Christ is Risen!
Christ is Risen, indeed!
Alleluia!
For June 2020, we recognize Pride month and the special commemorations for the ongoing racial justice ministries in which we are engaged.
Click the images below to learn more about what the Southeastern Synod is doing to engage in these ministry opportunities:
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Check out Bishop Strickland's May 18, 2021, statement regarding the latest CDC updates on COVID-19.
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Saturday, June 5, 9am-4pm ET / 8am-3pm CT
LAST DAY to register for Synod Assembly Friday, May 21, midnight!!!
Due to the Synod Assembly being an ONLINE event, we CANNOT extend the deadline for registration past May 21.
Lots of information is HERE on our Synod Assembly website, including: Registration, Elections., and MORE...
Rostered Ministers who are not attending must send a written excuse to Bishop Strickland at bishop@elca-ses.org.
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
Yes, this date has passed, but you still have an opportunity to give through the end of May 2021!
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Monday, May 24, 7pm ET / 6pm CT
As each month passes, we will update topics and share key dates and deadlines. Register ONCE and receive monthly updates.
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Tuesdays, June 8, 15, and 22
How to create a program that affirms LGBTQ youth in their faith and their identity, accepts and welcomes diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and equips future leaders for the church and the LGBTQ community
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!
In keeping with safety guidelines, we are going to gather via ZOOM on Saturday, June 26, 2021, for AFFIRM. This premiere youth event will include an opportunity to gather our youth (6th through 12th grade) according to their age group, and will give us time to grow closer to God and to one another.
Sign up TODAY for this FREE youth event.
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Register now for Lutheranch, Lutheridge, Lutherock, or Luther Springs!!!
Faith-filled summer camps, retreats & hosted ministries
Whether you’re looking for your child’s faith-filled summer camp experience, planning a retreat for your community or looking for one NovusWay's many Fall & Spring programs, NovusWay Ministries has what you’re looking for. NovusWay's four unique locations allow you to experience Christ, camp, nature and more in a new way.
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Sunday, May 30, 10:30am ET / 9:30am CT
Outdoor, parking lot worship service. RSVP for lunch
Come and worship with Good Shepherd, Woodstock, GA, as they bid blessings and farewell to Pr. Paul Baumgartner upon his retirement.
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Monday, May 24
9am EST / 8am CST
Bishop Kevin Strickland invites you to join him in prayer. Newcomers are always welcome! Click the link above to sign up today!
This team gathers monthly to pray via Zoom.
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We are thrilled to have Rev. Mike Ward of GSB Fundraising back with our synod to lead Stewardship for All Seasons, which begins on May 27. The purpose of Stewardship For All Seasons (SAS) is to guide pastors and congregation leaders to learn tried and true basic principles and effective methodologies to carry out productive stewardship programs. To register, reach out to Pr. Karen Boda (kboda@elca-ses.org).
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Did you know that ELCA congregations that offer debit and credit card giving have seen significantly higher giving than congregations that did not offer online or mobile giving – more than three times higher? Or that while giving in services on Sunday once represented a majority of church income, the most common day of worship now brings in less than a third of total weekly giving? Click this article to learn more about these services.
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In the Fall of 2021, the Synod Youth Team will lead an initiative of educating several congregations on how to "Grow Young." This program will share the Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church
Dates / Times for these 6 sessions: Sundays, 9/19-10/24, 4-5:30pm ET / 3-4:30pm CT.
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As members of the Lutheran church we belong to a herd of people with a multifaceted common bond. One of these bonds is in caring for others and in doing so we also must care for ourselves. Foremost on our minds in caring for others and ourselves over the past 14 months has been protection from contracting Covid-19. A major gift for assisting all humans in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, the vaccine, is now ours to take and join the herd if we will just do it.
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The first step to being an affirming church is to recognize that the church can do more to support its LGBTQIA+ members. This PDF brochure is full of wonderful resources to help make your congregational space a more safe and affirming place. This resource, and more, can be found on our page dedicated to LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
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Shepherd of the Hills (Birmingham) holds a Word and Prayer Ministry in Spanish the 1st Sunday of each month at 1pm CT, 2pm ET. The Rev. Ed Cortes leads the service in Spanish and invites all who understand Spanish to participate.
Shepherd of the Hills (Birmingham) realiza un servicio de palabra y oración en español el primer domingo de cada mes a las 1pm CT, 2pm ET. El Rev. Ed Cortes dirige el servicio y invita a todas y todos que entienda español a participar.
