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SUMMARY:Queer and Rostered: Thriving in the ELCA
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQIA+ History Month Online Series \nBeing a queer rostered leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America can be both deeply rewarding and uniquely\nchallenging. Many queer pastors and deacons find great joy in serving authentically\, bringing the fullness of their identities\ninto ministry\, and offering visible witness to God’s inclusive love. Their presence often provides hope and affirmation to\nLGBTQ+ members\, seekers\, and young people discerning their own vocations.\nAt the same time\, queer rostered leaders may face challenges such as navigating differing levels of acceptance across\ncongregations and communities\, managing the emotional labor of representation\, and responding to prejudice or\nmisunderstanding both within and beyond the church. Despite these challenges\, many describe their ministry as a\npowerful testament to the diverse gifts God calls into service for the sake of the Gospel. \nThis three-part online series invites\nLGBTQ+ rostered leaders into a time of learning and conversation. All sessions are 7 – 8:30 pm\, EDT. \nELCA seminary students may attend free \n*CEU certificate available on Request \nLGBTQ+ Promo (1) \n  \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/queer-and-rostered-thriving-in-the-elca/
LOCATION:Online only
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LGBTQ-Promo-1-3.pdf
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SUMMARY:Toward Racial Justice Training in person (Gettysburg Campus)
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/toward-racial-justice-training-in-person-gettysburg-campus/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fall-26-Trainings-Promo.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
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UID:10601-1792090800-1792096200@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:2026-27 Pastoral Care Series (online) - Beyond Spiritual Bypassing: Cultivating Spiritual Resources and Resilience in the Practice of Spiritual Care
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nREAD MORE ABOUT EACH SESSION HERE
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/2026-27-pastoral-care-series-online-beyond-spiritual-bypassing-cultivating-spiritual-resources-and-resilience-in-the-practice-of-spiritual-care-2/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PC-Promo.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T213000
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CREATED:20260825T173920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T195955Z
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SUMMARY:IS CHRISTIAN ZIONISM LUTHERAN? A WORKSHOP FOR PEOPLE OF THE ELCA
DESCRIPTION:SESSIONS \nOctober 15 – What is Christian Zionsim?  \nParticipants will be introduced to American Christian Zionist views of the Bible and how such beliefs appear in congregations \n  \nOctober 22 – What are the consequences of Christian Zionism? \nParticipants will examine how Christian Zionism views the land\, Palestinians\, and Muslims\, and explore how to respond to such views \n  \nOctober 29 – How to advocate for justice in Palestine and not be antisemitic? \nParticipants will discuss antisemitism\, anti-Judaism\, and supersessionism in light of occupation and genocide. \n  \nEach session will highlight Palestinian Lutheran voices. There will be breakout sessions\, time for discussion\, sharing of experiences and best practices in ministry. \n  \nThe workshop is offered by members of the Christian Zionism Working Group of the U.S. Lutheran Palestine Israel Justice Network. \nFEATURED PRESENTERS \nThe Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton\, PhD\, New England Synod \n  \nDeacon Susan Lindberg Haley\, New England Synod \n  \nThe Rev. Dr. Julie Rowe\, DMin\, Southwestern Texas Synod \n  \nThe Rev. Sara Yotter\, Delaware/Maryland Synod \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/is-christian-zionism-lutheran/
LOCATION:Online only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Christian-Zionsim-promo.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T153213Z
CREATED:20260721T124439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T153213Z
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SUMMARY:Queer and Rostered: Thriving in the ELCA - "Queer Folx and the Power of Intersectionality"
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQIA+ History Month Online Series \nBeing a queer rostered leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America can be both deeply rewarding and uniquely\nchallenging. Many queer pastors and deacons find great joy in serving authentically\, bringing the fullness of their identities\ninto ministry\, and offering visible witness to God’s inclusive love. Their presence often provides hope and affirmation to\nLGBTQ+ members\, seekers\, and young people discerning their own vocations.\nAt the same time\, queer rostered leaders may face challenges such as navigating differing levels of acceptance across\ncongregations and communities\, managing the emotional labor of representation\, and responding to prejudice or\nmisunderstanding both within and beyond the church. Despite these challenges\, many describe their ministry as a\npowerful testament to the diverse gifts God calls into service for the sake of the Gospel. \nThis three-part online series invites\nLGBTQ+ rostered leaders into a time of learning and conversation. All sessions are 7 – 8:30 pm\, EDT. \nELCA seminary students may attend free \n*CEU certificate available on Request \nLGBTQ+ Promo (1) \n  \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/queer-and-rostered-thriving-in-the-elca-queer-folx-and-the-power-of-intersectioinality/
LOCATION:Online only
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LGBTQ-Promo-1-2.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T131931Z
CREATED:20260507T141518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T131931Z
