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SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US!!!
Will you tell your story?
We are inviting you to share a 3–5-minute video (on a cell phone is just fine) about YOUR story...
- ...about how you feel called to share the Good News
- ...about when you have done that effectively
- ...or when someone has responded to you in a positive way
We will be sharing these stories at Synod Assembly. Record and upload TODAY!
(Submission deadline is May 1.)
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Walk the Labyrinth, sing, pray and worship together
God’s children are fleeing Ukraine, Latin America, Africa, Afghanistan, Haiti – and many other places. They need our prayers and our Advocacy. They need to know they are not alone. Gather in Conferences, Communities, with Ecumenical groups and pray for our Global neighbors!
Let us know you are participating and the group with which you are participating.
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LAST DAY TO Register is May 10, 2022!!!
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
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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Memorials and Resolutions are to be submitted by May 13, 2022, 5:00pm ET / 4:00pm CT!!!
Resolutions and Memorial to be addressed by the 2022 Southeastern Synod Assembly must be submitted to the synod office by 5:00 PM Eastern / 4:00 PM Central, on May 13, 2022, as determined by the Synod Constitution (S11.01.32.A12).
When submitting a resolution or memorial they must be written in the proper language found in Robert’s Rules of Order.
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Starting in April 2022, we are providing a monthly giving focus for the synod. April 2022 has been designated for Campus Ministry.
Has Campus Ministry made a difference in your life or the life of a loved one? Are you hopeful for how young adults are impacted by our campus ministries?
Then consider giving today!
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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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If your congregation is interested in applying for a Domestic Hunger grant, check out the registration information (opening on March 18th) and application information (opening on April 18th) from ELCA World Hunger. World Hunger will be hosting a Zoom webinar April 6th at 12 pm Central time to review the process for registration, application, and the grant priorities. Please contact the Southeastern Synod Hunger Chair (Cheryl Bopp, cherylbopp@hotmail.com) if you have questions about hunger grant opportunities or how to register.
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Tuesday, April 19
9:30am-5:30pm ET
Is God's Spirit gently nudging you towards ministry?
Learn more about Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary through Snapshot Seminary on April 19.
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Thursdays, beginning April 28
10am-12Noon ET / 9-11am CT
What does it mean to live and minister interculturally? Join a 5-week course exploring how cultures shape our ministry settings and how intercultural competencies and humilities can enrich our ministries to, with, and among our neighbors.
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Thursday, April 28, 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.
This night we will discuss: “New resources for disaster coordinators”
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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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Thursday, May 12 - 7pm ET / 6pm CT
Register now to join other women in ministry for our quarterly Zoomtails.
Register today to receive a Zoom link and reminders!
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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 April 18, 2022. $150 deposit is due upon registration. ONLY 120 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!!!
Contact Pr. Michael Jannett for assistance with scholarships. Contact Registrar, Traci Billman, with registration questions.
Check out our new PROMO video!!!
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Where will we be headed in 2024?
NEW ORLEANS!!!
Mark it down, folks!
The 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering will be held July 16-20, 2024, in the city of NEW ORLEANS!!!
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Abide is a small group ministry hosted by ELCA Young Adults. Young adults can register to be placed into a weekly, virtual small group led by a young adult Small Group Leader. Groups meet via video call for approximately an hour over the course of an Abide season (usually 7-9 weeks). Groups meet to reflect on the Abide video series that is released weekly.
Check out details on how to participate in an ABIDE small group, or how to lead your very own ABIDE group!!!
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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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Time moves forward and we change some things. Our internet provider, our phone provider, and even our mailing address situation.
Please read how to find your congregation's information on our website and where to submit corrections.
And to YOU, ROSTERED MINISTERS, we receive lots of returned mail. Please share your updates of address with us!
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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. Following each of these services, Bishop Strickland will offer a time of conversation. Spouses are also welcomed to attend these services. As well, lay church staff are welcomed and invited to attend. We will follow all COVID protocols and masks will be required.
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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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In her March column for Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminds us that “over and over again humankind has betrayed the hope God has for us.” She suggests that this is a “time for a reset.”
Read her column in English and in Spanish.
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April 25-27, 2022 - #EAD2022
This year’s theme, “Fierce Urgency: Advancing Civil & Human Rights,” calls us into solidarity to restore, protect and expand voting rights in the United States and to realize human rights around the world.
Because Ecumenical Advocacy Days (Apr 25-27) is such a good opportunity to connect faith-voices in advocacy action, several Evangelical Lutheran Church in America scholarships for the registration fee are available to encourage the strength of the witness of ELCA advocacy both in the locations of the attendees and in the ELCA’s voice on federal matters. Consider being part of #EAD2022 and applying for a scholarship before Mar. 31. The ELCA as an EAD sponsor. More info HERE.
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Please know that INSPIRITUS has changed their Atlanta mailing address to:
731 Peachtree St. NE
Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30308
For ALL avenues of communications with INSPIRITUS, click HERE.
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- For Pastor Joel Emerson and family, upon the death of Pastor Emerson's mother, Eula Emerson
- For Pastor Bob Kasting, for recovery from surgery
- For Pastor Sterling Nelson and his wife, Pat, for health issues
- For all those affected by the recent storms in Alabama and Mississippi
- For all those affected by the fires in upper east Tennessee
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
- Director of Family Ministries - St. Andrew, Franklin, TN
- Click link above for full list of Responsibilities and Job Description
- Full-time position
- Apply by May 15, 2022
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Ordination:
- Marie Kane
- Marie will be ordained on Saturday, April 23, at 11am ET, at Atonement, Wesley Chapel, FL
- Bishops Suarez and Strickland will officiate together.
- Marie has been called to serve as the pastor of St. James, Brunswick, GA
- Marie will be installed on May 15, 2022, 3pm ET
Installation:
- Pastor LaVonne Johnson
- Pastor Johnson will be serving two congregations and will be installed in BOTH locations on Sunday, April 3, 2022:
- Living Word, Arlington, TN - 11am CT
- Epiphany, Collierville, TN - 5pm CT
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Chattanooga Convention Center
Chattanooga, TN
Synod Assembly Website
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1410 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
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