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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
IGNITE Evangelism Event
Saturday, November 19, 2022
10am-5pm ET / 9am-4pm CT
Via ZOOM
Gather with folks from around the synod (via ZOOM) to discuss how to engage the community in Worship and Outreach for Healing and Growth.
We are delighted to have two wonderful speakers engage us in this event:
The Rev. Ingrid Rasmussen (Pastor, Holy Trinity, Minneapolis), and
The Rev. Bradley Schmeling (Pastor, Gloria Dei, St. Paul, MN)
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(NEW! Rostered Minister enews every 2nd Tuesday; feel free to share resources with Pr. Michael (mjannett@elca-ses.org) to expand the resources we wish to share with one another; also, rostered ministers prayer list has been moved to this monthly e-news)
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Link: Prayer Book for Armed Services
Link: Worship Resources and More...
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VIRTUAL event - November 14
Curious about seminary? Wondering if theological education is right for you? Spend some time at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina. LTSS now offers three graduate degrees–the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, and Master of Theological Studies–in both on-campus and hybrid-online formats.
Join us for Virtual Seminary Snapshot on November 14.
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Sunday, November 20
3-6 pm ET / 2-5pm CT
Cost: FREE!
There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help.
In this online workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance of the relationship.
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World AIDS Day is a time for us to remember those we have lost, give thanks for the advances we have made, and commit to raising awareness, fighting stigma and prejudice, improving education and enhancing care for those living with the virus.
The article linked here has a LITANY for your use on December 1, 2022.
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All retired rostered ministers of the Southeastern Synod are invited to an Advent luncheon and worship service.
Theme: God's Grace: Unexpected and Mysterious
If you did not receive an invitation, please contact the synod office at 404-589-1977.
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If your congregation is hosting a Blue Christmas service this year, please fill out the form below so that we can publicize your service. Your synod’s Diversity and Justice Taskforce would like to publish a complete list of all Blue Christmas services in the synod by November 15, 2022.
(Click article title to submit details.)
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Join us LIVE at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta, GA, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, 4pm ET for the Bishop's Commemorative MLK Worship Service. This will also be livestreamed via the synod website (https://www.elca-ses.org) as well as via our Facebook and YouTube pages.
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Assistant to the Bishop for Care and Community, Pr. Justin Eller, is developing synod grants for rostered ministers who need a time or respite and rejuvenation. The application packet for this is available through a synod website where you can apply for these grants and see accompanying documents.
Many thanks to Pr. Justin Eller, Assistant to the Bishop for Care and Community, for leading this process.
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July 17-20, 2023 - Phoenix, AZ
As a Rostered Minister in the ELCA, you are invited to join colleagues under the theme of "Rekindle the gift within you". (2 Timothy 1:6).
Let this gathering be an opportunity for you to remember, reclaim, rekindle and revive yourself. Gathering with colleagues from across the church for fellowship, renewal, continuing education, worship, bible study and refreshment for your spirit.
All rostered ministers are invited (active in call, on leave from call, awaiting call, retired).
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PRAYER SESSION is (mostly) the 4th Monday of each month at 11am ET / 10am CT
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything make your requests to God...by prayer, thanksgiving and placing your request to God, the peace of God will guard your heart and mind fully beyond understanding (Phil. 4: 6–7)
The synod staff invites you to join in prayer. Newcomers are always welcome!
This team will meet once a month via zoom to pray. Praying for the needs of ourselves, our neighbors locally and globally, the needs of the church and world, and for what else might be in need that day of prayer.
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Southeastern Synod Daily Advent Devotional COMING SOON!
We are gathering the voices of folks from across the Southeastern Synod again this year to create a Daily Advent Devotional.
We will publish this soon. Be on the lookout!
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ELCA World Hunger's 2022 Advent study guide expands on the Advent readings for this year, includes information about ELCA World Hunger at work in the world, and is perfect for individual study or with a group.
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If you are looking for Advent-themed coloring pages, coloring sheets, or even pageants, we invite you to check out Illustrated Ministry's website. They have lots of great items for your children's and youth ministries, or for ANYONE who likes share the HOPE of the Advent season.
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A daily Visio Divina reflection and study tool for individual use.
This Advent we invite you and your family to encounter God daily through Scripture, picture, and reflection.
We invite you, now, to #pictureAdvent.
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When it comes to learning, lots of children (and adults) prefer simple and immediate results. The quicker they can solve a problem or find a solution, the better. Yet multiple studies show that knowledge lasts longer if we put in more time and effort exploring what it means. So if we want children to develop durable spiritual insights, we need to provide them with activities that encourage digging deeper and not just getting the right answers.
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This idea is lovely - prayer cards for all twelve days of Christmas! What a nifty addition to the traditions at Christmastime!
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| Rostered Minister & Congregational Transitions |
Installations:
- Pr. Karen Boda - Community of Grace, Grayson, GA
- Interim Pastor - Sunday, November 13
- Pr. Paula Smith - Grace, Oak Ridge, TN
- Interim Pastor - Sunday, November 20, 10am ET
- For Pastor Angie De Windt-Smith
- For Pastor Dawn Bennett
- For Pastor Cathy Crimi
- For Pastor Michelle Kuhlman
- For Pastor John Stirewalt’s wife
- For Pastor Jeffrey Halenza, who is undergoing chemotherapy
- For Pastor Joel Emerson, whose father is now in hospice care
- For Pastor Crispin Ilombe's wife and daughter
- For Allison Lizdas's family
- For Anna Robbins
The saints who have entered the church triumphant:
- For Pastor Tina Trice-Culpepper at the passing of her aunt
- For Pastor Shirley Redmond at the passing of her mother
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