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Central
States Synod
816.861.6584
Toll-free 866-915-3548
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CENTRAL
STATES SYNOD HOUSES OF STUDY
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Bethany
House of Studies
Serving Area Ministries 1-5
Contact:
Ms. Amy Truhe
Phone: 785-452-0969
Email: dtruhe@cox.net
Current course
offerings: BHS |
Lutheran
House of Studies
Serving Area Ministries 6-7
Contact: Ms. Marilyn Clark
Phone: 785-843-4150
Email:
msclark@tlclawrence.org
Current course
offerings: LHS |
Lutheran
School of Theology
Serving Area Ministries 8-10
Contact: Prs. Penny & Keith Holste
Email: pkholste@hotmail.com
Web site: www.lststl.org
Current course
offerings: LST |
VITAL
CONGREGATIONS: JUST COMMUNITIES
An initiative of Central States Synod with Communities Creating
Opportunity
This training will explore the core teachings of congregation based
community organizing and
the Lutheran theology and traditions that inform it. The hoped for outcome
is a deepening of
leadership for public engagement and congregational leader development
that is paralleled in
the 20 other synods across the E.L.C.A. hosting similar trainings.
Begins August
14th at 5pm with registration and ends at noon on Saturday the 16th.
Total cost ranges from $50 to $180, which includes a combination of
meals, registration and
lodging. Retreat Location: Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Ave,
Kansas City, KS 66109
Phone: (913) 721-1097
Presbyterians,
United Methodists and Episcopalians are invited to join with us as we
explore
GRACE PLACE HEALTH
AND WHOLENESS RETREAT FOR SINGLE LUTHERAN CLERGY
Snowmass, Colorado (just West of Aspen) -- Sept. 2-7, 2008
The focus of the retreat will be on issues facing single Lutheran clergy
in their personal and ministry walks. In addition, significant experiential
training will be offered in Christ-centered meditation, and hours of
prayer will be observed from early morning to close of day with meditative
liturgy. Retreat Facility: St. Benedict's is a Trappist Monastery high
in a spectacular Colorado Mountain Valley, just West of Aspen. The retreat
house is award winning mountain architecture and incredible surroundings.
St. Benedict's is the current home of Fr. Thomas Keating, Fr. William
Menninger and Fr. Joseph Boyle, many leading teachers and practitioners
of Contemplative Prayer. There
are only 20 openings available for the entire retreat so please visit
our website soon to register. www.graceplaceretreats.org
Kansas
All-Hazards
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
Friday, October 24, 2008
The Bicentennial Center -- Salina, Kan.
The Symposium is
divided into six main tracks: Preparedness, Response & Recovery,
Individual Response, Special Populations, Disaster & Emergency Management
and Special Trainings Track. Selection of a specific track is not required.
However, pre-registration into courses is required for scheduling purposes.
Download flyer: All
Hazards 2008
Faith
and Wisdom
The Department for Ecumenical Affairs (ELCA), in cooperation with the
Division for Ministry, eight partner denominations, and 200 regional
organizations, now offers www.FaithandWisdom.org.
Congregations can use this unique, non-commercial resource to find ecumenical
- and other - events online. With over 15,000 events posted to date,
thousands of people use this site each year. Check out the web site
and watch for more about Faith and Wisdom in the near future.
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