Wednesday, April 12, 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 mission support designations from half our over 150+ congregations.
Please fill that out at the following link:
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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:
We are excited to share that our Saturday Formation Breakfast speaker is Dawn Rundman of 1517 Media, our Keynote Speaker is President Guy Erwin of United Lutheran Seminary, and our Churchwide Representative is Rev. Kimberly Vaughn.
If you signed up but want to add the Formation Breakfast to your registration, please contact the synod office (assembly@elca-ses.org).
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SYNOD WEEK @ LUTHERANCH
for 3rd-5th GRADE YOUTH!!!
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“The Love of God in Creation, in One Another…”
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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Disaster Ministry Support
Spring tornadoes started early this year with large tornadoes in January in GA and in AL and again with widespread destruction recently in MS and northern AL. In addition to those, smaller tornadoes have touched down in many communities across our synod, leaving damaged homes and families in need. Your synod disaster ministry team is actively responding alongside congregations within the impacted areas to address the needs of survivors and help communities organize for recovery.
Please consider making a gift to the Southeastern Synod Disaster Ministry to help us with our "long-term and on-the- ground" efforts.
Giving is the best way you can help!
Monday, April 17 | 10am CT
McKendree United Methodist Church
Nashville, TN
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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
- Sept 16-18, 2023 - Convention - Marietta, GA
For more information, contact Shirley Connelly - slconnelly@gmail.com
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This Earth Day, let’s work together and commit to taking big and small steps so we can best steward and care for this sacred planet we all live on. The Climate Crisis is so big that none of us can do everything, but by using the resources in this article, individuals and congregations can take steps to be more responsible caregivers to planet Earth.
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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."
Read the article for bulletin inserts to share the about Newberry today.
https://www.newberry.edu/giving
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The lives of so many young people have been changed by AFFIRM, an annual 5-day formation event in the Southeastern Synod.
We use scholarship funds every year to help make this event accessible to many young people throughout the synod. Please consider inviting your congregation to gather special funds on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
To learn more about AFFIRM, click here:
www.sesyouth.org/affirm
The giving link for the AFFIRM scholarship fund is here:
www.sesyouth.org/affirmscholarships
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On Sunday, May 7, 2023, the Southeastern Synod Guatemala Team invites you and your congregation to participate in Guatemala Sunday. This is an opportunity to increase awareness and engagement with our companion synod in Guatemala: La Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (ILAG).
Mark your calendars! Reminders and support materials will be forthcoming.
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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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Every 4th Monday
Next session: Monday, April 24, 7pm ET / 6pm CT
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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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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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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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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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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For Women in Ministry:
Tuesday, April 25, 12 pm ET
You’re a woman in ministry writing your sermon and catching up on administrative work on your Sabbath days. I’m going to show you exactly how to rest instead of work. Learn these 5 steps to stop working on your day off. You’ll create the rest that supports a life-giving ministry.
Join Dr. Crystal Hall for 5 Simple Steps to Stop Working on Your Day Off.
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How to Work with Sex Offenders in Your Congregation
Thursday, April 27 - 12 noon ET / 11am CT
Join other rostered ministers in this workshop led by Barbara Keller with the ELCA.
Register by emailing kate.schnaath@elca.org.
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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
Ongoing prayer needs:
- For Pastor Angie De Windt-Smith
- For Pastor Jeffrey Halenza
- For Pastor George Tuttle
- For Pastor Randy Jones
- For Pastor Jeff Crim
Family and friends:
- For Pastor Alex Hoffner's mother
Those who are grieving:
- For the communities and congregations of Nashville, TN and Louisville, KY, who are mourning deaths from gun violence
