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Chic Nickerson (left), Nina Behm and retired Pr. Doug Behm begin to transfer all the assembly “necessities” from the Synod House to Chic’s truck. The three volunteers made two trips loading, unloading and then delivering all the items to their proper locations at the DCU. Fortunately, their load was much lighter at the end of the assembly. Thanks be to God for volunteers. |
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The Crowne Plaza Hotel, downtown Worcester, with the tower of Wesley United Methodist Church in the background. |
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Dale Eck, a volunteer from Trinity, Worcester, points the way to the DCU for new Pr. Eva Steege and Mavis Smith from Grace, Hartford, Conn. |
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The “Ask Me” greeters on opening day: Bob Evans (left), Priscilla Evans, Joyce Janosky, Martha Sterrett, Gordon Wallat and Dale Eck. |
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Stephanie Sherry of West Haven, Conn., secretary of the New England Women of the ELCA, signs up at the registration table to sing in the choir for the festive eucharist at Wesley United Methodist Church. |
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Jayne Tapia, parish nurse at St. John, Sudbury, Mass., checks blood pressures. |
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In this display, each Silent Witness' breastplate tells the story of a person who died from domestic violence. The figures, plus resource materials, were provided by New England Synod's Commission for Women. |
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Bishop Margaret Payne processes during the opening worship, carrying a set of sheets donated to Lutheran Social Services of New England. Behind her is one of her associates, Pr. Hans Arnesen. |
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The Bishop’s Appeal: Planting Seeds for the Future. |
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The men from Calumet Lutheran Camp and Conference Center: Hayden Anderson (left), development director, and Karl Ogren, acting executive director. |
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Bishop David Strobel, Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, who was ELCA representative. |
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A voting member makes a comment. |
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Seminarian Judy Converse, a member of Shepherd of the Valley, Groton, Mass., prepares for Thursday night’s St. Thomas Mass. |
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Pr. Rebecca Bourret (left), one of the bishop’s associates, congratulates retired Pr. Vera Arndt Bush on the 30th anniversary of her ordination. The year 2005 marks the 35th anniversary of the ordination of women in the ELCA and its predecessor bodies.
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The Rev. Ernest Ryden of Cape Cod, retired pastor of St. James, Barrington, R.I., and communication specialist, is honored by Bishop Payne for his “many years of service in the ministry of communication that has enabled us to see Jesus more clearly.” Pr. Ryden responded that he couldn’t have done “one half of it” without his wife, Lois (left), who has been “by my side and on my side for so many years.”
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The synod’s new mission director, the Rev. Dr. Jane O’Hara Shields. |
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Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Friday night before the assembly eucharist. |
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Pr. Tim Keyl, chair of the synod’s worship team, and Bishop Payne Friday night at Wesley United Methodist Church before the synod assembly eucharist. |
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Bishop Payne consecrates the elements at the assembly eucharist Friday night at Wesley United Methodist Church. Dean Jahns, Messiah,
Amherst, N.H., serves as assisting minister. |
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Synod pastors during the recessional, wearing their stoles of many different designs and colors. |
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