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"Forty for Lent" Disaster Appeal
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.
When you click on the link, you can sign up AND you can see who else has signed up...
Take photos and share on social media using the hashtag:
#FortyForLent
Here is Bishop Strickland's invitation for you to join us for #FortyForLent
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REMINDER for all to sign up for our
ONLINE Conference Caucus Day - 3/27/2022
Join us to learn about storytelling and to meet as a conference in preparation for Synod Assembly.
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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.
Meet Frederick McKinley Jones, born May 17, 1893, in Covington, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, Ohio. He served in France in World War I. After he returned home, he worked as a garage mechanic, and with this experience, he developed a self-starting gasoline motor. His mastery of electronic devices was largely self-taught, through work experience and the inventing process.
Jones was one of the most prolific Black inventors ever. Frederick Jones patented more than 50 inventions but is best known for inventing a practical automatic refrigeration system for long-haul trucks died on February 21, 1961. For more information, please select the link to watch this short YouTube video.
Read our synod blog for more details.
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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.”
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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.
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
1-2pm ET / 12noon-1pm CT
This relentless pandemic continues to exhaust all of us. Fatigue is on the surface, but what is underneath it? In this conversation we will identify the various emotions that are wearing us out and discover how to use them to motivate constructive actions.
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Rev. Dr. Marjorie Funk-Pihl is the primary consultant for Living the Resurrection, a church vitality ministry. Marj uses change strategies and motivational psychology in her work with congregations and has seen the impact the pandemic is having on our life together.
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
2:30-3:30pm ET / 1:30-2:30pm CT
This is a free, practical preaching workshop by Backstory Preaching. As preachers begin their sermon prep and open the text, the first question they often ask is "What am I going to say?" It's a question fueled by anxiety that they won't find something worthwhile to say—or worse, won't have anything to say—especially when they've seen the text a thousand times before. But what if they never had to ask that question again? This one-hour workshop will guide lay and ordained preachers through the simple process that lets them see the text with fresh eyes, allows the message to reveal itself, and draw them closer to God at the same time. This session is offered by the Rev. Dr. Lisa Cressman, founding steward of Backstory Preaching
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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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TWO FRIDAY SESSIONS!!!
Fridays, March 18 AND 25, 2022
1-4pm ET / 12noon-3pm CT
The Rev. Dr. Brian Peterson teaches Greek, Paul's letters and preaching. In the Greek courses, he hopes that along with language skills, students also learn how to welcome God's Word, with all the challenge, ambiguity and discovery that endeavor involves.
Please be sure to sign up today for these TWO sessions where will discern God's Word for us for this upcoming Easter season.
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Sunday, March 20, 2022
3-4:30pm ET / 2-3:30pm CT
Building on the first workshop where we Discovered our Story, we learned that we need to listen to others. Through listening to others’ stories we are able to continue discerning our own authentic story. Join us on the 20th for another great Evangelism Workshop!
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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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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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Theme: "How to help in the first week after a disaster"
Thursday, March 31, 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 4/28.
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Early Bird Registration runs through March 31
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.
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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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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.
Early bird pricing extended: Cost is $400 through March 15, 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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Where will we be headed in 2024?
Download the “City Challenge” bracket, make your guesses with your congregational group, and submit your completed bracket by March 8 for the chance to win a prize. Follow along on Gathering social media throughout March to learn where we’ll be hosting the 2024 Gathering!
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An excerpt from Bishop Strickland's announcement regarding the departure of two synod staff members:
In January, Pastor Matt Steinhauer retired as a parish pastor from Faith Lutheran in Lebanon, TN. He also concluded his call in serving as our Assistant to the Bishop for Advocacy...
Another staff update that I wanted to share is the Ms. Carolyn Davis, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, will be retiring July 31, 2022.
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Deadline to apply: Monday, March 28
Please go to https://www.elca-ses.org/grantsandfunding for more details. Complete the application, scan, and email to synod.office@elca-ses.org (preferred method). You can also mail a copy to the synod address below, and keep a copy for your records. Keep in mind that mail can be delayed.
Postal Address:
ELCA-Southeastern Synod
P.O. Box 400
Decatur, GA 30031
Reach out to Pastor Patti Axel or Ms. Melissa Fuller Sims if you have any questions.
Don’t forget that the next Grant request deadline for Vitality Grants / Outreach Grants / Multicultural Grants is
Monday, March 28th.
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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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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.
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A group of interreligious leaders, including ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, has issued a statement calling for peace in Ukraine. “Though we have been anxious about the recent growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia and between Russia and the NATO countries in recent weeks, we remain deeply concerned, as we have been since 2014, for the impact of this ongoing conflict on innocent civilians throughout Ukraine,” the statement read, in part. “All parties to the conflict must take every measure possible to protect civilians. All parties and the international community must renew efforts to de-escalate this threat to international peace and security.”
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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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"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
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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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- For Pastor Dave Hendrix, who was recently hospitalized
- For Pastor John Stirewalt, for healing
- 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 Music - St. Andrew, Franklin, TN
- Click link above for full list of Responsibilities and Job Description
- Part-time: 20 hours per week
- Apply by March 31, 2022
| Rostered Ministers Transitions |
Installation:
- 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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