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FEBRUARY 2
Speed Dating: UNWRAPPED
On Monday, Feb. 6, at 7:30pm (until 9pm or so...come and go as you are able) Middlers, Seniors, and spouses are invited to Schmucker House for a low-key evening of story sharing, question asking, snack eating, and internship profile reviewing. Those who have "been there done that" will be available to answer any questions about the matching workshop or the internship process, as well as questions about particular sites. All of the profile folders will also be available for reviewing. Paper products will be provided. Please bring a snack or drink to share. [Be sure to go to Dr. Carlson's information session on February 2 as well!]
Community meal time change
The community meal scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 8 will begin at 5pm, not 5:30pm.
“Composing for the Church” lecture
Washington Theological Union presents the Sophia Award and Lecture honoring Rev. Jan Michael Joncas “Heaven’s Harmonies in Human Habitats: Composing for the Church,” on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 5pm, at Washington Theological Union (6896 Laurel St. NW Washington DC). Reception immediately following the lecture. Please RSVP by February 6 to Laura Glasgow (
lglasgow@wtu.edu, 202-541-5219).
“Economic Justice for All” lecture
On Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30pm, St. Paul’s College and the Paulist Washington Community present The 2012 Annual Hecker Lecture, “Economic Justice for All: 25 Years after the Bishops’ Pastoral Statement on the Economy,” by Mary Jo Bane, the Thornton Bradshaw Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School. The lecture will take place at (3015 Fourth Street NE Washington DC ). Please RSVP to 202-832-6262 or
stpaulsdc@aol.com.
Covenant group leader meeting
Covenant group leaders are invited to meet in the Refectory today, February 2, at lunch.
Lutherans Concerned Mardi Gras party
LC/MWDC (Lutherans Concerned/Metro Washington DC) invites you to our Mardi Gras & LC/NA “Reconciling Works” Assembly Prep Kick-off Party! Featuring food & drink, fellowship, music, and special guest LC/NA Exec. Director Emily Eastwood. It’s happening on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7pm, at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 4th St NW (Judiciary Sq. METRO). Please bring a friend! There's no charge. Please RSVP (so we make sure there's enough "Mardi Gras" to go around!) to Mark Rohrbaugh (
mlrohr1@yahoo.com or 202.236.3339) by February 7.
Muslim-Christian Dialogue lecture
The Third Annual Al-Alwani Lecture for Muslim-Christian Dialogue “Good Work and Good Works,” presented by Dr. Waleed El-Ansary, Xavier University, and Dr. Richard J. Jones, will take place on Monday, Feb. 13 at 4pm, at the El Hibri Charitable Foundation (1420 16th St. NW, Washington DC).
FEBRUARY 1
New program to run BibleWorks on your Mac
Attention all Mac users: If you are having issues running BibleWorks on your Mac or would like to learn about a better program to run BibleWorks on your computer, please meet today, February 1, at 5:20pm (right after Biblical Stewardship is dismissed) in the Library Lecture Room. We will be presenting a new program called Crossover and will then offer technical assistance till 6:15pm. That means, you can bring your BibleWork CDs and get assistance installing it. Even if you don't run BibleWorks, you may still want to come and learn about this program. Any questions, please email Matt Day at
mday@Ltsg.edu. If tomorrow does not work for your schedule, please email Matt and we will schedule an additional meeting for possibly Friday morning.
Senior Class meeting
The Senior Class will be meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1:30pm in the Pioneer Room. We will be making final decisions about how we want to find out which region we have been assigned to and doing some other planning for the Senior Banquet, Graduation, and our class gift. If you have questions please contact Caitlin (
cglass@Ltsg.edu) or Cassandra (
clamb@Ltsg.edu). Hope to see you there!
Junior Class meeting
Junior Class! It's time for our next meeting to get updated on what's going on at LTSG since break! Please come to our meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 10:15am in Val. #310 (during the normal integrative seminar class time). We're looking forward to seeing you there! If you have questions, contact Kimberly (
kbelken@Ltsg.edu) or Kristen (
kpapson@Ltsg.edu).
Musicians wanted for Of the Land and Seasons
Musicians interested in playing for the Of the Land and Seasons liturgy at chapel next Wednesday evening, Feb. 8, should email Dr. Folkemer asap.
