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SUMMARY:The Way in the Wilderness: Preparing for Synod Assembly Together - March 27
DESCRIPTION:The Way in the Wilderness: Preparing for Synod Assembly Together \n7-8:15pm on Zoom \nAs Virginia Lutherans prepare to gather for the 2023 Synod Assembly\, everyone is invited to join in a five-session bible study to explore the theme\, The Way in the Wilderness. God is always with God’s people\, including joining us in all the wildernesses of life. Jesus calls us in many and various ways to share God’s expansive love in our unique contexts. We are united in the wilderness\, even if our journeys are different. \nIn each session\, participants will hear a story about God’s presence in the wilderness\, will learn how that story has impacted a synod leader\, and will have opportunity to share their wilderness stories too. Each session will help prepare our hearts and minds for the Synod Assembly\, assured of God’s presence with us as individuals and together as a synod. \nEveryone is welcome to attend: Lay and rostered\, voting member or visitor\, even if you won’t be onsite for the Assembly in June\, you are welcome to join the conversation. \nPortions of the sessions will be recorded and shared. \nThank you to our session leaders: Bishop Bob Humphrey\, Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick (Assistant to the Bishop)\, Pastor John Wertz Jr. (Director for Evangelical Mission)\, Charles Downs (Synod Council President)\, and Blythe Scott (Synod Council Secretary). \nUpcoming Dates: April 24 \, May 22 \nRegister Here \n*Note: You only need to register once and you will be on the list for all the sessions.*
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/thewayinthewildernessmarch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230403T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230403T200000
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SUMMARY:Q&A with Synod Council
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Assembly Meeting \nQ&A with Synod Council \nMonday\, April 3\, 7pm – Zoom  \n  \nAnyone discerning a call to serve on Synod Council or those curious to learn more about what Synod Council does should register for this meeting. Synod Council members Pastor Jonathan Boynton and Judy Casteele will answer your questions about serving on the council from a rostered and lay perspective. \n  \nPre-assembly meetings have been organized for those discerning synod leadership and those coming as voting members to the 2023 Synod Assembly. All are invited to attend any of the meetings (lay\, rostered\, voting member or not). Each meeting will be recorded and shared.  \n  \nRegister Here \n  \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/qa-with-synod-council/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230423T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
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SUMMARY:Highlands Conference BEC Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Highlands Conference \nApril 23 at 3:00 PM  \nEbenezer Lutheran Church in Marion \n  \nDiscernment: a process of prayer and looking forward to where God is calling us. As a part of this process\, the Bishop Election Committee is looking to lead the Synod in discernment conversations as we look forward to where God is calling us as the Virginia Synod. Join other members of the synod and a member of the Bishop Election Committee as we dream and listen to God as well as answer questions you may have on the process. May God be with us all as we listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/highlands-conference-bec-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230423T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
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SUMMARY:Speaking in Love: A Truth in Love Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Truth in Love Workshop #2:  Speaking in Love \nSunday\, April 23\, 2023 – 5-8pm \nLiving in community is based on making and maintaining authentic connections.  And authentic connections are made through healthy communication.  Whether a community is in the midst of conflict or is just going about its day-to-day business\, it is important to communicate well and to speak in love.  This workshop will begin with assisting participants to know themselves better\, which will allow them to enter into “compassionate communication\,” leading to the formation of authentic connections. \nBeing heard\, understood\, and accepted is one of the most powerful gifts that we can grant to others – which we explored in the first Truth in Love Workshop.  Having others hear\, understand\, and accept you and your point of view is also a vital component to healthy communication and conflict management.  With this in mind we will be focusing on Emotional Intelligence and Nonviolent Communication which are needed tools to speak to one another in love. \nThis is a digital workshop.  The cost per person is $25.  There is a discount for multiple participants from the same congregation.  Participation in Workshop #1 is not required to participate in Workshop #2.  This workshop is open to rostered ministers and laypersons. \nIf you have any questions please contact Pr. Liz Radtke at radtke@vasynod.org or540-521-7721 \nRegistration has closed.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/speakinginloveapril23/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230424T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230424T203000
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SUMMARY:The Way in the Wilderness: Preparing for Synod Assembly Together - April 24