UID:8212-1792436400-1792594800@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:UNLEASHED AND UPLIFTED - A "Changing the Narrative" Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A “Changing the Narrative” Retreat for women/fem identified rostered and lay leaders and seminarians. \nThe Bible celebrates gifted and passionate women in multiple roles. We are entrepreneurs and executive leaders\, like Lydia. We are multi-media creatives and space-holders for mindfulness and dynamic self and group expression\, like Miriam. We are prophets and strategists\, like Deborah and servant leaders\, like Phoebe. All of which takes discernment\, inspiration\, and energy – which can be in short supply with the loads we carry and the challenges that surround and move into our communities. \nYou are invited in your blessed and sacred – and quite possibly searching\, burned-out\, or seeking solidarity – full self to a continuing education retreat with an emphasis on CONTINUING. How can we bring fresh energy\, dynamic creativity\, and healing compassion in a sustainable and joy-filled way to a congregation\, organization\, or neighborhood in active struggle or suffering from flat-out exhaustion? \nWe will focus on practical\, realistic\, and achievable techniques to combat burnout in ourselves and to work with staff\, teams\, volunteers – each mini-toolkit inspired by women leaders in the Bible; their audacious hope\, the power of their shared stories\, their spiritual practices\, and their networks of support. We will explore\, accompanied by both social worker-turned-pastor\, the Rev. Carla Christopher and licensed counselor\, Kimberly Tribbett\, the Biblical and evidence-based community applications of trauma-informed care\, strategies for building belonging\, developing intersectional partnerships and resourcing relationships\, and spiritual care coaching through accessible\, creative practices. \nCome prepared to receive a loving invitation to release what has been holding you back\, the reclaim your story in an affirming space\, to dwell in the subtext of Biblical stories that affirm our strength and faith even when navigation the hard stuff\, and to go forth inspired\, renewed\, and accompanied by joyful sisterhood. \n  \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/unleashed-and-uplifted/
LOCATION:In-person: Gettysburg\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/carla-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260917T200214Z
CREATED:20260825T174738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T200214Z
UID:11176-1792699200-1792704600@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:IS CHRISTIAN ZIONISM LUTHERAN? A WORKSHOP FOR PEOPLE OF THE ELCA
DESCRIPTION:SESSIONS \nOctober 15 – What is Christian Zionsim?  \nParticipants will be introduced to American Christian Zionist views of the Bible and how such beliefs appear in congregations \n  \nOctober 22 – What are the consequences of Christian Zionism? \nParticipants will examine how Christian Zionism views the land\, Palestinians\, and Muslims\, and explore how to respond to such views \n  \nOctober 29 – How to advocate for justice in Palestine and not be antisemitic? \nParticipants will discuss antisemitism\, anti-Judaism\, and supersessionism in light of occupation and genocide. \n  \nEach session will highlight Palestinian Lutheran voices. There will be breakout sessions\, time for discussion\, sharing of experiences and best practices in ministry. \n  \nThe workshop is offered by members of the Christian Zionism Working Group of the U.S. Lutheran Palestine Israel Justice Network. \nFEATURED PRESENTERS \nThe Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton\, PhD\, New England Synod \n  \nDeacon Susan Lindberg Haley\, New England Synod \n  \nThe Rev. Dr. Julie Rowe\, DMin\, Southwestern Texas Synod \n  \nThe Rev. Sara Yotter\, Delaware/Maryland Synod \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/is-christian-zionism-lutheran-a-workshop-for-rostered-leaders-of-the-elca/
LOCATION:Online only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Christian-Zionsim-promo.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T173240Z
CREATED:20260819T143741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T173240Z
UID:11022-1793003400-1793030400@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:Luther Colloquy - Luther Goes To Seminary: 200 Years of Luther And The Confessions In Gettysburg And Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:ULS Luther Colloquy 2026 \nMonday\, October 26\, 2026 \nGettysburg  \n  \nLuther Goes to Seminary: 200 Years of Luther and the Confessions in Gettysburg and Philadelphia \n  \nIn the two hundred years of the combined history of the Gettysburg and Philadelphia seminaries\, the study of Luther and the Lutheran Confessions has always been at the center of their curricula but approached in differing ways and with differing emphases. Both institutions have had their share of experts in the field; both produced monumental works of scholarship; both prepared generations of students for ministry in Lutheran contexts by lively teaching of Reformation history and theology. \n  \nBut still there were differences\, just as American Lutheranism as a whole has wrestled with what it meant in a changing context to have a theology rooted in Luther’s thought and anchored by confessional writings that have never ceased to have a claim on the church’s teaching. Each of the seminaries staked a claim to an understanding of Luther and his teaching; each generation of professors brought their own emphases and contexts; each generation of students brought their own experiences to bear on what it meant to be “Lutheran” in their own time. \n  \nHow have the Gettysburg and Philadelphia seminaries (and now ULS) contributed to the preservation and furtherance of Luther’s teaching\, familiarity with his writings\, and clarity on the church’s commitment to its confessional writings? This year’s Luther Colloquy will offer some provocative views by experts who themselves are part of the seminary’s history. \n  \n  \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/luther-colloquy-luther-goes-to-seminary-200-years-of-luther-and-the-confessions-in-gettysburg-and-philadelphia/
LOCATION:In-person: Gettysburg\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Colloquy-27-Promo.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T153039Z
CREATED:20260721T140750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T153039Z
UID:10217-1793041200-1793046600@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:Queer and Rostered: Thriving in the ELCA - A Panel of Queer Bishops
