Gathering of the Virginia

Synod Ministerium

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Join your Virginia Synod colleagues for this time of

continuing education, worship, fellowship and renewal. We seek

the participation of 100% of the Virginia Synod’s rostered lead-

ers in this special event.

The Rev. Dr. Sammeli Juntunen, The Rev. Dr. Sammeli Juntunen, The Rev. Dr. Sammeli Juntunen, The Rev. Dr. Sammeli Juntunen, is head pastor of the

Lutheran Church in Savonlinna, Finland, which has

over 31,000 members. He studied with Professor

Tuomo Mannermaa and received his doctorate with

highest distinction. He has served as a youth pastor

and taught Ecumenics at Helsinki University. He was

an official delegate of the Evangelical Lutheran

Church of Finland to the General Assembly of the

Lutheran World Federation in Stuttgart in 2010, and

is a member of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

of Finland.

The Rev. Dr. Paul R. HinlickyThe Rev. Dr. Paul R. HinlickyThe Rev. Dr. Paul R. HinlickyThe Rev. Dr. Paul R. Hinlicky is Tise Professor of

Lutheran Studies at Roanoke College, a Docent of

the Evanjelicka Bohoslovecka Fakulta in Bratislava,

and Professor of Systematic Theology at the Insti-

tute of Lutheran Theology. He is author of Paths

Not Taken, Luther and the Beloved Community, Di-

vine Complexity, Rethinking Philosophy and Theol-

ogy with Deleuze (co-authored with Brent Ad-

kins) and forthcoming Before Auschwitz: What

Christian Theology Must Learn from the Rise of Na-

zism. He earned his PhD from Union Theological Seminary, NY, in 1983,

his MDiv from Christ Seminary-Seminex in 1978 and his BA from Con-

cordia Senior College in 1974. He was ordained in a predecessor body

of the ELCA in 1978.

Presenters

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Dr. Kathryn A. Kleinhans Dr. Kathryn A. Kleinhans Dr. Kathryn A. Kleinhans Dr. Kathryn A. Kleinhans is Professor of Religion at

Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, where she has

taught since 1993. An ordained pastor of the Evan-

gelical Lutheran Church in America, she holds a

Ph.D. from Emory University, an M.Div. from Christ

Seminary – Seminex, and a B.A. from Valparaiso Uni-

versity. Her scholarship focuses on the contempo-

rary relevance of Martin Luther and Lutheran con-

fessional theology. Dr. Kleinhans describes herself

as having one foot firmly planted in the 16th century and the other

firmly planted in the 21st century. In addition to her scholarly publica-

tions, she is eager to make Lutheran theology relevant for Christians

today through popular articles and devotional writings. Her

"Lutheranism 101" remains the most frequently requested reprint in

the history of The Lutheran magazine. She and her husband, Pastor

Alan R. Schulz, are the parents of two adult sons, Christopher and Paul.

Three blocks of 30 minutes each will be offered for participants to offer

topics to be explored within small groups—such as: Faith Community

Nursing, Biblical Story Telling, Christian Formation, Lutheran Partners

in Mission, Lutheran World Hunger, Ventures Stewardship Workshops,

Developing Keys to an Effective Church, and others you may suggest . . .

Networking ConversationsNetworking ConversationsNetworking ConversationsNetworking Conversations

The Reverend Tobby EleasarThe Reverend Tobby EleasarThe Reverend Tobby EleasarThe Reverend Tobby Eleasar, president of the New

Guinea Island District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

of Papua New Guinea.

