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SUMMARY:Digital Greeter Training
DESCRIPTION:March 22\, 2022 – 7pm EST – Zoom \nCultivating conversation in the chat of your worship’s live stream is an important piece of hospitality and relationship building. Rostered ministers and lay leaders are invited to come to this training session to learn practical skills on how to do this. Participants will hear from a variety of contexts to help them imagine what might work best in their congregations. \n  \nCongregations are invited to participate as a group. \n  \nRegister here. \n  \nLed by Pastor Colleen Montgomery  \nDirector for Digital Ministries\, Virginia Synod \nMission Developer\, All Places Together
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/digital-greeter-training/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T150000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Synod Council will meet on Friday\, March 18 and Saturday\, March 19 in Richmond.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-council-meeting/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220312T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Youth Rally at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Synod youth from Grades 5 through 12 are invited to a Youth Rally on Saturday\, March 12\, 2022 at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp. The event will run from 10 AM until 4 PM and will include lunch. \nThe cost is $5 per participant and $10 for an optional t-shirt. Fees are payable on the day of the event. \nPre-registration is required via Google \nForm:  https://forms.gle/SjSs5STfnhExEUuD8 \nCOVID full vaccination or recent negative test required of all participants.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-youth-rally-at-caroline-furnace-lutheran-camp/
LOCATION:Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp and Retreat Center\, 2642 Camp Roosevelt Road\, Fort Valley\, VA\, 22652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20220124T193628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T193729Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Hospitality for Hybrid Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join with Director for Digital Ministries Pastor Colleen Montgomery and other hybrid worship leaders to learn and contextualize practical steps for building lasting relationships with online worshipers. Move from welcome\, to connection\, to growing together. Registration is free and includes space for you to share your particular questions and situation.  \nNote: This webinar assumes that your community is already worshiping in a hybrid format or has plans to do this soon. This webinar is not about equipment or set-up. It is about adapting relational skills from in-person to online and about learning new relational skills for the digital space.  \nRegister Here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/digital-hospitality-for-hybrid-worship/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20220208T170913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T172959Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Dean's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Deans of the Virginia Synod will meet on Thursday\, February 17 at 10 AM.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-deans-meeting/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20211222T131252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T162028Z
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SUMMARY:Midwinter Power in the Spirit 2022
DESCRIPTION:Midwinter Power in the Spirit (Digital): January 31\, 2022 – February 2\, 2022 \nJoin us for live sessions online from Monday\, January 31\, to Wednesday\, February 2\, 2022. We’ll open our virtual doors at 5:30 PM each night\, and by 5:45 PM we’ll be enjoying lectures and workshops from a variety of leaders. At 7:00 PM we’ll close with worship.\n\nThe Rev. Kevin Strickland\, Bishop of the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA\, joins us as our keynote speaker! Bishop Strickland brings a wealth of knowledge regarding worship practices and how our worship forms us for mission.\n\nClick here for more information including the workshops that will be offered.\n\nClick here to access the emails and recordings.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/midwinter-power-in-the-spirit-2022/
LOCATION:Digital Continuing Education Event
CATEGORIES:Power in the Spirit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20211025T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T193031Z
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SUMMARY:Hark! The Herald Facebookers Sing!
