MetroWord. Metropolitan Chicago Synod July Learn at Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism Workshop in July

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1 Metropolitan Chicago Synod July 2018 MetroWord Learn at Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism Workshop in July An Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism workshop will take place Thursday-Saturday, July 26-28, 2018, at Loyola University Chicago (Lake Shore Campus), Damen Student Center, 6511 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL Early Registration $95; Regular Registration $125 ELCA Members (use Promo Code: MCSYNOD). Early registration ends on Thursday, June 28, Registration and more information are available at The workshop provides an in-depth look at race and racism in the United States. Individuals and institutional leaders responsible for diversity and social justice will appreciate the exploration of the historical development of systemic racism and its continuing effects in our society. Participants will examine ongoing realities of racism including the identity-shaping power racism has on People of Color and White people; explore racism s individual, institutional and cultural manifestations; and consider the link between racism and other forms of oppression. A strategic methodology to dismantle racism will be introduced, focusing specifically on applying principles of organizing and social/cultural change. Chicago ROAR workshops are designed to reveal how systemic racism plays a role in often unseen ways, creating barriers to true multicultural diversity and racial justice. They will help participants struggle with the tough questions and begin to equip you with the skills to dismantle racism and transform your institution. Registration includes workshop materials, snacks on Thursday evening and continental breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday. Registration Cancellation/Refund Policy Seventy-five percent (75%) of registration fee is refunded if registration is cancelled by Thursday, June 28. If registration is cancelled between June 28 and close of registration on Thursday, July 21, 50% of registration fee will be refunded. There will be no refunds after Thursday, July 21.

2 MetroWord July 2018 Page 2 Take Part in Faithful at the Speed of Change Event Take part in Faithful at the Speed of Change event at Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Rd., Techny, IL 60082, Thursday to Saturday, July 26-28, Two presenters will explore the case for church renewal the WHY. Practical workshops for church leaders will introduce the WHAT and HOW opening doors to supporting your conversation back home. Learn more and register at Bible study will invite cross-cultural imagination. Discover afresh the why, what, and how of transforming the church toward God s mission. Contact Dale Ziemer dale@missionalchurch.org to extend early rate. Sponsored by the Center for Parish Development - Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, from Monday to Friday, August 6-10, Participants are eligible for up to 32 hours of continuing education. An early tuition discount of $200 is available for those who register by July 6, To learn more, please call , admin@lmpeacecenter.org, or visit events-page/msti/. Employment Listings Employment listings are available online at congregation/admin/employment. To post an employment opportunity, Jeff Drake in the synod office at jdrake@mcselca.org. Fund for Mission Applications Due October 1 Attend Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders Plan now to attend Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders, an interdenominational workshop for clergy and other church leaders who are interested in learning how to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of church conflict. This outstanding event will be hosted by St. Mark s Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main Street, In 1997, the Metropolitan Chicago Synod created a mission endowment fund to assist congregations to energize and extend the reach of their mission. Grant applications are due in the synod office by October 1, Congregations that have previously received funding may apply for one follow-up grant for the same project. Congregations can only receive one grant per calendar year. Visit for an application and more information.

3 MetroWord July 2018 Page 3 Metropolitan Chicago Synod Directory Changes Name Change Effective Perry, Richard J, Jr. Transferred from Central States Synod 5/4/2018 Varner, Adam C. Transferred to Southwestern Texas Synod 8/1/2018 First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harvey Closed 5/20/2018 Welcome to Rostered Leader New to Our Synod Welcome to the Rev. Dr. Richard J. Perry, a retired pastor who resides in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod. Pastor Perry served as professor of church and society and urban ministry and director of the urban ministry program at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago from 1996 until his retirement in He earned his BA from Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, and his M.Div. and D.Th. from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Pastor Perry is married to Theresa and make their home in the Chatham area of Chicago. Save the Date for God s work. Our hands. Sunday, Day of Service GWOH-Sunday to help guide your congregation s planning, promotion and more. Applications for 2019 ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants Open Until August 13 God s work. Our hands. Sunday will be Sunday, September 9, This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God s grace. You work every day to make your community a better place. Let us continue doing this work together in If September 9 does not work for your congregation, feel free to choose another day. The application for 2019 ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants is now open. The application is available from June 12 to August 13, ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants accompany congregations and their partners throughout the United States and Caribbean as they draw on the strengths of communities to address local issues such as food security, housing, job readiness, clean water, human rights, policy change, leadership development and more. Together, these ministries are part of a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger for good. To learn more about ELCA World Hunger and to apply, visit View a video at and access resources at

