Florida-Bahamas Synod

Vitality Training Retreat--Tampa Conference
2019-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
In the South Region, each retreat will be from 10:00-4:00 (unless otherwise specified) and include worship, brief conference business, and lunch. Details from conference deans coming soon. RSVP to conference deans to assist with planning.

10/12 – Mid-Gulf Conference (Emmanuel, Venice) **this retreat is from 9:00-3:00
10/26 – Caloosa Conference (Emmanuel, Naples)
11/2 – Tampa Conference (Good Shepherd, Tampa)
11/16 – Miami-Dade and Broward-Bahamas Conferences (St. John, Hollywood)
1/4/2020 – Lake Conference (Lamb of God, Haines City)
1/18/2020 – Tradewinds Conference (location TBD)

In the North Region, retreats will run from 9:00-2:00 (unless otherwise specified).
10/12 – Sun Coast (Trinity, St. Petersburg)
10/19 – Panhandle (St. Paul’s, Niceville)
11/2 – Gulf Coast (Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor)
11/9 – First Coast (St. Mark’s, Jacksonville)

Vitality Training Event--Gulf Coast Conference
2019-11-02 09:00 - 14:00

Boundaries Training
2019-10-29 09:00 - 16:00
The Boundaries Training workshop that was going to be incorporated into this year’s Conference on Ministry is being rescheduled for a different date, time and location.

The boundaries training will instead be offered on Oct. 29, from 9:00-4:00, at Hope Lutheran Church, The Villages. Leaders can RSVP for this training HERE. This training is recommended for rostered ministers (once every 3 years), congregational staff and volunteer ministry leaders. Questions can be sent to Ileana Sardinas (Ileanas@fbsynod.org).

Music for Hope--a Hurricane Dorian Relief Concert
2019-10-27 16:00 - 18:00
Join the amazing Paul Todd and Paul Todd, Jr. as they perform “Music for Hope,” a Hurricane Dorian Relief Benefit Concert at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in South Tampa on Sunday, October 27th at 4:00 PM.
A critically acclaimed prolific writer, entertainer, composer, arranger, and singer, Paul Todd has been amazing crowds since he won the prestigious National Yamaha Keyboard Contest at the young age of fourteen. His career began with classmate singer Linda Eder as “The Paul and Linda Show”, playing clubs and opening for such celebrities as The Pointer Sisters, Rich Little, The Gatlin Brothers, and Joan Rivers. After beginning his own solo career, Paul has experienced all facets of the music industry, and has headlined in theaters and concert halls worldwide. His Broadway performances include the Beacon Theater, where he performed in a special production of “A Night on Broadway”, with Broadway greats: Hinton Battle, Carla Burns, and Danielle Furland. As a Christian artist, he has worked with some of his favorites, including; Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Phil Driscol.
A love offering will be taken to benefit Lutheran Disaster Relief to aid those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

AFFS Series Concert - Prince of Peace, Largo
2019-10-27 15:00 - 17:00
Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Series Performances
All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770

Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve.

Sunday, October 27
Reformation Sunday Organ Recital
3:00pm
Christopher Gage, organist
Join us for a recital of organ music of the Reformation. Dr. Gage is Director of Music at Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.

Reformation Day BBQ at Castle Church
2019-10-27 12:30 - 16:30
Oct. 27, Castle Church is having a “Reformation Day BBQ at the Castle” with games for kids and adults and a special menu (Note that the purchase of an adult meal comes with a beer and there is a discount for kids meals). 12:30-4:30

Hope you’ll join us in celebrating the re-discovery of grace!

Buy Tickets to Reformation Day BBQ at the Castle

Vitality Training Retreat--Caloosa Conference
2019-10-26 10:00 - 16:00
In the South Region, each retreat will be from 10:00-4:00 (unless otherwise specified) and include worship, brief conference business, and lunch. Details from conference deans coming soon. RSVP to conference deans to assist with planning.

10/12 – Mid-Gulf Conference (Emmanuel, Venice) **this retreat is from 9:00-3:00
10/26 – Caloosa Conference (Emmanuel, Naples)
11/2 – Tampa Conference (Good Shepherd, Tampa)
11/16 – Miami-Dade and Broward-Bahamas Conferences (St. John, Hollywood)
1/4/2020 – Lake Conference (Lamb of God, Haines City)
1/18/2020 – Tradewinds Conference (location TBD)

In the North Region, retreats will run from 9:00-2:00 (unless otherwise specified). Confirmed locations coming soon.
10/12 – Sun Coast (Trinity, St. Petersburg)
10/19 – Panhandle (St. Paul’s, Niceville)
11/2 – Gulf Coast (Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor)
11/9 – First Coast (St. Mark’s, Jacksonville)

Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering--Messiah, Panama City
2019-10-26 08:30 - 12:30
Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering

Treasurers from all over the Synod will gather on Saturdays in September and October at 6 locations around the Synod.

