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The Southeastern Synod’s Diversity and Justice team is shining a spotlight on the hidden figures of history. These individuals deserve to be celebrated for their contributions to inventions, charity, civil rights, politics, the arts, and beyond. Join us each month in our celebration of African Americans throughout the year.
Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone, a chemist, and entrepreneur became a millionaire by successfully developing and marketing hair products for black women in St. Louis. She used her wealth to promote the advancement of African Americans and gave away most of her money to charity.
Annie’s legacy as a pioneer in the African American beauty and cosmetic business has largely been overshadowed by the success of her former employee, Madam C. J. Walker. This is beginning to change, however, and Malone is now being recognized for her role in launching the industry. Her charitable legacy also continues. The St. Louis Orphans Home, which was renamed after her in 1946, is now the Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center. The street on which the center is located was renamed Annie Malone Drive in her honor. Go to https://www.anniemalone.com for more details.
Read our synod blog for more details.
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Sunday, February 27, 2022
3-4:30pm ET / 2-3:30pm CT
Presenter: Pastor Jennifer Roberts
Do you really want to share about Jesus, but to be honest, you’re not sure where to even begin or if your own experience is worth sharing?
In this Storytelling Workshop, we will discover that there are four simple ways to engage your own story as part of God’s story, enrich your understanding of God’s mission in the world as part of your own, and be empowered to share the story with others.
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Join us for #FortyForLent, a journey to pledge walking 40 miles, and donating $40 to the Southeastern Synod Disaster Response efforts, during the 40 days of Lent.
Challenge others to join you in this worthwhile spiritual practice of emptying yourself to be reminded that Christ is our center, who inspires us!
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Date/Time: February 4, 9am-3pm ET
Location: LTSS - Columbia, SC
Cost: $25
What if you could tap into an abundance of resources to enhance your Lenten planning? How about infusing your church’s Lent experience with fresh perspectives and insightful gems of Biblical wisdom? The Lent Planning Workshop at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary provides the means to do just that.
Dr. Brent Driggers, professor, and associate dean of academic programs at LTSS, will present a thought-provoking approach to the 40 days leading to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.
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Thursday, February 17
1-4pm ET / 12noon-3pm CT
Take part in a study of the lessons for the days designated: Year C, "Ash Wednesday through Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday” (covers Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022, and all Sundays in Lent, through April 10, 2022).
We are delighted to have the Rev. Dr. Joy Moore, an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, Joy Jittaun Moore, Professor of Biblical Preaching, serves as Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.
ALL ARE WELCOME - lay and rostered ministers alike!
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Shepherd of the Hills (Birmingham) holds a Word and Prayer Ministry in Spanish the 1st Sunday of each month at 2:30pm CT / 3:30pm ET. The Rev. Ed Cortes leads the service in Spanish and invites all who understand Spanish to participate.
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Shepherd of the Hills (Birmingham) realiza un servicio de palabra y oración en español el primer domingo de cada mes a las 2:30pm CT / 3:30pm ET. El Rev. Ed Cortes dirige el servicio y invita a todas y todos que entienda español a participar.
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Monday, March 21, 2022
10am-12Noon ET / 9-11am CT
In honor of Women History Month, the Southeastern Synod invites you to come to hear and learn from Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis as she does a presentation based on her book SHE: Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Women in Ministry.
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Patrocinado por En Conjunto - Las Iniciativas de los Ministerios Latinos del Sínodo del Sureste de la ELCA.
Tema: “Identidades luteranas + evangelización desde las perspectivas latinoamericanas”
Fecha: 17 de marzo (jueves)
2-4pm ET / 1-3pm CT
Este foro incluirá voces, experiencias vividas y visiones del mundo luterano latinoamericano acerca de la construcción de las identidades luteranas en contexto y cómo compartimos la fe en Jesucristo. Se realizará el foro en español por Zoom.
¡Guarde la fecha e inscríbase!