4 MetroWord July 2018 Page 4 Metropolitan Chicago Synod Calendar (For the most up-to-date calendar information, visit July 04 Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day 10 Synod Advisory Group Meeting Synod Office, 7PM 15 Synod Newsletter Articles Due 18 Deans Meeting Synod Office, 10AM 25 Deadline for October Supplement to Living Lutheran Synod Advisory Group Meeting Synod Office, 7PM Rostered Leader Vacancies Congregations Actively Engaged in the Call Process KEY: (A) Self-study (B) Candidate search or interviewing (C) Call Extended (D) Call Accepted (PT) Part-time (*) Associate Position Central St. John, Wilmette B Calvary (Spaulding), Chicago on hold Mission of Christ, Chicago on hold St. Paul, Evanston A Christ the Mediator, Chicago on hold Norwegian Lutheran Memorial, Chicago on hold Northwest St. James, Chicago on hold St. James, Chicago on hold Good Shepherd, Prospect Heights A St. Stephen s, Chicago on hold St. Timothy (Kildare), Chicago on hold Grace, Mount Prospect A Windsor Park, Chicago on hold Near West Lord of Life, Schaumburg A Southwest Christ, Clarendon Hills (PT) B Lutheran Church of the Cross, Arlington Heights on hold First, Blue Island B Gloria Dei, Downers Grove A* Martha and Mary, Mount Prospect A Redeemer s, Oak Forest on hold St. Michael s, La Grange Park on hold Trinity, Des Plaines on hold Redeemer, South Holland B North Trinity, Rolling Meadows A St. Philip, Blue Island B Christ, Vernon Hills A South West Grace, Libertyville A* Ashburn, Chicago B Bethlehem, St. Charles A St. Paul, Waukegan B Bethany, Chicago on hold Faith, Glen Ellyn B Lutheran Church of the Master, Carol Trinity, Ingleside A Bethel-Imani, Chicago on hold Stream A Northeast Calvary (Kenneth), Chicago on hold Good Shepherd, Naperville B Holy Family, Chicago B The Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America publishes MetroWord monthly. The deadline for submitting information is the 15 th of the current month for the next month s issue. Articles will be edited for space and clarity. Contact the synod office at: 1420 W. Dickens Ave., Chicago, IL Ph: Fax: Webpage: - MetroWord jdrake@mcselca.org. MetroWord is available online as a PDF at

5 Join with Interfaith Green Partners March in the Arlington Heights 4 th of July Parade Have fun! Take environmental action! Build community! We march at the end of the parade and collect recyclables from the crowd! For more information contact Jim Valentine: jvalentine@oursaviours.org OR Sign Up on the homepage of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church:

6 Registration Form Yes! Register me for the Mediation Skills Training Institute. Enclosed is my full payment. (Checks payable in U.S. funds to LMPC.) Clip and mail to: LMPC, 101 W. 22nd Street, Suite 206, Lombard, IL Name Home Phone Home Address City State Zip Please print clearly - Confirmation of Registration is sent by at date of pre-registration deadline. Please register me for the: March 12-16, 2018 Institute May 7-11, 2018 Institute August 6-10, 2018 Institute October 1-5, 2018 Institute November 12-16, 2018 Institute Please send me more copies of this brochure for distributing to others in my church or to clergy colleagues. Please send me information about conflict transformation skills and other workshops that can be held in my church. Please send me the brochure for Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process. Please check if registering: I have read and agree to the cancellation policy explained under Tuition in this brochure. About the Institute Schedule The Mediation Skills Training Institute runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the exception of Monday, which starts at 9:00 a.m., and Friday, which concludes at 4:00 p.m. Monday - 3/12, 5/7, 8/6, 10/1, 11/12 Introduction: The Nature and Role of Conflict Conflict in the Bible: Finding Renewal in Conflict Understanding Your Own Style of Response to Conflict Your Personal Style Profile for Communication at Work Affirming Your Strengths and Managing Your Excesses Tuesday - 3/13, 5/8, 8/7, 10/2, 11/13 Interpersonal Peacemaking Skills: How to Be Effective When People Are Angry Interpersonal Peacemaking Skills: Negotiating Win-Win Solutions Mediating Conflict Between Individuals: An Overview of the Process Mediation Skills: Getting People to the Table Mediation Skills: The Introduction Stage Wednesday - 3/14, 5/9, 8/8, 10/3, 11/14 Mediation Skills: The Story-Telling Stage Mediation Skills: The Problem-Solving Stage Mediation Skills: The Agreement Stage Thursday - 3/15, 5/10, 8/9, 10/4, 11/15 Mediating Multi-Party Disputes Congregational Conflict: Understanding Conflict in Groups Family Systems Theory and Church Conflict Designing Effective Group Decision-Making Procedures Congregational Conflict: Structuring Dialogue When Anxiety Is High Friday - 3/16, 5/11, 8/10, 10/5, 11/16 Mediating Congregational Disputes: An Overview of the Mediation Process Mediation Skills: Contracting, Information Gathering, and Education Phases Mediation Skills: Healing and Problem-Solving Phases Mediation Skills: Bringing Closure to the Mediation Scan here for further information: Overview The institute includes lectures, discussion, and guided practice in role-plays. Active and practical in focus, the sessions emphasize hands-on skills training and real-life role-plays based on the kinds of conflicts faced by participants. A more detailed description of the sessions is available upon request. Locations March 12-16, 2018 Forest Lake Presbyterian Church 6500 N. Trenholm Road Columbia, SC May 7-11, 2018 Christ Church Cathedral 45 Church Street Hartford, CT August 6-10, 2018 St. Mark s Episcopal Church 393 N. Main Street Glen Ellyn, IL October 1-5, 2018 Minnetonka United Methodist Church Lake St. Ext. Minnetonka, MN November 12-16, 2018 First Mennonite Church 601 E. Parham Road Richmond, VA Tuition Tuition is $695 when you pay in full by February 9 for the March Institute; April 6 for the May Institute; July 6 for the August Institute; August 31 for the October Institute; October 12 for the November Institute or $895 after those dates. Participants receive a training manual and other materials upon arrival. Cancellations are subject to a $100 nonrefundable fee if LMPC is notified at least two weeks prior to the institute, or half of the registration fee otherwise. Enrollment is limited, so we encourage you to register early. To register, send the attached registration form with a check to LMPC, or register online at Trainer Richard Blackburn is the Executive Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. LMPC desires to equip others to be ministers of reconciliation in daily life. Richard has led hundreds of workshops on conflict transformation and mediation skills, and serves as a mediator and consultant for individuals, churches, schools, and other organizations Meals and Accommodations Daily refreshments and lunches on Monday and Friday are included. Participants must arrange their own lodging and all other meals. Confirmation of registration will be sent by ; lodging options, directions, and other pertinent information will be sent after the pre-registration deadline. For Further Information Write: Lombard Mennonite Peace Center 101 West 22nd Street, Suite 206 Lombard, IL Call: (630) Fax: (630) Admin@LMPeaceCenter.org Web Site: Other LMPC Programs Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process Clergy Clinic In Family Emotional Process is designed to enhance the ability of participants to function as selfdifferentiated leaders in their ministry setting. Groups A and B meet in Lombard, IL, 3 times during the program year, 3 days each, for a total of 9 days of training. Group A Group B October 22-24, 2018 November 5-7, 2018 February 18-20, 2019 February 25-27, 2019 April 29-May 1, 2019 May 6-8, 2019 For further information, visit Congregation/Organization Work Phone Preferred Other

