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Church admin and secretary get-together

  • 1.  Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 12 days ago

    Hi Jody, Virginia, Cheryl, and all the wonderful church admins and secretaries out there,

    I've set up a Zoom call for us to connect, share ideas, and encourage one another. With Advent and Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be good to gather before the season sweeps us away: Tuesday, December 2nd 9am PT / 12 ET. If this one doesn't work for everyone interested, maybe we do another one in January.

    This will be an informal time to bring your questions, joys, and challenges. Think of it as a little retreat in the middle of our busy days-a chance to breathe, smile, and walk away with something practical for our daily work. If you know any other church admins or secretaries who might be interested, feel free to share the invitation.

    Let's "bear one another's burdens" and lift each other up. I'd love for you to join us!

    Hope to see you soon,
    Mariaana

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    You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Office Admin & Secretary Meetup
    Time: Dec 2, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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    Mariaana Kuivalainen
    All Saints Lutheran Church Bellevue, WA
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  • 2.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 12 days ago
    Thank you for setting this up. I have, or should I say was, a secretary/administrative assistant for over 30 years, and now in retirement, I volunteer in our church office as a secretary two or three mornings a week. I also do all of our pastor's PowerPoints and whatever else I can do. We have our bulletin done by another lady. I am looking forward to this and hope to learn a little bit more about a church secretary and what you all do. 

    Thanks for the invitation to join us.


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    Blessings,

    Joan M. Koch


    "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
     





  • 3.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 11 days ago
    Thank you for arranging this! I plan to attend. Happy Thanksgiving!
    Ginny Ranisate, Office Manager
    St. Johns Lutheran Church
    803 W First St
    Park Rapids, MN 56470
    218-732-9783





  • 4.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 11 days ago

    I Thank You also for setting this up and look forward to visiting with everyone. 

    Happy Thanksgiving to all! 



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    Jodi Lorenzen
    Immanuel Lutheran Church
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  • 5.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hello All, I apologize for the short notice, I am not going to be able to attend the zoom tomorrow morning! I am so very sorry as i was the one who was asking for the help! I would love to meet again sometime if that works for anyone. 

    Have a blessed evening! 



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    Jodi Lorenzen
    Immanuel Lutheran Church
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  • 6.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hi Jodi,

    Thanks for letting us know - I'm sorry you can't make it! We'll let you know about future gatherings!

    Mariaana



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    Marjaana Kuivalainen
    All Saints Lutheran Church Bellevue, WA
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  • 7.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 6 days ago
    I'm sorry that I will also have to cancel. Maybe we could start in January?
    Ginny Ranisate, Office Manager
    St. Johns Lutheran Church
    803 W First St
    Park Rapids, MN 56470
    218-732-9783





  • 8.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hi Ginny,

    I think Joan is still planning to be there and some others I invited outside of Shareboard.

    Your wish has been noted - let's meet also in January! I look forward to hearing about your experiences!



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    Marjaana Kuivalainen
    All Saints Lutheran Church Bellevue, WA
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  • 9.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 6 days ago
    Yes, I am planning on it. 

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    Blessings,

    Joan M. Koch


    "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
     





  • 10.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 5 days ago
    That's good. I was really looking forward to it.
    Ginny Ranisate, Office Manager
    St. Johns Lutheran Church
    803 W First St
    Park Rapids, MN 56470
    218-732-9783





  • 11.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 6 days ago

    I think a January meeting would be great! 



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    Jodi Lorenzen
    Immanuel Lutheran Church
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  • 12.  RE: Church admin and secretary get-together

    Posted 5 days ago

    Hi everyone,

    We had a very nice gathering today and decided to meet again. I will send the invitation soon. This time I'd like everyone to register so it's easier to communicate changes to everyone.

    Save the date - the next meetup is on Monday, January 12th at 8:30 AM Pacific time. I believe that's 11:30 AM in the East Coast.



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    Marjaana Kuivalainen
    All Saints Lutheran Church Bellevue, WA
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