Ileana Sardinas Resigns as Administrative Assistant to Bishop

     Ileana Sardinas has tendered her resignation as administrative assistant to the bishop effective July 28, 2006 in order to accept a position as the Executive Assistant to the founding partner of a financial services firm in Tampa.   Read about it here.

Synod Job Postings

     Click here to see information about three synod positions currently open: Communications Specialist, Regional Gift Planner and Mission Director.

Good Shepherd, Tampa Struck by Lightening

Travels through Wiring to Damage Equipment

     Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Tampa was struck by lightening on Sunday afternoon, June 25, traveling through wiring to cause major equipment loss.  Read about it here.

ELW Coming in October; Synod Intro Events Nov-Feb

New Worship Book and Hymnal

     Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW), the new hymnal and worship book for the ELCA, is slated for publication in print and electronic versions Oct. 3.  Synod introductory workshops are being planned for Nov-Feb.  Read about it here.

Conference on Ministry to Feature Pastor Loci & Spiritual Director

Steven McKinley, Normajean Strommen

     The 2006 Conference on Ministry will feature Pr. Steven McKinley, formerly the author of the Pastor Loci column in Lutheran Partners magazine, and spiritual director Normajean Strommen, both presenting under the conference theme, "The (Un)Real Life of Rostered Leaders."  Read about it and register here.