A Prayer for Thanksgiving
Almighty God, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. AMEN.
 |
Bishop Strickland gives guidance for the Southeastern Synod on being the Church in the midst of COVID-19.
CLICK HERE to watch Bp Strickland's message.
|
 |
Congregations, submit your 2021 Mission Support Intent online this year. It's easy! It's quick! It's important!
CLICK HERE to submit your congregation's Mission Support Intent for 2021.
|
 |
Monday, December 7 at 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central
The Southeastern Synod Bishop and staff are offering a time to gather online to discuss the current state of things and to offer a time of conversation to support your congregations and rostered ministers and staffs.
CLICK HERE to register TODAY!
|
 |
Tuesday, December 8, 10:00am Eastern / 9:00am Central
Bishop Strickland and the Southeastern Synod Staff extend an invitation to our retired rostered ministers and their spouses to join us for a time of worship, fellowship, and conversation.
The Rev. John Tirro will bless us with music for the occasion.
REGISTER HERE.
|
 |
Every year, on December 1st, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS.
The newly formed Southeastern Synod Diversity and Justice Task Force would like to encourage everyone in the synod to do something to bring focus to World Aids Day. Consider using one of the resources gathered by our team.
Click HERE to see details.
|
 |
As we remain physically-distanced, the Southeastern Synod Mental Health Task Force invites you to join in on Mindfulness Mondays to help you connect your physical and mental well-being.
Sign up to be a part of this 6-week series of guided meditations, happening now through Monday, December 21.
Come for just 1. Come for all 6. Or any number in between Each week we will introduce a mindfulness practice and have a discussion afterwards.
Click HERE to sign up!
|
 |
9:00am Eastern / 8:00am Central
If you already registered for any of our previous prayer sessions, you will automatically receive a reminder email. You do NOT have to sign up again.
Join Bishop Strickland for a time of prayer once a month via zoom. We will pray for the needs of ourselves, our neighbors locally and globally, the needs of the church and world, and for what else might be in need that day of prayer.
Please feel free to sign up at any time.
Click HERE to join the Bishop in prayer once per month, and to learn of the dates / times.
|
 |
- $90K distributed!
- Where does my offering go?
- Advent devotions on abundance
- Abundance Symposium with Mike Ward
Click here to read more about these stewardship events and resources!!!
|
 |
Milk. It’s critical to a person’s development. It’s also just plain yummy!
Check out what milk has to do with stewardship at one of our longest-standing congregations.
Read this blog post about the Milk Lady from Immanuel, Blountville, TN.
|
 |
ELCA World Hunger News
There are many congregations in the Southeastern Synod who have food ministries, or partner with non-profits in their communities to do food banks and hunger programs. The ELCA has an annual gathering that was slated to be held in Nashville, in early 2021, but has been changed to a virtual gathering instead.
This will be an excellent way to network with other food and hunger ministries, or to learn see if your congregation is interested in learning more.
The annual gathering is to be held on January 20-23, 2021. Here is a link for more information and to register:
https://community.elca.org/online-registration/2021-elca-world-hunger-leadership-gathering-january
Additionally, the Synod is excited to name Cheryl Bopp, as our ELCA World Hunger representatives. Look for more updates and resources soon.
|
| Faith Formation for ALL Ages |
 |
The ELCA Faith Formation team curates many, many resources for children, youth, and families. LOTS of ideas to share here.
Click HERE to find some ideas for the upcoming Advent and Christmas seasons.
|
 |
Couldn't join us for our Advent lessons study and worship planning?
We have all 4 recordings and links to resources for you HERE ON THIS PAGE.
Many thanks to Rev. Rachel Wrenn and Bishop Kevin Strickland for leading these sessions.
Click HERE to access these sessions.
|
 |
Advent + Christmas Devotional coming soon!!!
Be on the lookout for a downloadable Advent & Christmas Devotional from a wide array of members of our Southeastern Synod: pastors, deacons, seminarians, congregational leaders, youth, and synod staff.