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQIA+ History Month Online Series \nBeing a queer rostered leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America can be both deeply rewarding and uniquely\nchallenging. Many queer pastors and deacons find great joy in serving authentically\, bringing the fullness of their identities\ninto ministry\, and offering visible witness to God’s inclusive love. Their presence often provides hope and affirmation to\nLGBTQ+ members\, seekers\, and young people discerning their own vocations.\nAt the same time\, queer rostered leaders may face challenges such as navigating differing levels of acceptance across\ncongregations and communities\, managing the emotional labor of representation\, and responding to prejudice or\nmisunderstanding both within and beyond the church. Despite these challenges\, many describe their ministry as a\npowerful testament to the diverse gifts God calls into service for the sake of the Gospel. \nThis three-part online series invites\nLGBTQ+ rostered leaders into a time of learning and conversation. All sessions are 7 – 8:30 pm\, EDT. \nELCA seminary students may attend free \n*CEU certificate available on Request \nLGBTQ+ Promo (1) \n  \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/queer-and-rostered-thriving-in-the-elca-a-panel-of-queer-bishops/
LOCATION:Online only
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LGBTQ-Promo-1-1.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260917T200054Z
CREATED:20260825T174902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T200054Z
UID:11178-1793304000-1793309400@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:IS CHRISTIAN ZIONISM LUTHERAN? A WORKSHOP FOR PEOPLE OF THE ELCA
DESCRIPTION:October 15 – What is Christian Zionsim?  \nParticipants will be introduced to American Christian Zionist views of the Bible and how such beliefs appear in congregations \n  \nOctober 22 – What are the consequences of Christian Zionism? \nParticipants will examine how Christian Zionism views the land\, Palestinians\, and Muslims\, and explore how to respond to such views \n  \nOctober 29 – How to advocate for justice in Palestine and not be antisemitic? \nParticipants will discuss antisemitism\, anti-Judaism\, and supersessionism in light of occupation and genocide. \n  \nEach session will highlight Palestinian Lutheran voices. There will be breakout sessions\, time for discussion\, sharing of experiences and best practices in ministry. \n  \nThe workshop is offered by members of the Christian Zionism Working Group of the U.S. Lutheran Palestine Israel Justice Network. \nFEATURED PRESENTERS \nThe Rev. Dr. David D. Grafton\, PhD\, New England Synod \n  \nDeacon Susan Lindberg Haley\, New England Synod \n  \nThe Rev. Dr. Julie Rowe\, DMin\, Southwestern Texas Synod \n  \nThe Rev. Sara Yotter\, Delaware/Maryland Synod \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/is-christian-zionism-lutheran-a-workshop-for-rostered-leaders-of-the-elca-2/
LOCATION:Online only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Christian-Zionsim-promo.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260331T132927Z
CREATED:20260326T135206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T132927Z
UID:7320-1794218400-1794236400@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency and Gender Training (online from 10am - 3pm EDT)
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/lgbtqia-cultural-competency-and-gender-training-online-from-10am-3pm-edt/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fall-26-Trainings-Promo.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T145552Z
CREATED:20260805T160949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T145552Z
UID:10591-1794225600-1794231000@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:2026-27 Pastoral Care Series (online) - Seeing the Person Beyond the Diagnosis: Spiritual Care For Individuals and Families Living with Schizophrenia
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nREAD MORE ON EACH SESSION HERE
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/2026-27-pastoral-care-series-online-seeing-the-person-beyond-the-diagnosis-spiritual-care-for-individuals-and-families-living-with-schizophrenia/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PC-Promo.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T130929Z
CREATED:20260326T135022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T130929Z
UID:7314-1794304800-1794322800@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:Toward Racial Justice Training (online from 10am - 3pm EDT)
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo register\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/toward-racial-justice-training-online-from-10am-3pm-edt/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fall-26-Trainings-Promo.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260331T132957Z
CREATED:20260317T143438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T132957Z
UID:7108-1794391200-1794409200@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:Boundary Training (online from 10am - 3pm EDT)
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/boundary-training-online-from-10am-3pm-edt-2/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fall-26-Trainings-Promo.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T143136Z
CREATED:20260325T172936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T143136Z
UID:7277-1794490200-1794497400@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:Aging Grace-Fully with Author Kate Bowler
DESCRIPTION:Kate Bowler\, Kate Bowler\, PhD is a four time New York Times bestselling author\,\naward-winning podcast host\, and an Associate Professor of American\nReligious History at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we tell\nourselves about success\, suffering\, and whether (or not) we’re capable of\nchange. She is the author of Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel\nand The Preacher’s Wife: The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women Celebrities.\nAfter being unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35\, she\npenned the New York Times bestselling memoir\, Everything Happens for\na Reason (and Other Lies I’ve Loved) and No Cure For Being Human (and\nOther Truths I Need to Hear). She has also co-written with Jessica Richie\,\nspiritual reflections: Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of\nImperfection and The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect\nDays. Kate’s book\, Have a Beautiful\, Terrible Day! Daily Meditations for\nthe Ups\, Downs\, and In-Betweens\, is packed with bite-sized reflections\nand action-oriented steps to help you get through the day\, be it good\,\nbad\, or totally mediocre. Her latest book\, Joyful Anyway reveals the\nsurprising magic of joy – and how we can access it even when happiness\nfeels out of reach. Kate hosts the award-winning Everything Happens\npodcast where\, in warm\, insightful\, often funny conversations\, she talks\nwith people like Malcolm Gladwell and Beth Moore about what they’ve\nlearned in difficult times. She lives in Durham\, North Carolina with her\nfamily and continues to teach do-gooders at Duke Divinity School. \n  \nYou may register here: Click here
