
earthquake
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SYNOD ASSEMBLY
COSTS
Most people go to meetings without thinking much about
the costs. The reality is that regardless of venue the
costs are substantial, including rental of meeting and display
space, tables and chairs, tablecloths, staging equipment,
power, air conditioning and heating, lighting, and the cost of
labor to set up meeting rooms and to change those sets as the
agenda requires. Fortunately, we are able to offset
those costs by committing to use about the same number of
sleeping rooms we used the last time we met in that
city. We negotiate the best rates possible during the
value season of the year. Without these revenues for the
hotel, we would be paying directly for these goods and
services, which would increase assembly registration fees
substantially.
Some of our attendees believe they can save a few dollars
by staying at other hotels a mile or two away from the
assembly property. By doing so, they don't help offset
the above expenses. If we don't meet our contracted
sleeping room commitment, it increases the synod's exposure to
financial penalties.
Staying at the assembly hotel has its
advantages. If you want to take a break or change
clothes, you're just a few steps from your room. The
Silver Legacy will also provide at registration coupons that
will give hotel guests discounts on food, cocktails and gift
shop purchases.
We encourage you to make your reservations on the
attached link to the Silver Legacy Resort as soon as
possible.
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ON-LINE TOWN HALL FORUM WITH
PRESIDING BISHOP MARK S. HANSON
ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson will host
a nationwide conversation about the mission and ministry of
this church in a second online Town Hall Forum on
Sunday, March 7, at 4:00 pm CST. Open
captioning in English and Spanish will be provided throughout
the live webcast. You are invited to:
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Log in to
post questions
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Post
comments using Facebook Connect
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Tweet
about the event using the hashtags #ELCA and
#BishopHanson
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Gather
members of your congregation for a viewing
party
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SYNOD ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION
On-line
registration for the Synod Assembly is available
on the synod website. The link for
hotel reservations at the Silver Legacy is also
active and on the Synod website. You should enter
"ELCA10" in the group name to get our special rate. Enter your
arrival date and the number of nights you will be staying
and submit.
Please note the following deadlines:
April 1 - Assembly Handbook,
Agenda &
Bulletin of Reports
available online
April 19 - Registration fees due;
reduced
rate hotel reservations
close
May 1 - Deadline for Issues of
Conscience
The deadline for resolutions has
passed.
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THRIVENT FINANCIAL LAUNCHES 'FAN IT FORWARD'
CAMPAIGN
Want to make a difference without lifting a finger (well,
maybe just one)? Thrivent for Lutherans has launched a
new charitable outreach campaign on Facebook allowing new fans
an easy way to help others worldwide.
Now through March 31, 2010, for every new fan of its
Facebook page, Thrivent Financial will contribute $1 to
Lutheran World Relief (LWR), up to $10,000. The goal
of "Fan It Forward" is to support LWR and raise awareness
for the humanitarian outreach the organization is making in
countries around the world. Individuals can participate
in the campaign by going to Thrivent.com/facebook and clicking on the
"Become a Fan" button. A new tab on the Thrivent
Financial Facebook page highlights the campaign details and
gives fans quick tools to spread the word through Facebook,
Twitter and e-mail.
So how will those participating in the "Fan It Forward"
campaign be able to make a difference? Consider
that:
- 25 fans ($25) will help start a crab-raising business
for a woman in Southeast Asia.
- 100 fans ($100) will provide a family a hearty goat that
gives milk that nourishes and sell.
- 375 fans ($375) will give a family a dairy cow that can
produce more than six gallons of milk a day.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans introduced its Facebook
page in the spring of 2009 with the goal of creating a vibrant
online community. Fans of the site have already played a
key role in other charitable activities, such as helping raise
over $3 million for Haiti relief efforts.
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HONORING OUR FOREMOTHERS
March 10, 2010
9:30am -
2:30pm
PLTS
2770 Marin
Ave.
Berkeley, CA
Celebrate the
contributions of four women who contributed significantly
to full participation of women in church and society.
