Hello everyone! The synod staff and I are so excited to see you in just a few days!
This communication will provide some helpful resources for you, so be sure to read all the way through to the end.
We are excited to have several groups of ministers coming to Lutheridge on Monday, October 17 (a day earlier than the main event): First Call Ministers, Synod Authorized Ministers, Deans, and Interims. We will have a joyful time with them and look forward to the you joining us on Tuesday, October 18.
Our speakers are looking forward to sharing with us, and we look forward to the hospitality of Lutheridge.
Please be safe as you travel to Lutheridge, and we look forward to seeing you on the mountain!
+ In Christ, Bishop Kevin Strickland
| How Do I Get to Lutheridge? |
Convocation is being held at Lutheridge, in Arden, NC, a NovusWay property.
Click here for a Google Maps link...
Or type the address into your device:
2511 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, NC 28704
Check the Agenda on Convocation page for check-in logistics.
| Convocation Event Page (and some Basic Details) |
https://www.elca-ses.org/CONVOCATION
On the Convocation page, you can find the following helpful bits of information:
For those arriving MONDAY...
- Sessions begin at 1:00 pm ET
- Check agenda for locations
For those arriving TUESDAY...
- Check-in begins at 9:00 am ET outside of EFIRD HALL
- Opening Eucharist (our first formal activity) will begin at 1:30 pm ET in MISSION HALL
(Eifrd Hall ABOVE; Mission Hall BELOW)
| Workshops & Affinity Groups |
Workshop & Affinity Group times are as follows:
- Workshop Session ONE: Tuesday, Oct. 18 - 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
- AFFINITY GROUPS: Wednesday, Oct. 19 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Workshop Session TWO: Wednesday, Oct. 19 - 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
We will have several free-time activities for available on
Wednesday, October 18, 1:00 - 5:00 pm - Free Time
- Hiking [Pr. John Rossing / Bp. Emeritus Gordy / Pr. Matt Henning]
- Golf [Pr. Lewis Groce / Pr. Rick Roberts]
- Brewery [Bishop present 1:30-3:30pm]
More details to come next week...
| TRIVIA and a Reception... |
We are holding a full-on TRIVIA experience on Tuesday, October 18, 8:00-9:30 pm ET in the dining hall. Gather a team, join the fun, and win some prizes!!!
At the same time as the TRIVIA activity, we invite you to a RECEPTION in the dining hall. Snacks and beverages will be provided at the reception.
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We look forward to seeing all of you this coming week at the 2022 Southeastern Synod Convocation, where we will continue to explore the theme:
"Have I Got a Story for You...Come and See!"
+ In Christ,
Your Southeastern Synod Staff
