Dean’s Notes

Niagara Frontier Conference
Upstate New York Synod,
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Dr. John R. Scarafia, Jr., Dean
revdrjohnscarafia@roadrunner.com
July,  2010
323 North Creek Drive
Depew, N Y 14043-1812
(716) 681-6488 Home
(716) 683-8972 Church

CONGREGATIONS IN TRANSITION:
Calvary, Niagara Falls, Pr. Rodney Klinzing, Pastoral Leader
Holy Cross, Farnham, Pr. Richard Siemann, Pastoral Leader
Parkside, Buffalo, Pr. Eric Olsen, Pastoral Leader
St. John’s, Amherst, Pr. Serena Mollenkopf-Grill, Intentional Interim Pastor.
St. John’s, Elma, Pr. John Klatt, Pastoral Leader
St. Mark’s, Kenmore, Pr. Hans Irmer, Pastoral Leader
St. Paul’s, North Tona, Pr Devie Ellis, Pastoral Leader
St. Timothy, Grand Island, Pr. Dean Hunneshagen, Pastoral Leader
TownLine Lutheran , Pr. Ray Fitch, Pastoral Leader
Trinity, Wolcottsville, Pr. Emily Frank, Pastoral Leader
Zion, Niagara Falls, Pr. Tom Mason, Pastoral Leader
Hope, Arcade, has called Shawn Hannon and he will be ordained and installed on Saturday, July 24 at 11:00 AM.
Thanks to Pr. Richard Mowery, who has served as Intentional Interim Pastor.
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CONFERENCE EDUCATION EVENTS:
Summer Theological Institute August 1-6, 2010 at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora NY
       Guest Theologian is The Rev. Dr. Timothy Hegedus, Associate Professor of New Testament Theology at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary.
He has a strong interest in inter-faith relations, and represents the ELCIC (Evangeical Lutheran Church in Canada) on the national 
Jewish-Christian and Muslim-Christian dialogues in Canada. During his recent sabbatical he spent two months in Jerusalem doing 
research and interviewing people involved in inter-faith dialogue.  His course will include presentations on: 
       - Early Christianity and Religious Pluralism
       - Modern Christianity and Religious Pluralism
       - Aspects of Jewish-Christian Relations Today
       - Aspects of Muslim-Christian Relations Today

       Pr. Carl Onofrio will offer a full-week course on Death and Dying
       Pr. Werner Weinreich will offer a full-week course on Genesis 1-11
               Full information and registration materials will be available mid-May.

Fall Event Dates - mark your calendar:
       - Saturday, Sept. 25 – St. Timothy, Grand Island
         Hosea the Prophet - Pr. Werner Weinreich
       - Other Courses TBA
       - Saturday, Nov. 6 - Location TBA
       - Courses TBA

"A SHORT HISTORY of the Lutheran Church in Western New York": Chick Biegner reports that he has a very limited number of copies of his 
2006 "best seller" available.  If you would please notify your folks regarding this availability it would be appreciated.  
Cost is $10.00 a copy and all proceeds go to the Resurrection Health Center.  Thus far over $11,000.00 has been raised for the RHC 
through this effort. Contact Chick at 741-4573 or Chicknbarb@Verizon.net.

GOURMET DINNERS 2010: Dinner on Saturday, September 11th, beginning at 7 PM.  Dinners are $100. per person, 100% of the proceeds go to 
the Resurrection Health Center.  September dinner is at  the home of Paul & Chris Storfer, 120 LakeLedge, Williamsville.  
FOR RESERVATIONS call Vern Stein at 626-5688

Youth Worker Training Event at LCLC
About this event
Want to go?  Here's how!
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About this event
For the first time in a long time, Youth Worker training returns to the NFCLYO!  Sponsored by the NFCLYO and Lake Chautauqua 
Lutheran Center, this event is designed for volunteer and paid youth leaders with any level of experience.  Join us as we discuss the 
“ins and outs” of leading youth and youth groups, share ideas, ask questions, and share in fellowship with other youth workers from 
around the region. This event takes place from 7 pm Friday to 4 pm Saturday, October 29-30 at the The Retreat Center at LCLC.
COST: Only $25!  Includes meals, lodging with linens, and an excellent program.  Thanks to a special grant virtually all
expenses are covered.  Please note that the $25 registration fee is non-refundable.
Registration deadline is October 22.
Special Guest Presenter: Charlie Roberts
Certified Youth and Family Minister, Charlie has been serving in youth ministry for over 29 years.  He currently serves as 
Director for Youth Ministry for the Lower Susquehanna Synod, Director of the Youth Ministry Certification School at Gettysburg, 
and Relational Manager for the ELCA Youth Gathering. He co-founded and publishes youth ministry resources with By The Way 
Ministries, Inc, and still serves as a part-time youth director for Grace Lutheran Church in Camp Hill, PA.
Want to go?  Here's How!

(Flyer not available online yet. See Pastor Kattermann if you are interested and want a registration form.)

Download a registration flyer below.  Clip off the registration slip and complete both sides (or both pages depending on how you 
print it out) and follow the instructions for payment and mailing it in.  Please note that LCLC is handling the registration and 
collection of money for this event...not NFCLYO.

Registration Flyer
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