DESCRIPTION:The Way in the Wilderness: Preparing for Synod Assembly Together \n7-8:15pm on Zoom \nAs Virginia Lutherans prepare to gather for the 2023 Synod Assembly\, everyone is invited to join in a five-session bible study to explore the theme\, The Way in the Wilderness. God is always with God’s people\, including joining us in all the wildernesses of life. Jesus calls us in many and various ways to share God’s expansive love in our unique contexts. We are united in the wilderness\, even if our journeys are different. \nIn each session\, participants will hear a story about God’s presence in the wilderness\, will learn how that story has impacted a synod leader\, and will have opportunity to share their wilderness stories too. Each session will help prepare our hearts and minds for the Synod Assembly\, assured of God’s presence with us as individuals and together as a synod. \nEveryone is welcome to attend: Lay and rostered\, voting member or visitor\, even if you won’t be onsite for the Assembly in June\, you are welcome to join the conversation. \nPortions of the sessions will be recorded and shared. \nThank you to our session leaders: Bishop Bob Humphrey\, Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick (Assistant to the Bishop)\, Pastor John Wertz Jr. (Director for Evangelical Mission)\, Charles Downs (Synod Council President)\, and Blythe Scott (Synod Council Secretary). \nFinal Date:  May 22 \nRegister Here \n*Note: You only need to register once and you will be on the list for all the sessions.*
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/thewayinthewildernessapril/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T200000
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SUMMARY:Implicit Bias – What You Don’t Think You Think: A Truth in Love Workshop - April 27
DESCRIPTION:Truth in Love Workshop #3: \nImplicit Bias – What You Don’t Think You Think \nThursday\, April 27\, 2023 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nLiving in community will inevitably bring seasons of conflict.  There are many tools to help prepare for those seasons and to handle conflict healthily.  And yet there are still times when we listen attentively and speak in love and use the tools…and still find ourselves at an impasse.  Stuck.  Why is that? \nPerhaps you’ve heard this term:  “implicit bias.”  Sometimes there are things going on inside us that we don’t even realize are happening\, things that have an impact on how we speak\, how we listen\, and how we manage conflict.  It’s what we don’t think we think.  This workshop will unpack implicit bias and the effect it can have on conflict management.  We will look at:  1) Recognizing Implicit Bias within ourselves and within our community; 2) Questioning Implicit Bias; and 3) Transforming Implicit Bias.  We’ll ask the Holy Spirit to intercede for the sighs that aren’t quite making it to words. \nThese are digital workshops.  The cost per person is $25.  There is a discount for multiple participants form the same congregation.  Participation in either of the first two workshops is not required to participate in Workshop #3.  This workshop is open to rostered ministers and laypersons. \nIf you have any questions please contact Pr. Liz Radtke at radtke@vasynod.org or 540-521-7721. \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/implicitbiasapril27/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T170000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Partnership BEC Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Partnership (Tidewater and Peninsulas) \nApril 30 at 3:00 PM \nSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hampton \n  \nDiscernment: a process of prayer and looking forward to where God is calling us. As a part of this process\, the Bishop Election Committee is looking to lead the Synod in discernment conversations as we look forward to where God is calling us as the Virginia Synod. Join other members of the synod and a member of the Bishop Election Committee as we dream and listen to God as well as answer questions you may have on the process. May God be with us all as we listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/coastal-partnership-bec-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
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SUMMARY:Valley Partnership BEC Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Valley Partnership (Central Valley\, Northern Valley\, and Page) \nApril 30 at 3:00 PM \nMt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Mt. Jackson \n  \nDiscernment: a process of prayer and looking forward to where God is calling us. As a part of this process\, the Bishop Election Committee is looking to lead the Synod in discernment conversations as we look forward to where God is calling us as the Virginia Synod. Join other members of the synod and a member of the Bishop Election Committee as we dream and listen to God as well as answer questions you may have on the process. May God be with us all as we listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/valley-partnership-bec-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T160327Z
