The U.S. Department of Labor has adopted new overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which go into effect on December 1, 2016. Among other changes, these regulations increase the minimum salary for exempt employees from $23,000 to $47,476. Many congregations, synods, and other ministries of the church have questions about how this...
From the Perkins Office of External Programs: "An incredible opportunity awaits you—ministers, lay leaders, church members and staff—this fall! Perkins School of Theology is bringing N.T. Wright, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews, prolific author and retired Anglican bishop, to SMU’s campus. The event, Simply Wright: N.T. Wright at...
Power, Promise & Partnership: Encountering The Holy Land Bishop Gronberg and his spouse, the Rev. Kendra Mohn, will be leading a trip to the Holy Land, October 27-November 7, with optional...
Ecumenical and Interreligious Witness & the Reformation Anniversary What was the Reformation, and what does it mean for Lutherans and ecumenical partners? What is “Declaration on the Way” and why...
We get it. The past is past. We need to innovate, create, find new ways to use our buildings and be the church. But, how do we get there? “Now...
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Roman Catholic Church will jointly hold an ecumenical commemoration of the Reformation on 31 October 2016 in Lund, Sweden. Locally co-hosted by the Church of Sweden and the Catholic Diocese of Stockholm, the event will highlight the solid ecumenical developments between Catholics and Lutherans and the joint gifts...
All presentations and workshops to be held at Perkins School of Theology|SMU and Highland Park United Methodist Church. From the Perkins Office of External Programs: An incredible opportunity awaits you—ministers, lay leaders, church members and staff! Perkins School of Theology is bringing N.T. Wright, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St....
Marillac Center in Leavenworth, KS The Region 4 ELCA World Hunger and Global Mission Consultation is a great opportunity for synod leaders in World Hunger and Global Mission to meet with one another. This gathering will also feature a focus on AMMPARO, developing ways to strengthen congregational and synodical participation. This annual gathering creates a...
A fundraiser and fun-raiser benefiting the NT-NL Campus Ministry Mission Fund. Planned Schedule: 4:00 Silent Auction 4:30 Table Set-up & Décor Competition 5:00 Meal 5:45 Trivia Challenge 7:30 Winners Announced Click...