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SUMMARY:2022 Conference on Ministry
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Conference on Ministry is set for October 17-19\, 2022 at Warren Willis Conference Center (formerly the Life Enrichment Center) in Fruitland Park\, Florida.\nThe Conference on Ministry is specifically for the edification and renewal of the rostered ministers of the Florida-Bahamas Synod. When our leaders are inspired\, encouraged\, and renewed\, they are ready to lead God’s people with energy and passion. \nThis year’s theme is “Thy Kingdom Come” featuring Dr. Reggie McNeal as our keynote speaker. \nClick here for registration & details. \nDeadline to register for the Conference on Ministry is September 26.  \nNote: There will be a late fee of $100 after the deadline.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/2022-conference-on-ministry/
LOCATION:Warren Willis Conference Center\, 4991 Picciola Rd\, Fruitland Park\, FL\, 34731\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boundless Wide & Deep (July 24-29\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of the ELCA Youth Gathering\, Luther Springs has planned a week where youth will share God’s immeasurable love by serving others\, enjoying new friends and old\, and having limitless fun! \nThe curriculum is based on the ELCA Youth Gathering curriculum. Ephesians 3:18-19 (CEV): I pray that you and all of God’s people will understand what is called wide or long or high or deep. I want you to know all about Christ’s love\, although it is too wonderful to be measured. Then your lives will be filled with all that God is. \nClick here to see what our week will look like and for registration information. \n 
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/boundless-wide-deep-july-24-29-2022/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ileana Sardinas":MAILTO:ileanas@fbsynod.org
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SUMMARY:Transition Ministry Training Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Online Transition Training\nJuly 18-22\, 2022 \nMonday – Friday\, 9am-12noon\nEach session will be recorded and made available for review. Presentation PowerPoints will be shared in advance for note taking during the presentation \nClick here to register and to view the schedule.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/transition-ministry-training-online-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T143000
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SUMMARY:Come to the Well Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Wellness Retreat for Rostered Leaders During a Pandemic Facilitated by the Rev. Sharon Taylor \nAnd all who thirst will thirst no more \nAnd all who search will find what their souls long for \nThe world will try\, but it can never fill \nLeave it all behind\, and come to the well. Casting Crowns \nLet’s be Honest. Being a rostered leader is challenging in good times. During a pandemic\, pastoring can be unbearable at times! \nThrough a generous grant from Lutheran Disaster Relief-USA\, the Florida-Bahamas Synod is sponsoring this two-night retreat as a crisis response and an opportunity to decompress and reconnect to our spiritual selves. \n“Come to the Well” retreat will provide opportunities for rest\, renewal\, and play. Using spiritual practices\, we will reconnect with God\, with ourselves\, and with one another. \nOvernight accommodations at the Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel. Please click here for information and registration.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/come-to-the-well-retreat/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ileana Sardinas":MAILTO:ileanas@fbsynod.org
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SUMMARY:ALOA Sponsored Trip - 11-Day “3 Continents” Tour of Greece\, Egypt\, Israel\, and Turkey (including 7-night cruise)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the brochure!\nVIDEO  OF  TOURING  GREECE:  https://youtu.be/ul-o6E47MMw\nVIDEO  OF  TOURING  ISRAEL:  https://youtu.be/TQgvSMYNFnA\nVIDEO  OF  TOURING  JERUSALEM:   https://youtu.be/ao04682PQv\n  \nTour Title: 11-Day “3 Continents” Tour of Greece\, Egypt\, Israel\, and Turkey (including 7-night cruise)\nDeparture Date: Thursday\, November 18th\, 2021 \nDeparture City: Tampa\, FL (TPA) \nBase Cost: $3990 \nTaxes: $378 \nLand Tips: $70 \nCruise Tips: $70 \nPort charges: $289 \nPer Person:  $4872 TOTAL \n\n7-Night Greek Isles cruise based on cabin category XB outside cabin\nFor additional information about the cruise line\, please visit: https://www.celestyalcruises.com/en/cruise-ship-celesty\n\n  \nITINERARY:\nDay 1 – Thursday\, November 18: Depart for Athens \nEmbark upon your journey with an overnight flight to Athens. Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience and get some rest on the flight. Tomorrow you will be walking where the apostle Paul walked! \n  \nDay 2 – Friday\, November 19: Arrive in Athens \nWe arrive in Athens and are met by our representative and tour guide. We enjoy our panoramic bus tour of Athens on the way to our hotel for dinner and overnight. \n  \nDay 3 – Saturday\, November 20: Athens\, Mars Hill\, Acropolis\, Plaka\, Board 7-Night Cruise \nAfter breakfast\, we begin our sightseeing as we admire the architectural wonders of ancient Athens. We follow our guide to the world-renowned Acropolis to see the Propylea\, the Erechtheum\, and the Parthenon. We visit Mars Hill\, where Paul delivered his speech on the “Unknown God.” Then\, we see the Agora\, the ancient center of the economic and public life of the city\, where Paul preached to the skeptical Athenians. During the bus tour\, we also see Constitution Square with the House of Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier\, the Temple of Zeus\, the Old Olympic Stadium\, and the Neoclassical Buildings of Athens. In the afternoon\, we will have some free time to explore the famous Plaka\, known for its many welcoming sidewalk cafes and unique shops. We will make our way to the port of Piraeus and our 7-night floating hotel\, as we begin our 3-Continent cruise to visit Egypt\, Israel & Turkey. \n  \nDay 4 – Sunday\, November 21: Day at Sea \nToday\, we enjoy free time onboard our cruise. We will have an opportunity to rest\, explore the ship\, have time for fellowship and will gather as a group to discuss the upcoming excursions for the week. \n  \nDay 5 – Monday\, November 22: Egypt – Cairo \nWe have a morning arrival into Egypt. We disembark and start our included shore excursion to Cairo. We depart from Alexandria in our luxury motor coach and drive to Africa’s largest city\, the teeming metropolis of Cairo. Our first stop is at Giza Plateau where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World still stands\, the Pyramids of Giza. We will park at the base of Chephren’s pyramid and time will be allocated to explore the site on our own. We continue down the valley where the guardian of this mortuary complex\, the mighty Sphinx\, lies. We take time out to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at a leading 5-star deluxe hotel (included). After lunch we drive to Tahrir (Liberty) Square\, the heart of downtown Cairo. We visit the National Archaeological Museum and acquaint ourselves with Egypt’s ancient history\, spanning a period of over 50 centuries. The Museum is the repository of the world’s largest and richest collection of Egyptian Antiquities\, amongst them the priceless collection of King Tutankhamen. We then have an opportunity to visit a Papyrus Institute\, where the art of paper making from reeds discovered by the Ancient Egyptians is demonstrated. Limited time for souvenir shopping will also be allocated before we drive back to Port Said\, where we board our ship. \n  \nDay 6 – Tuesday\, November 23: Israel – Jerusalem: Mt. of Olives\, Garden of Gethsemane\, Old City\, Via Dolorosa\, Western Wall\, Bethlehem \nThis morning\, we arrive in Israel (Ashdod port). We disembark and start our included shore excursion to Jerusalem. We visit the beautiful Mount of Olives and view this incredible panorama of Jerusalem and the walls of the Old City. From here we walk down the Old Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient olive grove\, and see the Church of Agony\, where tradition holds that Jesus prayed. We then visit the Church of Gethsemane (Church of All Nations) where Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot\, captured by the Romans\, and later sentenced by Pontius Pilate. We continue to the Old City of Jerusalem\, visiting the colorful market where three religions coincide. We walk along the Via Dolorosa including St. Anne’s Crusader Church\, Pools of Bethesda\, the Pavement (where Jesus stood while being tried by Pilate)\, Ecce Homo Arch\, and a short visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the ancient Cardo. We then proceed to the holiest site in the Jewish world\, the Western Wall of Herod’s temple. Beyond the wall lies the 35-acre temple area purchased by King David (2 Samuel 24: 18-25). On this site now stand El- Aksa Mosque and the magnificent Dome of the Rock (the third holiest shrine in Islam). We stop for a late lunch break in Bethlehem (included). We will visit the Church of the Nativity\, where Jesus was born. Our last stop will be at the Garden Tomb\, for a time of worship and communion. Afterwards\, we return to Ashdod to board our cruise ship. Late evening departure for Limassol. \n  \nDay 7 – Wednesday\, November 24: Cyprus \nMorning arrival in Limassol (Cyprus). Archaeological remains on