In This Issue
December 14 and January 1 Deadlines
FLSA Update
ELCA Candidacy and Mobility System Updates
Christmas Gifts for Partner Leaders in Sierra Leone
Mission Support and Parochial Report Forms
Portico Care Coordinators
Upcoming Events
Reminders (including 2017 Prayer Partners)
December 14 and January 1 Deadlines
Early Registration special pricing ends December 14! For full details and to register: swtsynod.org/theological2017
Hotel: Book your room by January 1 for the “Theological” rate of only $129/night (plus taxes & fees). Call 512-454-3737.
FLSA Update
A federal court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction on November 22, enjoining enforcement of the new FLSA overtime regulations. This does NOT prohibit anyone from complying with the new regulations, but does appear to mean that, for now at least, the new regulations did not take effect December 1. An appeal is likely, however, and this decision is not final, so this road still has some twists and turns left in it.
Please consult with legal counsel regarding your specific situation and whether it makes more sense in your context to start complying with the new regulations or to hold off pending further court proceedings.
(from Tom Cunniff, Associate General Counsel for the ELCA)
ELCA Candidacy and Mobility System Updates
Due to updates needed for the Word and Service Roster, from December 15 through January 17, the ELCA will be shutting down the Candidacy Portal and Mobility System. No Candidacy or Mobility forms can be completed or submitted during this time. Additionally, no edits will be allowed to submitted RLPs during this time.
Christmas Gifts for Partner Leaders in Sierra Leone
Bishop Momoh has requested the following:
- Luther’s Small Catechism books
- Luther’s Large Catechism books
- Holy Communion wares
Please assist as you can. You may bring items to the Synod office, and we will combine to save on shipping.
Mission Support and Parochial Report Forms
We know this is a busy season. Please plan ahead. Your Mission Support and Parochial report forms are due in January. These can be found on our Annual Reports page.
Portico Care Coordinators
Starting January 1, 2017, there will be a new way we’re asking ELCA-Primary health plan members to use their benefits. Care Coordinators will help guide members through today’s increasingly complex health care system. Click here for an introduction to Care Coordinators. We are excited and hopeful for the potential of this new approach to help us limit the growth of health care cost increases and help members receive the best possible care at the right price.
Upcoming Events
Here are leadership highlights:
- Dec. 10: Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
- Dec. 16-17: NT-NL Candidacy Committee Meeting & Retreat
- Jan. 14: Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
- Jan. 23-25: Tri-Synodical Theological Conference
- Feb. 10-11: Mission / Synod Council Meeting
- Feb. 10-11: Tri-Synodical Lutheran Men in Mission Gathering
- Feb. 11: Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
- Feb. 12-14: 2017 Lutheran Legislative Event
- Feb. 19-21: LSTC Seminary Sampler
- Feb. 25: Creation Care and Climate Change (PWT)
- Mar. 11: Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
- Apr. 1: Dallas Area Metro North SWO Retreat
- Apr. 8: Public Witness Team for Peace and Justice monthly meeting
- Apr. 27-28: Mission / Synod Council Meeting
- Apr. 28-30: 2017 Mission / Synod Assembly
For a complete list of upcoming events in, and important to, our Synod, you can access our Calendar of Events online.
Reminders
- The 2016 Prayer Partners list can be found at ntnl.org/2016prayerpartners.
- The 2017 Prayer Partners list is now available at ntnl.org/2017prayerpartners.
- Please update the contact info for the person (or people) who manage your congregation’s communications!
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