A brief overview of important upcoming dates and targets for the next 12 months:
July 2023
‣ Narrative Inventory Form available to interested congregations
‣ 6261 Information available on NEPA Synod website
August 2023
‣ Gaining Strength Cohort 2 invitations/registration
‣ Discernment and conversations for forming 4 pilot 6261 congregations
‣ Follow up with ELCA seminaries for deacons and deacon interns
September 2023
‣ Bishop deForest, Nancy Reichelt, and Kat Tigerman Tour NEPA Synod
‣ 6261 Budget proposed to Synod Council
‣ “God’s Work Our Hands” Sunday – opportunity for shared service day
October 2023
‣ Retreat - Gaining Strength Cohort 1 (finishes)
‣ Retreat - Gaining Strength Cohort 2 (starts)
‣ Congregations submit names of lay ministers for LLM program
January 2024
‣ Gaining Strength Cohort A invitations/registration
‣ Ready pilot 6261 Ministry Communities complete commitment forms
April 2024
‣ Retreat - Gaining Strength Cohort 2
‣ Retreat - Gaining Strength Cohort A (starts)
June 2024
‣ Synod Assembly with 6261 Ministry Communities update and sharing
