- Deadline: Reports for Synod Assembly Bulletin of Reports
- Sun., Feb. 1, 2009.
- Info: Phyllis Lott
- Reports of 2008 activities are due from synod staff; conference deans; synod officers, mission teams, agencies, institutions and organizations. Also due at this time: the completed Nominatin Report and completed Report of the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws.
- Bach Concert Series
- Sun., Feb. 1, 2009. 4 p.m.
- Christ Lutheran Church (Inner Harbor), 701 S. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230-3835
- Info: Church office, (410)752-7179
- Cost: Free
- The Bach Concert Series presents Bach Cantata 148, with choir, soloists Jennifer Blades and Jim Bailey, and orchestra, T. Herbert Dimmock directing.
- RoadTrip09
- Fri.-Sun, Feb. 6-8, 2009.
- Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City, Md.
- Info: Pr. Ed Kay, synod youth ministry coordinator
- Cost: 10% reduced cost from 2008 rates!
- It's time to go back to the beach for this great senior high youth event! Special this year: reduced cost for all participants. Help your group gel before going to New Orleans for the ELCA Youth Gathering! Look for details online at http://www.demdyouthandfamily.org/roadtrip.htm.
- Captive Free Concert/Program
- Sun., Feb. 8, 2009. 6 p.m.
- St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1201 Taylor Ave., Baltimore, MD 21234
- Info: Church office,, (410)825-3155
- Cost: Free-will offering
- Captive Free East Coast will present a family program of sing-a-longs, skits, a puppet show, and lots of fun.
- 2009 Concert Series
- Sun., Feb. 8, 2009. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7902 Liberty Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244-3690
- Info: Bruce Jenkins Jr.
- Cost: Free-will offering
- You're invited to attend this concert series of Bruce Jenkins' original and arranged spirituals, traditional and contemporary songs blended together to make a jazz and classically styled gospel music. The series features some of the Baltimore/Washington area's most talented singers, musicians and dancers, including Chrisdine King (soprano); David Marshall and James D. Patterson (tenors); Michele Johnson (mezzo soprano); Candace Cornette (alto); Darius Jones (bass baritone and trombonist); and Jamahl Abduhl (dancer). Doors open at 3 p.m. for each concert. A "meet and greet" reception follows.
- Synod Assembly Planning Committee
- Tues., Feb. 10, 2009. 7 p.m.
- Bishop Knoche's home
- Info: Linda Chinnia, (410)230-2860; (800)869-5492
- Youth and Family Ministry Networking Breakfast (Baltimore)
- Sat., Feb. 14, 2009. 9:30 - 11 a.m.
- Panera Bread, 6302 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212
- Info: Pr. Ed Kay, synod youth ministry coordinator
- Youth and family ministry workers are invited to gather monthly to share fellowship and ministry ideas to help one another and their ministries to be fresh and exciting for those they serve. One group meets the third Thursday of each month except July; another meets the second Saturday of each month except June, July and August.
- Deadline: Synod Assembly Registration (including meals)
- Sun., Feb. 15, 2009.
- Info: Linda Chinnia, (410)230-2860; (800)869-5492
- Online: Synod Assembly homepage
- All voting members and visitors to the 2008 Synod Assembly must be registered by this date.
- Deadline: Rostered Persons' Year-end Reports
- Fri., Feb. 15, 2009.
- Info: Pat Walton, (410)230-2860; (800)869-5492
- Annually, each rostered person is required to submit a confidential report to the synod bishop, a report which may be filed online.
- Deadline: Congregational Report Forms A, B, C
- Fri., Feb. 15, 2009.
- Info: Pat Walton, (410)230-2860; (800)869-5492
- Each congregation is required to complete an annual report to the ELCA. Though sometimes called "the parochial report," the correct name is "Congregational Report Form." File yours online at http://www.elca.org/ScriptLib/OS/FormAC/facLogin.asp.
