Civic Participation
Events
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LDR Connections to Synods and Congregations
Zoom2 hours | Online via Zoom Facilitator: Sean Coffman, Lutheran Disaster Response LDR Connection to Synods and Congregations is designed to help Synods and Congregations understand the different ways to be involved in disaster response. The course identifies the different phases of a disaster and examines disaster’s broader definition, from weather-related events to care for
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LDR: Mental, Emotional, Spiritual Support Training
ZoomOnline via Zoom | Learn more and Register Online Registration deadline Friday, March 14. Facilitator: Deacon Dorie Jones The Southeastern Synod, in collaboration with Lutheran Disaster Response, is excited to offer Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Support (MESS) disaster training for clergy and lay leaders. This pilot program being hosted through the Southeastern Synod is designed
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Eastern Region Community of Practice Discussion
Zoom1 hour | Online via Zoom This is a recurring, quarterly online gathering Join Lutheran Disaster Response’s Eastern Region Community of Practice Discussion to network with peers and colleagues. During this call, we’ll be discussing the 2025 Community of Practice Gathering, and collecting your thoughts and ideas on the type of content you would like
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LDR: Belonging without Othering
Zoom1 hours | Online via Zoom Facilitator: Sarah Loose The problem of “othering” is dividing our communities, thwarting disaster recovery efforts, and impeding efforts to build resilient communities for the future. In this Partner Spotlight, Sarah Loose from the Oregon Synod will introduce the framework of Belonging without Othering; share one story of how the