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/aging-grace-fully-with-author-kate-bowler/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Gettysburg & Online
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kate-bowler.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260806T145726Z
CREATED:20260805T162238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T145726Z
UID:10603-1794510000-1794515400@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:2026-27 Pastoral Care Series (online) - Seeing the Person Beyond the Diagnosis: Spiritual Care For Individuals and Families Living with Schizophrenia
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nREAD MORE ON EACH SESSION HERE
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/2026-27-pastoral-care-series-online-seeing-the-person-beyond-the-diagnosis-spiritual-care-for-individuals-and-families-living-with-schizophrenia-2/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PC-Promo.pdf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T182020Z
CREATED:20260902T183742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T182020Z
UID:11353-1794916800-1794922200@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn 2026-2027 - November Event - "Reproductive Justice Through a Lutheran Lens"
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n 
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/lunch-and-learn-2026-2027-november-event-reproductive-justice-through-a-lutheran-lens/
LOCATION:Online only
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kindlingfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lunch-and-Learn-Morgan-Simmons-1.pdf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T131901Z
CREATED:20260326T192058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T131901Z
UID:7328-1796551200-1797436800@kindlingfaith.com
SUMMARY:Luther Sites & Christmas Markets
DESCRIPTION:  \nULS Luther Sites & Christmas Markets Tour \nDecember 6-16\, 2026 \nYou may register here: Click here \nDear Friends of ULS! \nThis is your invitation to join the 2026 Luther Sites and Christmas Markets tour led by Dr. Guy Erwin &  Rob Flynn\, Drs. Martin & Angela Otto-Zimmann\, Bishop Christopher and Dr. Allison deForest\, and Bishop Kevin Strickland for friends of United Lutheran Seminary. Our stay is organized by Christian Tours Europe and its owner/manager\, Christian Eggert of Wittenberg\, Germany. ULS sponsored a very similar tour in 2024\, was it was such a great success that we have decided to offer it again! \nDecember is a cold time of year for tourism\, and weather can be unpredictable\, but the payoff is smaller crowds and lower prices\, and the Advent season in Germany is simply magical. Nothing tastes better when the air is chilly than a sausage or hot sandwich from a Christmas market stand\, washed down by a glass of beer or a mug of steaming Glühwein (mulled wine). German food is hearty and substantial\, and it is really a wintertime cuisine. Germans celebrate Christmas with great joy and rich attention to tradition—every town and every shop window will be decorated. \nWe’ll also visit all the most important places associated with the life and career of Martin Luther\, and will see the enduring impact he and the Reformation have had on this part of the world. All the Luther sites we visit\, the places we will stay\, and almost every part of the tour (except some brief time in West Berlin) will be on the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. That adds a special dimension to the tour\, for unlike Bavaria and the parts of Germany best known to American tourists\, we will be traveling through “Lutheran” regions that have only been easily accessible to tourists since the fall of the Iron Curtain. Though now even the former East Germany is modern and spruced up\, it is still less homogeneous and “Americanized” than the former West. \nTo keep costs reasonable and build in flexibility\, we are separating the “land only” component of the trip from the flights. We plan to offer at least one set of group flights from a convenient major airport and back\, but we also allow you to make your own arrangements\, particularly if you wish to add a day or two to the beginning or end of the trip. We can’t offer any guiding during those extra days\, but (especially if you are familiar with Germany)\, you may want to take some extra time—Berlin in particular is worth more time than our tour will be able to give it. It is also very likely that our (extremely central) Berlin hotel will allow a day or two extension at the group rate—for early arrivers\, you can make your own arrangements or stay at an airport hotel. The Berlin airport (BER)\, though outside Berlin\, is connected directly to the city by commuter rail. \nOur bus will be comfortable and our driver skilled; I will (whenever it is allowed) be your historical guide. I have visited all these places many times\, and taken groups on at least a dozen occasions. For much of 1983\, I studied and did research at the University of Leipzig\, and I was a real curiosity back in those days as an American student of theology in the officially atheistic GDR. As time permits\, I may offer some off-program walks and can offer suggestions for additional things to see on your own. \nThe Colleg Wittenberg (where we will spend our first two nights) is a converted 19th century girls’ school that is now a modern facility for housing students and teachers (mostly American) studying in Wittenberg. The food there is simple and hearty\, and the rooms (though spare) are spacious and comfortable. Many of our ELCA colleges and universities have used the Colleg for their Germany programs. All our commercial hotels will be very nice and highly central\, only steps from major sites\, and each one will have an impressive and generous breakfast\, which can set you up for a good day’s sightseeing. Keep in mind that there will be quite a bit of walking and standing\, and that many streets in these old cities are paved with cobblestones. There is also always the possibility of snow. Wear layers and sensible shoes\, and bring a hat\, scarf\, and gloves! \nOne other pro-tip: if you are a single and can tolerate sharing a room\, do bring a friend! It is more fun to have company\, and you will save a lot of money. \nWe’ll provide more details as we move through the year; your main ULS logistical contact