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For the week before Sunday, October 15, 2006
Walking Together is a weekly e-mail newsletter
of the Northern Illinois Synod best viewed in html. Additional news and information can be found at the Walking Together Annex |
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Evangelical Lutheran Worship Introduction Workshops begin on Saturday, October 28, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Bethany, Crystal Lake. Register by noon, Monday, October 23 by contacting June Cain at 964-9934. See the rest of the schedule HERE>>.
Everyone is encouraged to attend one of few remaining
2006
Northern Illinois Synod Mission Gatherings. The next
gathering will be:
October 12
(C Conference) St. Paul, Dixon (map);
November 14
(NW Conference) First, Freeport (map);
November 16
(W Conference) Salem, Moline (map).
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Plan to attend the Synod-wide Reformation/Ordination service at 4pm on Sunday, October 29 at Immanuel, Rock Falls. Ordinands include Bob Burton, who will serve Bethesda, Morrison, Ralph Kuespert, who will serve Bethlehem, Rockford, and Philip Matthai, who will serve Trinity, Lanark. Brenda Sisson, who will be commissioned an AIM is called to St. Paul, Sterling. Rostered leaders and interns invited to vest and process. Color is red.
It is time for the LYO sponsored, Northern Illinois Synod, Jr. High and Senior High Youth Gatherings. The events will take place November 10-11 and November 11-12, respectively, at the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC) Oregon IL. Congregations have received registration information in the mail. If you have questions, feel free to contact Jonette Knock, Synod Youth Coordinator, 507-358-6965, (voicemail) or Jonette@netins.net.
The public is invited to hear Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of Maria von Trapp and renowned solo artist, sing in a 4 pm concert on Sunday, October 15, at First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third Street, Rockford, IL. A special concert treat will feature a choir of children from area churches joining Elisabeth in singing some of the best loved songs from The Sound of Music. Adult tickets are $15.00, tickets for children 12 and under are free. To reserve tickets, call Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries at 815/962-4279.
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Send prayer requests to karin@nisynod.org.
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The ELCA is encouraging congregations to participate in the worldwide "STAND UP" effort being sponsored by the Millennium Campaign wherein ELCA congregations have the opportunity to help set an official Guinness World Record on October 15th by standing up for a moment during worship. Visit the ELCA's advocacy Web site to learn more about how congregations can participate in this worldwide event.
Are you ready to akaloo? Take an Akaloo Intro Webinar. Each session will give you a quick overview of Akaloo, including a walk-through of the Web resources for leaders and learners. Augsburg Fortress is offering Akaloo Intro Webinars every 3rd Thursday of the month to help you get started! If you have any questions, please contact Jennie Lam at lamj@augsburgfortress.org.
Watch the ELCA's Mosaic documentary "Glory to God Alone: The Life of J.S. Bach" on the Hallmark Channel, Sunday, October 29, 2006, 6 a.m. central time (check your local cable listing)
Sunday, Oct. 15, is the deadline for you to help us decide the topics for The Lutheran's cover stories in 2007. Tell us which 10 topics you’re most interested to read about in The Lutheran. Results will appear in the January issue. Take the survey ...
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Jews of Luthertown, Wittenberg in the
Third Reich, Traveling exhibit from the Luther Centre in
Wittenberg, Germany, and the State Center of Political
Education Saxony-Anhalt. October 23 – November 29, 2006
Grand Hallway Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1100
East 55th Street, Chicago. Luther’s writings on the Jews
helped fuel the tension between Jews and Christians during
the Holocaust. A powerful exhibit of photos and artifacts
from Jewish life in the German city of Wittenberg during the
1930s and 40s hopes to foster communication and healing. The
exhibit may be viewed by the general public during regular
LSTC hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. To
arrange group tours and for docent hours call Robert Saler
at 773-909-4984. Visit
www.lstc.edu for more information and directions
to LSTC. Download a bulletin insert for use in your
congregation
HERE>>
Meeting at the Crossroads of
Eschatology and Cosmology "Where is the universe headed,
and how will the resurrection of the dead be realized?"
Tuesday, November 7, Noon-1:00 p.m. Lutheran Center, 8765 W.
Higgins Road, Chicago Directions:
http://www.elca.org/localmap
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Katie’s Cup Conversations move to the former Pickerman's Sandwich Shop at 528 Seventh Street, Rockford, for the next series: The Impact of Immigration A three-part exploration of immigration issues. Thursdays, October 19, 26, and November 2. The series will look at immigration currently, historically, statistically, and through the lens of faith. Lunch reservations are $10 and should be made with the Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries office by the Tuesday preceding the luncheon date. Call 815/962-4279 if you plan to attend so that we order enough food. See you there!
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"The Great Warming" , a new 85 min. documentary about climate change and the creative response of groups and faith communities is being released internationally in Nov. This Canadian film spans the world and considered to show more direction than the Al Gore film. Narrated by Alanis Morissette and Keanu Reeves. An area preview (no cost) is at Emmanuel Lutheran Church 6th St. & 3rd Ave, Rockford, Sun. Oct. 15 6:00 pm light potluck and 6:30 movie. All welcome.
Marketing specialist sought for the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For further information contact: Letty Villalon, Director for Staffing, Human Resources, 8765 W Higgins Rd. Chicago, IL 60631, Phone: (773) 380-2986, Fax: (773) 380-2985, E-Mail: careers@elca.org
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Karin@NISynod.org
Rockford, IL 61101
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