Lunch is included.
For info call:
510-524-5264, or contact
reception@plts.edu.
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ELCA.org
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Upcoming Events
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2010
March 4-9 Conference of
Bishops
March 6 Synod Rwanda
Connection Committee
1:00-4:00 - 708 Lake Front
Drive, Sacramento
March 10 Honoring our
Foremothers - PLTS
March 12-14 Spring Youth
Retreat at PLTS
March 11-13 Anti-Racism
Workshop - Mt. Cross
March 20 Book of Faith Conversation
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (bring lunch)
Bethel, Cupertino
March 22-23 Pre-Retirement
Seminar - San Damiano
Retreat Center, Danville
March 24 Board of Pensions
Financial Wellness Workshop
PLTS - 11:30 - 1:30
w/Lunch
March 26 Chrism Mass - 10:30 am
Good Shepherd, Concord
April 16-18 SPSYC Elementary
Retreat - Sly Park, Sacramento
April 22 Mt. Cross Shalom
Camp Meeting for Pastors/
Youth Directors
10:00 - 2:00 pm
Advent, Citrus Heights
April 26-28 LSA Annual
Conference - Sacramento
May 5 Synod Council
May 6-8 Synod Assembly
Silver Legacy Hotel
Reno, NV
May 27 Council of Deans Meeting
Trinity, Pleasanton
June 25-26 Synod Council
July 11-16 Mt. Cross
Shalom Camp
September 18 District B Fall
Assembly 10:00 - 3:00
Resurrection, Granite Bay
September 24-25 Synod
Council
September 30 - October 5
Conference of Bishops
October 16 District E Fall
Assembly 10:00 - 3:00
Shepherd of the
Valley, Merced
October 17 District C Fall
Assembly 2:00 - 5:00 pm
St. Mark's, San Francisco
October 23 District A Fall
Assembly 10:00 - 3:00
Our Savior's, Lafayette
November 6 District D Fall
Assembly 10:00 - 3:00
Advent, Morgan Hill
2011
January 5-9 Bishop's
Academy
January 19-20 Council of
Deans Retreat - Christ the
King Retreat Center,
Citrus Heights, CA
March 3-8 Conference of
Bishops
May 12 Synod Council
May 13-15 Synod Assembly
Hyatt Regency Airport
Burlingame, CA
August 14-20 Churchwide
Assembly - Orlando,
FL
September 29 October 4
Conference of Bishops
2012
January 5-9 Bishop's
Academy
January 18-19 Council of Deans
Retreat - Christ the
King
Retreat Center, Citrus
Heights
July 18-22 ELCA Youth Gathering
New Orleans, LA
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CHRISM MASS
SCHEDULED
A Chrism
Mass will be held on Friday, March 26th, beginning at 10:30
a.m., with lunch following. Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, 4000 Clayton Road, Concord, will be hosting the
event. All rostered leaders - clergy, lay professionals,
diaconal ministers, AiMs - are invited to attend. More
detailed information will be available
shortly.
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ELCA RESPONDS TO CHILE
EARTHQUAKE The ELCA is responding to the Chile
earthquake and tsunami through its International Disaster
Response. You may donate through ELCA
Disaster Response.
Go to ELCA
Responds for more information about our church's
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
EXTENDED FOR SYNOD POSITION
In
anticipation of broadening our search for the Director of
Synod Operations, we have extended the closing date for
receipt of applications to March 19,
2010.
Information about the position and
process for applying continue to be available at
www.spselca.org.
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BOOK OF FAITH
EVENT The Word and Sacrament Team will
host a Book of Faith conversation on Saturday, March 20, at
Bethel Lutheran Church, Cupertino, CA. The event begins
at 10:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm. There is no cost.
Bring your own lunch; beverages and light refreshments will be
available.
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SECOND MILE
GIVING
The Second
Mile Giving recipient for the month of March is
Lutheran Campus Ministry. Please
give this important ministry partner support in your
congregation.
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Sierra
Pacific Synod 