will be Dr. Martin Otto-Zimmann (mzimmann@uls.edu). I will provide later some suggestions for reading or film viewing to prepare for the trip\, and we will have at least one informational Zoom meeting next fall as we get ready to go. \nI hope you’ll consider joining us—this is the most fun of all the itineraries I have led\, and I promise you some unforgettable experiences in beautiful and richly meaningful locations. I am proud of the great number of people I have been able to introduce to this fascinating part of Germany\, so deeply connected to the spiritual history of so many of us. If you’ve ever thought of doing this\, don’t hesitate—I expect the trip to fill up very quickly! E-mail me at president@uls.edu if you have any questions; to register\, click here. \nYours faithfully\, \nGuy Erwin \n  \nYour Hosts \n Guy Erwin & Rob Flynn  \nGuy serves as president of ULS; Rob is the director of the ULS libraries. They have been life and travel partners since 1994\, and know our tour sites well. Guy is a native Oklahoman; Rob hails originally from West Virginia—but now they (and their parrot\, Echo) call Pennsylvania home. (Echo is not coming on the tour.) Guy’s career has been in higher education and the church; Rob worked in scholarly publishing for many years and is now a librarian—they are both definitely “book people”! You’ll enjoy getting to know them better\, and they are looking forward to traveling with you. \nAngela & Martin Otto-Zimmann \nAngela serves as the Vice President of Church Relations for Mosaic\, an organization based in Omaha\, Nebraska that serves nearly 5\,000 people in 12 states. Services are tailored to meet individual needs and goals\, allowing people to be as independent as possible. Services are designed for people with disabilities\, mental and behavioral health needs and autism\, as well as aging adults. Martin is the Senior Director of the Kindling Faith continuing education initiative at ULS. Kindling Faith is built on a simple truth: learning never ends. The program nurtures ongoing theological reflection\, spiritual growth\, and bold leadership for pastors\, deacons\, lay leaders\, and all who seek deeper engagement. Angela and Martin are former Global Mission Pastors serving in Jerusalem. They are the proud parents of Seth and Chelsea\, enjoy travel\, reading\, and their mini Aussie fur babies: Charisma\, Deema\, and Violet (who sadly will be staying home for this trip). \nChristopher & Allison deForest \nChristopher deForest was elected Bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA on October 24\, 2020. Ordained in 2011\, he served as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kutztown\, PA from 2018 to 2020 and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton\, PA from 2011 to 2018. He was the admissions advisor for Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque\, Iowa\, from 2010 to 2011. Wartburg is one of seven ELCA seminaries. Prior to his ordination\, Bishop deForest was interim executive director for the Haitian Timoun Foundation from 2007 to 2008\, director of communications for PartyLite Gifts\, Inc.\, from 1993 to 2003 and a video creative specialist for Tupperware from 1987 to 1992. He’s grateful to be on this journey with so many wise minds and faithful hearts! The Rev. Dr. Allison deForest is ordained to Word and Sacrament in the ELCA and currently serves at United Lutheran Seminary where she is the Kraft Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies in New Testament. She received her MDiv from Wartburg Theological Seminary and her Doctorate in Scriptural Theology from the former Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia\, one of United Lutheran Seminary’s predecessor schools. Her dissertation was an in-depth theological interpretation of John 3:14 and it has been published as a book\, Lifting up the Serpent in the Gospel of John: The Cross as Restorative Justice. Dr. deForest is interested in issues of justice\, particularly how our image of God colors our ideas of what justice is and vice versa. She also likes to explore the intersections between science and faith and how one can read the Bible in light of science. (Prior to her seminary studies\, she studied Chemical and Environmental Engineering.) She also teaches the course that introduces students to the New Testament letters as well as courses on Romans\, the Corinthian Correspondence\, and the Gospel of John. Allison and Christopher live in Kutztown\, PA; their son Beau\, a Kutztown University student; and two cats\, Tanner and Sage. Their other child\, Mallory\, lives in Salt Lake City\, Utah. Allison loves to knit and read theology\, detective stories\, and fantasy. Having grown up in New Mexico\, she is a big fan of spicy food. \nKevin L. Strickland \nKevin serves as the bishop of the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA (AL\, GA\, MS\, TN). He lives in Atlanta with his husband\, Robby\, and their adorable French bulldog\, Bumble Bee. Kevin is a native South Carolinian. When Kevin isn’t traveling all over for work\, he\, and Robby love to travel for fun. Kevin is a lover of food\, books (especially murder mysteries)\, and show tunes. \nItinerary \n Day 1\, Sunday\, December 6\, 2026: Depart the US \nGroup members leave the US on overnight flights to Berlin. Some may choose to travel early and meet us in Berlin on December 7. \nDay 2\, Monday\, December 7\, 2026: Berlin/Wittenberg \nWelcome to Berlin. The group will convene at a pre-arranged meeting place in the Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER). After we get everyone together\, we’ll get on our bus and transfer to Wittenberg. Check in at Colleg Wittenberg. Orientation meeting and welcome dinner and a good night’s sleep. Dinner included. \nDay 3\, Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026: Wittenberg \nThis morning we gather after breakfast for a city tour on foot and discover this quaint small city where Martin Luther lived and taught for most of his life. What we see in Wittenberg will set us up for the tours of the next few days\, as we follow in Luther’s footsteps. We will visit places which were important in his life\, like the Town Church of St. Mary\, the market square\, the16th C Town Hall and the All Saints (or “Castle”) Church\, where Luther posted his 95 Theses in October 1517. A visit and tour of the special exhibition at the Lutherhaus Museum is included as well—but the main “Lutherhaus” is under renovation for a couple of years and closed right now. In the afternoon we have free time to explore the beautiful Christmas market of Wittenberg which