the island include the well-preserved Neolithic village of Khirokitia\, and Cyprus is home to some of the oldest water wells in the world. Cyprus was settled by Mycenaean Greeks in the 2nd millennium BC. As a strategic location in the Middle East\, it was subsequently occupied by several major powers\, including the empires of the Assyrians\, Egyptians\, and Persians\, and Alexander the Great. There are no shore excursions included today\, as we will visit the island at our leisure. We return to our ship and sail for Rhodes in the early evening. \n  \nDay 8 – Thursday\, November 25: Rhodes & Lindos \nLate morning arrival in Rhodes (Greece). We disembark and start our included shore excursion to Lindos. Lindos is situated 40 miles from the city of Rhodes and bears above it the Acropolis of Lindos\, with the ancient Temple of Athena built in 300 B.C. We will come across the captain’s mansions\, built between the 16th and 18th century. In the center of the village is the Church of the Virgin Mary (Panagia) of Lindos\, with frescoes from the 15th century. We ascend to the Acropolis of Lindos. Here lies the Temple of Athena of Doric order\, which was erected on the location of an older monument. The ancient city-state of Lindos was the most important on the island for many centuries. It reached its heyday in the 6th century B.C. At the old city of Rhodes\, we go through the D’Amboise Gate to walk on the Street of the Knights. Along this street we find the residences of the Knights\, separated according to Order\, which still today bear their corresponding crests. We will enjoy some free time on the island before our evening departure. \n  \nDay 9 – Friday\, November 26: Turkey – Ephesus \nMorning arrival in Kusadasi (Turkey). We disembark and enjoy our included shore excursion to Ancient Ephesus. At Ancient Ephesus we find immortal relics of the Hellenistic\, Roman and Early Christian era. At the archaeological site we have a guided tour among the Agora\, the Odeon\, the Library of Celsus\, the marble-paved main Street of Kouretes\, the Baths of Scholastica\, Trajan’s Fountain\, the Public Latrines\, the Residences of the Patricians\, the Prytaneum\, and the Temple of Hadrian. The Great Theatre\, built in the 4th century B.C.\, could accommodate 24\,000 spectators and is famous even today for its acoustics. The finds from these excavations\, which have only brought to light 13% of ancient Ephesus\, reside in the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus in the city of Selcuk. During the excursion\, we have a chance to do some shopping and see the carpet weaving demonstration. We enjoy free time in the afternoon and depart in the evening to sail back to Piraeus\, Greece. \n  \nDay 10 – Saturday\, November 27: Disembark Cruise\, Greece – Corinth\, Athens \nThis morning\, we disembark from the cruise ship in Piraeus. We continue our sightseeing with a visit to Ancient Corinth. This is the once-glorious city near the Isthmus\, where Paul met Aquilla and Priscilla and spent a year and a half preaching the Word of God. We visit the Archaeological Museum\, the Forum\, the Temples\, and the famous Bema\, where Paul stood before Gallio\, accused by the Jews of Corinth. Then we drive to Cenchreae\, the little harbor from which Paul sailed back to Asia\, thus ending his second missionary journey. We then make our way to our hotel in Athens\, where we enjoy our Farewell Dinner and overnight. \n  \nDay 11 – Sunday\, November 28: Athens Airport Return Flight Back Home \nThis morning\, we transfer to Athens Airport for our return flight back to the U.S.A. We arrive home the same day.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/aloa-sponsored-trip-11-day-3-continents-tour-of-greece-egypt-israel-and-turkey-including-7-night-cruise/
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk: What's Your Story? Youth Check-In
DESCRIPTION:Calling all youth members and friends! You are invited to join Bishop Suárez for our next Youth Check-In on December 6th at 4:00pm. \nThis check-in will be centered around sharing our stories\, exploring our faith\, and seeing God working in our lives! In addition to hearing a message from Bishop Suárez\, we’ll have time for youth to share their stories\, musical gifts\, and lead us in prayer. Would you like to share your story or offer a musical/artistic gift? Let us know when you register. PLUS\, when you register\, you will be automatically entered into our drawing to win a surprise gift! \nJoin us and invite a friend! Click here to register! \nRostered Ministers and Youth Leaders: Please use the above article and link to invite your young people! If you are holding a confirmation class\, Bible study\, or other youth event at the same time\, consider trying something new and inviting your youth to join this event instead!
