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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Mission CENTRAL
We give thanks for the many and various ways you reach out to serve your neighbor in generosity. Like your congregations, we plan our spending plan based on the intents we get from congregations. It inhibits our planning, spending, and ministry support when those are not received. To date, we have only received 10 from our over 150+ congregations. Please fill that out at the following link:
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JUST THREE MORE DATES!!!
Rostered Ministers (retired or active) and spouses and church staff 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.
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Gather with us on Sunday, March 26, 3-4:30pm ET / 2-3:30pm CT as we welcome Pr. Drew Tucker (University Pastor at Capital University & author) to discuss Vocation as it pertains to our Formation.
We will spend about an hour with Pr. Drew on this subject of Vocation as Formation, and follow that by breaking into breakout groups based on conferences. Conferences 1-5 will put forth a nominee for synod council. Conferences 6-9 will elect conference leadership.
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 EARLY BIRD RATES END MARCH 31, 2023!
STANDARD REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 15, 2023!
Please note that we are seeking NOMINATIONS for VICE PRESIDENT and TREASURER of the Southeastern Synod.
Memorials and Resolutions deadline is May 12, 2023.
Check out the Synod Assembly website for information on nominations, registration, hotel accommodations, and more... Click the link below:
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Bishop Kevin Strickland invites everyone to join him in walking a mile every day over the 40 days of Lent, and raising through sponsorship or contribution, $40 for ELCA World Hunger.
Check out this video from Bishop Kevin Strickland and Assistant to the Bishop Allison Lizdas on why this is an important effort.
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Calling all CONFIRMATION YOUTH!!!
Come and join in the first ever synod-wide Confirmation camp at LUTHERANCH!!!
Help us establish our first Confirmation Camp experience at this wonderful outdoor ministry setting! Let us gather our confirmation youth together for a special time of learning with Bishop Kevin Strickland, Pr. Michael Jannett (Assistant to the Bishop for Formation and Communication), and Sue Tyler (Executive Assistant to the Bishop).
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Join us for ANOTHER FIRST in SUMMER 2023!!!
SYNOD WEEK @ LUTHERANCH for 3rd-5th GRADE YOUTH!!!
We invite ALL 3rd-5th grade youth to register (via Lutheranch.org) to join us.
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Scholarships are available through the synod and Lutheranch.
For help with Lutheranch scholarships,
contact Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org)
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2022 Annual Report to Bishop Strickland
Thank you for serving as a Rostered Minister of the ELCA in the Southeastern Synod. These days are quite difficult for navigating ministry. We do sincerely give thanks for all of your hard work and your innovation, responding to God's call to love and serve.
As part of your call, and as a way for the bishop and the synod staff to support you, we require that you submit an annual Report to the Bishop. This feedback is very valuable.
Please submit as soon as possible. Thank you!
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Mondays in Lent - 7pm ET / 6pm CT
Register to receive Zoom details
The call to discipleship begins in our baptism. As such, we are on a lifelong journey of hope, forgiveness, and focus. Our baptism sets us free to love and serve.
In Lent of 2023, we will gather the synod together ONLINE to share in this re-discovering of the gift of BAPTISM. These conversations will be recorded and shared on Wednesday mornings for personal or congregation use.
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Monday, March 27 - 7pm ET / 6pm CT
‘Crisis Clean Up Line – What is it? How does it work? How can I help?’
Our presenter and facilitator for this roundtable is Beth Smith, Middle TN Synod Volunteer Disaster Response Coordinator.
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"Starting over" boxes are needed for families moving into housing after the tornadoes in Selma!
For Kitchen box: Pots and Pans, Dishes, Utensils, Glasses, Cups, Dish towels, Dish Soap, Small kitchen appliances, brooms, mops, and buckets.
For bathroom box: Shower Curtain, towels, washcloths, waste basket.
For Bedroom box: Inflatable mattress Queen-size, Pillows, Clothes hangers, Linen, and blanket.
We hope that many of our congregations will participate in putting together boxes so many families can start over after such a devastating storm. We hope to collect these boxes and deliver them to Selma monthly. For more information, contact; Pastor Morgan Gordy at pmgordy@elca-ses.org or John Boettner at jfboettner@hotmail.com.
