A Reminder of Recent Staffing Changes - Executive Assistant to the Bishop - Sue Tyler

At the 2022 Synod Assembly, we gave thanks and wished Farewell and Godspeed to former Executive Assitant to the Bishop, Ms. Carolyn Davis.

Since July 1, 2022, Ms. Sue Tyler has been serving as the Executive Assistance to Bishop Strickland.   Please be sure to greet Sue and pray for a fruitful start to her time on our synod staff.

• Bp. Strickland's notice (March 28, 2022)
• Learn more about Ms. Sue Tyler on her bio page

July 2022 - Monthly Giving Focus - NovusWay

The continual work of the NovusWay ministries has formed 1,000's of people - young and old - as disciples of Christ.   

NovusWay sites (Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, and Lutheranch) have hosted faith-filled summer camps and retreats and acted as host sites for many ministries.

Consider making a gift to NovusWay camp scholarships today.

August 2022 - Lectionary Study with Brent Driggers

Monday, July 25, 2022

1-4pm ET / 12Noon-3pm CT

Brent Driggers teaches courses in biblical studies, including a required New Testament survey and various electives in the canonical Gospels and biblical theology (for example, the theme of violence in scripture). His academic publications focus primarily on the Gospel of Mark, employing historically informed narrative criticism to investigate Mark's distinctive contributions to Christian theology and spirituality.

Please be sure to sign up today for this session where will discern God's Word for us for the Sundays in August 2022.

Holy Closure for the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation

Sunday, July 24, 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT

Our synod leadership will lead a service of holy closure at Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, praying that ministry will continue through the hands and hearts of these members

Social Media for Ministry 201 - Content Calendar and Content Creation

Thursday, August 4

7-8:30 pm ET / 6-7:30 pm CT

Figuring out what to say on social media and how often to say it can be one of the trickiest parts of social media ministry. In this training, you'll learn about the three basic types of social media posts, how to create a balanced content calendar, and some content design tips and tricks. Scalable to any sized congregation or ministry, by the end of the session you'll have inspiration and a framework to implement for fall and beyond. The focus of this workshop will be on Facebook and Instagram. 

Led by Pr. Colleen Montgomery

Webinar - Emotional Spiritual Care for Children Impacted by Disaster

Thursday, August 11

1-3 pm ET / 12noon-2 pm CT

This webinar provides an orientation on caring for children in disaster.  Included is a presentation by Brethren Children’s Disaster Services on providing care for children after disaster as well as other presentations on ways to help children cope with stress and trauma associated with disaster. We will review the strategies of offering children’s camps and also talk about ways to offer care in the early aftermath by setting up care corners in disaster recovery centers for children.

Contact Pr. Morgan Gordy for a link - pmgordy@elca-ses.org.

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!

Also, be sure to check out the "Week in Review" for Affirm 2022!!!

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.

Join the "Building a Culture of Generosity" Program for 2022

Wish to be guided through your FALL 2022 Stewardship Appeal?  Join "Building a Culture of Generosity"

THIS IS A STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR CONGREGATIONS SEEKING TO:

• Stabilize and grow financial giving
• Teach Biblical stewardship principles
• Help members discover generosity
• Build building a foundation for a
• generous culture

The cost is $450, but financial assistance is available.  This program aims to help congregations see an increase of 3-5% above 2022 projected revenue.  

BLOG:  "When Some Becomes Much"

“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)
            
It was toward the end of May when I attended the first annual Reentry Conference of South Carolina as an intern with Christ Mission. It was there that I learned of the ministry of Destiny House which provides housing for men transitioning from prison back to society...

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

Monday's through July 2022

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!

2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly - August 8-12, 2022

The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will be held in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 8-12, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. We gather under the theme, Embody the Word. There’s an importance in the double meaning of the two words:

• Embody, meaning both the incarnation of Jesus Christ and the life of the church emerging from a pandemic.
• Word – both meaning Jesus Christ and scripture

The ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the church, is a process of communal spiritual discernment. When the ELCA Churchwide Assembly convenes, its voting members meet with confidence in God’s grace around word and water, wine and bread, to carry on their work on behalf of the entire church.  

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.