Guest Preacher

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MONDAY, October 14:

12:30 pm Registration begins; lunch on your own

1:45 pm Eucharist, Washington Room

2:50 pm Break with beverages, Washington Room

3:00 pm Introductions and Announcements, Washington Room

3:15 pm Keynote Presentation I - and Triad Conversation

4:45 pm Portico Benefits Presentation: 2014 Health Care

Changes and Mayo Clinic Assessment

5:30 pm Free time

6:00 pm Dinner, Festival Center

7:00 pm Keynote Presentation II - and Triad Conversation

8:15 pm Break

8:30 pm Evening Worship, Washington Room followed by

social time TUESDAY, October 15:

7:00-8:00 am Continental Breakfast (or on your own)

8:15 am Morning Prayer, Washington Room

8:30 am Preview of afternoon activities, Washington Room

8:45 am Networking Conversation

9:30 am Networking Conversation

10:15 am Break with beverages, Washington Room

10:30 am Keynote Presentation III - and Triad Conversation

Noon Lunch on your own and afternoon free for activities

6:00 pm Dinner, Festival Center

7:00 pm Networking Conversation, Washington Room

7:30 pm Bishop’s Time

8:45 pm Evening Prayer, followed by social time

WEDNESDAY, October 16:

7:00-8:30 am Continental Breakfast (or on your own)

8:45 am A hymn and a prayer, Washington Room

9:00 am Panel and Discussion

10:30 am Eucharist (including covenant), Washington Room

ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule

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• Play some Golf at Red Wing Lake Golf Course ($32.00 for cart and greens fee) NO Jeans, dress code of pants & shirt with collar.

• How about some Tennis at Owl Creek Tennis Center ($10.00 outdoor court and $25 indoor court per hour)

• Virginia Aquarium features a main building with a sting ray touch tank, IMAX theater & nature trail to Marsh Pavilion ($22.00 Aquarium, $9.00 IMAX or $28.00 for both)

Free Time ActivitiesFree Time ActivitiesFree Time ActivitiesFree Time Activities

• Stop by the shops on the boardwalk or check out the Lynnhaven Mall (7 Mi.) or McArthur Center (19 Mi) Both malls have theaters and restaurants.

• Bike the boardwalk or join a group for a ride. • "A Pastors' Pickin' Party" - come enjoy some good ole gospel tunes, new ones and all kinds of music in between. Bring your favorite string instrument, your best voice or just simple show up to share the experi-ence! Led by former Kingdom Stompers.

• Come aboard the Victory Rover Naval Base Cruise from Nauticus, Home of the Battelship Wisconsin. You will cruise the waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor.

• Visit the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Battleship Wisconsin or Mac-Arthur Museum all located in downtown Norfolk– no fee

• Visit both Cape Henry lighthouses. Stroll along the beach, Visit memorials, visit the gift shop and for $5 you can climb Old Cape Henry Lighthouse. • First Landing State Park– Nature and history pro-

grams, hiking, picnicking, 20 miles of trails on 2,888 acres. $4 Parking Fee per vehicle.

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This will be our home for lodging, meals and all

sessions. To find the Quality Inn: from I-64 E take exit 284A to merge

onto I-264 E towards VA Beach,

turn right on Pacific Ave., turn left on 7th Street, turn left on Atlantic

Ave., end at 705 Atlantic Ave.

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The Quality Inn and Suites has agreed to allow guests to

register for a room for Sunday night prior to the gathering and for the

Wednesday and Thursday night after the gathering at the same dis-

counted rate. (Friday and Saturday nights before the event will cost the full amount.)

The Ministerium Team has discussed the

participation of spouses-and while spouses are welcome to stay, having

paid for the room costs, the nature of the event would be changed if they

participated in the program and meals. . . so spouses are welcome, but will not be present for meals or

programs during the gathering. You are also welcome to come early or

remain after the gathering to enjoy family time.

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Registration Fee for resident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00 $_____.___

Registration Fee for commuter . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . $ 90.00 $_____.___

Registration Prior to September 20 is as follows:

Resident Full-time, double room, all meals . . . . . .$155.00 $_____.___

Single room additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 80.00 $_____.___

Commuter Registration & Mon./Tues. Dinner . . . $ 80.00 $_____.___

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Registration Form Registration Deadline September 20, 2013

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Golf Tennis Aquarium Shopping Pastors’ Pickin’ Party Biking Victory Rover Cruise Naval Museum Lighthouses First Landing State Park

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During the Bishop’s Time Tuesday evening, I would like our Bishop to

address:

Portico Benefit Services will have a representative present and will

be available all day Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with members

regarding their pension and retirement benefits.