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eNews December 1, 2021

Southwestern Texas Synod
eNews December 1, 2021
December 1, 2021

December 1, 2021

Interactive Advent Calendar

Interactive Advent Calendar

It’s a wonder-filled calendar built on a Google Slide that allows users to click to on a new door each day of Advent and be taken on an interactive journey through the themes and stories that prepare us for the coming of Jesus this Christmas. Individuals and families of all ages will experience videoed bible stories, music, recipes, crafts, adventures, rituals, games and so much more with this calendar.

For more infomation visit:

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Orientation For Congregation Council Members

Local congregations are the foundation of church life. Effective congregational councils can achieve great things in the service of God’s mission in our life together as the Body of Christ. This one and a half hour training is designed to build capacities for current and future members of ELCA congregational councils. Whether you're new to council, aspiring to serve or have been a council member for a long time, join us to learn more about your responsibilities and the resources available to support you.
Choose from one of the three training opportunities:
Sun. Jan. 30th @ 4PM      Tues. Feb. 1st @ 7PM      Thurs. Feb. 24th @ 7PM

For more infomation visit:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1f49c72051674b3a899cee760f063e25

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Student Loan Forgiveness Webinar

Student Loan Forgiveness Webinar

December 3rd

The United Church of Christ and the NCC are co-hosting a session on Student Loan Forgiveness on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM ET.
 
Attorney Ashley Harrington, a senior level official from the Federal Student Aid office of the US Department of Education, will go through the process of consolidation of loans, public service loan forgiveness, and other methods to reduce and/or eliminate student loan debt for all, including religious workers and clergy.
 
Since the Meet-Up on Student Loan Forgiveness was so popular during the Christian Unity Gathering, we have collaborated to offer this additional webinar on Zoom for greater access. Registration is now open. Spread the word!

For more infomation visit:

https://ucc.zoom.us/.../register/WN_UUuOriG4QGaeB-sl-m8iJQ

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Lectionary Study for the texts in January 2022, Year C

Lectionary Study for the texts in January 2022, Year C

December 13th

  • January 9, 2022 - Baptism of our Lord / Lectionary 1, Year C
  • January 16, 2022 - 2nd Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 2, Year C
  • January 23, 2022 - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 3, Year C
  • January 30, 2022 - 4th Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 4, Year C

This session will be led by the Rev. Dr. Delmer Chilton.  Delmer Chilton grew up on a farm near Mount Airy, NC and received his education at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (BA), Duke Divinity School (Master of Divinity),  Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (Lutheran Year) and the Graduate Theological Foundation (Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction). Ordained in 1977, Pastor Chilton has served parishes in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee; as Coordinator of Spiritual Formation Ministries at  Hinton Retreat Center in Hayesville, NC (2002-2006), as an Assistant to the Bishop of the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (2008-2012), and as an Intentional Interim Minister in Lutheran, Episcopal, and Presbyterian congregations (2012-present). He is the cofounder and presenter of the weekly Lectionary Lab podcast, the author of several books on preaching and worship, and one collection of very short stories; "The Gospel According to Aunt Mildred: Stories of Family and Faith." 

For more infomation visit:

https://se-reg.brtapp.com/2022JanuaryLectionaryStudies

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Christmas Concert at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

December 11th

Come experience the joy of the season with Rachel Nemiroff, pop worship artist from Nashville, Tennesse. This will be a special night of acoustic Christmas music! Doors open at 6:15pm for appetizers, CD sales and a chance to meet Rachael.

$10 Individual  $20 Family. Proceeds go to helping the Youth attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering

For more infomation visit:

https://ticketstripe.com/ShepHills-Christmas-Concert

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Resources, Webinars & Calendar

Request the Sunday Supply for Worship/Preaching list

Misconduct Policy & Report Misconduct

Faith Formation Post Pandemic Webinar Series

SEISMIC SHIFTS: Where Do We Go From Here?

2022 ELCA Youth Gathering

Synod Assembly June 10-12, 2022

Click for open positions across the synod

 

December Calendar Glance

1st: Rostered Minister's Gathering
2nd: Alamo Conference Deanery
8th: Rostered Minister's Gathering
14th: Hill Country Conference Deanery
15th: Rostered Minister's Gathering
16th: Bluebonnet Conference Deanery; Cibolo Creek Conference Deanery

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