School of Lay Ministry
The 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.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Fall Retreat - 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
Monday, August 15, 2011
School of Lay Ministry Website
Articles written about SLM
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/
Friday, June 3, 2011
Retreat Dates for 2011 - 2012 school year
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
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Spring Retreat 2011 changes
Fall Retreat 2010- Don Larsen
Friday, September 17, 2010
Fall Retreat at Camp Calumet
Sunday, July 4, 2010
2009-2010 School Members
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Class of 2010
Rev Elaine Hewes 106a.mov
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.