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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T120000
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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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/
CATEGORIES:Virginia Synodical Women's Organization Convention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20201120T162020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T153150Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
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URL:https://vasynod.org/event/synod-council-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Synod Council
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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/
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T200000
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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/
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:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210705T134046Z
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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/
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:20260422T033530
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/
CATEGORIES:Candidacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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:20260422T033530
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/
CATEGORIES:Power in the Spirit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210616
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20190130T213439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T163259Z
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SUMMARY:Office of the Bishop Post-Synod Assembly Break
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URL:https://vasynod.org/event/office-of-the-bishop-post-synod-assembly-break/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210613
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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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/
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20201120T145411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T185845Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
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URL:https://vasynod.org/event/synod-council-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Synod Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
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:20260422T033530
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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210512
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210218T204852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T132923Z
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SUMMARY:Stepping Up to Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Continuing Education Opportunity: Stepping Up to Supervision with Susan Beaumont\n6 Sessions over 3 Weeks: May 11\, 18\, and 25 \nThe total cost to register for all six sessions is $45. \nRegister once for all 6 sessions at:\nStepping Up to Supervision Registration Site (Administered by NC Synod) \nAre you stepping into unfamiliar territory where you must supervise others\, or have you been supervising others for some time without a clear understanding of what you’re doing? Supervision\, especially in a faith-based environment\, requires learning new skills – probably skills you did not learn during your professional formation. This event provides you with practical skills and tools for supervising the work of others\, and aligning the work of the team with the overall goals of the congregation.   \nThe course will be offered in 6 sessions over 3 weeks. \n\nSupervision in a Congregation-What’s Unique About That? (May 11 – 10:30 AM to Noon)\nSetting Performance Expectations (May 11 – 1:30 to 3 PM)\nCrafting Feedback Conversations (May 18 – 10:30 AM to Noon)\nThe Annual Performance Appraisal (May 18 – 1:30 to 3 PM)\nHiring Right So Managing is Easier (May 25 – 10:30 AM to Noon)\nProgressive Discipline and Termination (May 25 – 1:30 to 3 PM) \n\nThis continuing education opportunity is sponsored jointly by the North Carolina Synod\, the South Carolina Synod\, the Southeastern Synod\, and the Virginia Synod.  \nTo register: Stepping Up to Supervision Registration Site (Administered by NC Synod)
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/stepping-up-to-supervision/
LOCATION:Digital Continuing Education Event
CATEGORIES:Ministerium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210411T190844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T183215Z
UID:19793-1620673200-1621281600@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Starting a New Chapter: Ministry in a Digital World
DESCRIPTION:Starting a New Chapter: Ministry in a Digital World\nMay 3\, 10\, & 17 at 7 PM\n\nHow do we build on what we have learned over the last 13 months?  How have attitudes and opinions about faith and life changed during the pandemic?  How do we use digital tools to strengthen overall ministry?\n  \nThe Virginia Synod invites you into a series of conversations designed to congregations start a new chapter of ministry in a digital world.\n\n\nMay 3: Run with Perseverance – Finishing Strong and Building on What We Have Learned\nMay 10: Stumbling Blocks – Discovering More about the Patterns\, Habits\, and Opinions of Non-Churchgoers\nMay 17: Modern Day Letters – Moving from Broadcast to Engagement\n\n\nRegistration is free and each of the conversations is planned for one hour. For more information\, email Pastor Colleen Montgomery (montgomery@vasynod.org) or Pastor John Wertz\, Jr. (wertz@vasynod.org).\n  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/19793/
LOCATION:Digital Continuing Education Event
CATEGORIES:Digital Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210419T145045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T145045Z
UID:19847-1620302400-1620306000@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Food and Faith Gathering for May