is situated on the market square in front of the historical town hall—only steps from where we’re staying. Breakfast included. \nDay 4\, Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026: Eisleben and Halle \nOn the way to Eisleben\, stop in historic Halle to visit the Christmas market there\, the 16th-century Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen (Lutheran Church of Our Lady) and the Roter Turm\, a landmark Gothic bell tower. Continue on to Eisleben (where Luther was born and also died) to visit Luther’s birth house museum and the nearby Sts. Peter & Paul Church where he was baptized\, as well as St. Andrew’s Church near the marketplace\, where Luther preached his last sermons the week before he died. In the afternoon\, head to Erfurt for dinner and overnight. Breakfast and dinner included. \nDay 5\, Thursday\, December 10\, 2026: Eisenach and the Wartburg/ Erfurt \nIn the morning\, we depart for Eisenach\, where we will visit the Bachhaus Museum (the birthplace of J.S. Bach) and hear a mini-concert on period instruments. After some free time\, we’ll tour the Wartburg Castle\, where Luther disguised himself as a squire named “Junker Jörg” and hid away for ten months while he was on the run from imperial authorities. Here Luther created one of his most important and enduring works—the translation of the New Testament into German. On our guided tour of the castle\, we will also see the room where Luther lived and worked on his Bible translation. Return to Erfurt for a brief city tour and with time to visit Erfurt’s Christmas market\, which is especially impressive after dark. Dinner tonight on your own\, try the food at the Erfurt Christmas market! Breakfast included. \nDay 6\, Friday\, December 11\, 2026: Leipzig \nWe say goodbye to Erfurt this morning and travel east to Leipzig—a city already important in Luther’s time and continually since. In May 1989\, the people of Leipzig first organized the demonstrations that brought hundreds of thousands into the streets for the “Peaceful Revolution” which helped topple the Communist government of East Germany. We will visit the protestors’ rendezvous point at the Gothic St. Nicholas Church\, built in 1165. Afterwards some free time to visit the St. Thomas Church and have a quick lunch on your own. Visit the Leipzig Christmas market which is located at the market square in front of the historic Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall). In the afternoon\, we head further east to Dresden. Check in at the Hilton Hotel for the next four nights. Dinner at your hotel. Breakfast and dinner included. \nDay 7\, Saturday\, December 12\, 2026: Seiffen \nToday we head south\, up into the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) to visit Seiffen\, a small picturesque little mining town almost on the Czech border\, now famous for its wooden toy industry and many Christmas shops. Here\, we will find anything and everything one might imagine to decorate your Christmas tree or your home\, such as nutcrackers\, wooden incense-smoking men\, Schwibbögen (candle arches) and Christmas pyramids. In Seiffen the “Christmas market” really covers the whole town. Its small baroque Lutheran church is famous for its unusual octagonal shape and lovely architecture. In the afternoon\, there is the traditional Ore Miners’ Christmas Parade. In the late afternoon\, we’ll return to Dresden. Dinner on your own tonight\, at the Dresden Christmas market or one of the many nice restaurants right near the hotel. Breakfast included. \nDay 8\, Sunday\, December 13\, 2026: Fortress Königstein \nJoin Sunday worship service at the amazing Lutheran Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) in the morning. For the afternoon we are planning an excursion to Fortress Königstein\, for many years a powerful military outpost and at times a prison. Located on a sandstone cliff high above a bend in the Elbe River\, the imposing former castle and barracks is richly decorated for Christmas. We will visit the Christmas market here\, part of which is down in the massive arched galleries of the ancient fortifications. Back to Dresden in the later afternoon for dinner. Opportunity to attend a candlelight Christmas organ concert at the Frauenkirche in the evening. Breakfast and dinner included. \nDay 9\, Monday\, December 14\, 2026: Dresden \nAfter breakfast we will have devotions at the second main church of Dresden and the bishop’s church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saxony\, the Church of the Holy Cross (Kreuzkirche). Afterwards\, have a guided city tour of Dresden. Afterwards we have time for one of the oldest Christmas markets of Germany\, the Striezelmarkt. The market was founded in 1434. Here we may have a chance to taste the biggest Christstollen (4 tons) in the world—Stollen\, a yeast bread with raisins and candied fruit and covered with powdered sugar\, is the most traditional Christmas treat of Saxony\, and though it’s eaten everywhere in Germany\, it is especially associated with Dresden. The Striezelmarkt is located in the main market square\, between the two famous churches of Dresden\, the Frauenkirche and the Kreuzkirche\, and just steps from our hotel. Free afternoon and evening tonight. Breakfast included. \nDay 10\, Tuesday\, December 15\, 2026: Berlin \nThis morning we say goodbye to Dresden and head north to Germany’s capital\, Berlin. On a guided tour\, we will see the Brandenburg Gate\, the Holocaust Memorial and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church\, remnants of Berlin’s dramatic and sometimes tragic history as Germany’s capital. Afterwards we will visit our last Christmas market\, near our hotel on Berlin’s most famous boulevard\, Unter den Linden. Nowadays Berlin is host for about 80 Christmas markets which take place all throughout the city’s many districts. Once again—and for the last time—we will be surrounded by the aroma of cinnamon and Glühwein. In the late afternoon check into our hotel. Farewell dinner this evening. Breakfast and dinner included. \nDay 11\, Wednesday\, December 16\, 2026: Auf Wiedersehen! \nAll too soon we have to say goodbye to Germany. We will be transferred to the airport to catch our flights back home to the USA\, or some may continue their stay on their own. Merry Christmas! Breakfast included. \nNote: minor changes to the program are possible\, as not every eventuality can be anticipated. \nHotels confirmed: \n\n\n\nWittenberg\n2 nights\nColleg Wittenberg\n\n\nErfurt\n2 nights\nNYX Hotel Erfurt\n\n\nDresden\n4 nights\nHilton Dresden\n\n\nBerlin\n1 night\nMaritim proArte\n\n\n\n Rates: \nThe net rates per paid participant for the land arrangement are based on double occupancy: \n\n\n\nwith a minimum of 25 paying participants\nUS$\n3\,000.00\nper person\n\n\nsingle room supplement\nUS$\n   850.00\nper person\n\n\n\nThese prices are exclusive of airfare. Discounted group flights will be offered separately\, or you may make your own arrangements and meet us at the Berlin airport on December 7. \n Included: \n\nTransportation in a 4-star European-styled motor-coach with climate control\, reclining seats and refrigerator. Maximum: 40 seats.