tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11946135788912539792024-03-20T05:46:53.280-04:00School of Lay MinistryThe New England Synod School of Lay Ministry is an opportunity for fellowship, spiritual growth and learning together.
The school is organized as a two year commitment of study. One year focuses on a Theological curriculum. The second year focus is Biblical Studies: Old and New Testaments.
Each year begins and ends with a retreat. The time between retreats is spent in geographical study groups viewing "Select" courses related to the curriculum and engaging in reflection on each topic.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-36741293104431819252011-09-17T19:03:00.000-04:002012-05-06T17:32:41.430-04:00Fall Retreat - The Zen of Lutheran TheologyThe topic for this retreat will be “The Zen of Lutheran Theology”. <br />
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Pr. Doug Ryniewicz, Christ the King Windsor, CT and professor at Central CT State University will be our speaker. <br />
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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.<br />
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Videos of Pr. Doug's presentations are now available on the school website under "The Zen of Lutheran Theology"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-8724997093032379572011-09-17T11:14:00.000-04:002011-09-17T11:14:22.553-04:00SLM Informational VideoPlease watch our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paLOY7W3LD4"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">video</span></a> to learm more information about the School of Lay Ministry and to hear student testimonials.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-32761077017988620682011-08-15T15:27:00.004-04:002012-05-06T17:26:30.358-04:00School of Lay Ministry WebsiteThe School of Lay Ministry now has a website. Please check it out. www.nesynodslm.com.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-26295829255107932762011-08-15T13:36:00.013-04:002011-08-15T15:18:19.018-04:00Articles written about SLMI 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.
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<br />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.
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<br />Grace Lutheran Church in West Springfield, MA. The graduates were Karen Blanchard, Carol Goulet and Ryan Lynch.
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<br /><p>Christ the King - Nashua, NH - This article was written by Steve Uurtamo, class of 2013. htt<a href="http://www2.ctknashua.org/news/1063/school-of-lay-ministry-info/">p://www2.ctknashua.org/news/1063/school-of-lay-ministry-info/</a>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-66448379731047257722011-06-03T17:01:00.003-04:002011-06-03T17:04:35.694-04:00Retreat Dates for 2011 - 2012 school yearThe School of Lay Ministry Retreat dates for the 2011 - 2012 school year are as follows:<br />Fall Retreat - October 28 - 30 2011 - Camp Calumet, Lake Ossipee NH<br />Spring Retreat - May 4 - 6 2012 - Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center, Andover MAUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-22740691670485904822010-11-27T15:57:00.010-05:002010-11-27T17:40:35.800-05:00Spring Retreat 2011 changes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1vxAg3IvmrCKB-lPCKi7AO3VYVOSn47MXUlYqQu5ZwTcVZPiUSlZU3HxV8KY8owP1_XzEc8OpOj6ctyB_V7NzKg1o3y_wGObBca6A06SxsdxIyAxLRG-p7J3AN9kzxNGNWIMAnw84OQ/s1600/cross+at+rolling+ridge.jpg"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPkWo3atZaPN1byo9rHZVFLPvqnW9IxbkSmjMrwRmSOOooLnEtu5AmPGx5EyDPXlr62KvBMApdEjmdCKdulsy1wNk0CLfkxndpJi6Oy80FEDKSBZWulMfK-CZDSpULR7vm42tt7UBUBBg/s1600/rolling+ridge.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 130px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544356856000672610" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPkWo3atZaPN1byo9rHZVFLPvqnW9IxbkSmjMrwRmSOOooLnEtu5AmPGx5EyDPXlr62KvBMApdEjmdCKdulsy1wNk0CLfkxndpJi6Oy80FEDKSBZWulMfK-CZDSpULR7vm42tt7UBUBBg/s400/rolling+ridge.