Coffee Shop meeting
The Coffee Shop committee will be meeting on Friday, Feb. 3 during lunch in the Refectory.
Conversation on womanist thought
In honor of February as African-American History Month, on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6-8pm WATER (Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual) will be hosting a conversation with Dr. Beverly Mitchell for a brief overview of the history and trends of womanist thought. The WATER offices are located at 8121 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md. Please RSVP by Monday, Feb. 6 to
hnsmith86@gmail.com.
JANUARY 31
Stephen Deal to preach in chapel
The preacher for Wednesday's Communion service, the first of the spring semester, will be Stephen Deal. Deal serves as ELCA Global Mission regional representative in Central America working closely with the leadership of our companion churches in the region to identify ways for ELCA congregations and members to accompany the holistic missions of these Lutheran Churches among the poor, the vulnerable and the excluded. He and his wife Marta will also be eating lunch in the Refectory, and would welcome table conversation!
Lectio to resume
Anyone interested is welcome to gather at 8:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings in Val. #311 for prayerful reading of the lessons for the next Sunday. We'll use Luther's version of the monastic practice of lectio divina to listen to the Word of God, and will end punctually at 8:25am, so getting to class should be no problem. For more information, please talk with Pr. Oldenburg.
Mother Schmuckers seeking singers
Can't get enough of songs getting stuck in your head? Have you joined Seminary and Motet choir, and still feel your vocal cords yearning for more? Consider joining the Mother Schmuckers, LTSG's a cappella women's choir! We meet to rehearse weekly beginning this Wednesday in the chapel basement, from 1:15-2:10pm. Email
vlarson@Ltsg.edu with questions.
Trip to Mamma Mia on Broadway
“Mamma Mia” will be on Broadway, with a showing on May 19. Come along? The $130 per person includes deluxe motor coach to and from NYC and mezzanine seating. Leave Gettysburg 6:30am, return 10:30pm. Reservations due by Tuesday, Feb. 21. Interested? Let
kstjerna@Ltsg.edu know asap.
News conference related to Gettysburg’s Seminary Ridge Museum today
The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and the Adams County Historical Society will hold a special news conference Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 1pm sharp for the purpose of making a special announcement related to the new Seminary Ridge Museum project. The conference will take place in the Alumni Auditorium on the first floor of Valentine Hall.
B-E-A-R-S! Bears, Bears, Bears, WOOOOO!
Spouse Fellowship is hosting an evening at the Hershey Bears Hockey Game on March 25 at 5pm. The tickets will be 100 level for $18.50 per person. Please email
spousefellowship@Ltsg.edu with how many tickets you would like to purchase by January 31, and send the money via the mailroom. Checks can be made to Christina Fair.
Interested in leading chapel in the spring?
There are many Tuesdays and Thursdays still open for those interested in volunteering to lead chapel in the spring. Simply sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board at the back of the chapel, and Pr. Oldenburg will be after you with information and resources. Any member of the community is welcome to sign up, and services are not limited to Morning Prayer on those days. Questions? See Pr. Oldenburg.
JANUARY 30
Consortium event
The Washington Theological Consortium and the Consortium Student Board invites you to the Prayer Service for Christian Unity, Consortium Ecumenism Award, the fourth annual Figel Address, and presentation of the Consortium Ecumenism Certificate (of which LTSG student Amy Fiera is a recipient!). The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 5:30pm. It will be held at the Washington Theological Union (6896 Laurel Street NW Washington, DC). The Ecumenism Award will be presented to Dr. Margaret O’Gara, Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michaels’ College, Toronto. She will also deliver the Figel Address, entitles “Dialogue of Transformation.” RSVP to the Consortium Office, 202-832-2675 or
wtc@washtheocon.org. The event will be followed by a reception, and is free and open to the public.
YWCA accepting entries in Spirit of Gettysburg logo contest
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County invites artists of all ages to submit logo designs for the 2012 Spirit of Gettysburg 5K.The 22nd annual Spirit of Gettysburg is scheduled for June 23. All logo designs should emphasize the 22nd anniversary and have an historic theme. Entries must be original, and may include up to three colors; the winning logo will be printed on white t-shirts. The YWCA will add its logo to the winning entry. The winning design will be printed on all race t-shirts and awards, and the winning artist will receive a one-year YWCA adult rec pass membership. A photo and press release announcing the winner will also be submitted to local media.