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Rostered Ministers (retired or active) are invited to join Bishop Kevin Strickland at one of these services for an opportunity to renew your ordination vows, receive oils for use in ministry rites, receive Holy Communion, and gather with one another in prayer.
Dates are shown in this article.
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We’ve had a taste of winter weather in some parts of our synod with the potential for more before Spring arrives. Be safe. Be prepared. “Like” or follow your local and state Emergency Management Agency [EMA] on your social media apps to stay tuned for up to date information for your area.
Check out this blog for helpful links!!!
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Presenter: Pastor Mary Canniff-Kuhn
Sunday, March 27, 2022
3-5pm ET / 2-4pm CT
We are excited to invite Pastor Mary Canniff-Kuhn as our presenter at this year’s Conference Caucus Day to present on “Storytelling and Evangelism”. Following our program with Pastor Mary, attendees will be able to meet with their conference caucus to elected Conference leadership, elected Synod Council representatives for Conferences 6-9, and discuss ministry opportunities together. This meeting will be held on zoom.
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Chattanooga Marriott Downtown
Group Rate of $159.00 USD per night
Last Date to Book: Tuesday, May 3, 2022(subject to availability)
Book your group rate for the Annual Southeastern Synod Assembly
Registration runs February 8 through May 10, 2022.
WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS for this Synod Assembly, to allow us to follow COVID safety protocols.
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During the Assembly, we will be electing a Vice President of the Synod. We will also be electing 2 At Large Positions to Synod Council. In addition to the Vice President position and the At-Large Position to Synod Council, we will be electing a Young Adult Member on Synod Council.
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February 26, 2022 - Cost is $15/person
To be held in local congregations
Our curriculum that we will be providing helps all of us to learn how God sets our SOUL ON FIRE!!!
Even though we are not gathering together as one across the state, we gather in ONE IN SPIRIT.
Please register at our synod Youth and Young Adult website, on our ALL GA page.
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March 18-20, 2022
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Every year the youth of the synod are invited to gather "in assembly" to worship, grow in faith, learn from youth-led workshops, and discuss issues relevant to the youth of our synod.
Our SESLYO (Southeastern Synod Lutheran Youth Organization) board plans and develops the entirety of this event, which allows our board to work on their leadership skills.
When we gather, we also elect a NEW SELSYO BOARD, so please look out for a registration link soon.
To learn more about SESLYO, click the link above.
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Join us June 12-17, 2022, at the University of West Alabama, in Livingston, AL, for another week of faith formation at the Southeastern Synod's longest-standing discipleship formation event: AFFIRM!
Please go to the website to see Unit descriptions, registration and more.
Cost is $400 through Jan 31, 2022. $150 deposit is due upon registration.
Contact Pr. Michael Jannett for assistance with scholarships. Contact Registrar, Traci Billman, with registration questions.
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As you have likely heard by now, the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering has been cancelled.
Please click this article title to go the Gathering website, where you can read their prepared statement, as well as read through a Gathering FAQ sheet.
We hold fast to the hope that is in Christ Jesus, as God brings light and life, where despair tries to take hold of us.
Be well, dear friends...
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After a two-year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program is preparing to send volunteers out into the world again! Applications are now open, and you can invite young adults on this journey abroad for the 2022-2023 program year.
Check out the YAGM website for video and advertisement resources, and reach out to all who are in the age range of 21-29, who wish to serve God in this way.
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Next Meeting: April 28-30, 2022
Deadline for submitting application: February 15, 2022
We will meet with potential candidates for Rostered Ministry (Word and Service and Word and Sacrament) and current candidates in their process. Please pray for those coming before the committee and for our committee members as they do this important work.
All materials from candidates who will be meeting with the Candidacy Committee need to have those materials submitted to Pastor Jill Henning at jhenning@elca-ses.org by the February 15th deadline.
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As you prepare your congregation budget for 2022, we ask you to prayerfully consider God's abundance and how your congregation can reflect that abundance. The Mission Support Gifts given from your congregation to the ELCA-Southeastern Synod truly change lives.
