﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="/cms/includes/rss.css"?><!--RSS generated by MNYS at Thu, 23 May 2013 19:15:31 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><channel><title>MNYS Events</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/events/</link><copyright /><generator>MNYS</generator><item><title>Synod Assembly</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/events/event/?Eventid=1250&amp;F_d=05/31/2013</link><description>This is the annual meeting of the highest legislative body of the synod. Voting members from each congregation and all rostered leaders will gather in Tarrytown for worship and work together.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Visit the  Synod Assembly page &nbsp;for complete details. 
 &nbsp; ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Sarah,Gioe</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Synod Assembly Forums</title><link>http://www.mnys.org/events/event/?Eventid=1255&amp;F_d=05/31/2013</link><description>Five forums at our synod assembly that are open to the public.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ This year's synod assembly forums are open to the public. Please RSVP&nbsp;in advance using the form below. If you are already registered for assembly, check your email for a link to choose a forum or contact  Rebekah Wedge . 
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  Evangelism for today: Your congregation&rsquo;s web presence  
 Does your congregation have a web presence? Four professionals give tips and tools about getting started or improving how you evangelize and communicate with web based technology.  
  
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  Luther&rsquo;s two-fold kingdom or separation of church and state?  
 In today&rsquo;s culture, what is the relationship between faith communities and the government? A panel of theologians and government officials will share their experiences of the crossroads between church and state. 
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  How to avoid hearing &lsquo;Book &lsquo;em Danno&rsquo; over the church books  
 Congregations have legal and financial responsibilities that, if overlooked, could lead to serious complications and issues. These panelists will discuss some of the pitfalls and give advice on how to maintain proper records in your congregation. 
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  Not your grandparents' church: New models for ministry today  
 What are some congregations doing right now to partner resources, evangelize in their community, serve needs and feed the faith lives of their congregations? 
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  Spark: Igniting faith conversations in community  
 With a changing landscape of society, our churches are facing declines in members and leaders. How do we change the conversation and get people talking about their faith? Learn how some congregations have sparked faith conversations and ignited a renewing fire in their communities. 
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