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:
Rostered Ministers (retired or active) 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. Spouses are also welcomed to attend these services. As well, lay church staff are welcomed and invited to attend.
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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 BLOG POST appealing folks to join in this effort and why it is so important. Written by the Southeastern Synod World Hunger Chair, Cheryl Bopp,
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Registration is NOW OPEN for the
2023 Southeastern Synod Assembly!!!
The Synod Assembly website is being updated with new information on an ongoing basis.
At the 2023 Synod Assembly, we will hold elections for Synod Vice President, Synod Treasurer, (Lay) At-Large members of Synod Council, as well as Consultation and Discipline Committee members.
Click the Assembly Website button below to learn more.
Please note that we are seeking NOMINATIONS for VICE PRESIDENT and TREASURER of the Southeastern Synod, this year.
Memorials and Resolutions deadline is May 12, 2023.
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SYNOD WEEK @ LUTHERANCH
for 3rd-5th GRADE YOUTH!!!
We invite ALL 3rd-5th grade youth to register (via Lutheranch.org) to register by April 15!!!
Are you looking for a place where your children can learn of the love of God as seen in Creation and in one another? Then consider having your 3rd-5th grade children sign up to join other Southeastern Synod participants from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, at Lutheranch, June 25-30, 2023!
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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TWO ways to connect with leadership of our global companion synod in Bavaria - Augsburg and Swabia Synod:
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We are excited to invite Pr. Drew Tucker (University Pastor at Capitol University and author), as our presenter at this year’s Conference Caucus Day on Sunday, March 26th at 3:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm CT to present on "Vocation as Formation."
Following our program, attendees can meet with their conference caucus to elect Conference leadership, elect Synod Council representatives for Conferences 1-5, and discuss ministry opportunities together. This meeting will be held on zoom.
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March 24-26, 2023
Lutheranch - Tallapoosa, GA
We invite all youth (6th through 12th grade) from EVERY congregation in our synod to join us. More participants are welcome to attend from the same congregation, but only two folks from each church will have voice AND vote.
We will discuss issues pertinent to today's youth, and we will experience youth-led workshops and plenary sessions.
We will also elect new board members to SESLYO (Southeastern Synod Lutheran Youth Organization).
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4th Mondays, 7pm ET / 6pm CT
Next Call: Monday, March 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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Mondays in Lent - 7pm ET / 6pm CT
Join us via Zoom!!!
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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April 21-23, 2023 - $99/person
Lutheranch - Tallapoosa, GA
Bishop Kevin Strickland and Pr. Michael Jannett (Assistant to the Bishop for Formation and Communication) have developed plans to gather Confirmation youth (and young adult and adult leaders) from across the synod for a time of formation and learning around The Lord's Prayer and the Creed.
This should prove helpful, especially for congregations with smaller Confirmation classes. SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
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Here is a list of upcoming Southeastern Synod Spring Cluster meetings:
- 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
For more information, contact Shirley Connelly - slconnelly@gmail.com
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September 15-17, 2023
Augusta Marriott - Convention Center
August, GA
The Call to Convention for the Thirty-Fifth Annual Convention has been posted to the SES-Welca website and I am including a link to our site so that you can download the documents.
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June 11-16, 2023 ~ $450
Affirm is a Summer Youth Event of the ELCA Southeastern Synod held at the University of West Alabama in Livingston, Alabama. Affirm nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills. Affirm is for youth who have completed grades 6-12 and the Young Adult and Youth Ministry Institute (YAYMI) is held simultaneously with AFFIRM For college freshman and sophomores interested in exploring a call to youth ministry.
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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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2023 Synod Border Immersion Experience
August 26 - September 1, 2023
Registration has closed and a waitlist has opened. Please contact Pastor Justin Eller (jeller@elca-ses.org) if you would like to be added to the waitlist for the 2023 trip and contacted for the 2024 trip.
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A reflection on John 9 through the lens of disability, by Rev. Brian Krause
I myself have encountered the idea that my Cerebral Palsy is punishment from God for some sin in my life. I have had some people pray for my healing. Most of the time it was forced upon me. I was told that first I needed to confess the sin(s) for which I was being punished. People have prayed for me to be healed and nothing has changed in me physically. I was once told that God wouldn’t heal me because I had a selfish need to be pitied. Unfortunately, some in the church today continue to teach the idea that disabilities are punishment for sin through the way they talk about healing passages.
When we preach, lead worship, and sing hymns we need to be careful how we speak about healing and disabilities. We especially should be aware of the pervasive narrative of the church regarding blindness. Too often blindness has been associated with a lack of faith. We see this in the infamous hymn, Amazing Grace; “I once was blind, but now I see.” Equating blindness to a lack of faith is harmful to people who are blind or have low vision.
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We are offering Start Right Stay Connected, a half-day Imago Premarital Seminar for new couples on May 6. If you know any new-ish couples who may benefit, please refer them to Jeannie at ingram.jeannie@gmail.com or
https://jeannieingram.com/services/workshops/.
The cost is $249 per couple, and Holy Trinity will receive 50% of the revenue from this event. Attendees will receive a notarized certificate for premarital counseling which can be used to receive a substantial (60%) discount on their marriage license.
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The National Lutheran Choir invites you to join the NLC's Board of Directors, singers, and staff for the 2023 Gala, where they will celebrate the legacy of the choir and retiring director, David Cherwien, and support the future of the NLC's mission to invigorate and expand sacred choral music.
From Strength to Strength Gala
May 6th, 2023, 2:30pm-5:30pm
The Westin Galleria
3201 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435
Deadline to Register: April 21st
ONLINE VIEWING ALSO AVAILABLE. Check article for details.
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May 15-18, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
"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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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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Just a reminder that ALL are welcome to post a congregation-related classified on our synod website, here:
https://www.elca-ses.org/classifieds
Click the "Submit a classified" button,
or read through current classifieds
Click the link for each position for a full list
of Responsibilities and Job Description
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Installations:
- Rev. Joseph Schrock - Our Savior, Johnson City, TN
- Rev. Kris Schroeder - Messiah, Madison, AL
- Rev. Taylor Burton Edwards - St. Matthew, Columbus, GA
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For Synod Attorney Charles Bridgers at the death of his father
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For Minister Jimmie Sanders at the death of his mother
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For the family of Pastor Ray Heilener who passed away
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For Pastor Kirk Bridgers upon the death of his brother
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For Pastor Diana Bottin at the death of her mother
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For all congregations and Rostered Ministers discerning and currently in transition
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For all people who experience or are affected by unsanctioned police violence
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For all peoples fleeing war, violence, oppression, hunger, poverty, climate disasters
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For all affected by the earthquakes in Turkey, Syria, and Ecuador
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ELCA
Southeastern
Synod
St. John's Lutheran Church
Physical Address:
1410 N Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-589-1977
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 400
Decatur, GA 30031
As always, please feel free to visit our website for more information:
www.elca-ses.org
For questions or concerns regarding our regular or special enews, please contact: Rev. Michael Jannett - Assistant to the Bishop for Formation and Communication MJannett@elca-ses.org
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