Communicating in the Faith: Talking together as Chistians about Tough Topics
A Skills Workshop with Dr. Laurie Jungling
When people are in community, difficult issues about how we should live together will arise. From the beginning, the Christian Church has had to find ways to communicate about difficult realities facing their communities. Not all of our ways have been healthy or faithful to God's desire for our abundant life together. Yet, there are ways for congregations and Christian communities to have healthy, transforming, Spirit-led conversations about difficult issues without being torn apart. This workshop explores positive, practical ideas for talking together as Christians about tough "living together" topics.
Monday Nov. 12 – American Lutheran, Billings
Monday Nov. 19 - St. Paul Lutheran, Missoula
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
January (Date TBD) - Helena5 Contact Hours
$75 clergy or $50 New to Ministry, LPA/$25 lay and retired pastors
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Worship and Music Workshop
Saturday October 13 th at St. Paul Lutheran in Missoula
Registration 9:00-9:30AM; Workshop 9:30-4:00 P.M.
This interactive workshop is for worship planners and part-time musicians,
including keyboardists/organists, instrumentalists, vocal and bell choir directors,
directors of music, Pastors/LPAs/Deacons, etc.
This workshop will include ideas for worship planning and music ministry to include liturgy and song/hymn selections, whether the setting is a liturgical or non-liturgical tradition. So be sure and invite friends from other faith traditions.
Cost: $35.00 (includes lunch and workshop materials) - Continuing education credits available through NRIT
Presenters: Pastor Julie Long-Our Savior’s Lutheran, Broadus; Tod Trimble-
Director of Music, St. Paul Lutheran, Missoula; Allen Sasser-Goehner, Deacon
Immanuel Lutheran, Missoula; Sandra McCracken-Music and Choir Director, Our
Savior’s Lutheran, Columbia Falls
Workshop Sponsors: Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) and
Montana Synod
To Register: Send an email to Pastor Julie at jcblong@hotmail.com or via FB
message by Sunday October 7 th . This will facilitate adequate print and electronic
resources for participants as well as numbers for lunch planners.
Please indicate any special dietary needs or food restrictions.
Digital Class: Download onto your computer or stream online at anytime:
St. Paul: From Saul of Tarsus to the Apostle of the Lutheran Reformation
Dr. James Aageson, Professor Emeritus of Religion at Concordia College, Moorhead
Apart from Jesus, Paul is arguably the most important figure in the history of Christianity. Paul and his legacy have continually shaped, fed, and challenged the church from the first century to the twenty first. Paul’s letters form the theological heart of much of the New Testament, and along with the memory of his ministry they have continued to be read, preached, theologically interpreted, and applied to contemporary ethical issues. Notably, Luther himself found deep personal solace and profound theological insight in reading Paul’s letters. As we pause to remember the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, it is fitting that we revisit Paul and the way he has come to be interpreted and reinterpreted over the decades and centuries. This course will focus on Saul of Tarsus, Paul the Jew and follower of Christ, Paul the revered figure of the second century church, and Paul the apostle of the Lutheran Reformation. By looking at these significant stages in Paul’s journey through the life of the church, we will gain renewed understanding and appreciation for the way Paul has been interpreted in the past and continues to be reinterpreted today.
$75 for clergy
$50 for New to Ministry, LPA, retired pastors
4 Contact hours of continuing education.
*Contact NRIT at j.kunka@nrit.org after you have watched the class to receive a certificate of participation for 4 contact hours.
Register Here
Check out these coming events sponsored or co-sponsored by MAC
(Montana Association of Christians at macmt.org)
Faith, Science and Climate Action Conference
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13,
Bozeman, MT - Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture
The conference is to facilitate discussion between Montana faith leaders and scientists to address climate change. The conference will provide tools and resources for attendees to enlist engagement and involvement for more effective climate action.
Find out more at: facebook.com/fscaconference or fscaconference.org
MAC Connect Nov. 10, Helena (www.macmt.org/event---mac-connect.html)
(Montana Association of Christians at macmt.org)
Faith, Science and Climate Action Conference
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13,
Bozeman, MT - Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture
The conference is to facilitate discussion between Montana faith leaders and scientists to address climate change. The conference will provide tools and resources for attendees to enlist engagement and involvement for more effective climate action.
Find out more at: facebook.com/fscaconference or fscaconference.org
MAC Connect Nov. 10, Helena (www.macmt.org/event---mac-connect.html)
If you are interested in hosting: Community Clergy Training Program
sponsored by the VA
Contact Pastor Ken DuVall (406-459-2298)
Many returning Veterans living in rural areas know little about VA facilities, and are likely to search for assistance first among people they know. Since most small, rural communities have houses of worship, Veterans in rural communities often seek help from rural clergy. Research indicates that stigma regarding mental health is significant in rural America and often inhibits Veterans in seeking care. However, may feel that seeking help in rural faith communities will have less negative impact on their reputation within their community and on their military careers. Many are less resistant to seeing a clergy person than a mental health professional. However, many members of the clergy have limited understanding of the essential issues common to returning warriors. If rural clergy can be helped with a better understanding of the health issues and readjustment difficulties of returning Veterans, and assist them in seeking help sooner, Veterans and their families will be better served. Clergy organizations, faith-based congregations, National Guard and Reserve chaplains, and Veteran Service Organization chaplains all express a strong interest in learning how to increase effectiveness in meeting the needs of returning Veterans. Additionally, these organizations offer a rich potential for cooperative action leading to a new foundation for community-based Veteran services. Providing essential, accurate learning for these groups and collaborating with community partnerships to that end is the focus of this training.
Pr. DuVall simply requests use of a venue in a community (church fellowship halls work); The class runs from 9am – 3pm showing two modules + lunch. No cost to clergy participants except travel to venue and time spent at the event.
5 Contact Hours Available
sponsored by the VA
Contact Pastor Ken DuVall (406-459-2298)
Many returning Veterans living in rural areas know little about VA facilities, and are likely to search for assistance first among people they know. Since most small, rural communities have houses of worship, Veterans in rural communities often seek help from rural clergy. Research indicates that stigma regarding mental health is significant in rural America and often inhibits Veterans in seeking care. However, may feel that seeking help in rural faith communities will have less negative impact on their reputation within their community and on their military careers. Many are less resistant to seeing a clergy person than a mental health professional. However, many members of the clergy have limited understanding of the essential issues common to returning warriors. If rural clergy can be helped with a better understanding of the health issues and readjustment difficulties of returning Veterans, and assist them in seeking help sooner, Veterans and their families will be better served. Clergy organizations, faith-based congregations, National Guard and Reserve chaplains, and Veteran Service Organization chaplains all express a strong interest in learning how to increase effectiveness in meeting the needs of returning Veterans. Additionally, these organizations offer a rich potential for cooperative action leading to a new foundation for community-based Veteran services. Providing essential, accurate learning for these groups and collaborating with community partnerships to that end is the focus of this training.
Pr. DuVall simply requests use of a venue in a community (church fellowship halls work); The class runs from 9am – 3pm showing two modules + lunch. No cost to clergy participants except travel to venue and time spent at the event.
5 Contact Hours Available
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NRIT exists to provide and promote lifelong learning for the people of the Montana Synod (and their neighbors) , for the purpose of equipping them in their lives of ministry.
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NRIT exists to provide and promote lifelong learning for the people of the Montana Synod (and their neighbors) , for the purpose of equipping them in their lives of ministry.
For more information about NRIT click here.