"Forty for Lent" Disaster Appeal

Lent 2022 Lectionary Study with Joy Moore

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!

Introduction to Emotional Emancipation

Sunday, February 20, 2022

3:30-5:00pm ET / 2:30-4:00pm CT

This workshop is an introduction to Emotional Emancipation and the Seven Keys that make up the model. Do you want to gain an understanding of the impact of historical forces on our emotional lives, our relationships, and the well-being of our communities? Would you like to learn essential emotional wellness skills to help us be at our very best? Join the Southeastern Synod and Rev. Dr. Wallace on February 20th, to learn the work of self-healing.

Disaster Ministry Roundtable

"Crisis Clean-Up Line" training

Thursday, February 24, 2022

7pm ET / 6pm CT

Attention all Synod Volunteer Disaster Coordinators and Congregational Disaster Coordinators! 

We will gather via ZOOM and report out on disaster activities in the synod and in our congregations followed by a guest presentation on various disaster topics.

We will also gather via Zoom for other Disaster Response activities on 3/31 and 4/28.

2022 ALL GA Lutheran Youth Gathering

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.

Evangelism Workshop - What is YOUR Story?

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.

Synod Prayer Team - Always Welcoming Newcomers!

Our Synod Prayer Team meets every month to seek the Lord's guidance, support, and grace, as we join in God's mission.

We gather on Monday, November 22, 11am-12Noon ET / 10-11am CT.

WEBINAR:  SHE - Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Women in Ministry with Karoline Lewis

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.

Foros22: Voces, Vidas y Visiones - Perspectivas latinoamericanas

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!
 

En Conjunto shares:  2022 LENTEN DEVOTIONAL 

As we embark on the 40 day journey of reflection, prayer, meditation, self-examination, and turning back to God, the En Conjunto Task Force invites you to reflect with us on the theme, "What does it mean to live en conjunto (together)?" How has, is, and will God call us and form us into the beloved community? What is God speaking into our shared spaces, our collective heart, as we journey with Jesus and the whole church to the cross? Welcome to this Lenten experience.

2022 Southeastern Synod Assembly - June 3-5, 2022

REGISTRATION IS

NOW OPEN!!!

Chattanooga Marritt 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.

2022 Southeastern Synod Assembly Conference Caucus Day: "Have I got a story to tell you!"

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.

Accepting Nominations for Synod Council - to be elected at 2022 Synod Assembly

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.

Making Parents Aware - Suicide Prevention workshop

Monday, March 7, 2022 - via ZOOM

7-8:15pm ET / 6-7:15pm CT

The second leading cause of death amongst 18-30-year-olds is suicide.   That is enough to concern any parent of a young adult.  

Our young adults have struggled mightily of late.  Anxiety, depression, emotional and social stressors, not to mention dealing with a pandemic.  Our young people are experiencing more challenges than ever before. How can we help?

Come to this workshop to learn some basic warning signs and tool to help you engage with the young people in your life who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide. 

No matter the age of your children or the children you work with, you are welcome to attend this workshop.

2022 SESLYO Assembly

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.

AFFIRM 2022 (STAFF AND PARTICIPANT) Registration is NOW OPEN!!!

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.

ELCA Youth Gathering Refunds Announcement

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...

Candidacy Committee Update

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 15^th deadline.

Parochial Reports Available now!   (Forms A, B, and C)

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.)

Southeastern Synod Swag is Now Available!!!

If you would like Southeastern Synod Swag, polo shirts, jackets, pretty much anything you can put the logo on you can now order direct from Land’s End Business.  You can get items embroidered in the multi-colored logo or in a single color.  Items are directly shipped to you. We look forward to seeing #sesswag pictures soon!

When you click on an item, once you select your size, it will allow you to select the logo and whether or not you would like the logo full color or a single color logo.

Black History Month: #TalksAtTheDesk

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.

"Now is the Time" - ELCA Study Guide on "Explanation of the Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent"

"Now Is the Time" stresses realism, self-examination and accountability as the church acknowledges and apologizes for the history and impact of slavery and systemic racism. The study guide focuses on deepening our understanding of this history as participants engage in often-difficult conversation and reflection to move the church toward racial healing and justice.The five-part study resource, with a guide and participant materials, is available at elca.org/Resources/Racial-Justice.   

Look for the Study Guide and the Participant Materials

4th Annual Quilting Bee at Lutheranch

Feb 22-25, 2022 

Lutheranch, Tallapoosa, GA

Join quilters for the 4th Annual Quilting Bee at Lutheranch. Led by Holly Anderson, the theme of this year’s retreat will be “versatility”, where we’ll practice tapping into our innate ability as God’s children to embrace change. Quilters of all ages and abilities are invited to come to learn new techniques or simply enjoy spending time together with other quilters while working on their own projects.

$296/person, double room
$357/person, single room

2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Nominations Needed

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.

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).