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SUMMARY:Implicit Bias – What You Don’t Think You Think: A Truth in Love Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Truth in Love Workshop #3 \nImplicit Bias – What You Don’t Think You Think \nSunday\, April 30th\, 2023  5:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nLiving in community will inevitably bring seasons of conflict.  There are many tools to help prepare for those seasons and to handle conflict healthily.  And yet there are still times when we listen attentively and speak in love and use the tools…and still find ourselves at an impasse.  Stuck.  Why is that? \nPerhaps you’ve heard this term:  “implicit bias.”  Sometimes there are things going on inside us that we don’t even realize are happening\, things that have an impact on how we speak\, how we listen\, and how we manage conflict.  It’s what we don’t think we think.  This workshop will unpack implicit bias and the effect it can have on conflict management.  We will look at:  1) Recognizing Implicit Bias within ourselves and within our community; 2) Questioning Implicit Bias; and 3) Transforming Implicit Bias.  We’ll ask the Holy Spirit to intercede for the sighs that aren’t quite making it to words. \nThese are digital workshops.  The cost per person is $25.  There is a discount for multiple participants form the same congregation.  Participation in either of the first two workshops is not required to participate in Workshop #3.  This workshop is open to rostered ministers and laypersons. \nIf you have any questions please contact Pr. Liz Radtke at radtke@vasynod.org or 540-521-7721. \n  \nRegister here! 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/implicitbiasapril30/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230501T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230330T203430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T152734Z
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SUMMARY:Looking to Love: LGBTQIA+ Conversations with Our Church
DESCRIPTION:Looking to Love: LGBTQIA+ Conversations with Our Church \nMay 1\, 15 and June 5\, 2023 \n7-8:30pm Zoom \n  \nThe LGBTQIA+ Inclusions Tapestry Thread is hosting a three part discussion series in May and June. Participants will collectively watch a YouTube TED Talk and join Pastor Alex Sheppard-Witt (Our Savior\, Norge\, VA) and Pastor Joel Neubauer (St Mark\, Yorktown\, VA) in an exploration of the weekly topic\, and its application in daily life.  \n  \nMay 1: Civility: Faithful Civil Engagement. \nMay 15: Acceptance: Faith and Family. \nJune 5: Love: Extending Love to All.  \n  \nThe sessions will not be recorded. You do not have to attend all three sessions.  \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/looking-to-love-lgbtqia-conversations-with-our-church/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
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SUMMARY:New River Conference BEC Gathering
DESCRIPTION:New River Conference \nMay 7 at 3:00 PM \nLuther Memorial Lutheran Church in Blacksburg \n  \nDiscernment: a process of prayer and looking forward to where God is calling us. As a part of this process\, the Bishop Election Committee is looking to lead the Synod in discernment conversations as we look forward to where God is calling us as the Virginia Synod. Join other members of the synod and a member of the Bishop Election Committee as we dream and listen to God as well as answer questions you may have on the process. May God be with us all as we listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/new-river-conference-bec-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230412T185604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T185604Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Valley Conference BEC Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Southern Valley Conference  \nMay 7 at 7:00 PM \nChrist Lutheran Church in Staunton \n  \nDiscernment: a process of prayer and looking forward to where God is calling us. As a part of this process\, the Bishop Election Committee is looking to lead the Synod in discernment conversations as we look forward to where God is calling us as the Virginia Synod. Join other members of the synod and a member of the Bishop Election Committee as we dream and listen to God as well as answer questions you may have on the process. May God be with us all as we listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/southern-valley-conference-bec-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230508T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230307T211922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T211922Z
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SUMMARY:General Information and Voting Procedures Pre-Assembly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:General Information & Voting Procedures Pre-Assembly Meeting \nMonday\, May 8\, 7pm – Zoom \n  \nAll voting members are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting to get to know the basics of the Assembly and to learn about the voting system we will be using. \n  \nPre-assembly meetings have been organized for those discerning synod leadership and those coming as voting members to the 2023 Synod Assembly. All are invited to attend any of the meetings (lay\, rostered\, voting member or not). Each meeting will be recorded and shared.  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/general-information-and-voting-procedures-pre-assembly-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230509T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230307T212138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T181147Z
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SUMMARY:Investment in Ministry Plans & Compensation Guidelines Pre-Assembly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Investment in Ministry Plans & Compensation Guidelines Pre-Assembly Meeting \nTuesday\, May 9\, 7pm – Zoom  \n  \nBring your questions about the 2023 and 2024 Investment in Ministry Plans and Compensation Guidelines to this meeting. \n  \nPre-assembly meetings have been organized for those discerning synod leadership and those coming as voting members to the 2023 Synod Assembly. All are invited to attend any of the meetings (lay\, rostered\, voting member or not). Each meeting will be recorded and shared.  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/investment-in-ministry-plans-pre-assembly-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230502T123258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T123258Z