Entries will be accepted through Feb. 12, and the Spirit of Gettysburg committee will choose the winner. All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form, which can be obtained at the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County, 909 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, or online at ywcagettysburg.org. Entries can be submitted by mail to YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County, c/o Alex Hayes, 909 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325; or by email to
ahayes@ywcagettysburg.org. For more information or with questions about the logo contest, contact Spirit of Gettysburg co-directors Alex Hayes
atahayes@ywcagettysburg.org or Vikkie Swint at
vswint@ywcagettysburg.org.
JANUARY 27
Taizé Evening Prayer this Sunday
The Seminary community is invited to a Taizé sung evening prayer service from 7-7:30pm at Trinity UCC (corner of Stratton and High, near the Gettysburg Public Library) on Sunday, Jan. 29. For questions contact Katy at
kgiebenhain@Ltsg.edu .
Compline this semester
Compline services for this semester will begin during Lent. Keep an eye out for the time and location. Questions? Contact Daniel Clark (
dclark@Ltsg.edu).
Instrumentalists needed for chapel services!
This Spring Semester we will be using settings from the ELW and also Of the Land and Seasons that benefit hugely from instrumental accompaniment. Some settings use traditional folk-style instruments, melody instruments, brass, woodwinds, strings, etc. Please contact Dr. Folkemer at
sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu asap if you are willing to offer your talents to our community’s worship.
Zimmann featured on Odyssey Network blog
Rev. Dr. Angela Zimmann is a LTSG grad, J-Term instructor and is running for Ohio's 5th District Congressional Seat. She has written a blog post for the Huffington Post’s ON Scripture. See it here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rev-angela-zimmann-phd/mark-1-21-28-authentic-leadership_b_1228610.html.
JANUARY 26
Donuts on Thursday
The coffee shop wishes to welcome everyone back to campus for the spring semester. Thursday is still donut day for the semester. There will be donuts for this first day of the semester for your enjoyment! Donuts are 75 cents each. Welcome back everyone!
Evening Communion
The weekly Communion service on Wednesday, Feb. 8 will take place at 6:30pm. Dr. Waldkoenig will be the presider, with Dr. Michelle Carlson preaching. The format will be "Of the Land and Seasons," an Appalachian folk setting, taking seriously the life in our neck of the woods. See announcements elsewhere on this page about how you can be involved in musical leadership of this service!
YWCA to host indoor triathlon
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County will host its second annual indoor triathlon February 11 from noon to 3:30pm. The triathlon will consist of three timed events: a 10-minute swim, a 20-minute stationary bike ride, and a 10-minute treadmill run. Participants may compete as individuals or as members of a team. Competitors must be age 16 or older. Entry fee is $30 and includes a t-shirt. Registration closes February 9. Proceeds from the event will be put toward the purchase of two new accessibility lifts for the YWCA pool and whirlpool. For more information or to register for the triathlon, call the YWCA service desk at 717-334-9171.
YWCA/Lutheran Seminary Community blood drive
The YWCA and the Seminary are hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Friday, Feb. 17, from 11am to 5pm in the Community Room at the YWCA. Please sign up at the Front Desk or call the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to schedule your life-saving donation.
Update on LTSG student in the West Bank
Courtney Weller, an LTSG student, is currently serving with the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Missions in the West Bank. Participants in the Holy Land J-term trip were able to meet up with Courtney in Bethlehem and enjoyed hearing about her work. You can check out her blog at
http://wandering-gnome.blogspot.com.
Seminary Weekend
This weekend is Seminary Weekend! You can find a schedule at
http://bit.ly/z1YWZv, and highlighted items are special chances to interact with prospective students. Please make them feel welcome as they discern God’s call in their lives!