DESCRIPTION:Hark! The Herald Facebookers Sing! \nOnline Engagement & Evangelism Training for Christmas 2021 \nMonday\, December 6 – 7-8pm \nLiking\, commenting\, and sharing on Facebook is a means of evangelism and outreach. In this training session learn why and how to do it authentically! This training is for lay people of all ages (and rostered ministers) to empower you to share your faith with your Facebook feed. Congregations are welcome to join as a group. You can submit specific questions ahead of time to be sure they get addressed. Contact Pastor Colleen Montgomery (montgomery@vasynod.org) Register here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/hark-the-herald-facebookers-sing/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20211111T171505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T171505Z
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SUMMARY:Online Youth Rally Day
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Synod Youth  haven’t been together in person for almost two years\, and a lot of us miss the songs and the people and the fun!\n\nSo we’re going to\n• Sing your favorite songs!*\n• Have some group conversation with your home group or online friends!\n• Hear important announcements about upcoming events!\n• Share time for prayer and receiving prayer concerns\n*Maybe we’ll take requests\, even!\n\nSUGGESTION: Get together with your congregation youth group and tune into the Zoom from one spot – stay safe\, of course! Whatever you’ve been doing to keep safe\, keep doing that!\n\nContact Pastor Dave Delaney (delaney@vasynod.org) with questions and to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/online-youth-rally-day/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20211025T192810Z
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SUMMARY:Advent & Christmas Content Creation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 16 – 10-11:30am \nLet’s work together to brainstorm great ideas for your ministry’s Advent and Christmas social media. In this workshop\, we will brainstorm as a group. Then there will be time for individual ministries to set out their content calendar and begin creating! This workshop is open to anyone (rostered or lay) who works on their ministry’s social media team. Contact Pastor Colleen Montgomery (montgomery@vasynod.org) with questions. Register here. \n*Note: If there are at least 10 communities who cannot make this time and would be interested in an evening session\, Pastor Colleen will add an additional section. Respond directly to me\, if this is the case.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/advent-christmas-content-creation-workshop/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210824T144631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T182316Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Food and Faith Series: Bread for the World
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia ELCA Hunger Committee is resuming its Food and Faith series. Fall sessions will include an emphasis on how to be an effective advocate for our brothers\, sisters\, and siblings who are hungry.  The conversation is an hour and takes place on Zoom. \nThursday\, November 11 at Noon \nThe Rev. David Street\, a Deputy Director with Bread for the World\, will speak on advocating for hunger issues both nationally and internationally. Bread for the World is a non-partisan\, Christian advocacy organization based in the United States that advocates for policy changes to end hunger. \nUse this link to register: Food and Faith Series Registration
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/fall-food-and-faith-series-bread-for-the-world/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20211026T163846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T163846Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints Worship With Necrology
DESCRIPTION:All Saints Worship with Necrology\nNovember 1\, 2021 – 7pm\n\nYou’re invited to join with the Office of the Bishop in celebrating the lives of rostered ministers who have died in the past year\, as well as giving thanks for all of the saints who have helped us grow in faith.\n\nFollowing the service\, you are welcome to a time of fellowship in the “lobby” of Peace & Hope with Bishop Humphrey\, Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick\, Pastor John Wertz\, Jr.\, Pastor Dave Delaney\, and Pastor Colleen Montgomery.\n\nThis service will be streamed live at Peace & Hope on a platform called AltarLive. Follow this link to join: www.peacehopeva.org/worship.\n\nThe recording will be shared on the Virginia Synod’s Facebook at a later date.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/all-saints-worship-with-necrology/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210924T170605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T130326Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Your Ministry: Adapting and Thriving
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis workshop\, co-sponsored by the Presbytery of the James and the Virginia Synod\, is designed for pastors and congregational leaders who have found themselves asking some of these questions about the future life and ministry of their congregation:\n– What ministries are we no longer able to do?\n– What ministry is God calling us to do now?\n– What will our resources look like in the coming year? \nThe Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana will introduce the tools of “design thinking\,” a process to help congregations imagine\, create and implement ministries that matter now. \nMaryAnn is a writer\, pastor\, speaker\, and ministry coach living in Virginia. She is the author of “God\, Improv and the Art of Living” and 2012’s “Sabbath in the Suburbs.” She is a sought-after speaker\, preacher\, conference leader\, and writer around issues of leadership\, faith formation\, and congregational transformation. \nThe event is free and will last from 9:30 AM until Noon. \nRegister for Designing Your Ministry
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/designing-your-ministry-adapting-and-thriving/
LOCATION:Digital Continuing Education Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210824T144449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T144449Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Food and Faith Series: Senator John Edwards
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia ELCA Hunger Committee is resuming its Food and Faith series. Fall sessions will include an emphasis on how to be an effective advocate for our brothers\, sisters\, and siblings who are hungry.  The conversation is an hour and takes place on Zoom. \nThursday\, October 14 at Noon \nVirginia State Senator John Edwards will join us to talk about how to advocate with your government officials. Senator Edwards represents the 21st District and serves on the Courts of Justice\, Privileges and Elections\, and Transportation committees. \nUse this link to register: Food and Faith Series Registration
