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Correctional Service Canada: Opportunity for CAPE Unit/Continuing Education Opportunity at Springhill Institution

This information may be benefical to those who are interested in the development of their prison ministry. 

Please see the following letter sent by Rev Hugh Kirkegaard, Correctional Service Canada - Regional Chaplain - Atlantic

Considering a career in Spiritual Care and Councelling, Psychotherapy, Theology or Ministry?

Waterloo Lutheran Seminary has two upcoming Information Sessions for prospective students: one later this month for prospective Doctor of Ministry students and one early March for prospective masters students. For more information please see the attachment.

ELCIC Members are Ambassadors for Christ: In Mission for Others

Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) are Ambassadors for Christ: In Mission for Others, says National Bishop Susan Johnson. In a letter to the church, Bishop Johnson thanks members of the church for their commitment and participation in the ELCIC Praise Appeal as it enables the church to be a witness in the world, responding in mission and ministry.

"We are Ambassadors for Christ as we are involved in mission with our Companion Synods and partner churches," Bishop Johnson highlights in the letter.

Hearts for Ministry Devotions for Congregations

This resource is offered to help leaders in the Eastern Synod of the ELCIC meet some of the challenges described in our Vision for Mission 2010-2012.  This document may be used by Congregational Councils, Conference Councils, Boards which support the work of our camps, students and chaplains. Hearts for Ministry Devotions

Message from Bishop Susan Johnson

Dear Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada:

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

This is the year that all five synods will be meeting in convention and will be considering next steps in the structural renewal process. Last summer the National Convention approved in principle the outline for structural renewal. Now we will be seeing specifics in terms of implications for synods and for congregations.

I have a confession to make to you. This process of restructuring began by being finance driven.

CRA Changes Clergy Residence Form T1223

Significant changes have recently been made by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to its T1233 - Clergy Residence Deduction (CRD) Form. Individuals eligible for the CRD and their employers need to be aware of what has been revised, since this form is your joint submission to CRA.  For an explanation of the modified requirements, we strongly advise you to review CCCC's commentary

www.cccc.org

 

World Council of Churches - Stewards Programme 2012

The following letter is from Paul Gehrs, Assisant to the National Bishop - ELCIC, Justice and Leadership and also Rev Andre Lavergne, Assistant to the National Bishop - ELCIC , Ecumenical and Interfaith.

The national office would like to make you aware of the opportunity for young adults to apply to be stewards for the World Council of Churches.

Attachments: 

Synod Scholarship/Spencer-Barche Application Available

Please note that the application for the Synod Scholarship/Spencer-Barche has been revised. Please be sure to use the new version.

Application can be found here

2012 Leadership Award Nomination Information

Four Leadership Awards are presented at each biennial Synod Assembly (two to clergy and two to lay people).  This award provides a means of honouring individuals within the Eastern Synod who are providing a significant Christian witness through exemplary service to the Synod and to the wider church.

Please foward your submissions by March 5, 2012 to the Synod Office by mail, fax or email.

2012 Leadership Award Nomination Form