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Synod-wide Ordination Service - Sunday, April 13, at 4 pm, at Bethlehem, DeKalb. Sharon Rogers will be ordained. She has been called to serve on the pastoral staff of Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Algoinquin, Rostered leaders and interns are invited to vest & process. The color is red.
The NI Synod will host two hearings for members to comment on the text of the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality: *Monday, April 21, 7-9 pm at Gloria Dei, Rockford and *Thursday, April 24, 7-9 pm at St. John's, Peru Click here to find out more or download the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality
The Rev. Dr. Gary Wollersheim, bishop of the Northern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will be the featured speaker at the 2008 Founders Day worship service, at 4 pm on Sunday, April 27, at the Jenny Lind Chapel in Andover, Illinois. For more information, call Kai Swanson at 309-794-7419.
The Bulletin of Reports for the 2008 Synod Assembly will be available both online and in printed form by May 13, 2008. If a Bulletin of Reports was ordered with your registration, it will be mailed to you at that time.
LOMC Wellness workshop, Friday, May 9, 9 am - noon, Hospitality Center. Come catch your breath and discover what it means to live as whole people of God. Facilitator: Rebecca Westfield, Wellness Associate - ELCA Board of Pensions. This workshop is offered free of charge. Lunch will be available for $5 following the session. Contact Audrey at mailto:registrations@lomc.org
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Hugger, shaker ... peacemaker? Magazine's readersshare their views on passing the peace. A holy kiss: A little lesson about a big thing: Sharing peace. Sharing the peace - everywhere: "Light side" readers have quick replies. Virtue in fatigue? It might slow us down, so we could feel the Spirit blowing. Also: Mosaic law. Also: Be prepared. Also: Lutherans aid winter storm victims. Read these articles in The Lutheran ...
The largest gathering of Women of the ELCA - the Seventh Triennial Gathering, will be July 10-13, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Gathering features worship, Bible study, inspiring speakers, and workshops focused on helping us better understand our faith and what it means to live it out in our congregations and communities as baptized children of God. The keynote speaker is Sister Joan Chittister, O.S.B., a visionary voice and spiritual leader for more than 30 years on topics concerning women, peace and justice, and contemporary spirituality. Visit www.womenoftheelca.org/tg08 to learn more and register online.
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The Lutheran School of Theology is offering a special interfaith program on the environment on Tuesday, April 22, from 7-9 pm in LSTC Room 350. Two speakers, one representing Islam and the other representing Judaism, will share their traditions' approach to caring for creation. These talks will be followed by a panel discussion and conversation with the audience.The evening will conclude with a reception. For more information, contact Christina Heisser at the Zygon Center of Religion and Science at the Lutheran School of Theology 773-256-0670.
Divorce Recovery Workshop: How do I deal? How do I heal? Healing: Planning for a New Future, Tuesday, May 6, 7 pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural Street, Rockford
$10. This workshop will focus on developing new roles and activities and building a sense of community as a single person. The workshop will be led by Janna Becherer, NCC, MED, and Lutheran Ministries staff. Open to all separated and divorced persons, regardless of any religious affiliation. Contact Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries, 815-962-4279 or RALMmail@aol.com for more information or to register.
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Katie's Cup Conversations begins a three-part series on Homelessness. Tuesday, April 15, 11:45 am - 1 pm - a panel of local and Chicago area professionals will present a comprehensive look at local, state, and federal policies regarding the homeless. Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles Street, Rockford, $10 covers lunch and program (cash or check only, please). The second program, on April 29, will address the day-to-day practices of working with Rockford's homeless population. The third in the series, on May 13, will present a series of pre-recorded interviews with local people who have experienced homelessness. Don't miss these interesting conversations! Contact the Lutheran Ministries' office by Monday prior to the program you wish to attend, 815-962-4279 or RALMmail@aol.com
Bonhoeffer Study Group - Saturday April 19, 8:30 am - 4 pm at North Park Evangelical Covenant Church, 545 Superior Avenue, Machesney Park. Pastor Paul Bischoff will present a free seminar on the Life and Background of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Bonhoeffer's Theology of the Cross, Bonhoeffer's Theology of Community, and Who is Dietrich Bonhoeffer for the church, today?
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Inside This Article
Keep in Your Prayers
The family and friends of Janet Swanson, widow of the late Pr. Jack Swanson (LOMC executive director for many years) who passed away April 3
Sharon Rogers and her family as she is ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament on Sunday, April 13
Birthdays This Month
April
2 Rev. Gary Mann
3 Rev. Steven Dow
5 Rev. Suzanne Anderson-Hurdle
5 Rev. Leonard Hoffmann
7 Rev. Henry Grishkowsky
9 Rev. Lee Laaveg
10 Rev. E. J. Haanstad
10 Rev. Janet Hunt
11 Ms. Janet Johnson
12 Rev. Janet Wold
13 Rev. David Kaul
13 Rev. Dean Larsen
14 Rev. Luverne Runestad
15 Rev. Milton Whitney
16 Rev. Roger Schneider
17 Rev. David Schweppe
19 Rev. Philip Peterson
20 Rev. Wayne Melaas-Swanson
20 Ms. Bette Mohr
24 Rev. Roger Hurlbut
25 Rev. Thomas Hanson
26 Rev. Paul Wolff
29 Rev. Donald E. Lavelle
30 Rev. David Rasmussen