We will distribute via our website, social media, and e-news once it is completed.
|
 |
On Sunday, November 15, we gathered with folks from across the ELCA to create crafts that help us enter into the Advent / Christmas season. These are wonderful reminders of the hope and joy that Christ brings!
Check out these crafts, demonstrated by our craft leaders, along with links to supply lists and helpful craft aids.
Click here to access these wonderful activities and video recording.
|
 |
On Wednesday, November 11, we gathered online with Join Olivia Slagle, recently returned from service in Palestine, to learn more about faith in action with ELCA's YAGM program.
Click HERE to see our recording and learn more about being a Young Adult in Global Mission!!!
|
 |
Ignite the Conference is moving online in 2021!!!
They will be offering monthly webinars focused on unique topic areas:
- January - Encouragement Beyond Fatigue
- February - Justice and the Common Good
- March - Hybrid Community: Virtual & In-Person???
- April - Creative Expressions of Church
Check out these diverse and creative speakers, by CLICKING HERE.
|
 |
Friday, November 27
From Lutheranch: Joins us for our upcoming "Get Outside and Play!" days on Nov 14, 15 and 27. We are opening our gates to the public these dates and inviting everyone to come to Lutheranch and enjoy a beautiful fall day in God's wonderous creation. All activities (except horseback riding) will be self directed and outdoors to ensure safety during the ongoing pandemic.
More information can be found on the Lutheranch website here
|
 |
At The Table: The theme for the November issue of Living Lutheran was “Together at the table.” In keeping with this theme, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shared her favorite food and faith story, which originally appeared in her September 2017 column.
Read her column in English at https://bit.ly/3eJf7Ki and in Spanish at https://bit.ly/3pcjt1r.
|
 |
The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has affirmed the proposed Future Church design that is focused on a renewed purpose to activate the entire church so that more people may know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice and love. The council, which serves as the ELCA’s board of directors and legislative authority for the church between churchwide assemblies, held its electronic meeting Nov. 12-14.
Click HERE to read more about this plan and other ministry items discussed at the latest Church Council meeting.
|
 |
The African Descent Lutheran Association develops important connections, advocates for congregations, promotes implementation of the National African Descent Strategy, and provides fellowship, learning and sharing opportunities. It also provides a forum for theological reflection for clergy and lay members through collaboration with other African descent organizations and networks.
To become a member, click HERE for the national ADLA website.
To learn more about our Southeastern Chapter, click HERE for the Southeastern Chapter ADLA Facebook page.
|
- For Pr. Jeff Crim, upon the death of his father, Joseph Crim, who died on November 7, 2020.
- For Pr. Jim Nelson, upon the death of his son, James Nelson.
| Rostered Ministers Transitions |
Ordinations:
- Tina Trice-Culpepper - Synod Authorized Minister - will be ordained on Friday, December 4 at 6:00pm Eastern at Celebration of Grace, Canton, GA
- Ms. Trice-Culpepper will be ordained and has been called to serve as pastor of Celebration of Grace, Canton, GA
- All will be invited to worship online in a forthcoming e-news
- Rachel Patterson will be ordained on Saturday, December 5 at 5:00pm Eastern at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maryville, TN.
- Bishop Strickland will ordain Southeastern Synod candidate Ms. Rachel Patterson on behalf of Bishop Dillahunt of the Southern Ohio Synod.
- Ms. Rachel Patterson has been called to serve in the Southern Ohio Synod.
- All will be invited to worship online in a forthcoming e-news
Installations:
- Rev. Justin Eller, Assistant to the Bishop for Latino Ministry Strategy - January 10
+(Clip+Art)+(1).png?width=413)
|
Check us out on social media
 
 
ELCA
Southeastern
Synod
St. John's Lutheran Church
Physical Address:
1410 N Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-589-1977
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 400
Decatur, GA 30031
As always, please feel free to visit our website for more information:
www.elca-ses.org
For questions or concerns regarding our regular or special enews, please contact: Rev. Michael Jannett - Assistant to the Bishop for Formation and Communication MJannett@elca-ses.org
|
