Synod Council Election Results

The Synod Assembly election results are in and we are happy to share that the Synod Vice-President elected is Mr. Imran Siddiqui. He will be serving a 2nd 4-year term.  To learn about other election results from this year's Synod Assembly, check out this article. 

Livestream Recordings of the 2022 Synod Assembly

Several reports and presentations were live-streamed simultaneously to the Southeastern Synod Facebook page and YouTube channel.

We also live-streamed the three sermons from the worship services.  Be sure to check these sermons out for inspiration and hope and revival!

2023-2024 Ministry Spending Plan

The 2023-24 Ministry Spending Plan was approved as presented by the Budget & Finance Committee.   Many, many thanks to ALL committee members and staff who helped to form this spending plan.

2022 Synod Assembly PHOTOS & VIDEOS

We've got lots of photos to share with you!!!  Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication and willingness to participate in a WONDERFUL Assembly.

June 2022 - Monthly Giving Focus - The Table, Nashville

Open Seating: Good Food for Hungry Folks is our weekly service. We gather EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT around 6:45 pm to visit and service begins at 7 pm. Every person is affirmed and welcome.     We read scripture, hear affirming messages, sing affirming songs, and gather around the Lord’s Table for communion (Eucharist). ALL people are welcome to participate and commune. We hope you’ll consider offering your gift (presence, music, reading, poetry, financial support, prayer…you know what’s right for you)

Holy Closure - From Death to Life

In December of 2021, the leadership of Common Table voted to close as a congregation, and the property was deeded to the synod. The Southeastern Synod then honored an already existing agreement and relationship with the daycare center that was renting the space to allow them to buy the property.
 
Even though the ministry there has ended, its legacy will live on for generations in Decatur, the Southeastern Synod, the ELCA, and globally. At its June 2022 synod council meeting, the council voted on the allocations and disbursements of the funds from the sale of this property. The legacy will now benefit ministries and persons in ways otherwise unimaginable. 

AFFIRM BEGINS JUNE 12!!!

Many, many thanks to our AFFIRM Staff who gather on Friday, June 10, as we prepare for the 125 youth gathering this year for this special synod youth event.

The Holy Spirit has moved through our synod and inspired so many of our youth to gather to explore how God sets their souls on fire!!!  Please keep this community in your prayers as they gather June 12-17.

AFFIRM Scholarship Fund - GIVE TODAY!

So many lives are changed at AFFIRM.  Sometimes, financial concerns are raised for those who cannot afford to pay for a church retreat.  

For AFFIRM 2022, we gave out over $12,000 in scholarships!!!  Please consider helping us to bring more and more youth to AFFIRM by giving today!

Our Beloved Friends of the Sierra Pacific Synod

Recently, the Sierra Pacific Synod has been navigating some challenging times.   Bishop Kevin Strickland shared a letter earlier this week, explaining the synod's strife over the last several months.

After Bishop Strickland's letter was distributed to our synod, the Sierra Pacific Synod Vice President also wrote a letter calling on the ELCA to keep them in our prayers as they move forward, following the resignation of Bishop Megan Rohrer.

Read Bishop Strickland's letter here.

Read Sierra Pacific Synod VP letter here.

Foros de Voces, Vidas y Visiones del año 2022

Bienvenidas/os a los foros de Voces, Vidas y Visiones del año 2022. A través de las conversaciones y perspectivas de las voces, vidas y visiones de luternas/luteranos latinés, deseamos seguir construyendo y aportando al desarrollo de las identidades luteranas contextuales. El tema de este segundo foro será: “El desarrollo de las identidades luteranas y la evangelización desde las perspectivas de justicia de género”. Lo realizaremos el jueves 16 de junio de 2:00-4:00 pm ET / 1:00-3:00 pm CT de los EE UU.

SESLYO Board Openings

Hello, good people of the Southeastern Synod!  Our Lutheran Youth Organization of the Southeastern Synod (SESLYO) has several openings for its board. 

If you wish to learn more about how to become a servant leader through this organization, please reach out to Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org).

ELCA Youth Gathering is HIRING!!!

The Gathering is looking to add a Coordinator for Event Logistics & Administration to its small but mighty staff. This person will be responsible for working with hotel and venue staff, coordinating meetings and training in the host city, managing registration, and assisting the Gathering team in processing contracts and payments. If you know of someone who might be interested in this remote position, please encourage them to apply!

Passion Collective - Welcoming New Applicants!

Intern at Grace House!

Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry @ Georgia Tech

Passion Collective Internship

Young Adult Discernment and Service Year in the Heart of Midtown Atlanta

August-June; Free Housing

2022 Mission Support Intent

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.

Conversations on ELCA Social Statements with St. John's, Nashville

Monday's - 6:30-7:30pm CT / 7:30-8:30pm ET

Join St. John's Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN, as they hold conversations on the ELCA Social Statements.  These sessions are open to all and are held via Zoom.

Stewardship Kaleidoscope

September 26-28, 2022

Savannah, GA

On-site and Virtual options are available

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all who are passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), the ELCA, and other ecumenical partners, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship, in its many colorful dimensions!

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 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.

International Women Leaders Graduation Celebration

When: Thursday, June 16, at 10 a.m. Central time

Where: Premieres on the ELCA Facebook Page.

RSVP at our Facebook event; a Facebook account is not required to watch the event. This event will be rebroadcast on the ELCA YouTube Page at 7 p.m. Central time.

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary launches hybrid Master of Divinity program

Beginning in fall 2022, LTSS M.Div. students will have the opportunity to complete the curriculum in a hybrid format as an alternative to residing on or commuting to campus. It will combine remote learning with face-to-face educational experiences, including the required semesters of supervised field experience and on-campus gatherings twice per year. The hybrid option still offers students opportunities for fellowship and formational events with faculty and residential students.

Poland: First Nine Women Ordained as Pastors

(LWI) - The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland took a historic step on 7 May, as Presiding Bishop Jerzy Samiec ordained nine women to the priesthood at a service in Warsaw’s Holy Trinity church. The event marked a concluding milestone in the discussion about women’s ordination which has been ongoing in the Polish church for decades.

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) vice president for Europe, Archbishop Urmas Viilma represented the global communion of Lutheran churches at the ordination service, saying: “The whole Lutheran communion celebrates and rejoices with you today!”