COMING EVENTS

For other events, please refer to the CALENDAR page.


To request the addition of an event, please send a short paragraph to celie@scsynod.com .
 

 


March 18: Healthy Leadership in Challenging Times, a Continuing Education Opportunity, Sponsored by the Office of Bishop, SC Synod, ELCA

This day-long event, "Healthy Leadership in Challenging Times," will be led by Amy Montanez and Mark Tidsworth. It is designed for all rostered leaders as we all face challenges from personal issues, a changing church, and societal or global shifts. Click here for brochure. LOCATION: Zion Lutheran Church, Lexington, SC.


March 27: Club 456   
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CLUB 456, a synod event for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, will be held Sat., March 27, 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. at Pisgah Lutheran Church, Lexington.


March 30-April 1: The Living Last Supper, presented by St. Paul's, Columbia

St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Corner of Bull and Blanding Streets) will be performing a dramatic presentation of The Living Last Supper, inspired by the Leonardo da Vinci painting, on March 30, 31 and April 1, 2010 at 7 PM. All FREE. Come experience what the disciples may have been saying at that very time portrayed by the painting. Pastor Tony Metze assumes the role of Jesus and the Men of St. Paul's, as his disciples. Special guest actor Scott Stepp assumes the role of Judas. The performance will conclude with the serving of Holy Communion to the audience members who wish to participate. For further information go to http://www.stpaulsplayers.webs.com.


April 24: Operation Inasmuch Synodwide Service Blitz

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April 15 and May 6: "Healthy Congregations" facilitator training

Would you like to be trained to be a "Healthy Congregations" facilitator? "Healthy Congregations" offers a set of six workshops for leaders and members to increase the healthy functioning of your congregation. Written by Peter Steinke and utilized by many congregations the series has much to offer and is rooted in family systems. Training to be a facilitator will take place on April 15 and May 6 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at a location in Columbia. The cost is $350 and includes all materials. Contact Pastor Bob Holley (robertfholley@msn.com ) if you are interested. Further information is available online at www.hcongregations.net .


April 30-May 2: Career Crossroads at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary

Are you, or is someone you know, going though a career crisis?  Many people are unhappy in their vocation and aren't sure which steps to take to find work that fits their gifts and mission in life.  Career Crossroads is a spiritual retreat that can help with these difficult decisions.  
Please see the Career Crossroads brochure for additional information.  For questions, please contact the Region 9 office at 803-461-3203 or email tpieters@ltss.edu. The deadline for registrations is April 1. 


April 30-May 2: Lutheran Men's "One Year to Live" retreat at Camp Kinard

You can’t experience a reaction to Jesus if you don’t open your heart and put yourself on the line. Are you “man enough” to be a part of One Year to Live? The retreat is only the beginning. “One Year to Live is not about trying to fill parish halls with men,” says Doug Haugen, ELCA Director of LMM. “It’s about creating places and events where men encounter Christ and where discipleship can take place. It’s about men who know their lives are a train wreck without Jesus and who are willing to walk with other guys, not only in the good times, but also in life’s dumpsters. Those kinds of places and events often do not happen within the walls of a church building.”  Click here for the brochure.
 
Click here to download a bulletin insert about the retreat.
 

April 16-18: SC WELCA retreat 

FOR THE LOVE OF JONAH - April 16-18, 2010 at Coastal Retreat Center, Isle of Palms, SC. Click here to connect to our SC WELCA page
 

June 13-18: Pipe Organ Encounter in Columbia  

The Association of Lutheran Musicians invites you: Pipe Organ Encounter is an exciting week-long summer program for teens to learn and discover The King of Instruments.  It is designed for aspiring keyboard players ages 13-18, who have achieved an early intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. Previous organ study is not required. Students will be housed on the campus of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary.  For more information go to www.columbiaago.org . Early registration deadline for Students is February 15.
 

June 20-26: Bishop’s School at Southern Seminary       brochure

Please take a minute to think of that one special youth in your congregation. You the know one... he or she is always asking you the hard questions, excelled in Confirmation class, and just seems to have a yearning to deepen his or her faith. If that youth is a current 11th or 12th grader, please nominate him or her for the 2010 Bishop's School. The 2010 Bishop's School will be held the week of June 20-26 on the campus of Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC.  Youth from all over the southeast will come together to study with seminary professors, worship in Christ Chapel and witness the way God is working in the world and in their own lives.  They'll learn what it means to think theologically!  Please note, nominations are due by March 1, 2010.  (Feel free to nominate more than one youth from your congregation.) Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sandra Holland, AIM at sandrah@ltss.edu or call 803-461-3263, or Ms. Jenny Tomalka at jtomalka@ltss.edu or call 803-461-3297.
 

July 14-23: Mission Trip to Guyana  (sign up by April 1)

This trip to Guyana being planned by Mt. Horeb, Chapin’s Global Missions Team will include working with other Lutheran churches to make general repairs and paint at the Lutheran Retreat Center in Skeldon; conduct a Vacation Bible School program; craft workshops; read with the children; and visit with families. Accommodations will be in the dormitory housing located onsite at the Retreat Center. Cost of the trip will include airfare (approx. $1,100), as well as in-land expenses to cover the cost of travel, meals, etc. (approx. $300).  Additional expenses to include immunizations and passport may apply. Contact Pastor Henri Bishop (jhbccb@aol.com) if you are interested in traveling to Guyana as part of the Mission Team.  Deadline to sign up is April 1, 2010


December 20, 2010 to January 2, 2011
: Senior High Holy Land Experience! 
 
Walking Holy: A Region 9 Youth Holy Land Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, and the Dead Sea. December 20, 2010 to January 2, 2011, for youth ages 16 and older at time of trip, preference will be made for high school juniors and seniors (current 10th and 11th graders). Estimated cost is $3500. Application deadline is July 1, 2010. Click here for more information and the application form.

 

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