\nHotel accommodations in German twin beds\, double\nAll taxes\, parking and road\nVisits to Lutherstadt Wittenberg\, Halle\, Eisleben\, Eisenach\, Erfurt\, Leipzig\, Dresden\, Seiffen\, Fortress Königstein and Berlin\nEntrance fees to Luther House special exhibition\, Town Church and City Church in Wittenberg\nEntrance fee to Market Church in\nEntrance fee to Luther House and Peter and Paul Church in Eisleben.\nAdmission and tour at Wartburg\nEntrance fee and 20-minute recital at Bach House in\nEntrance fee to Augustinian Monastery in\nSightseeing and excursions as cited in the\n15 meals: 9 buffet breakfasts\, 6 dinners (beverages are not included with dinners). Lunches are on your own; the Christmas markets provide excellent opportunities for a quick bite.\nAll necessary tips are included\, such as porters\, housekeeping\, doormen\, dining room tips for meals specified in the itinerary and the customary gratuity to drivers and local guides.\nInformation folder for all participants including town maps and country brochures\, information on Germany and a detailed timed itinerary upon arrival in Berlin.\n\nNot included: \nAirfare\, expenses for passports\, visas\, bar bills\, telephone calls\, laundry or items of a personal nature\, baggage or other insurance and meals other than those included in the itinerary. \nPayment\, cancellation\, terms and conditions: \n\nAn initial deposit of US $1\,000 per person is due as soon as possible or before August 1\, Placing the deposit will hold your place. We are limiting the tour to 40 participants\, so act fast!\nFull payment is due October 1\,\nThe entire tour\, a portion of it\, or the participation of individual tour members may be cancelled without a fee up to August 1\, A $1\,000 fee is required for cancellation made August 1 to October 1. No refund for cancellation made after October 1\, 2026 or no-show. Group rates are subject to change if size of group varies due to cancellation.\nAirfare is not\nBooking party is responsible for all visa\, health and passport\nParticipants are encouraged to purchase trip insurance to cover health\, trip cancellation and loss of baggage.\nParticipants should be able to climb stairs (sometimes many and sometimes uneven) without assistance and to walk at a modest pace for two miles at a time.\nNotification of double/single occupancy and the names of the participants should be received by October 1\, 2026.\nAll rates are net without commission and in US\nRates are applicable for 2026. Due to currency fluctuations\, we reserve the right to adjust prices after re-negotiation with the booking party.\nIn the event that any dispute arises\, on which any party has a right to assert a civil claim related to this tour agreement\, the exclusive jurisdiction for that claim shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction\, located in Lutherstadt Wittenberg\, Germany.\n\nFlight arrangements are through Good Shepherd Travel. Economy ticket total cost is:  $1483.53 \nWe only need a copy of the passport if available.  If not\, just name it as it appears on the passport and enter the date of birth. \nThe flights are booked through United departing Newark to Berlin directly and vice versa: \nUA  962V 06DEC SU EWRBER HK35  5:50P 7:55A \nUA  963S 16DEC WE BEREWR HK35  9:55A 1:10P \n 
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LOCATION:berlin\, germany\, Germany
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SUMMARY:Advent Icon Retreat II
DESCRIPTION:To write an icon is to pray with your hands. It is not art for art’s sake; it is an act of love\, a spiritual journey into the mystery ofGod made human. — Sr. Faith Riccio\, OSB\, iconographer  \nJoin us for a sacred Advent Iconography Workshop\, where participants will have therare opportunity to write an icon of the Archangel Michael. Guided by prayer andtradition\, this immersive experience invites you into a deeper meditation on the mystery ofthe Incarnation. As hands shape sacred image and heart attends to holy presence\, the workof iconography becomes a spiritual practice-enhancing appreciation for the season ofAdvent and drawing participants into a more intimate connection with God\, who enters ourworld in vulnerable love. Participants in this experience will write an Archangel Michael icon. \n								\n									Click here
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/advent-icon-retreat-ii/
LOCATION:In-person: Gettysburg\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
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SUMMARY:Equipping The Saints - January: Lutheran Confessions
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SUMMARY:2026-27 Pastoral Care Series (online) - Spiritual Care for Citizens Living in a Dopamine Nation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nREAD MORE ON EACH SESSION HERE
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CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
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SUMMARY:Congregational Council 101- For Church Leaders Who Want to be Mission Driven and Compassion - Minded
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT \nAn effective congregational council is essential to the health and mission of a congregation. When a council functions well\, it empowers the congregation to move beyond maintaining the institution toward actively participating in God’s mission in the world. \nFEATURED PRESENTERS \nPresenter pics and bios are available on the event page of the Kindling Faith website. \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n• January 11: The Importance of Faith Formation in Council Leadership with the Rev. Jonathan Eilert \n• February 8: What the Constitution Actually Says: Governance with Bishop Craig Miller of the Upper Susquehanna Synod \n• March 8: The Church Budget is a Moral Document with the Rev. Dr. Alina Gayeuski and Tom Conroy \n• April 12: How to be a Ministry Partner with Pastors and Deacons in Your Congregation with Revs. Drs. Kari & Dan Smail \n• May 10: Professional Courtesy and Collegiality in Council Ministry with the Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers \n• June 14: All Things Stewardship: How Congregational Councils Lead by Example with Deacon Timothy Siburg \n\n\n  \n  \nREGISTER TODAY \nScan the code or click below \nClick Here to Register \nRegistration deadline \nis January 4\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER \nREAD THE SPEAKER BIOS HERE