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/lets-talk-whats-your-story-youth-check-in/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T200000
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SUMMARY:Synodwide Thanksgiving Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join the Synodwide Thanksgiving Worship by clicking here!
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/synodwide-thanksgiving-worship/
LOCATION:https://fbsynod.com/synodwide-thanksgiving-worship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T120000
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Our Congregational Schools
DESCRIPTION:Calling all pastors\, teachers\, principals\, administrators\, and staff of our congregational schools! \nThe start of the 2020-2021 school year has brought lots of anxiety to our nation. Many are wondering how to safely reopen our schools while protecting the health and safety of our students. \nJoin Cory Newman\, Executive Director of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)\, and Bishop Pedro Suárez for a discussion on best practices for reopening schools during COVID-19. \nThis event is open for everyone! Education professionals and Rostered Ministers serving a congregation with a school are especially encouraged to attend. \n\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/best-practices-for-our-congregational-schools/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T110000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk! Rostered Ministers Gathering: Holy Communion During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk! Rostered Ministers Gathering on Holy Communion\nJoin Bishop Suárez and Dr. Timothy Wengert for our next Rostered Ministers Virtual Gathering! Together\, we will explore Holy Communion during COVID-19. \nClick here to register!\nOur special guest\, Timothy J. Wengert\, is the Ministerium of Pennsylvania emeritus professor of Reformation History and the Lutheran Confessions at the United Lutheran Seminary (Philadelphia). A parish pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Minnesota and Wisconsin\, he received his doctorate from Duke University in 1984. Besides his published dissertation on Philip Melanchthon’s interpretation of John’s Gospel\, Wengert co-edited with Robert Kolb the 2000 English edition of The Book of Concord. His translation into English of Luther’s Small Catechism is widely used throughout the ELCA. He has received honorary doctorates from Carthage College and Wartburg Theological Seminary\, and in 2011 he was visiting guest professor at the University of Aarhus\, Denmark. In 2019 he published Word of Life: Introducing Lutheran Hermeneutics\, and in 2020 he edited a new edition of Doberstein’s Minister’s Prayer Book and The Augsburg Confession: Renewing Lutheran Faith and Practice.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/lets-talk-rostered-ministers-gathering-holy-communion-during-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T110000
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SUMMARY:September 11th Service of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:September 11th Service of Remembrance\nSeptember 11\, 2020 at 10:00am on Zoom\n  \nJoin Bishop Pedro Suárez\, Assistant to the Bishop Pastor Khader El-Yateem\, and Pastor Joe Conner for a service of remembrance and prayer on the 19th anniversary of September 11th\, 2001. \nThis brief service will include prayers of lamentation and special live music. Reflections will be shared by Pr. Joe Conner\, who served as Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church on Staten Island during 9/11/01\, and now serves as Pastor of Lamb of God in Haines City. \nNo registration is necessary. Simply click here to access the meeting. \n  \n 
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/september-11th-service-of-remembrance/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200831
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk! Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon!