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Date change: New date is April 29 - May 1</span><br /><div>Due to the very good chance of there still being snow at Camp Calumet for our spring retreat and the large number of students, we will need to change the retreat site and date for the Spring retreat. The board members have searched New England for what we thought would be the best alternative and we have found Rolling Ridge, in North Andover, MA. Please take a look at their website <a href="http://www.rollingridge.com/">www.rollingridge.com</a> and I'm sure you will agree that this is a very nice place to "Come away to a quiet place.... and rest awhile"</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-52527909366321018692010-11-27T15:53:00.002-05:002010-11-27T15:56:28.068-05:00Fall Retreat 2010- Don LarsenAnother absolutely wonderful Intro to the Biblical year by Don Larsen. Many of us were "pushed out of our boxes" by some of the ways Don helped us to look at this amazing Book.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-68276204706575261932010-09-17T17:06:00.003-04:002010-11-11T17:42:13.565-05:00Fall Retreat at Camp Calumet<div>Hello everyone,</div>
<br /><div> The fall retreat at Camp Calumet is one week and two hours away. Are we all as excited as I am to be starting another year of community and study. How awesome is this..... Pr. Don Larsen will be joining us for another unbelievable weekend of Biblical Study. If you would like a taste of what you are in for next weekend, check out the notes of his last retreat on the sidebar. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-87877274627032961932010-07-04T12:56:00.002-04:002010-07-17T15:41:16.724-04:002009-2010 School MembersHow awesome is this. In 2007, the first class began in the school with 18 students. This year the incoming class total was 35. Below are the classes of 2010 and 2011 at the fall retreat at Camp Calumet.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAq-EAs0FW2AzA9ordT7cTgqyzPKjlibUmas6Ac7qGzynRxiPYXBJSS650jyR5ogo6qrtsgatJSDc_usAWmCDDi0UtzN_r6-OaPBp9D7W0PZo__41eBmmkNQtohnhX14Jwbu9aaDLO9UQ/s1600/2009-2010class.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 464px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493064862079539682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAq-EAs0FW2AzA9ordT7cTgqyzPKjlibUmas6Ac7qGzynRxiPYXBJSS650jyR5ogo6qrtsgatJSDc_usAWmCDDi0UtzN_r6-OaPBp9D7W0PZo__41eBmmkNQtohnhX14Jwbu9aaDLO9UQ/s400/2009-2010class.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-69882781520152446342010-07-01T20:51:00.014-04:002010-07-17T15:38:58.892-04:00Class of 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Exi7KdL6Afn9TIGzRwC7KnWYGu9PTaQaj_UsFZfFHqhBGmEDaQFaVDGYTKvZunCNWXz_HvipLvySEW-y3RT2JsvDt0RmO2ZJ4GYpVQ5CiScb5lPT2RnfIQcRl4D0CubCaqvprmA3wcM/s1600/2010+graduating+class.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 394px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489295786554956466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Exi7KdL6Afn9TIGzRwC7KnWYGu9PTaQaj_UsFZfFHqhBGmEDaQFaVDGYTKvZunCNWXz_HvipLvySEW-y3RT2JsvDt0RmO2ZJ4GYpVQ5CiScb5lPT2RnfIQcRl4D0CubCaqvprmA3wcM/s320/2010+graduating+class.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div>The second graduating class of the school. Go to <span style="font-size:+0;"><a href="http://schooloflayministry.shutterfly.com/pictures">shutterfly</a></span> to see more pictures of the graduation at synod assembly. Click on shutterfly or the word pictures in the left side bar.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-65025399614151547802010-07-01T20:43:00.005-04:002010-07-02T12:02:31.721-04:00Rev Elaine Hewes 106a.mov<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Watch Rev. Elaine Hewes sermon for the 2010 School of Lay Ministry graduation. Click on this video to go to YouTube and view part 2 and 3.</p><p><object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/Yq9R5SBnvXs/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Yq9R5SBnvXs&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Yq9R5SBnvXs&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-41643669610755832452010-07-01T20:00:00.002-04:002010-07-25T21:50:57.574-04:00Pastoral Care with Pr. Susan Nachtigal, Spring Retreat 2010This video is a few photo's from Pr. Susan's presentation on Pastoral Care. Faning the flame of our Baptism by giving away Christ's presence to the other.