Seminary community invited to honor Schumann on Sunday
Jill Schumann, a member of the Seminary’s extended community, recently completed her work as president of Lutheran Services in America. Honored on several occasions, including at the White House, Jill will now be recognized here “at home” in Gettysburg in a special coffee hour at Christ Lutheran Church on Jan. 29, following 10:30am worship. Schumann is among a very small cadre who have received the Seminary’s Bertha Paulssen award, conferred to lay persons who have demonstrated outstanding work in church and society. Christ Lutheran will also honor Jill and her husband, our own Dr. Oldenburg, for their years of dedicated service as members. With her new position based in the Baltimore area, the couple’s primary residence will shift, making more infrequent their presence on Sundays in Gettysburg.
Giving up chocolate is for sissies
Interested in establishing a meaningful and transformative Lenten discipline? Like some suggestions and resources? On February 8, Pr. Oldenburg will be giving a short (less than an hour) introduction to this season at the normal chapel hour (Communion that day will be in the evening). It will give you the tools to work on this effort, and some ideas about how chapel and other aspects of the seminary community might help. The highlights of this presentation will also be on YouTube, but this is
your chance to see it live!
Seminary and Motet choir singers needed!
All persons in the seminary community, including spouses and children (High School age and above) are welcome and needed in the Seminary Choir and Motet Choir this Spring semester!
No previous musical experience is needed to be in either choir. If you hesitated joining in September because of schedule/workload concerns, please reconsider and join for the Spring. The Seminary Choir rehearses M., T., and Th. from 12:50pm to 1:25pm (must be able to make 2 out of 3 weekly rehearsals) and sings for our Wednesday midday and special event Eucharists. The Motet Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 6:15pm to 7:30pm and sings at the Wednesday evening and special event Eucharists. Both choirs will sing for the Graduation Eucharist Prelude Concert on May 11 as well. Please contact Dr. Folkemer at
sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu, in person, or just show up for the first rehearsals! Seminary Choir begins on Monday, Jan. 30. Motet Choir begins on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Thank you from Diaconal Ministry Formation team
The Diaconal Ministry Formation team would like to thank the many people who helped make the January 2012 event a success. The students, staff and visiting faculty all enjoyed the warm hospitality of our community.
JANUARY 24
Classroom assignments
The classroom assignments for Spring Semester are now posted on the Registrar’s webpage at
http://www.ltsg.edu/Departments/Registrar/files/SPRING-2012-GRID-classrooms.
Kingsborough ordination
Mary Anne Kingsborough will be ordained in the holy ministry of Word and Sacrament during a Celebration of Holy Eucharist on Friday, Jan. 27, at 7pm. Bishop Hoover will preach and preside at the Eucharist and rite of ordination which will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Lancaster. Mary Anne has been called by Synod Council to serve as intentional interim associate pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Columbia. St. Peter Lutheran Church is located at Delp Road and Lititz Pike, Lancaster.
BibleWorks training session
Get your computer and BibleWorks skills up to speed at a training session offered by VH1 on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1:30-3pm. (Val. #310) It will mainly be a time to setup your BibleWorks program and to become familiar with some of its capabilities. We will be working through the guidelines posted on this page (
http://bit.ly/yepv3X), and you are encouraged to work through as much of them as you can in advance. The focus will be on BW9, but it will be helpful for those using BW8 as well.
“Leadership Studies” tutorial offered spring semester
This 3-credit tutorial will be offered by Pres. Cooper-White. While designed primarily for seniors and STM students, others may be admitted by consultation with the instructor. If interested, please notify the Registrar’s Office or be in direct contact with the president.
B-E-A-R-S! Bears, Bears, Bears, WOOOOO!
Spouse Fellowship is hosting an evening at the Hershey Bears Hockey Game on March 25 at 5pm. The tickets will be 100 level for $18.50 per person. Please email
spousefellowship@Ltsg.edu with how many tickets you would like to purchase by January 31, and send the money via the mailroom. Checks can be made to Christina Fair.
Information about International Association of Women Ministers
Pastor Beverly Banyay, graduate of LTSG class of 2001 and a member of the alumni council, will be arriving on campus on Tuesday, Jan. 24 for an alumni council meeting and would like to meet with any women students or women in ministry to explain about the International Association of Women Ministers. This is an ecumenical association that supports women in ministry and advocates for the ministry of women. She will be available to meet with anyone interested in exploring IAWM at 7pm in Singmaster on Tuesday.