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/lets-talk-youth-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20200807T145945Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk! Virtual Rostered Ministers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Bishop Suárez and Dr. Brad Binau\, along with special guests and coaches\, for a virtual Rostered Ministers gathering on August 20th! All Rostered Ministers are encouraged to participate.\n\nOur special guest speaker\, Dr. Brad Binau\, is a professor of Pastoral Theology at Trinity Seminary in Columbus\, Ohio. He will be giving a special presentation titled\, “Problem or Dilemma? What We Can’t Fix We Can Often Manage”. This talk will address Rostered Ministers engaging the challenges of leading in ministry and mission in these days.\n\nAfter opening prayer and devotions from Bishop Suárez\, we will hear from Dr. Johan Bergh\, ACC\, Pastor at St. Philip Lutheran in Mt. Dora\, and from our guest speaker\, Dr. Brad Binau. Later\, we’ll break into small groups for discussion together. Coaches from throughout our synod and others will join to help facilitate conversation.\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/lets-talk-virtual-rostered-ministers-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20200711T155728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200711T155728Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk! Youth Check-In with Bishop Suárez
DESCRIPTION:Calling all youth! Join Bishop Suárez and your youth leaders for a special Zoom gathering on July 26th! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucemtqj4rHNTmtyNE3POeoZqyE7AcV90 \nWe’ll spend time connecting\, talking about what’s happening in our world today\, and worshipping together. Bishop Pedro Suárez will lead the special time of prayer and worship. \nOur youth check-in will include special guest speakers\, music\, and an opportunity to break into smaller groups for deeper discussion. \nThis gathering is intended for middle and high school students. All attendees will need to register in advance.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/lets-talk-youth-check-in-with-bishop-suarez/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T200000
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SUMMARY:Vigil of Lament and Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Register on Zoom by clicking here\nJoin members and leaders from throughout the Florida-Bahamas Synod for a virtual prayer vigil and time of lament together. \nOur Florida-Bahamas Synod community is invited to gather in solidarity\, to witness to one another’s pain and to lift up our prayers for peace and justice. We will hear from Bishop Pedro Suárez and other Synod leaders\, and will individually have time to express our grief\, hope\, and faith. \nWhy Lament Matters: As a society\, we have been rushing to fix the problems that plague our communities. We have urgently sought a vaccine for COVID-19. We have championed justice and reform in response to police brutality. We have tried to find modern solutions to our problems and viable alternatives to traditional meetings and events. \nBut through these struggles\, we have seldom taken the time to mourn the loss we collectively feel. Our pain is universal\, and it is time to gather as a community and lament as God’s people during this trying time. \nLet us stop\, for a brief moment\, and share in each other’s grief and suffering. Let us support and hear one another. Let us take a break from our efforts to fix our society’s issues and spend precious time mourning together and affirming our shared mission.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/vigil-of-lament-and-prayer/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200702
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SUMMARY:Grands and Family Camp
DESCRIPTION:Grands and Family Camp is a wonderful opportunity for families of all shapes and sizes\, including yours\, to unplug and to reconnect in God’s good creation\, strengthen your faith and deepen your relationships. Experience all that camp has to offer with your family\, from crafts to canoeing\, to songs\, campfires\, faith sharing and so much more! Register today and begin creating faith-forming and life time memories at Luther Springs. For more information visit luthersprings.org or call 828.209.6301.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/grands-and-family-camp/
LOCATION:Luther Springs Camp and Conference Center\, 264 Vause Lake Road\, Hawthorne\, FL\, 32640\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
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SUMMARY:Vitality Training Retreat\, Lake Conference
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URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/vitality-training-retreat-lake-conference/
LOCATION:Lamb of God\, 901 Scenic Highway\, Haines City\, FL\, 33844\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T210000
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CREATED:20200106T135612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T135612Z
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SUMMARY:Food Pantry Benefit\, Peace Lutheran\, Ft. Myers
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URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/food-pantry-benefit-peace-lutheran-ft-myers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20190814T120219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T120219Z
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SUMMARY:AFFS Concert Series - Prince of Peace\, Largo
DESCRIPTION:Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Concert Series \nAll concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\n455 Missouri Ave.\nLargo\, FL 33770 \nUnless otherwise noted\, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come\, first serve. \nThursday\, March 5\n7:00pm\nThe Concordia Choir\nConductor René Clausen conducts the 72-voice a cappella choir from Moorhead\, Minnesota in a varied concert in his final tour before retirement.\nFree tickets are required for this event\, phone the church for more information.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/affs-concert-series-prince-of-peace-largo-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200305
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20200220T172853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T172853Z
UID:6592-1583107200-1583366399@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:Region 9 Rostered Deacon Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/region-9-rostered-deacon-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Luther Ranch\, GA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20200220T172726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T172726Z