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Partnership BEC Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Partnership \nMay 11 at 7pm \nZoom \n  \nDiscernment: a process of prayer and looking forward to where God is calling us. As a part of this process\, the Bishop Election Committee is looking to lead the Synod in discernment conversations as we look forward to where God is calling us as the Virginia Synod. Join other members of the synod and a member of the Bishop Election Committee as we dream and listen to God as well as answer questions you may have on the process. May God be with us all as we listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/piedmont-partnership-bec-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230516T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230307T212340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T131045Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Election Committee Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Election Committee Online Gathering  \nTuesday\, May 16\, 7pm – Zoom \n  \nGather with Pastor Leslie Weber\, chair of the Bishop Election Committee\, to learn about the bishop election process and wonder together about the following questions: Where is God calling the VA Synod? What would the new Bishop’s role be in leading us into fulfilling that calling? What characteristics would it help for a Bishop to have in the synod following God’s calling? \nNote: This conversation will provide the same information shared during the 2023 Midwinter Power in the Spirit workshop as well as the in-person BEC meetings that are occurring in Conference and Conference Partnerships.  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/bishop-election-committee-online-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230522T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230113T180751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T180751Z
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SUMMARY:The Way in the Wilderness: Preparing for Synod Assembly Together - May 22
DESCRIPTION:The Way in the Wilderness: Preparing for Synod Assembly Together \n7-8:15pm on Zoom \nAs Virginia Lutherans prepare to gather for the 2023 Synod Assembly\, everyone is invited to join in a five-session bible study to explore the theme\, The Way in the Wilderness. God is always with God’s people\, including joining us in all the wildernesses of life. Jesus calls us in many and various ways to share God’s expansive love in our unique contexts. We are united in the wilderness\, even if our journeys are different. \nIn each session\, participants will hear a story about God’s presence in the wilderness\, will learn how that story has impacted a synod leader\, and will have opportunity to share their wilderness stories too. Each session will help prepare our hearts and minds for the Synod Assembly\, assured of God’s presence with us as individuals and together as a synod. \nEveryone is welcome to attend: Lay and rostered\, voting member or visitor\, even if you won’t be onsite for the Assembly in June\, you are welcome to join the conversation. \nPortions of the sessions will be recorded and shared. \nThank you to our session leaders: Bishop Bob Humphrey\, Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick (Assistant to the Bishop)\, Pastor John Wertz Jr. (Director for Evangelical Mission)\, Charles Downs (Synod Council President)\, and Blythe Scott (Synod Council Secretary). \nRegister Here
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/thewayinthewildernessmay/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230421T183046Z
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UID:22790-1686268800-1686527999@vasynod.org
SUMMARY:2023 Virginia Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2023 Virginia Synod Assembly is open. \nFor more information on the Assembly\, https://vasynod.org/2023-virginia-synod-assembly/. \nTo register go to: https://web.cvent.com/event/9cab5adb-d967-49b5-a2f1-f67a2caa25b3/summary. \nAll attendees for the Assembly will need to register before May 30. Please note\, there will be no onsite registration. All participants must register in advance. Please use Google Chrome as your browser when registering.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/2023-virginia-synod-assembly/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230616T133425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T133425Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Worship 2023
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 25 \n7pm – Facebook \n  \nThe LGBTQIA+ Tapestry Thread invites you to join them in celebrating God’s beautiful diversity at this year’s Pride Worship. You can join the worship on Facebook or watch later on YouTube. \n  \nThank you to all who helped plan and lead this worship service!
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/pride-worship-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230624T183554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T183554Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Pride Worship
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 25 – 7pm \n  \nThe LGBTQIA+ Tapestry Thread invites you to join them in celebrating God’s beautiful diversity at this year’s Pride Worship. \nYou can join on Facebook at 7pm on Sunday\, June 25. The service will also be available on YouTube later that week. \nThank you to the worship planners and leaders!