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/congregational-council-101-for-church-leaders-who-want-to-be-mission-driven-and-compassion-minded/
LOCATION:Online only
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
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SUMMARY:2026-27 Pastoral Care Series (online) - Spiritual Care for Citizens Living in a Dopamine Nation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nREAD MORE ON EACH SESSION HERE
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/2026-27-pastoral-care-series-online-spiritual-care-for-citizens-living-in-a-dopamine-nation-2/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn 2026-2027 - January Event - "The Healing Power of Artistic Expression"
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n 
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SUMMARY:Holy Land Solidarity Trip
DESCRIPTION:Ministry of Presence in the Holy Land \nYes\, there’s a war in the Middle East. Obviously this trip would not be taking place if there was a significant risk or if flightsare unavailable. Now more than ever\, however\, we need to accompany our Palestinian Christian siblings in a time ofeconomic uncertainty and difficult sustainability. This pilgrimage for rostered leaders offers a unique opportunity to support the Christians of the Holy Land through sharing of our time\, resources\, and empathy. Our fellow Lutherans of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land often feel alone and forgotten – being present with them at Sunday worship and other opportunities for fellowship are important factors in sharing hope for a better world where walls become tables and peace with justice and equity becomes possible. Thanks to the generosity of Good Shepherd Travel\, this opportunity is available for less than half the cost of other pilgrimages and includes airfare\, hotel stays\, and all meals. In addition to local Christian guides\, you’ll be traveling with the Rev. Dr. Martin Otto-Zimmann\, former ELCA missionary in Jerusalem. Space is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a first come\, first served basis. Certain restrictions will apply.ELCJHL. Click below to apply. \n  \n								\n									Click here
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/holy-land-solidarity-trip/
LOCATION:Holy Land\, Jordan
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SUMMARY:Equipping The Saints - February: Discipleship
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SUMMARY:Aging Grace-Fully with Author and Death Doula Alua Arthur
DESCRIPTION:Alua Arthur is a death doula\, recovering attorney\, and the founder\nof Going with Grace\, a death doula training and end-of-life planning\norganization that exists to support people as they answer the question\,\n“What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently\nand die gracefully?” Going with Grace works to improve and redefine\nthe end-of-life experience for people rooted in every community using the\nindividual lived experience as the foundation. Alua was a keynote\nspeaker at EndWell 2019\, and has been featured in the LA Times\,\nVogue\, Refinery29\, The Doctors\, and InStyle. She is inspired by the gift of\nLIFE itself. She is the author of Briefly Perfectly Human. \n  \nYou may register here: Click here
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/aging-grace-fully-with-author-and-death-doula-alua-arthur/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Gettysburg & Online
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:2026-27 Pastoral Care Series (online) - Spiritual Care and the Art of Embracing Hopelessness
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nREAD MORE ON EACH SESSION HERE
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/2026-27-pastoral-care-series-online-spiritual-care-and-the-art-of-embracing-hopelessness/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
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SUMMARY:Congregational Council 101- For Church Leaders Who Want to be Mission Driven and Compassion - Minded
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT \nAn effective congregational council is essential to the health and mission of a congregation. When a council functions well\, it empowers the congregation to move beyond maintaining the institution toward actively participating in God’s mission in the world. \nFEATURED PRESENTERS \nPresenter pics and bios are available on the event page of the Kindling Faith website. \nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS \n• January 11: The Importance of Faith Formation in Council Leadership with the Rev. Jonathan Eilert \n• February 8: What the Constitution Actually Says: Governance with Bishop Craig Miller of the Upper Susquehanna Synod \n• March 8: The Church Budget is a Moral Document with the Rev. Dr. Alina Gayeuski and Tom Conroy \n• April 12: How to be a Ministry Partner with Pastors and Deacons in Your Congregation with Revs. Drs. Kari & Dan Smail \n• May 10: Professional Courtesy and Collegiality in Council Ministry with the Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers \n• June 14: All Things Stewardship: How Congregational Councils Lead by Example with Deacon Timothy Siburg \n\n\n  \n  \nREGISTER TODAY \nScan the code or click below \nClick Here to Register \nRegistration deadline \nis January 4\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER \nREAD THE SPEAKER BIOS HERE
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/congregational-council-101-for-church-leaders-who-want-to-be-mission-driven-and-compassion-minded-copy-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Online only
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
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SUMMARY:2026-27 Pastoral Care Series (online) - Spiritual Care and the Art of Embracing Hopelessness
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nREAD MORE ON EACH SESSION HERE
URL:https://kindlingfaith.com/event/2026-27-pastoral-care-series-online-spiritual-care-and-the-art-of-embracing-hopelessness-2/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care
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