UID:6590-1582718400-1582722000@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:Mid-day Ash Wednesday service at the Synod office
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/mid-day-ash-wednesday-service-at-the-synod-office/
LOCATION:Florida-Bahamas Synod Office\, 3838 W. Cypress Street\, Tampa\, 33607\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20200220T172602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T172602Z
UID:6588-1582243200-1582329599@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:Women's Mini-Retreat\, Emmanuel\, Venice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/womens-mini-retreat-emmanuel-venice/
LOCATION:Emmanuel  Lutheran Church\, 790 Tamiami Trail\, Venice\, FL\, 34285\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20190814T120051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T120051Z
UID:6013-1581865200-1581872400@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:AFFS Concert Series - Prince of Peace\, Largo
DESCRIPTION:Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Concert Series\nAll concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\n455 Missouri Ave.\nLargo\, FL 33770 \nUnless otherwise noted\, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come\, first serve. \nSunday\, February 16\n3:00pm\nThree-Organ Spectacular!\nFestival choir performing Louis Vierne’s Messe Solennelle for choir and two organs\, along with other music for three organs.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/affs-concert-series-prince-of-peace-largo-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20190814T115936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T115936Z
UID:6011-1581789600-1581796800@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:AFFS Concert Series - Prince of Peace\, Largo
DESCRIPTION:Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Concert Series\nAll concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\n455 Missouri Ave.\nLargo\, FL 33770 \nUnless otherwise noted\, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come\, first serve. \nSaturday\, February 15\n6:00PM\nThree-Organ Spectacular Weekend\nA Spaghetti Dinner is served in the Parish hall\, followed by an Old-Fashioned hymn sing with dueling pianos.\nTickets ($15) are required for this event\, phone the church for more information.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/affs-concert-series-prince-of-peace-largo-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20200106T133819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T133819Z
UID:6487-1581379200-1581638399@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:Deans' Retreat\, Luther Springs
DESCRIPTION:Contact Connie Schmucker (connies@fbsynod.org) for more info.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/deans-retreat-luther-springs/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20200106T133707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T133707Z
UID:6485-1581379200-1581638399@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:Ignite the Church Conference\, Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Ignite the Church Conference\, Orlando \n  \nMore information:  https://www.ignitethechurch.net/
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/ignite-the-church-conference-orlando/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200130
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20190130T133839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T155834Z
UID:5339-1580083200-1580342399@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:Transition Ministry/Interim Ministry Training @ Luther Springs
DESCRIPTION:Find out more HERE.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/transition-ministry-interim-ministry-training-luther-springs-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20190814T115822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T115822Z
UID:6009-1580050800-1580058000@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:AFFS Concert Series - Prince of Peace\, Largo
DESCRIPTION:Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Concert Series\nAll concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\n455 Missouri Ave.\nLargo\, FL 33770 \nUnless otherwise noted\, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come\, first serve. \nSunday\, January 26\n3:00pm\nFandango!\nGrammy-nominated quartet (guitar\, cello\, flute\, violin) playing a mix of Latin\, Spanish\, Sephardic\, Balkan\, and classical sounds.
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/affs-concert-series-prince-of-peace-largo/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20200106T135416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T135527Z
UID:6491-1579892400-1579899600@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:Lutheran Hymn Festival\, Peace Lutheran\, Ft. Myers
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Hymn Festival\nFriday\, January 24\, 7:00pm\n\nThe choirs of Messiah Lutheran Church\, Deacon John Renfroe\, director\, and the Peace Lutheran Choir\, Ric Jaeggi\, director\, will join in a traditional\, Lutheran grown Hymn Festival.\nIt is our great pleasure to announce that Mark Mummert\, of Trinity Lutheran in Massachusetts will be the guest musician.\n\nPeace Lutheran Church\n15840 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers\, FL 33908\n(239) 437-2599\nwww.peaceftmyers.com
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/lutheran-hymn-festival-peace-lutheran-ft-myers/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20190905T120829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T132847Z
UID:6086-1578614400-1578787199@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:Synod Parish Deacon Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Synod Parish Deacon Retreat (January 10-11\, 2020\, Epiphany Lutheran\, Oviedo)\n  \nMore information: https://fbsynod.com/resources/synod-deacon/
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/synod-parish-deacon-retreat-rescheduled/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T002613
CREATED:20190814T115644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T115700Z
UID:6006-1578243600-1578250800@fbsynod.com
SUMMARY:AFFS Series Concert - Prince of Peace\, Largo
DESCRIPTION:All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\n455 Missouri Ave.\nLargo\, FL 33770 \nUnless otherwise noted\, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come\, first serve. \nSunday\, January 5\n5:00pm\nEpiphany Feast of Lights\nCommemorating the visit of the wisemen including readings\, tableau\, Festival choir\, and instruments. Wassail Party to follow
URL:https://fbsynod.com/event/affs-series-concert-prince-of-peace-largo-3/
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