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Tuesday, June 15
9am EST / 8am CST
Join The Rev. Dr. Karyn L. Wiseman, Lead Pastor of Gloria Dei Church, Huntingdon Valley, PA, The Herman G. Stuempfle Associate Professor of Homiletics via zoom. All are welcome and there is no cost.
Preaching Workshop...to cover:
- July 4 - Mark 6:1-13
- July 11 - Mark 6:14-29
- July 18 - Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
- July 25 - John 6:1-21
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Could you use a Coach? What is ELCA Coaching? How do I know if I need a Coach? Would you like to be a Coach?
Learn more!
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The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for Sunday's surrounding the pandemic of COVID-19; we will post them here and host on our synod YouTube channel.
Each Sunday’s sermon will be archived on the Sermons page on our synod website. If you wish a dial-in option, just call:
678-379-4840
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First, a new round of Daily Bread Matching Grants launches soon! ELCA congregations interested in raising funds for their feeding ministry through ELCA World Hunger’s online platform, matched with a $500 grant, can register and apply in ELCA GrantMaker starting Monday, April 26th.
Second, registration for Domestic Hunger Grants is underway. Ministries can apply until May 21, 2021.
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Sunday, August 29, 2021
A fundraising event to rebuild disaster survivors’ home.
Enjoy the outdoors, amenities & beer from Hop Springs Beer Park - Murfreesboro, TN - as you experience acclaimed artists for this concert fund-raising event.
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This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.
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Five Sessions Available: May 13, June 9, August 19, Sep. 29, and Nov. 4, 2021
Rooted in Scripture and grounded in Bowen family systems theory, this workshop identifies differentiation of self and anxiety as two key variables impacting human functioning. Leadership and Anxiety looks at the challenges presented by the rising levels of anxiety being experienced in churches today, as well as the role that self-differentiated leadership can play in calming such anxiety. Works of fine art illustrating Biblical themes help facilitate theological reflection on the themes being presented.
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“How can I keep from singing?” In her May column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton notes that music, like God’s love, is at the same time deeply personal, sounding deep within an individual’s soul, and universal, ringing out to an entire community.
Read her column in
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Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2 NRSV).
Since the global pandemic was declared in March 2020, many of us have endured extended emotional and psychological anguish. That experience may be dramatically worsened by the ugly realities of racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia or poverty. Our anguish has taken the form of sadness in isolation, anxiety in uncertainty, grief over loss, stress over economic challenges and worry over events beyond our control — including the tremendous impact of the crisis on our children.
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Brief descriptions of the 200 assembly songs in All Creation Sings are now available with a subscription to SundaysandSeasons.com.
The All Creation Sings website includes videos of selected hymns and songs, several blog posts, an overview webinar, and a resource to support introducing ACS in synods and congregations.
Pew, Accompaniment and Leaders editions are available for purchase. Introductory pricing for the Pew edition is available until June 15, 2021.
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Check out the Spring 2021 Crumley Archives newsletter to learn about the latest news and activities. Also, check out the upcoming archives workshop, scheduled for June 22, 2021.
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Just a reminder that ALL are welcome to post a congregation-related classified on our synod website, here:
https://www.elca-ses.org/classifieds
Click "Submit a classified" button,
or read through current classifieds.
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Cross of Life is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to work in the areas of Church Finance, Property Management and IT Support. This is a full-time position with benefits, beginning in May. Applicants may send a resume to norskiguy79@gmail.com.
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- For Rev. Darrel Peterson, retired, former Assistant to the Bishop
- For Rev. Dennis Fakes, retired.
- For Rev. Ginny Bishop, retired.
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Ordination & Installation:
- Ms. Catherine Crimi, Pastor, Christ, Clarksville, TN
- Worship service with rite of Ordination and Installation will take place at Christ, 2425 Kirkwood Rd, Clarksville, TN, 37043 - May 22, 12Noon ET / 11am CT
- All may view the service online, via Christ, Clarksville, Facebook page
- See invitation / announcement here
- Ms. Crimi will be ordained and serve a 2-year term call with Christ, Clarksville, TN
Installations:
- Rev. Daniel Forehand, Associate Pastor, Faith, Knoxville, TN - May 16, 2021
Retirements:
- Rev. Paul Baumgartner, Pastor, Good Shepherd, Woodstock, GA - May 31, 2021
Synod Office Closed:
- Due to the bishop and staff needing to focus their attention on the Digital Synod Assembly - and for a few days of respite following the Assembly, the synod office will be CLOSED Wednesday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 9.
Save the Date:
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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
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