Lunch and Learn Sessions
There are six sessions being offered in total; three on Friday, and three on Saturday. Each session has a limit of 25 participants, and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Please indicate your first and second choice for each day.
If you do not wish to participate in any of the Lunch and Learn sessions, please choose 'none of the above'.
You will be notified of your Lunch and Learn session option and location when you check in to the convention.
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Session Titles and Descriptions:
Friday, June 15 (12:15 – 1:15)
Sesson 1. Evangelical Lutheran Foundation of Eastern Canada: Strengthening Your Congregation’s Financial Future.
Join Jeff Pym, Executive Director of ELFEC and learn how you can strengthen your congregation's financial future in partnership with our charitable foundation. Our Lutheran Planned Giving program helps you identify people who will make special gifts to your church. Our investment program manages congregational assets for security, income and growth. Discover why 30+ congregations, synods and other ELCIC organizations have chosen ELFEC as their trusted financial partner.
Session 2. Canadian Lutheran World Relief: CLWR at Work
Join us for a presentation highlighting the work CLWR does around the world.
Session 3. En Misión con El Salvador: In Mission with El Salvador - Afflicted with Hope
Come and hear the living witness of Rev. Dr. Brian Rude who has lived and served in El Salvador for many decades.
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Saturday, June 16 (12:15 – 1:15)
Session 1. ELCIC Global Mission - I Love to Tell the Story
Come and hear stories of our accompaniment with church partners in Argentina, Peru and Jordan and the Holy Land. ELCIC National Bishop Susan will share pictures and stories highlighting the ministry in these areas.
Session 2. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia - In Mission with Colombia
Come and hear from our Colombian guests about the work of the church in Colombia and of our companion partnership.
Session 3. Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon - The Seminary in Action
Come and hear a presentation by, and join in conversation with Rev. Dr. William Harrison, newly installed President of LTS.