DESCRIPTION:Telling the Story  \nHow do you connect your feeding ministry with the broader ministry of the congregation? What are some ways that you can advertise and market your feeding ministry? On Thursday\, May 6th at noon\, join Sandy Hagman\, Chair\, Advisory Board Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry; John Stramiello\, Director\, Micah’s Backpack; Chuck Miller\, Mini Food Pantry\, Feeding Kids Plus\, and Gardens of Grace for this discussion and a wrap of what we have learned along the way.  \nTo Register\, click here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/food-and-faith-gathering-for-may/
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210614
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210413T131353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T180216Z
UID:19824-1619913600-1623628799@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Our Journey to Emmaus
DESCRIPTION:Our Journey to Emmaus \nAll ages are invited into a synod-wide faith formation experience: Our Journey to Emmaus. Participants will engage the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24) in seven movements over seven Sundays beginning on May 2. Each weekly email will have a portion of the story\, reflections for all ages\, and movement activities for all types of bodies. You can sign up for weekly emails by registering below. You may participate with your congregation or ministry or on your own. If you have questions\, please contact Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick (bayerderrick@vasynod.org). \nClick here to register. \nClick here to view the materials.  \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/19824/
CATEGORIES:Digital Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick":MAILTO:bayerderrick@vasynod.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210305T120605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T132905Z
UID:19407-1617883200-1617886800@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Food and Faith Gathering for April
DESCRIPTION:Feeding America Opportunities \nCurious about what Feeding America programs can offer your feeding ministry? Are there opportunities available to connect with Feeding America? A representative from Feeding Southwest Virginia will discuss what programs Feeding America offers for feeding ministries.  \nFor more information and to register for the event\, click here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/food-and-faith-gathering-for-april/
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210401T224923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T224923Z
UID:19716-1617476400-1617481800@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Triduum Together: Easter Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join the Easter Vigil led by individuals from around the Virginia Synod. \nWorship begins at 7 PM. \nJoin the service at: \nFacebook: Virginia Synod\, ELCA \nYouTube: Virginia Synod \nZoom: \nTopic: Triduum Together: Easter Vigil\nTime: Apr 3\, 2021 07:00 PM \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85297588697?pwd=ejFLbHFOb1Vnb2lkVTZuT0pQcmlTQT09 \nMeeting ID: 852 9758 8697\nPasscode: VASynod
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/triduum-together-easter-vigil/
CATEGORIES:Digital Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210329T120016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T224813Z
UID:19714-1617390000-1617395400@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Triduum Together: Good Friday Worship
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for a place to worship on Good Friday\, you are invited to join the service led by individuals from around the Virginia Synod. \nWorship begins at 7 PM. \nJoin the service at: \nFacebook: Virginia Synod\, ELCA \nYouTube: Virginia Synod \nZoom: \nTopic: Triduum Together: Good Friday\nTime: Apr 2\, 2021 07:00 PM \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85297588697?pwd=ejFLbHFOb1Vnb2lkVTZuT0pQcmlTQT09 \nMeeting ID: 852 9758 8697\nPasscode: VASynod
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/triduum-together-good-friday-worship/
CATEGORIES:Digital Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210329T163003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T163003Z
UID:19711-1617303600-1617309000@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Triduum Together: Maundy Thursday Worship
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for a place to worship on Maundy Thursday\, you are invited to join the service led by individuals from around the Virginia Synod. \nWorship begins at 7 PM. \nJoin the service at: \nFacebook: Virginia Synod\, ELCA \nYouTube: Virginia Synod \nZoom: \nTopic: Triduum Together: Maundy Thursday\nTime: Apr 1\, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nApr 1\, 2021 07:00 PM \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85297588697?pwd=ejFLbHFOb1Vnb2lkVTZuT0pQcmlTQT09 \nMeeting ID: 852 9758 8697\nPasscode: VASynod
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/triduum-together-maundy-thursday-worship/
CATEGORIES:Digital Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20201120T161610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T153334Z
UID:15461-1616198400-1616284799@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/synod-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:St. Mark Lutheran Church\, Charlottesville\, 100 Alderman Rd\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod Council
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T033530
CREATED:20210114T205226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T164407Z
UID:19116-1615464000-1615467600@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:Food and Faith Gathering for March
DESCRIPTION:How to leverage congregation networks. Are there grants available? What community contacts do you have? Please join us on Thursday\, March 11th at noon\, for a conversation with people who have started successful food ministries. The speakers for this month’s gathering include Garry Lautenschlager\, Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries\, Pastor John Wertz\, Virginia Synod\, and Monique Raposa Bread for Life\, Executive Director of the Bread for Life Food Pantry. \nFor more information and to register for the event\, click here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/food-and-faith-gathering-for-march/
CATEGORIES:World Hunger
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