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='499' height='329' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy0_B3uaqycifbUZZ3rxLJiEAmPiNwlfdvcILLE5ke6ElBO-KKsatwOIme8bQXpHDU6Bu06mpNwmCml7RH0Nw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-37994522321044359452010-07-01T19:53:00.008-04:002010-07-17T15:22:29.686-04:00BaptismSometimes there is nothing to do but act out what is stirring inside you.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='527' height='343' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxJELgsd7osjBEaUq3dkw9X5iVOIcapQmTUojvsqsJgiayt_D82yY2fClIW8qu7Y6hFJvfBpXsqHr5ZG7_Lxg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-51516037097096913932010-07-01T10:44:00.008-04:002010-07-17T15:24:12.006-04:00The First Two YearsEnjoy this video!!!!! It is a compilation of pictures taken during retreats in the first two years of the school.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='501' height='338' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz3mpg5NdW30Vs3zR0qiRMe52h347akz7eFSscjA1_w1fq84l1VvWx7Oj39BPFNIrTNBkKOFsmK2liu1oT2' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-45335326818811901902010-06-29T14:40:00.000-04:002010-07-17T15:19:01.151-04:00The DeanIn the summer of 2009, Judy Armelin was added to the team as Dean of the school. Six lay people were also added to the School's Board.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYO9xfkQKyjbPxNJlvXT_yy_6KHSe8VSoJ6-h9eR4b_RLCAnNRnhL_AwPTRwEXUBFPTaEEmbia3lQ8qTber8o8QePZaVdTWZGpCezi4wiWQcOgEAf5UO-0IQ0nG5OeqZ3JpSO_0KuR-E/s1600/the+team.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494949585200693746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYO9xfkQKyjbPxNJlvXT_yy_6KHSe8VSoJ6-h9eR4b_RLCAnNRnhL_AwPTRwEXUBFPTaEEmbia3lQ8qTber8o8QePZaVdTWZGpCezi4wiWQcOgEAf5UO-0IQ0nG5OeqZ3JpSO_0KuR-E/s400/the+team.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-43913795054492447982010-06-29T09:55:00.002-04:002010-07-17T15:27:22.134-04:00Pastor Don Larsen's presentations on the Bible<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOo8JP0Ikrp9gM-jgM76O9zLUeB1Ox3GRhAdeyUq5sbrKw-KHm5BwWMCUNbAERyQULRg0IH7b9ehZLGxLOIdXVf9hlIIDXj7K0bvlBiFobhKVFxhcfKtie22K0qHevlB7svAyhrWYp-4/s1600/002_2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489300956987582194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOo8JP0Ikrp9gM-jgM76O9zLUeB1Ox3GRhAdeyUq5sbrKw-KHm5BwWMCUNbAERyQULRg0IH7b9ehZLGxLOIdXVf9hlIIDXj7K0bvlBiFobhKVFxhcfKtie22K0qHevlB7svAyhrWYp-4/s320/002_2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>At the fall retreat in 2008, Pastor Don Larsen presented on .... Bible as Word of God.... that creates, creates right relatedness, becomes Prophetic Word, is Wisdom, becomes flesh. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-33991030492445462882010-06-28T18:34:00.001-04:002010-07-17T15:44:00.679-04:00Class of 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNP08swW3Nks4gswo8_9QNDyyGsOQBg3sn1uZ-gW9oHLeHRgvGCuTCBulVA-MSyURQ2hmYyPkNqA_7mJORMiubZArtnQltShFO2z3lGGsA0BPMDXgFpsw6jiYheJp9i5tp63Nogc7SMBI/s1600/ist+grad+class.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 452px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 358px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488701461674690146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNP08swW3Nks4gswo8_9QNDyyGsOQBg3sn1uZ-gW9oHLeHRgvGCuTCBulVA-MSyURQ2hmYyPkNqA_7mJORMiubZArtnQltShFO2z3lGGsA0BPMDXgFpsw6jiYheJp9i5tp63Nogc7SMBI/s320/ist+grad+class.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>The school of lay ministry began in the New England Synod in the fall of 2007. The synod leaders were hoping to have a handful of students that first year. To their surprise 18 people applied to be a part of the school. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-15695526841786235042010-06-27T09:52:00.001-04:002010-07-17T15:48:04.394-04:00Our Leaders<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPcTLNy41aGQ35slsu-oU0fsG7J5tqsm0NbYlUZ9XPDGmwTO-kAqSuHUQ8zhOkxK7AzBpO-ancoBcKay7cXCwYecMOMz1M4OZGd2aozdMFvwo3UsbtayeMpz4496PhGtFLCdZ8SS2Txg/s1600/Ted.