September 21st – Hope, The Villages
September 28th – St Paul – Sarasota
October 5th – The Synod House – Tampa
October 12th – Mision Luterana Sagrado Corazon – Miami
October 19th – Spirit of Joy – Orlando
October 26th – Messiah – Panama City

This gathering will take place from 8:30-12:30 to network, review current Best Practices, learn, share and connect. Please contact Michele Hilton at micheleh@fbsynod.org if you plan to attend

Synod Parish Deacon Retreat-WRONG DATE
2019-10-25 - 2019-10-26
When: This date was mistakenly shared as the new date. The new date is JAN. 10-11, 2020.
Where: Epiphany Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL
More information: https://fbsynod.com/resources/synod-deacon/

Scary Movie Night with organ music, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
2019-10-24 19:30 - 21:30

ALOA Fest
2019-10-19 09:30 - 15:00
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:45 am to 3:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg
Living Forward is a day of inspiration, music, workshops and fellowship. Rev. Tom Hafer, physical therapist and Chaplin will present Staying Fit to Care & Serve. Discover how in caring for ourselves, we’re better able do God’s work, caring for others and serving those in need, now and into the future. Attendees will also attend a variety of workshops, from informational to movement based to creative, hands-on sessions.
Cost: $15.00 per person plus a can of food for St. Pete Free Clinic. $12.00 per person when 6 or more register together.
Information and registration at https://aloaserves.org/events/aloafest-florida/

Vitality Training Retreat--Panhandle Conference
2019-10-19 09:00 - 14:00

Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering--Spirit of Joy, Orlando
2019-10-19 08:30 - 12:30

Conference on Ministry
2019-10-14 - 2019-10-16
More information coming soon.

Deans and New-to-the-Synod, COM pre-event
2019-10-13 16:00 - 2019-10-14 16:00

Dreaming God's Dream Together: Faith Leaders Advancing Shared Hope
2019-10-13 16:00 - 2019-10-14 12:00
Dreaming God’s Dream Together: Faith Leaders Advancing Shared Hope
Sunday, October 13 and Monday October 14 @ the Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park FL
An overnight retreat with Alexia Salvatierra, co-author of Faith-Rooted Organizing: Mobilizing the Church in Service to the World.
Rev. Dr. Salvatierra is an ELCA pastor, organizer, and educator. Her work in Southern California has helped pastors and congregations organize to engage successfully in just policy to welcome immigrants and overcome poverty. She has pioneered organizing based on scripture that projects God’s dream of well-being for humanity and all creation.
We’re looking for two dozen pastors who will join in this founding conversation on establishing faith-rooted organizing in Florida. The retreat is ecumenical and open to pastors of all traditions. The opening session is at 4 pm Sunday and the last session concludes at noon on Monday.
Note that the retreat immediately precedes the annual Conference on Minister for faith leaders of the Florida-Bahamas Synod ELCA.

"Get a Life! A Spiritual One"-an afternoon with Fr. Kevin Goodrich
2019-10-13 15:00 - 19:00

Dreaming God's Dream Retreat
2019-10-13 12:00 - 2019-10-14 12:00
Dreaming God’s Dream Retreat (before CoM)
https://floridachurches.org/dreaming-gods-dream-together/
We’re looking for another two dozen pastors from across the state and faith traditions who will help develop faith-rooted organizing “un-network”. Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra will lead the retreat Oct. 13-14.

Vitality Training Retreat--Mid-Gulf Conference
2019-10-12 09:00 - 15:00

Vitality Training Retreat--Suncoast Conference
2019-10-12 09:00 - 14:00

Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering--Mision Luterana Sagrado Corazon, Miami
2019-10-12 08:30 - 12:30

Betsy Waldon organ recital, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
2019-10-11 14:00 - 15:00

Global Mission Fund-Day
2019-10-06 08:00 - 17:00
GLOBAL MISSION FUND-DAY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019
Global Mission Fund-Day Ideas

Have Sunday School, Bible study class, or Youth Group do display on one or more of our companions – Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Guyana and Suriname
Include music from our companion countries (or other countries) in worship service
Lift up our companions and the Synod Global Mission committee in the prayer of the church
Have a luncheon or social hour following worship to include foods from our companion countries
Apply for Thrivent Action Team project and get $250 to buy foods for a luncheon or social hour and have people donate money that would go to Global Mission Special Projects Fund
Take up a special collection for Global Mission Special Projects, or a companion project (please contact PJ May for ideas)
Invite a former YAGM to do a presentation

Speak with your pastor, church council, worship & music committee or others to start planning now for your congregation and/or conference to increase awareness of our Global Mission partners and keep Global Mission ALIVE!

Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering --Synod House, Tampa
2019-10-05 08:30 - 12:30

Becoming an Inclusive Church Training in Orlando
2019-10-05 08:00 - 14:00
Reconciling Works Central Florida chapter is planning to lead a B.I.C. (Becoming an Inclusive Church) training in Orlando on October 5. Participants are expected to be from Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist and other denominations. Enrollment is limited to 24. If you are interested in attending, email Dale Truscott (at dtruscott@cfl.rr.com), who is planning the event.

Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering -- St. Paul, Sarasota
2019-09-28 08:30 - 12:30

Practice Discipleship Retreat, Luther Springs
2019-09-26 - 2019-09-29
Sept 26-29, 2019
Motel: $80 + $25 each additional night; Cabin $65 + $25 each additional night;
Prices increase $25 one month prior
Come to rest, re-energize, and reconnect with God and His action in our lives! Thursday evening we will gather for a time of networking and hospitality. Friday two all day intensive care courses. (Church Safety & Home Grown Faith). Saturday and Sunday we will offer workshops geared to equip you in your ministry to children and youth. Register for just one day or for all four! To register, visit FBSynod.com/youth. For questions please contact Sue Mendenall at (727) 415-9887.

Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering-Hope, The Villges
2019-09-21 08:30 - 12:30

Come to the Well Retreat for Women @ Luther Springs
2019-09-20 08:00 - 2019-09-22 17:00
http://cometothewelljax.weebly.com/

ELCA Latino Ministries Assembly
2019-09-19 - 2019-09-21
The Assembly of the ELCA Latino Ministries will take place from 19 to 21 September 2019 in Tampa, Florida.
More information coming soon.
Save the date now!
For more information: Amlatinos.Elca@Gmail.Com
