What Unites Us as Church
Have you read the full Called Forward Together in Christ: ELCA Strategic Directions 2025 document? Here’s a preview of part 2:
Our strategic directions
ELCA Strategic Directions 2025 tells the story of the church we are becoming – a church that is confident about who we are in Christ and what God is calling us to do. The directions are presented in three parts: The ELCA – who we are; What unites us as church; and, Our goals and priorities.
2. What unites us as church
Our shared purpose
Together in Jesus Christ we are freed by grace to live faithfully, witness boldly and serve joyfully.
Our vision
A world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation.
Our values
Forgiveness and reconciliation
Dignity, compassion and justice
Inclusion and diversity
Courage and openness to change
Faithful stewardship of God’s creation and gifts
Our most important ministries
Worship, word and sacraments
Faith formation and discipleship
Leadership development
Children, youth and young adults
Ministries addressing human suffering and injustice
Preston Meadow hiring Preschool Director
“After 24 years of faithful service to our preschool ministry, our current Director, Elizabeth Costales, is retiring this summer. We are thankful for her years of service and for building our preschool ministry from the ground up. With her well-deserved retirement, Preston Meadow Lutheran Church and Preschool is now engaged in seeking our next preschool director to build upon this successful early childhood education ministry to our community.
The Preschool Director operates and manages all aspects of a faith-based child development center, including human resources, financial responsibility, family relations, marketing, educational programs, and physical facility. The Director promotes a positive image of the ministry within the community and establishes strong working relationships with state licensing authorities, local and county health departments, and other regulatory agencies. Currently, there are close to 100 children enrolled in our preschool with nearly 30 staff employed (full-time and part-time). A minimum of three years of experience in a similar sized preschool is required, and a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. The Director must exceed state licensing requirements, including education and experience.”
Click here for more details and how to apply.
Marty Haugen
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Save the Date
Building Congregational Capacity for Hispanic Ministry (Level II Intensive)
June 11-16
This new Level II Intensive is designed for congregational leaders in those congregations where consideration is being given to starting Hispanic Ministry in their community. Teams of at least 3 people from each congregation are encouraged to attend. During this week, teams will learn:
- To increase capacity for doing Hispanic ministry
- To learn several models for engaging in Hispanic ministry in congregational settings
- To improve facility in Spanish language, especially liturgical Spanish
- To build a cohort of colleagues preparing for Hispanic ministry within their community
Where in the world is?
Bishop Gronberg:
- Mar. 8-9 – NT-NL Synod Staff Team Building Retreat, Briarwood
- Mar. 12 – Family Sunday
Pr. Totzke:
- Mar. 8-9 – NT-NL Synod Staff Team Building Retreat, Briarwood
- Mar. 12 – St. Peter, Malone
Pra. Bañales:
- Mar. 7 – Bishop Convo planning team meeting
- Mar. 7 – First Sagrada Familia, Garland
- Mar. 8-9 – NT-NL Synod Staff Team Building Retreat, Briarwood
- Mar. 12-16 – DOMESTIC Unit staff meeting
Upcoming Events
- Mar. 11: Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
- Mar. 12: OutLast Youth LGBTQ youth homelessness awareness event
- Mar. 18: PLMA Spring 2017 Course 1
- Mar. 25: Dallas Area Metro North SWO Retreat
- Apr. 4-6: Young at Heart Retreat (Briarwood)
- Apr. 7-9: NT-NL Family Retreat
- Apr. 8: PLMA Spring 2017 Course 2
- Apr. 8: Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
- Apr. 23: Briarwood Quarterly Brunch
- Apr. 27-28: Mission / Synod Council Meeting
- Apr. 28-30: 2017 Mission / Synod Assembly
- Apr. 29: Assembly Worship Service (open to the public)
- May 4-6: “Go Baptize, Make Disciples” Catechumenate Training Institute
- May 6: Briarwood Annual Gala
- May 13: Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
- May 20: PLMA Spring 2017 Course 3
- May 20: Mission Endowment Fund board meeting
- May 28 – Jun. 2: Spanish Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive I
Access our full online Calendar here. Updates made regularly.
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