New Zimmann campaign video
For those keeping up on the campaign of our J-Term instructor and LTSG graduate, Rev. Dr. Angela Zimmann, here is the latest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtRveGXGHJc! Her spouse, Rev. Dr. Marty Zimmann (also a LTSG graduate) is the narrator.
Seminary community invited to honor Schumann
Ms. Jill Schumann, a member of the Seminary’s extended community, recently completed her work as president of Lutheran Services in America. Honored on several occasions, including at the White House, Jill will now be recognized here “at home” in Gettysburg in a special coffee hour at Christ Lutheran Church on January 29, following the 10:30am worship service. Members of the Seminary community are invited to join in this celebration of Schumann’s ministry, which will include recognition of her being among a very small cadre who have received the Seminary’s Bertha Paulssen award, conferred to lay persons who have demonstrated outstanding work in church and society. Christ Lutheran will also honor Jill and her husband, our own Dr. Oldenburg, for their years of dedicated service as members. With her new position based in the Baltimore area, the couple’s primary residence will shift, making more infrequent their presence on Sundays in Gettysburg.
Postage increase information
On January 22, the USPS implemented new prices rates on some domestic and international services.
This includes an increase of - 1 cent to 45 cents for first class 1oz or below mail; 5 cent increase to 85 cents for 1oz International mail to Mexico and Canada; 7 cent increase to $1.05 for 1oz international mail to all other countries. A more detailed list of what to expect will be posted on the notice board outside the mailroom.
Walk to Jerusalem
Fall semester took us 1,436.6 miles on our journey. We are floating somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic! We still have 4,696.4 miles to go before May! Please email
spousefellowship@ltsg.edu with your miles walked, jogged, ran, swam, biked, etc. since September. Thanks to everyone who has been sending in miles thus far!
JANUARY 20
New LTSG student book exchange
Are you looking for used books for upcoming classes? Do you have books you'd like to pass on to other students? Visit the new LTSG Student Book Exchange in order to buy, sell, trade, lend, or give away books. Email
vlarson@Ltsg.edu with problems or questions.
http://linoit.com/users/AdorableEggplant/canvases/LTSG%20Student%20Book%20Exchange.
Spring worship schedule
The chapel schedule for the spring is out, and posted on the seminary website. There are also hard copies available in the folder on the bulletin board by the mailboxes. The dean of the chapel hopes sincerely that, over the course of 2011-2012, every second year student, every fourth year student, and every interested STM student has been assigned leadership. Past experience indicates, however, that he has omitted some folk. If you are one of those, please accept his apologies (and assume that the omission was due to incompetence rather than malevolence), and be in touch with him ASAP so he can get you on the schedule, in one of the many open dates.
Once those omitted folk are plugged in, those open dates will be available for volunteer leadership, even if you've already had a chance to lead chapel this year. Watch for a chance to sign up, on the bulletin board in the back of the chapel.
Community meal
A community meal has been scheduled for 5:30pm on Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the Refectory. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the receptionist at
rrivera@Ltsg.edu.The reservation deadline is February 1. The menu is: Salad bar, garlic bread, pasta with choice of marinara or alfredo sauce and meatballs on the side.
Middle East series at Gettysburg College
You are invited to the Conflict and Resistance in the Middle East series being held over the spring semester at Gettysburg College. The first event is a screening of the film Live from Bethlehem on Monday, Jan. 30 at 7pm in the Bowen Auditorium in McCreary Hall. All events are free and open to the public.
http://www.gettysburg.edu/library/.
Celtic Worship this Sunday
A candlelight Celtic Worship Service will take place at Christ Lutheran, Gettysburg, this Sunday evening, January 22, and every 2nd and 4th Sunday evening, at 6pm. Anyone interested in assisting in the service as a lector, assisting minister, or band member should contact Dr. Folkemer at
sfolkemer@Ltsg.edu. The band rehearses at 5pm before the services.
Welcome, Rhys!
We rejoice with Laura and Eric Haupt at the birth of Rhys Bishoff Haupt on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 5:44am. Rhys is 8 pounds 5 ounces and 21 inches long. Mom and baby are both home and doing well!
