Opening Windows Opening Doors

Exploring Fresh Ideas for Congregation Councils

A Day for Learning and Inspiration Presented by the Delaware-Maryland Synod Council

Who should attend Opening Windows, Opening Doors?

This event is for current Congregation Council members, committee chairs, Women of the ELCA leadership, men's group leaders, and anyone interested in learning more about the vision for church leadership. By all means, invite prospective council members and other leaders to attend as a way to help them feel comfortable in saying "yes" when you ask for their help. To encourage participation by young adults, anyone ages 18-30 may attend for free! Just mark the registration form YA following the person's name.

Please note: The day has been designed for your council to attend as a group, so you're encouraged to bring as many members as possible.

What does each participant need to bring?

A bag or box lunch Morning and noon beverages and dessert will be provided. This helps us keep the requested donation at only $5. Do not plan to go out to buy lunch, as the day's schedule is packed and you won't have time.

A Bible for the day's Bible study

A copy of your church's Constitution and Bylaws Please bring an extra copy for the synod to retain.

A copy of your church's Mission Statement and Vision Statement Please bring an extra copy of each for the synod to retain.

What is the day's schedule?

The day consists of large- and small-group presentations, as well as time for your council to meet as a group. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the event itself starting at 8:45 a.m. After a Bible study, the day concludes at 4 p.m. Click here for a complete schedule to download, print and share with your church leaders.

When and where will the event be offered?

“Opening Windows, Opening Doors” will be offered only once in 2010. Register now!

May 8, 2010

Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 400 Benfield Rd., Severna Park, MD 21146

Registration deadline: May 1 (or earlier, if event fills up)

How much does it cost?

A donation of $5 per person is asked to help cover the day's costs. Remember, young adults ages 18-30 may register for free!

How do we register?

Download and print as many copies as you need of the information/registration brochure. Please register as a group. Use the form on the back of the brochure, or send all the necessary information electronically to Pat Walton: PWalton@demdsynod.org. If you register electronically, bring your group's donation as a check, made out to DE-MD Synod, the day of the event.

How do we get additional information?

Contact Pat Walton in the synod office, (410)230-2860 or (800)869-5492.