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/fall-food-and-faith-series-senator-john-edwards/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210830T124715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T160709Z
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SUMMARY:VSWO Convention
DESCRIPTION:The VA Synodical Women’s Organization (VSWO) is happy to announce that their 2021 convention will be held virtually on September 25th. The event is free and will begin at 10:00 AM and end on or before 3:00 PM\, with a break for lunch. This will be a great opportunity for women across the Virginia synod to share worship and fellowship together. For women that are not familiar with the VSWO it will be a chance to get to know this amazing community.  \nClick here to view the Call to Convention which has additional information and forms. These can also be found at vswo.weebly.com. You may direct any questions to Jody Smiley\, jdsmiley29@comcast.net.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/vswo-convention/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Virginia Synodical Women's Organization Convention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20201120T162020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T153150Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/synod-council-meeting-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Synod Council
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210629T124031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T125029Z
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SUMMARY:God's Work\, Our Hands Sunday: September 12
DESCRIPTION:All congregations are invited to reach out into their neighborhoods to become God’s hands and feet\, to serve those in need and to share God’s compassion with the world. God’s Work\, Our Hands is an opportunity for everyone to intentionally invest time in service projects outside the walls of the church. Pick a project and prepare to serve others in the name of God’s love. If your congregation cannot participate on Sept. 12\, please consider another day for your service activities.\nFor more information on “God’s Work\, Our Hands” Sunday\, you can go to: www.elca.org/dayofservice
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-sunday-september-12/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210824T135435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T135555Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Food and Faith Series: Virginia Interfaith Power & Light
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia ELCA Hunger Committee is resuming its Food and Faith series. Fall sessions will include an emphasis on how to be an effective advocate for our brothers\, sisters\, and siblings who are hungry.  The conversation is an hour and takes place on Zoom. \nThursday\, September 9 at Noon \nVirginia Interfaith Power & Light Co-Directors\, Faith Harris and Kendyl Crawford will discuss food injustices\, the intersection of water\, transportation\, and food deserts. They will illustrate ways individuals can advocate in their local communities. The mission of Virginia Interfaith Power & Light is to collaborate among people of faith and conscience to grow healthy communities by advancing climate and environmental justice. \nUse this link to register: Food and Faith Series Registration
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/fall-food-and-faith-series-virginia-interfaith-power-light/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210705T134227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T121505Z
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SUMMARY:New Compensation Guidelines Training Event: Wednesday\, August 25
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Virginia Synod Assembly adopted new Compensation Guidelines which provide a mechanism for adjusting compensation to reflect the local cost of housing. The new guidelines are accompanied by an Excel Workbook to assist with the calculation. The 2022 Compensation Guidelines are available at: https://vasynod.org/resources/compensation-guidelines/. \nOn Sunday\, August 22 at 3 PM and Wednesday\, August 25 at 7 PM\, the Virginia Synod Office of the Bishop will provide training on how to use the new compensation guidelines in your context. \nThe sessions will be recorded for those not able to attend. \nThe training is free\, but you need to register to receive the Zoom link. \nRegister for Aug. 25 Event
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/new-compensation-guidelines-training-event-wednesday-august-25/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor John Wertz%2C Jr.":MAILTO:wertz@vasynod.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210705T134046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T121752Z
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SUMMARY:New Compensation Guidelines Training Event - Sunday\, August 22
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Virginia Synod Assembly adopted new Compensation Guidelines which provide a mechanism for adjusting compensation to reflect the local cost of housing. The new guidelines are accompanied by an Excel Workbook to assist with the calculation. The 2022 Compensation Guidelines are available at: https://vasynod.org/resources/compensation-guidelines/. \nOn Sunday\, August 22 at 3 PM and Wednesday\, August 25 at 7 PM\, the Virginia Synod Office of the Bishop will provide training on how to use the new compensation guidelines in your context. \nThe sessions will be recorded for those not able to attend. \nThe training is free\, but you need to register to receive the Zoom link. \nRegister for Aug. 22 Event
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/new-compensation-guidelines-training-event/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor John Wertz%2C Jr.":MAILTO:wertz@vasynod.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210527T101615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T155115Z