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 237px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 172px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488937697651284162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPcTLNy41aGQ35slsu-oU0fsG7J5tqsm0NbYlUZ9XPDGmwTO-kAqSuHUQ8zhOkxK7AzBpO-ancoBcKay7cXCwYecMOMz1M4OZGd2aozdMFvwo3UsbtayeMpz4496PhGtFLCdZ8SS2Txg/s200/Ted.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolhmhq0aod1oGVvY634wTEtxK2tRiJu5gjcgXVnW4ZuRFfwlpFefHo2XqPyXN-Cd2kqtdIxwVQtVEsAj_HOLkiTOoij7Yz3zN5shVy_ZOwCF-cgMylmkXULvhRMlTG6nyFVjgR5hko_4/s1600/Nancy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488937696593456770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolhmhq0aod1oGVvY634wTEtxK2tRiJu5gjcgXVnW4ZuRFfwlpFefHo2XqPyXN-Cd2kqtdIxwVQtVEsAj_HOLkiTOoij7Yz3zN5shVy_ZOwCF-cgMylmkXULvhRMlTG6nyFVjgR5hko_4/s200/Nancy.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Pastor Ted Asta, Associate to the Bishop and Pastor Nancy Eldredge Hess led the school for the first two years. They were awesome leaders as well as compassionate companions on this "new" journey for us all. </div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-1478835002384363882010-06-26T21:20:00.000-04:002010-07-02T09:42:17.486-04:00What can I "BE" at the end of the program?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukDVZkrSrZIMdeu8uxIBPGLAGyBg18yCkFJLnP-m3sKGCkg0O-htbcL1v5XgxxsaG7ZFB-Y9KgcO8P21kuqIjRsriXEhFPyOnaGnksDEabovuF9LbuT-MvDxTfQkXuKhc-9vqhE9fdZU/s1600/last+supper.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488610925779523170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukDVZkrSrZIMdeu8uxIBPGLAGyBg18yCkFJLnP-m3sKGCkg0O-htbcL1v5XgxxsaG7ZFB-Y9KgcO8P21kuqIjRsriXEhFPyOnaGnksDEabovuF9LbuT-MvDxTfQkXuKhc-9vqhE9fdZU/s320/last+supper.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>The School embodies the belief in the “priesthood of all believers”, empowering its students to greater service to God and their congregations. It gives the students knowledge that fosters the confidence to be a stronger leader, teacher, mentor, and evangelizer.</div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194613578891253979.post-13571880405137822942010-06-25T09:08:00.007-04:002011-08-16T23:03:22.961-04:00What is the School of Lay Ministry?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVKGWU5XDyoph8SI4rw3lYqqc3Q8iOlM9nShqAnCR9w9e4BbQnP9v74gB1Tc8YMBytZnVJw7ZasB_BAh8XYfVLRx0gYDSdBt21Rg7ulIholTspfux8pHsl7eqDSxsYzcrpyAGpH0Hsns/s1600/sun+and+cross.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 182px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488604249438848258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCVKGWU5XDyoph8SI4rw3lYqqc3Q8iOlM9nShqAnCR9w9e4BbQnP9v74gB1Tc8YMBytZnVJw7ZasB_BAh8XYfVLRx0gYDSdBt21Rg7ulIholTspfux8pHsl7eqDSxsYzcrpyAGpH0Hsns/s320/sun+and+cross.jpg" /></a>
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<br /><div>The New England Synod School of Lay Ministry is an opportunity for fellowship, spiritual growth and learning together.</div>
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<br /><div>The school is organized as a two year commitment of study. One year focuses on a Theological curriculum, including Lutheran Theology, church and ministry, Luther's Large and Small Catechism, Lutheran Heritage, and an introduction to other religions in America. The second year focus is Biblical Studies; How Lutherans Interpret the Bible and a Historical and Literary exploration of the Old and New Testaments.</div>
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<br /><div>Each year begins and ends with a retreat. The Fall retreat topic prepares the student for the course of study for that year. The Spring retreat focuses on topics related to how lay people minister in the church.
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<br /><div>The time between retreats is spent in geographical study groups viewing "Select" courses related to the curriculum and engaging in reflection on each topic using study guides.</div>
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