Upcoming in chapel
There will be chapel at 11:55am every day the seminary is in session. Here's what's in store: Friday, Jan. 20, Lessons and Stuempfle Hymns for Epiphany; Monday, Jan. 23, Chapel led by Jason Felici; Tuesday, Jan. 24, Farewell and Godspeed (especially for those completing course work in December or January), led by Virginia Price; Wednesday, Jan. 25, Semester break - no chapel; Thursday, Jan. 26, Matthew Skinner, NT prof at Luther Seminary, preaching; Friday, Jan. 27, Kirsi Stjerna preaching.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days
You are invited to the tenth annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days, held in Washington, D.C, where hundreds of Christians will explore economy, livelihoods, and our national priorities. For four days (March 23-26) we will worship side-by-side, hear from theologians and policy experts, equip ourselves to speak confidently on key policy issues, and take our message to our elected officials in Congress. As Lutherans, we believe that government can be God’s gift to allow us live together peacefully, and we will explore this together and enjoy fellowship at breakout points during the conference.Consider this your personal invitation to come to Washington and be heard! Register now at
http://advocacydays.org/registration/.
Money tight? We understand, and to help more people attend EAD, the ELCA is providing scholarships. Deadlines are fast-approaching, so apply TODAY by filling out this application:http://elcaadvocacy.wufoo.com/forms/elca-scholarship-ecumenical-advocacy-days/.
YWCA invites public to try free fitness classes, massage, and more
The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County invites the public to enjoy free use of its fitness center and classes, pool, chair massage, and more during an open house January 27. The YWCA pool, whirlpool, and fitness center will be open to the public during regular business hours, 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors are also welcome to join a number of the scheduled classes and activities. The YWCA fitness center recently added six new Matrix T5x treadmills and two new Matrix E5x ellipticals, enhancing the award-winning fitness center that has been named “Best in Gettysburg” for five years running by readers of Celebrate Gettysburg magazine. All visitors will receive a free two-week trial membership, and new members who purchase a three-month or longer membership will have the $50 joiner fee waived. YWCA rec pass membership includes a free fitness center orientation, a free 30-minute personal training session, and access to all land and water fitness classes as well as use of the facility’s gymnasium, racquetball courts, and more. For more information or to register for the January 27 cycle classes, please call the YWCA service desk at 717-334-9171.
JANUARY 17
Welcome board members
The Seminary community welcomes members of the board of directors to campus today and tomorrow for their winter meeting.
Koran by Heart viewing Thursday
You are invited to join the Middle East Justice and Peace Group to view
Koran by Heart on Thursday Jan. 19 at 7pm in the Valentine Hall auditorium. Discussion and refreshments will follow the film. Koran recitation reaches its pinnacle at the world's preeminent recitation competition in Cairo, where Muslim children come from across the globe to perform in front of a panel of prominent judges. The event is free and open to the public.
The Fine Arts Council wants you
Join the Seminary Fine Arts Council for its first meeting of 2012 next Thursday, Jan. 26 at 3:00pm in Val. 215. The FAC meets a few times a year. Tasks include caring for the collection and organizing art exhibits on campus. For questions contact Katy in the Office of Communication
kgiebenhain@Ltsg.edu .
Study in Helsinki
The University of Helsinki and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland offer an opportunity for a Gettysburg Seminary student to study in Helsinki for one or two semesters in 2012-2013. Housing, tuition and a stipend for living expenses are provided. Courses are available in English. For details contact Dr. Stjerna A.S.A.P.
kstjerna@Ltsg.edu .
Seminarian job opportunity
St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Littlestown, PA seeks a senior seminarian for the 2012-2013 school year. Responsibilities include assisting with worship, teaching confirmation class, children’s sermons and optional occasional preaching. Contact Pastor Sandra Mackie at
smackie8@embarqmail.com .
JANUARY 13, 2012
Talk on groundbreaking breast cancer research
Professor and cancer researcher Dr. Craig Meyers will present a groundbreaking new development in breast cancer research Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Valentine Hall on the Lutheran Theological Seminary campus in Gettysburg. The talk is sponsored by the ENCORE Breast Cancer Support Group of the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County and the Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Registration is requested through the YWCA service desk or by calling 717-334-9171. For more information, contact Deb Geesey at 717-334-9171, ext. 124, or
dgeesey@ywcagettysburg.org.