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Here is a list of upcoming Southeastern Synod Spring Cluster meetings:
- March 11, 2023 - Community of Grace - Grayson, GA - 4 - Magi
- March 19, 2023 - Grace Lutheran - Carrollton, GA - 2 - Good News
- April 22, 2023 - Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - Augusta, GA - 1 - Ebenezer
- April 22, 2023 - Grace Lutheran Oakridge, TN - 6 - Agape
- April 22, 2023 -St Timothy Hendersonville, TN - 8 - The King
- April 22, 2023 - Holy Trinity Mobile, AL - 9 - Gulf Coast
- May 5-6-7, 2023 - Retreat at Lutheranch - Tallapoosa, GA - 3 - Trinity
- Sept 16-18, 2023 - Convention - Marietta, GA
For more information, contact Shirley Connelly - slconnelly@gmail.com
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"You have heard it said 'March Madness', but I say unto you, 'March Gladness'"
Grace House is participating in the ACC March Ministry Madness against 6 other ACC Lutheran Campus Ministries. Donations will be accepted between March 7th and the final buzzer of the Championship Game on April 3rd! Help Grace House edge out the competition!
Visit www.acclutheran.org for more details and be sure to set up your fan page to compete amongst your friends! There will be some special prizes as well for congregational support!
Keep your eye on our social media @gtgracehouse across all platforms and donate at www.acclutheran.org/georgiatech
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4th Mondays, 7pm ET / 6pm CT
Starting Monday, February 27, 2023!!!
Are you interested in learning more about the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering? Join us via Zoom by registering today!
Pr. Michael Jannett and Ms. Laurie Tinc - our Synod "Champion" for the 2024 Gathering - will be available to provide information on Gathering news, take questions, and build community for ALL of those who will be attending the Gathering.
Sign up today (or share this link with someone from your congregation who will help take the lead on Youth Gathering information).
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Annual Congregational Report to ELCA (Forms A & C) due March 15
Each year the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) asks congregations to provide information about their people and activities. During the second week of January, all ELCA congregations, synod-authorized worshiping communities (SAWCs), and new starts will receive the 2022 annual congregation report packet through the mail.
If you want more information on this process, click here:
If you know about Forms A & C, and simply wish to access them, login here:
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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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May 15-18, 2023
Join in with colleagues from across the Church!
"Preaching Hope for a Weary World" is the theme for the 2023 Festival of Homiletics.
All who preach are invited to attend in-person or online for the festival.
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The Synod is committed to caring for and accompanied our Rostered Ministers in their journey toward wellness. Please visit the Pastoral care for Rostered Ministers page to find out more information for grants if you need just a couple of Sundays away or if you could benefit from an extended time away.
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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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Offer ONE: Respite Stays at Camp
We all need time away to rest and renew our body, mind and soul. We invite you to schedule a respite stay at any of our locations in 2023.
Rostered leaders will receive 50% off the normal nightly rate.
Offer TWO: 1/2 Off One Program Per Year
Come enjoy the fun and faith-filled experiences of our camp programs in 2023!
Rostered leaders will receive 50% off one program registration. Use code ROSTERED23 when registering.
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Newberry College Sunday - April 30, 2023
Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society.
To better support this ELCA college, we invite you to consider April 30, 2023, "Newberry College Sunday."
For bulletin inserts and more, email Pr. David Coffman, campus minister - david.coffman@newberry.edu.
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The Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer has been announced as rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) of Lenoir-Rhyne University, located in Columbia, SC. In this role, Rimmer will serve as the lead academic and church administrator for LTSS and work to further develop the seminary to an exemplary status within the ELCA. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Rimmer will begin on April 1.
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March 27-28, 2023 - Columbus, OH
Meet faculty, staff, and seminarians. Visit a current seminary class. Attend Chapel at 10:00am on March 27. Lunch with faculty, staff, and students Learn about financial aid and scholarships. Tour Seminary and Hamma Library.
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| Rostered Minister & Congregational Transitions |
Installations:
- Rev. Kris Schroeder - Messiah, Madison, AL
Ongoing prayer needs:
- For Pastor Angie De Windt-Smith
- For Pastor Jeffrey Halenza
- For Pastor Tom Kenny
- For Pastor George Tuttle
- For Pastor Michelle Kuhlmann
Family and friends:
- For Pastor Michelle Kuhlman’s mother;
- For Pastor Diana Botin’s mother
?Those who are grieving:
- For Synod Attorney Charles Bridgers at the death of his father
- For Minister Jimmie Sanders at the death of his mother
- For the family of Pastor Ray Heilener who passed away
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