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SUMMARY:Vocations Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:2021 Vocations Conference Theme: What will the church’s ministry look like 5-10 years from now? Socially\, missionally\, theologically? \nThree one-hour Zoom sessions\, with breaks in between: \n\n\nSession 1 (2-3 PM): opening devotion\, introductions\, insights from Bishop Humphrey and candidates regarding the church’s ministry \n\n\nSession 2 (3:15-4:15 PM): Panel discussion and Q&A with currently serving deacons and pastors \n\n\nSession 3 (4:30-5:00 PM): Worship \n\n\nTo Connect to the Vocations Conference: \nJoin the Zoom Meeting \nOr go to Zoom.us and click on join meeting. \nMeeting ID: 883 9327 7498  \nPassword: 875807 \n  \nThe Virginia Synod Vocations Conference – in August of each year – allows persons who are wondering what ordained ministry in the church is like to spend time with those who have experience within the church. It allows time for reflection\, conversations\, and questions concerning one’s call and gifts for ministry through ample opportunities for fellowship and free time.  \nAnyone discerning a call to rostered ministry is encouraged to attend the Vocations Conference – the sooner in your discernment\, the better equipped you will be to prayerfully consider how God is calling you to use your faith gifts through your vocational call.  \nPastors and deacons are encouraged to attend the Vocations Conference with those in your congregation who are discerning a call to ordained ministry.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/vocations-conference/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Candidacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210506T183259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T170556Z
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SUMMARY:Summer 2021 Reading List
DESCRIPTION:Read along with the Virginia Synod this summer.  There is one more chance to join in on the conversation. Registration is free\, but participants are responsible for getting the book(s) themselves.  \n\nAugust 16\, 7pm – Growing Young. Led by  Pastor Dave Delaney\, Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministries\, Virginia Synod and Pastor John Wertz Jr.\, Director for Evangelical Mission\, Virginia Synod.\n\n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/summer-2021-reading-list/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210628T152347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T152347Z
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SUMMARY:Get To Know Here I Am Church Engagement App
DESCRIPTION:Get To Know Here I Am Church Engagement App \nWednesday\, August 4\, 2021 \n7pm  \nHave you been thinking about getting an app for your congregation? You’re invited to learn about the Here I Am App to see if it is the right fit for your needs. Simple to implement and get started\, Here I Am can streamline communications and improve engagement across your congregation. Visit their website for more information https://hereiam.church/ or check out this video Here I Am video. Sign up for the Zoom info session on August 4th at 7pm here. \nFeel free to contact Pastor Colleen Montgomery (montgomery@vasynod.org) if you have questions about this event. She is also available to help you compare different digital ministry products and to hear your reviews about your research and products you have chosen. 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/get-to-know-here-i-am-church-engagement-app/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20190416T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T202543Z
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SUMMARY:Theology 4 Teens (canceled for 2021)
DESCRIPTION:Roanoke College “Theology 4 Teens” WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2021 due to pandemic restrictions. Watch for information on a 2022 event. \nThis six-day annual event for youth who have completed 10th\, 11th\, or 12th grades introduces participants to biblical and theological scholarship and explores contemporary challenges along with ways that their faith tradition can meet those challenges. We live and gather in large and small groups on the campus of Roanoke College\, with college faculty as presenters and young adults as discussion group leaders. \nOur week includes a focus on the life & thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—a church leader who met the challenges before him\, encounters with other faiths by engaging the students with leaders from those various communities\, and lots of opportunities for both structured and informal conversation. Come and discover a sense of mission\, be equipped with theological tools to enable you to meet the challenges facing the church today.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/theology-for-teens/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T192500
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210629T123645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T123830Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Power in the Spirit: Advent in July
DESCRIPTION:As our world emerges from over a year of pandemic life\, many are hoping for a return to “normal.” The task before the Church is to focus our hopes in the right direction. This seems like the perfect reason to celebrate “Advent in July!” \nAdvent is always a season in which the Church waits and hopes\, and at Power in the Spirit Online\, we’ll explore how Advent can guide our hopes and expectations for life in a post-pandemic world. The Rev. Cathy Mims\, Pastor of First Norfolk and Coaching Coordinator for the Coaching Ministry of the Virginia Synod\, will be on hand to help us ask the right questions. \n\n\nIn addition to this timely topic\, you can expect to see old friends\, make new connections\, and enjoy the fellowship of the Power in the Spirit community. If you sign up to attend Power in the Spirit Online\, you can also expect:\n\n\nA daily devotional to arrive in your email each morning\, Sunday through Thursday. Here you’ll receive readings\, brief videos\, and guides for at-home arts and crafts.\nAn invitation to daily Zoom workshops\, from 6:15 PM to 7:25 PM\, Sunday through Thursday. Listen to presenters from across our Virginia Synod share their areas of expertise. Sign up for the sessions that interest you most!\nA closing vespers service at 7:30 PM\, live and online\, under the leadership of George Donovan\, Director of Music for Bethel\, Winchester. Each weeknight you’ll participate in different ways of worship\, even while physically apart.\n\n\nRegistration is easy!\n\nFirst\, review the schedule and workshop topics by clicking here.\nThen\, visit the registration page here. Be sure to select your preferred workshops!\n\n\nThere is no fee to attend\, but we do suggest a donation to the Virginia Synod’s Power in the Spirit fund. One-hundred percent of donations will go to support our neighbors in the Islands District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea. Click here to visit the VA Synod’s giving page. Please give as the Spirit leads you! \nRegistration is open now! I hope to see you for Power in the Spirit Online: July 11-15\, 2021!
