CALLINGS – a video from Project Connect
“Hey you!” Lots of ways to use the word “call”, aren’t there. How about in church? Four pastors who have “been in the business” for varying lengths of time tell their stories and reflect on what a “calling” is about. Why does Project Connect care? Because we’re ALL trying to figure out God’s call in our lives!
VIEWS FROM NAMIBIA – YOUTH HOSTEL PROJECT
In Summer 2011, synod congregations filled a container with materials to assist children in youth hostels run by our Companion Synod in Namibia. Taken from a video presentation, this short movie shows the container’s destination: the Gibeon Youth Hostel, Hostel at Dordabis and Hostel at Bethanie, as well as countryside around Bethanie. To view the original slides, select this presentation format.
FREED IN CHRIST TO SERVE – ELCA SYNOD ASSEMBLY 2011 VIDEO
Our synod was one of the first to see the video prepared by the ELCA churchwide expression for viewing by synod assemblies. Our Voting Members are invited to share what they saw during the Spring Session of the 2011 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly with their congregations. Here is “Freed in Christ to Serve – ELCA Synod Assembly 2011.”
WHO ARE THESE YOUNG ADULTS (1 of 5) – Dr. Rodger Y. Nishioka
The keynote speaker at the Fall Session of the 2010 Synod Assembly shared descriptions of young adult realities in the current generation and suggested ways this interfaces with the church today.
WHO ARE THESE YOUNG ADULTS (2 of 5) – Dr. Nishioka
The description of the present generation and its interface with church and faith life continued.
WHO ARE THESE YOUNG ADULTS (3 of 5) – Dr. Nishioka
The description of the present generation and its interface with church and faith life continued.
WHO ARE THESE YOUNG ADULTS (4 of 5) – Dr. Nishioka
The description of the present generation and its interface with church and faith life continued.
WHO ARE THESE YOUNG ADULTS (5 of 5) – Dr. Nishioka
The description of the present generation and its interface with church and faith life concludes.
BEARING THE PROMISE – The Rev. Amy Thompson Sevimli
The sermon shared at the Festive Eucharist during the Fall Session of the 2010 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly was based on Luke 9. The Rev. Amy Thompson Sevimli, Assistant to the Bishop, preached.
WHAT ARE YOUNG ADULTS SEEKING AND HOW DO WE RESPOND? (1 of 4) – Dr. Rodger Y. Nishioka
Material from the morning session is expanded during Dr. Nishioka’s afternoon address, including questions and input from participants.
WHAT ARE YOUNG ADULTS SEEKING AND HOW DO WE RESPOND? (2 of 4) – Dr. Nishioka
Dr. Nishioka continues his afternoon address.
WHAT ARE YOUNG ADULTS SEEKING AND HOW DO WE RESPOND? (3 of 4) – Dr. Nishioka
Dr. Nishioka continues his afternoon address.
WHAT ARE YOUNG ADULTS SEEKING AND HOW DO WE RESPOND? (4 of 4) – Dr. Nishioka
Dr. Nishioka concludes his second address.
STEWARDSHIP AND YOUNG ADULTS (1 of 4) – Dr. Rodger Y. Nishioka
Advancing the theme of the 2010 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly, “Year of the Young Adult,” Dr. Rodger Y. Nishioka shared observations and insights in this workshop. Dr. Nishioka holds the Benton Family Chair in Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He teaches in the area of Christian education and practical theology and specializes in ministry with youth and young adults.
STEWARDSHIP AND YOUNG ADULTS (2 of 4) – Dr. Nishioka
Dr. Nishioka’s workshop presentation continues.
STEWARDSHIP AND YOUNG ADULTS (3 of 4) – Dr. Nishioka
Dr. Nishioka’s workshop presentation continues.
STEWARDSHIP AND YOUNG ADULTS (4 of 4) – Dr. Nishioka
Dr. Nishioka’s workshop presentation concludes.
“PERCEPTIONS” – YOUNG ADULTS & THE CHURCH
These conversations with young adults about what they think about the Church, Christianity and Christ point to issues of importance in our congregations. In this Year of the Young Adult in the synod, this video project was commissioned with support from the National Lutheran Home & Village at Rockville. (posted 4/6/10)