- Youth and Family Ministry Networking Gathering (Frederick)
- Tues., Feb. 17, 2009. 4:30 - 6 p.m.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701-5493
- Info: Tony Magturo, (410)833-1604
- Youth and family ministry workers are invited to gather monthly to share fellowship and ministry ideas to help one another and their ministries to be fresh and exciting for those they serve
- Spanish Language and Culture for Pastoral Settings (Part 1)
- Tues., Feb. 17-Ap. 28, 2009. 6 - 8 p.m.
- Feely International Center, College of Notre Dame, 4701 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210
- Info: Linda Stilling, SSND, Pastoral Spanish Coordinator, (410)532-5306
- Cost: $400; $1,000 for three participants
- This course is for professionals or volunteers who currently work with or will work with Hispanic communities in parishes, schools, hospitals or other pastoral settings. There is a language and a cultural component. The language component enables one to learn basic conversational skills and elemental phrases to better communicate with Spanish-speaking persons. Good pronunciation, listening and speaking skills are emphasized. The cultural component emphasizes the spirituality and faith expressions of Hispanics.
- Youth and Family Ministry Networking Breakfast (Baltimore)
- Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009. 9:30 - 11 a.m.
- Panera Bread, 6302 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212
- Info: Pr. Ed Kay, synod youth ministry coordinator
- Youth and family ministry workers are invited to gather monthly to share fellowship and ministry ideas to help one another and their ministries to be fresh and exciting for those they serve. One group meets the third Thursday of each month except July; another meets the second Saturday of each month except June, July and August.
- Rich Toward God
- Sat., Feb. 21, 2009.
- Holy Communion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 55, Fallston, MD 21047-0055
- Info: Assistant to the Bishop Ginny Price, (410)230-2860; (800)869-5492
- Plan now to attend this hands-on stewardship event! Watch for details and a registration form to be available in the new year.
- "A Taste of Love" Fundraiser
- Sat., Feb. 21, 2009. 1 - 5 p.m.
- Second English Lutheran Church, 5010 Briarclift Rd., Baltimore, MD 21229
- Info: Assistant to the Bishop Ginny Price, (410)230-2860; (800)869-5492
- $25 per person donation requested
- Plan now to attend this year's fundraiser for Lutheran campus ministry outreach at Morgan University. As always, there will be lots of great food, entertainment and fellowship. Great things are happening at Morgan - help them continue!
- Youth and Family Ministry Networking Gathering (Carroll County)
- Sat., Feb. 21, 2009. 2 - 4 p.m.
- South Hanover Lanes, 1767 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, PA 17331
- Info: Sonia McCarthy, (410)751-1203
- This is a combined conference-wide youth group event and adult networking gathering. For those who wish to bowl, cost is $10/person for games, shoes, & food. Adult leaders will network while youth bowl in age-specific groups.
- Spanish Language and Culture for Pastoral Settings (Part 2)
- Mon., Feb. 23-May 11, 2009. 4 - 6 p.m.
- Feely International Center, College of Notre Dame, 4701 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210
- Info: Linda Stilling, SSND, Pastoral Spanish Coordinator, (410)532-5306
- Cost: $400; $1,000 for three participants
- This follow-up course to Spanish Language and Culture for Pastoral Settings (Part 1) continues to emphasize good pronunciation and speaking skills. It provides greater emphasis on grammar, especially the past tense, in order to increase conversational skills. There will be a continued cultural component to deepen understanding of the Hispanic community. Prerequisite: Part 1 of the course or equivalent.
- Faith Night in Annapolis
- Mon., Feb. 23, 2009. 5:30 - 9 p.m.
- The Maryland State House, Annapolis, Md.
- Info: Pr. Lee Hudson, director, Lutheran Office on Public Policy/Maryland
- The Lutheran Office on Public Policy/MD and the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland invite everyone to attend Faith Night in Annapolis to hear background presentations on issues before the Maryland legislature. Watch for details!
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