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As you prepare your congregation budget for 2022, we ask you to prayerfully consider God's abundance and how your congregation can reflect that abundance. The Mission Support Gifts given from your congregation to the ELCA-Southeastern Synod truly change lives.
(If you have forgotten your password, please contact the synod office - synod.office@elca-ses.org.)
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Rostered Ministers - Check Your Email for 2021 Report to the Bishop
Every year our rostered ministers submit a report to the bishop.l You should have now received an email with a link to complete this form.
We look forward to your responses. Please contact Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) if you have not received the link.
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This year, the celebration of Black Lutheranism will arrive to us in the form of storytelling - Talks at the Desk. This series is a combination of photos, profiles, and videos, that are just sample size of the diversity of the church. The content created will be shared on social media, newsletter, and to be uploaded to the African Descent Ministries page on the ELCA website.
ALSO, check out the Facebook page for ELCA African Descent African Descent Ministries
Look for #TalksAtTheDesk for more.
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2 Upcoming Lutheranch Events
Click the links below to access information and registration for these events:
+ Feb 11-13, 2022 - Labyrinth Creation and Meditation Retreat
+ Feb 22-25, 2022 - 4th Annual Quilting Bee at Lutheranch
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Check out the positions open for nominations for the ELCA. These positions are voted on by the Churchwide Assembly, happening August 8-12, 2022.
If you are interested in being considered for nomination and possible election to a particular board or committee, please read and complete the online Biographical Form.
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Online Yoga Classes
Fridays - 10-11am ET / 9-10am CT
A gentle yoga class for beginners and those who want to begin again is being taught by Pastor Beth Birkholz online. It will be from 10-11 a.m. EST every Friday. A mat and/or chair, blocks (or books) and a blanket are helpful but not necessary. The entire class is accessible to do from a chair and will involve meditation and gentle stretching.
Email peaceplaypresence@gmail.com for details and a link. Suggested donation is $10 per class (but not required).
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Dr. Mark Ellingsen Television Appearance: "At the Table"
An interview with Dr. Ellingsen will appear in the 2nd half of the “At the Table” episode that is scheduled to air on AIB Network on the following schedule during the month of February:
- Tuesdays @ 8PM @ 8PM
- Wednesday, 9:30AM & 7:30PM
- Thursdays @ 12PM & 6:30PM
- Fridays @ 2PM & 10:30PM
- Saturdays @ 10:30AM & 10PM
- Sundays @ 8:30AM & 2:30PM
The program will air on-line on the AIB website: https://aibtv.com/aibeverywhere/
This show will also air on Comcast (channel 295) and AT&T U-verse (channel 6).
This segment will also air on the AIB Facebook page.
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- For Pastor Dave Hendrix, who was recently hospitalized
- For Pastor John Stirewalt, for healing
- For Pastor Darrel Peterson
- For Pastor Hope Knobler
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
- Director of Small Group Ministry - Holy Cross, Athens, GA
- Click link above for full list of Responsibilities and Job Description
- Part-time: 10 hours per week
- Apply by January 28, 2022
- Director of Music - St. Andrew, Franklin, TN
- Click link above for full list of Responsibilities and Job Description
- Part-time: 20 hours per week
- Apply by February 18, 2022
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- Financial Development Executive Director - ?NovusWay Ministries?
- Click link above for full list of Responsibilities and Job Description
- Full-time: Salary commensurate with experience and effectiveness.
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Installation:
- Pastor Travis Meir - First, Nashville, TN
- Sunday, February 27, 2022 - 3:00pm CT
- Pastor Jennifer Roberts - Resurrection, Newnan, GA
- Sunday, March 6, 2022 - 1pm ET
Retiring:
- Pastor Mike Bovingdon - Good Shepherd, Douglasville, GA
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Chattanooga Convention Center
Chattanooga, TN
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