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/digital-power-in-the-spirit-advent-in-july/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Power in the Spirit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210616
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20190130T213439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T163259Z
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SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Post-Synod Assembly Break
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-post-synod-assembly-break/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210613
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20200415T194932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T135008Z
UID:17564-1623456000-1623542399@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Synod Assembly 2021 will be held Saturday\, June 12\, online. \nAccess information on the Assembly at: \nhttps://vasynod.org/synod-assembly-2021/ \n  \nIf you aren’t a voting member to the Assembly\, you can watch the Assembly at: \nhttps://vasynod.org/watch-the-2021-va-assembly/
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/synod-assembly-2021/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20201120T145411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T185845Z
UID:13764-1623330000-1623339000@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/synod-council-meeting-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Synod Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210606T160843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T160843Z
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SUMMARY:Get to Know Altar Live
DESCRIPTION:Altar Live is an online platform for worship and fellowship that brings together features of Zoom and a live stream into one experience. Engagement on Altar Live connects the participants not only to the worship leaders\, but also to each other as they sit in rows and gather around tables in the lobby. In this free hour-long event\, you will get a chance to hear from one of Altar Live’s developers\, ask your questions\, and see if Altar Live is the right fit for your church’s digital or hybrid worship. Rostered and lay worship leaders from congregations from the Virginia Synod and beyond are invited to attend! \nRegister here. 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/get-to-know-altar-live/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210413T210356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T174950Z
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SUMMARY:Focused on Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself feeling spiritually drained in this continued season of a pandemic? Have you been looking for a new spiritual practice to try? The Virginia Synod Ministerium Team is delighted to offer an enriching opportunity for all rostered ministers. On May 17\, at 11 am\, Pastor Mandy Achterberg will lead us in a Zoom workshop on centering prayer. Pastor Mandy will share information about centering prayer and then lead participants through a time of centering prayer. Please mark your calendars for this great opportunity for spiritual nourishment! If you cannot attend the session live\, it will be cataloged in the synod resources for you to view later. \nClick here to get to know Pastor Achterberg better. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/focused-on-centering-prayer-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205844
CREATED:20210504T161104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T161104Z
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SUMMARY:Ascension Worship
DESCRIPTION:Gather together with the Virginia Synod Campus Ministries for online worship this Ascension Day\, Thursday\, May 13th. On this fortieth day of the Easter season\, we celebrate Jesus’ ascension into heaven and the missions and ministries that are still happening “on the ground”. The service will be hosted at 7 pm by Peace and Hope on Altar Live. We will hear from the students\, staff\, and supporting congregations of many of our campus ministries and celebrate the way that God has been with them throughout this pandemic school year.\n  \nLink: www.peacehopeva.org/ascensionday\n  \nNote: This link will redirect you to Altar Live. The video will not go live until May 13. If you click before then\, it will say that the video does not exist. Fear not. It will\n\nPhoto credit: Saget\, Father Georges. Ascension\, from Art in the Christian Tradition\, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library\, Nashville\, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56518 [retrieved April 26\, 2021]. Original source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KeurMoussaAutel.jpg.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/ascension-worship/
LOCATION:VA
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