News Metro-NY Synod
Oceanside Lutheran Church is growing...lots of fresh produce! The parish garden is bringing members together to weed, teaching children about God's creation, and providing delicious vegetables for a local food pantry. Read about "God's Garden" in the newest Lutheran New Yorker bulletin insert and share the story with your congregation. The inserts are available in color and black-and-white, in two different formats.
Lutheran congregations together on the banks of the Hudson one Sunday morning in September. "There was a sense that Jesus was really calling us together," said one participant. Read more to find out what happened when a hymn came to life.
Do the expense and commercialization of the Christmas season give you pause? Whose Birthday Is It, Anyway? is a collection of articles and activities to encourage a meaningful celebration of a Christ-centered Christmas. It can be used with families, congregations and study groups. The resource is produced by Alternatives for Simple Living.
Advent is the special time of year as we take time-out to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the 
Christ Child and reflect on the significance in our lives of this special season. Enjoy hikes, hayrides, crafts, music, and all sorts of fellowship for adults and youth throughout the weekend.
Pastor Anderson will be leading the music for the December 10th - 12th retreat weekend, register now and join him!
Other Advent Retreat date are available:
- November 26-28, 2010
- December 10-12, 2010
- December 3-5, 2010
- December 17-19, 2010
For more information, please visit Koinonia's Retreat web page.