7 LOMBARD MENNONITE PEACE CENTER 101 WEST 22ND STREET, SUITE 206 LOMBARD, IL Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Lombard, IL Permit No. 218 Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders March 12 16, 2018 Columbia, SC May 7 11, 2018 Hartford, CT August 6 10, 2018 Glen Ellyn, IL (Chicago area) October 1 5, 2018 Minnetonka, MN (Minneapolis area) November 12 16, 2018 Richmond, VA Everyone Has to Deal with Conflict Conflict is normal and inevitable whether in the home, school, community, church or workplace. Leaders in all walks of life often have a responsibility to help others work through their conflicts. The Mediation Skills Training Institute presented by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) is designed to equip church leaders with the skills necessary to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. The five-day institute also includes a component on congregational mediation and consultation, placed within the context of family systems theory. Although focused primarily on the church setting, the skills learned are directly transferable to other settings. Thus, managers in business, attorneys, experienced mediators, and others in leadership will be enriched by the training as well. Who Will Benefit PASTORS and INTERIM PASTORS of all denominations to enhance skills for managing conflict in the church. JUDICATORY LEADERS Bishops; Conference Ministers; District Superintendents; Diocesan, Presbytery, Synod Staff to assist pastors and congregations in handling conflicts. DENOMINATIONAL OFFICIALS and CHURCH CONSULTANTS to bring healing in the midst of divisive church fights. LAY LEADERS and PASTOR-PARISH COMMITTEE MEMBERS to receive valuable leadership training to benefit the church, while also gaining insight for peaceful conflict transformation in the home. ADMINISTRATORS to introduce conflict transformation to the organizations they oversee. MANAGERS and SUPERVISORS to help workers diminish conflict and enhance productivity. COLLEGE and SEMINARY STUDENTS to gain hands-on skills training not typically offered in regular classes. ATTORNEYS to gain skills in alternative dispute resolution procedures. COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER STAFF and VOLUNTEERS to acquire additional skills in a transformational model of mediation for working with both individuals and groups. Sponsored by Lombard Mennonite Peace Center Lombard, Illinois All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. - 2 Corinthians 5:18

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10 Spiritual Care Visitor Training September 8 to November 10, :30 a.m. to 12 noon Hosted at St. Mark s Episcopal Church, Glen Ellyn This training builds capacity for pastoral leadership Designed to give a basic training in spiritual care techniques and sensitivity awareness. Making congregations stronger by widening the reach of pastoral care. Especially helpful for Home Lay Eucharistic Ministers or those who visit senior living centers. Ten weeks of classwork are combined with hands on experience in a volunteer setting The course requires that field experience correspond with the course work, so each student must find a site for 2 hours of volunteer work during the 10 weeks. Clergy who recommended the student to the course supervises this field work. Apply Now through August 1 Tuition is $325, plus a non refundable $50 fee for background checks Students are recommended to course by clergy Go to for full details and application