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/

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/  

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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).

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)