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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Download Letter to the Synod
Video: Bishop's Response to Nashville School Shooting
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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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THREE ways to connect with leadership of our global companion synod in Bavaria - Augsburg and Swabia Synod - NASHVILLE- ATLANTA - SAVANNAH...
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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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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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"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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Monday, April 24 - 7pm ET / 6pm CT
As we continue to respond to recent disasters in our synod, our Disaster Coordinators are called to gather around once more to share updates and resources.
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Sunday, May 7 - 3pm ET / 2pm CT
Does your child have occasional uncontrollable outbursts in worship or need a little extra help in Sunday School?
Do you have horror stories of being rejected in the church for being neuroatypical? Does your congregation do an especially good job of welcoming all?
Come share tragedies and tips as we discuss how the church can best minister to and for those with mental and emotional disabilities.
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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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"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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Monday, April 24, 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 prayer team invites you to join them in prayer. Newcomers are always welcome!
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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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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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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 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 impacted by severe storms in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia
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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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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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