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/2023-pride-worship/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230716
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SUMMARY:Power in the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:2023 Summer Power in the Spirit: Seeking and Finding \nPower in the Spirit will be at Roanoke College\, July 13-15\, 2023. \nIn the gospels\, Jesus draws crowds wherever he goes. People who would otherwise have nothing to do with each other are drawn together in the practice of seeking him. We will look at a vision of the church that has this kind of seeking at its center. Come and explore the theme of Seeking and Finding as it appears in Scripture and in our own journeys of faith. Together we will see how our seeking Jesus (and his seeking us) is the common ground we need to love one another across all the issues and life experiences that threaten to divide us. \nThe Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore will be the Keynote Speaker\, Rev. Dr. Steven Tuell will be the Bible Study leader\, and Michael Benshish will be the musician. \nFor more information or to register go to: https://vasynod.org/power-in-the-spirit/
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/power-in-the-spirit-2/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Power in the Spirit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722
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SUMMARY:2023 Virginia Synodical Women's Organization Convention
DESCRIPTION:2023 Virginia Synodical Women’s Organization Women of the ELCA Convention\nJuly 21-22\, 2023\nAt Roanoke College \nThe annual convention will be held on July 21-22 at Roanoke College. The convention scripture is 1 Corinthians 12:12-14\, and the convention hymn is “Weave” by Rosemary Crow. It was used at the convening convention of the Women of the ELCA in 1987. \nFor Information or to Register
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/2023-virginia-synodical-womens-organization-convention/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia Synodical Women's Organization Convention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230806
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230626T202402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T133232Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Vocations Retreat: Canceled
DESCRIPTION:2023 Vocations Retreat Canceled \nUnfortunately\, the Vocations retreat scheduled for August 4-5\, 2023 at Roslyn Retreat Center has been canceled. More information will be sent to those who registered\, candidates for ministry and inquirers as soon as possible. \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/2023-vocations-retreat/
LOCATION:Roslyn Episcopal Conference and Retreat Center\, 8727 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Candidacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230715T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T145710Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Thoughts & Prayers: A Commemoration of Moses the Black
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Thoughts & Prayers: A Commemoration of Moses the Black \nAugust 28 – 7pm – Zoom \n  \nMoses the Black lived in the 4th century. He was\, before his conversion\, known as a robber and scoundrel.  He was considered a worthless blight in his society. Hiding from local authorities\, Moses appealed to Scetis monks to give him sanctuary. Observing their peace\, contentment\, and faith practice\, Moses was baptized and became a dedicated member of their monastic community. Moses the Black became an example of faith through his actions even beyond peers and elders. His faith inspired his martyrdom\, which saved his community. Moses the Black is commemorated for his life of faith on August 28th. To coincide with his commemoration\, Tapestry invites you to gather to consider initiatives of Faith and Action.  \n  \nThere have been 248 tragedies characterized as mass shootings in 2023. Sympathies for the victims and their families have been expressed by a call for our thoughts and prayers. Tapestry invites you on August 28th at 7:00 p.m. to join in brainstorming initiatives for our congregations\, conferences\, and synod that may support our communities with actions of faith beyond sympathies of thoughts and prayer.  \n  \nRegistration has closed. If you would like to attend\, please email Pastor Colleen Montgomery at montgomery@vasynod.org by 12noon on August 28 to get the Zoom link. 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/beyond-thoughts-prayers-a-commemoration-of-moses-the-black/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230707T174807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T181354Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Ministerium
DESCRIPTION:Leading with Hope in a Season of Change; \nWalking the Road Together \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Gathering of the Ministerium is an annual event for the rostered ministers\, interns\, vicars\, and spouses who are living or serving in the Virginia Synod. \nGather to meet\, reconnect\, worship\, relax\, learn\, sing\, pray and play together while overlooking the ocean. The Gathering of the Ministerium includes valuable continuing education for all rostered ministers. Everyone who attends\, whether in person or online\, will receive 10 CEUs. \nAs Christian leaders\, our preaching and teaching centers around a message of hope and resurrection. There are times\, however\, when it seems difficult to walk this road ourselves\, let alone walking it with others. Over these sessions\, we’ll spend some time in the text of the Road to Emmaus; exploring how questions and coaching can accompany us as leaders and equip us for walking with our people more deeply. \nFor more information or to register go to: https://vasynod.org/gathering-of-the-ministerium/
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/gathering-of-the-ministerium/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn and Suites North Beach\, 3900 Atlantic Ave\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23451\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230629T210246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T210340Z
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SUMMARY:Iron Sharpens Iron: First Decade of Ministry Retreat
