Churchwide Assembly Oregon-ized

Churchwide Assembly Oregon-ized

Churchwide Assembly Oregon-ized

The Evangelcial Luthearn Church in America meets in national assembly once every other year. August 15-19, 2011 the Assembly will meet in Orlando, FL, under the theme of "Freed in Christ to Serve." Those of us who are going from the Oregon Synod wish to share our impressions and experiences with you 'live and in person.' Please check daily to see what is happening!

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Blog entry Introduction
     Just a quick introduction.   I'm Nick Doversberger, pastor of Zoar Lutheran in Canby, and one of the voting...

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Blog entry Oregon Voting Members
Those of us going to the Churchwide Assembly in Orlando were elected at the 2010 Synod Assembly a year ago last June. You may not remember who all is...
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Blog entry Another Voting Member Intro
I am honored to be elected as a voting member to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.  My husband, Paul, will be attending with me as a volunteer for...
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Blog entry Denver
Hello from the Denver airport!! I'm not sure any of these wonderful people (waiting for our delayed flight to Orlando) are actually going to the...

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Blog entry Sunday: The family gathers
Sunday here in Orlando.  We had worship this morning, designed for bishops, church council members and staff who are here early. However, I...
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Blog entry Wandering Lutheran
Greetings from Orlando.  I'm Allen Brown, and for the last two days my postings have ended us somewhere else at Soul Cafe.  I'll...

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Blog entry Monday - starting with worship
    Hail, hail – the gang’s all here!

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Blog entry Day 1 of Churchwide Assembly
It is now 7 pm and I need to return to the plenary hall for the last meeting of the day.  Having begun at 8:30 this am, you know this is a long...

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Blog entry Grass-roots ministries in danger?
Hello. My name is Alison Embler-Brown, the wife of Allen Brown, a voting member here at the churchwide assembly. We are from Augustana in Portland,...

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Blog entry Monday comments
Greetings, I tried to blog earlier this evening, but after typing for 30 min. or so I hit a key and it all went away never to be seen again.  I...

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Dave Brauer-RiekeSafe travel for the 1000+ members of our assembly. May God allow our efforts to bear fruit.1 year 40 weeks ago
Pr Dorthy NielsenPrayers for Bishop Jessica & family at the death of her mother. May the resurrection support those who grieve with hope.1 year 40 weeks ago
Dave Brauer-Rieke8/15/2011 Bp. Jessica Crist of the Montana Synod left the assembly today due to a critical health concern with her mother. Prayers for for the whole family.1 year 40 weeks ago

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