Fall Retreat - The Zen of Lutheran Theology

The topic for this retreat will be “The Zen of Lutheran Theology”.

Pr. Doug Ryniewicz, Christ the King Windsor, CT and professor at Central CT State University will be our speaker. 

Pr. Doug describes “The Zen of Lutheran Theology” in this way. The essential hallmarks of Luther's Theology were conceived by Luther as paradox or as they say in the East: yin and yang, both and... for example: Law/Gospel, Sinner/Saint, Kingdom of the Left/Kingdom of the Right, Word of God/word of man.. A learning and memory device as well as a powerful way to explore "What is it really that Lutherans Believe" from a solid, yet creative theological point of view.

Videos of Pr. Doug's presentations are now available on the school website under "The Zen of Lutheran Theology"

SLM Informational Video

Please watch our video to learm more information about the School of Lay Ministry and to hear student testimonials.

School of Lay Ministry Website

The School of Lay Ministry now has a website. Please check it out.  www.nesynodslm.com.

Articles written about SLM

I have been working on updating my blog as well as putting up a SLM website while I have some free time on this rainy Monday. As I was working I came across several articles that have been written about the school and its graduates and students. I thought I would start an archive of them for people to read. If you come across any please send me the link.

New England Synod Website - Third class to graduate at Synod Assembly on June 4, 2011. This article includes Eric Lane's sermon based on John 20: 19-31, the Gospel for May 1, the Second Sunday of Easter. Eric gave this sermon at the SLM the Spring 2011 retreat.
http://www.nesynod.org/resources/news-and-publications/news?start=8

Grace Lutheran Church in West Springfield, MA. The graduates were Karen Blanchard, Carol Goulet and Ryan Lynch.
http://gracelutheranonline.com/2011/06/20/grace-celebrates-three-new-lay-ministry-graduates/

Christ the King - Nashua, NH - This article was written by Steve Uurtamo, class of 2013. http://www2.ctknashua.org/news/1063/school-of-lay-ministry-info/

Retreat Dates for 2011 - 2012 school year

The School of Lay Ministry Retreat dates for the 2011 - 2012 school year are as follows:
Fall Retreat - October 28 - 30 2011 - Camp Calumet, Lake Ossipee NH
Spring Retreat - May 4 - 6 2012 - Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center, Andover MA