DESCRIPTION:October 4-5\, 2023 \nHoliday Inn & Suites North Beach\, Virginia Beach \nThe First Call Theological Education Committee invites rostered ministers who have been ordained 1- 10 years to Iron Sharpens Iron: Leading and Learning Together as an extension of the Gathering of the Ministerium in October. \nThe Rev. Dr. Dawn Alitz will lead  programming on Wednesday afternoon – focusing on taking what participants learned and explored over the previous days and turning it into practical application for our ministry. There will also be time for small-group discussions around self-selected topics that are applicable for your ministry. And of course\, time for fellowship and worship. \nFor First Call Rostered Ministers in their first three years of ministry\, the Synod will cover the additional cost for the event (both the hotel room and the $40 event fee)\, as it is part of First Call Theological Education instead of the annual retreat. It will be the rostered minister’s responsibility to make the hotel arrangements. If you have questions\, contact Lenae at osmondson@vasynod.org. \nFor Rostered Ministers in Years 4-10\, registration will be $40. The Ministerium’s block rate of $117/ night will be valid for the extra night. It will be the rostered minister’s responsibility to make hotel arrangements for the night. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to any of us on the First Call Theological Education  team (Pastor Tina Melusky\, Pastor Chuck Miller\, Pastor Libby Pfaff\, Sister Phyllis Cox\, Pastor Brad Burke\, and Pastor Alex Sheppard-Witt) or our Synod Staff that are providing support (Pastor Kelly Bayer Derrick\, Pastor John Wertz\, and Lenae Osmondson). \nRegistration and the hotel block closes on Monday\, September 4. \nRegister Here.  \n  \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/first-decade-of-ministry-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230913T164608Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2023 Candidacy Discernment Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The candidacy committee of the Metro D.C. Synod invites anyone in the Metro D.C. and Virginia Synods who is feeling a call to ministry or is looking for a space to actively discern their call to join our October 2023 discernment group. We are excited to offer this space for holy listening\, discernment and pondering in partnership with the Virginia Synod. Pastor Sarah Garrett Krey (Metro D. C. Synod) and Pastor Alex Zuber (Virginia Synod) will be co-leading this cohort. \nThe Fall 2023 cohort will begin meeting on Thursday\, October 5 on Zoom\, and every first Thursday of the month following until February 204\, from 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET. If this timing does not work for you\, we hope to offer another cohort at the beginning of 2024. \nIf you are interested in joining a confidential discernment group\, please complete the form below to register. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Pastor Sarah Garret Krey\, Assistant to the Bishop for Candidacy & Mobility at sarahgk@metrodcelca.org. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/fall-2023-candidacy-discernment-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Candidacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230914T211352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T211912Z
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SUMMARY:Church Records: Preserving and Sharing Community History
DESCRIPTION:October 10 – 1:30pm ET  – Zoom \nHistoric church records in Virginia document not only the history of individual congregations\, but also the history of the communities those congregations are a part of. This program will discuss the importance of preserving and providing access to records and partnership opportunities that can help a congregation meet this important need. It features Zach Hottel\, Archivist at the Shenandoah County Library System and head of Virginia’s Archives Caucus\, who will share real life examples of working with churches to better protect and share their historic records. \n  \nRegister here by October 4.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/church-records-preserving-and-sharing-community-history/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230825T193257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193349Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change in Context
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change in Content: Q&A with the Experts \nSunday\, October 15 – 7pm – Zoom \nAs the 2023 Season of Creation celebration comes to a close\, Tapestry is excited to announce a once-in-a-lifetime chance to talk about climate change and creation justice from a distinctively Lutheran perspective with two experts in the field. \nOn Sunday\, October 15 at 7pm the Virginia Synod Tapestry Team will host a discussion of climate change with Dr. Chad Rimmer\, newly installed Rector of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary\, and Phoebe Morad\, Executive Director of Lutherans Restoring Creation. The conversation will be based on your questions about climate change. You can submit questions in your registration or send them to Sr. Phyllis Cox\, ELCA Deacon\, at peacocks2360@gmail.com.  \nBoth Dr. Rimmer and Mrs. Morad are eco-theologists who can give us better insight on how best to incorporate climate change and creation justice into your ministry\, so the more questions we can provide for them\, the more spirited and spirit-led the conversation will be.  \nRegistration for this event will close on Thursday\, October 12. \nRegister here.  \n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/climate-change-in-context/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052257
CREATED:20230428T185618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T184534Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop Installation
DESCRIPTION:You are Invited to  \nthe Virginia Synod’s Bishop Installation \non Saturday\, October 21. \nThe installation service will be at \nFirst Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro \nat one o’clock PM.  \nWe are excited to continue our ministry together \nwith you and ask for your prayers \nas we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us into the future. \nClick Here for More information on the Installation
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/bishop-installation/
CATEGORIES:Transition Team
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