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CENTRAL STATES SYNOD HOUSES OF STUDY

Summary of Conference/Workshop Postings
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'CELEBRATING RURAL LIFE
June 13-16, 2007 -- Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn.
This annual gathering features keynote speakers -- Rev. Peter Marty, host of "Grace Matters" and Rev. Ruben Duran, ELCA Director for New Congregations and Tex Sample, retired Professor of church and Society at St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo. Download a reproduceable bulletin insert by clicking: Celebrate Rural Life.

SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 8-12
"Sowing Seeds: Growing a Movement" represents a partnership between ELCA's World Hunger and Advocacy networks. It's an anti-hunger event in Washington, D.C., featuring informative speakers, inspiring worship and practical workshops. Plan now to come to learn knowledge and skills to lead your congregation, campus and community to advocate against hunger and poverty in the U.S. and internationally.[TAKEN FROM WWW.ELCA.ORG]

LUTHER ACADEMY OF THE ROCKIES
June 18-28, 2007
You are invited to join colleagues in ministry to study with our distinguished faculty. Going Public" Christian Witness in the World, with Dr. Norma Cook Everist, Dr. Charles P. Lutz, and Dr. Mark Allen Powell.
Sponsored by Wartburg Theological Seminary, this ten-day event features morning lectures from noted scholars and church leaders within the Christian tradition. Afternoons and evenings are times to enjoy the spectacular setting of Meeker Park Lodge, nestled in the Rocky Mountains near Rocky Mountain National Park. Strong and relevant academic learning and a breathtaking setting make this event ideal for rostered leaders and their families. 25 contact Hours or 2.5 Continuing Education Units. More info: Academy of the Rockies.

LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC’S ‘YOUNG ARTISTS EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP” NOW AVAILABLE
Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. For the first time, we are offering a $200 “Young Artists Excellence in Music Scholarship”. The scholarship is designed to offer church leadership a tool to recognize those students that are gifted in musicianship. The scholarship is awarded in YOUR name, and goes toward LSM Academy tuition. We’ll even send a press release and a picture to your local newspaper, announcing the award.

The 2007 Academy will be held on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College from Sunday, June 24 to Sunday, July 22, 2007 for students in grades 8-12. For more information about the scholarship and the LSM Academy program, call Justin Larson, Admission’s Counselor at 612-230-3297or at jlarson@lutheransummermusic.org. You can also visit us online at www.LutheranSummerMusic.org or call toll-free 888-635-6583. Download a flyer by clicking: Lutheran Summer Music.

Faith and Wisdom
The Department for Ecumenical Affairs (ELCA), in cooperation with the Division for Ministry, eight partner denominations, and 200 regional organizations, now offers www.FaithandWisdom.org. Congregations can use this unique, non-commercial resource to find ecumenical - and other - events online. With over 15,000 events posted to date, thousands of people use this site each year. Check out the web site and watch for more about Faith and Wisdom in the near future.