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We are excited to gather once again in assembly in Chattanooga, TN, on Friday, June 2, 2023, through Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the Chattanooga Convention Center, in Chattanooga, TN.

 

Synod Assembly Materials

Want to know the Agenda for Synod Assembly?   Workshop details?   Times for worship and plenaries?

Check out the Synod Assembly Materials page today!!!
 

 

Hearing for the 2024-2025 Ministry Spending Plan

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

7-8pm ET / 6-7pm CT

All those registered for the 2023 Synod Assembly are invited to attend a hearing on the 2024-2025 Ministry Spending Plan, which will then be voted on at the 2023 Synod Assembly.

 

When Do You Check In to the Assembly?

Check-in for Synod Assembly will take place IN THE CONVENTION CENTER ROTUNDA during the following times:

  • Thursday, June 1, 6-8pm
  • Friday, June 2, 8am-2pm, and 4:30-6pm
  • Saturday, June 3, 8:30am-12noon

If you registered for the Formation Breakfast, you will receive your ticket with your Assembly packet.

 

 

Pre-Assembly Workshops - Friday, June 2, 9-11am

Come early and join us for the two workshops available on Friday morning, before the start of Assembly:

  1. Care and Wellness for Rostered Ministers - led by Rev. Justin Eller, Assistant to the Bishop for Care and Community and Ms. D'etta Broam, deacon intern; Meeting Room 9
  2. Living a Baptized Life: Caring for People on the Margins - led by Rev. Kimberly Vaughn, Senior Director of Christian Community and Leadership Mission, Chicago; Meeting Room 12

Read HERE for a list of ALL workshops at the ASSEMLBY.

 

Press Conference to "Protect Kids Not Guns" - June 2, 10am ET

Chattanooga Convention Center - Room 11

JOIN Bishop Strickland and CHATTANOOGA NEIGHBORS - CALLING FOR AN END TO GUN VIOLENCE - AHEAD OF THE AUGUST 21ST SPECIAL SESSION

 

 

Auction / Fundraiser and DESSERT BAR on Saturday Evening of Synod Assembly

Saturday, June 3, 8-9:30pm ET

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE!!!

We invite you to join us on Saturday night of the Synod Assembly to join an auction / fundraiser event for the YOUTH of our synod.   We will be selling auction items and accepting donations of varied amounts. 

Come for the dessert, see pictures and videos of our youth in action, and hear from some of our youth, directly.

This is a great way to show your love of the youth and support them.   To donate an auction item, please contact Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org).

 

Workshops, Lunch & Learn and other Meeting Opportunities

Open to all are the Workshop, Pre-Assembly Workshops, Lunch & Learn sessions, and more.  

We will have a labyrinth and morning yoga / meditation sessions available, as well.

For the full schedule, click the link above!

 

Sign up for Text Alerts for the Assembly

We will send text alerts before special plenaries, remind you of workshop times, and more.  To sign up....text SESYNOD ASSEMBLY to 404-737-9022.

(If you are on your phone, click HERE.)

Or, point your camera to this QR code to sign up.

 

Questions?  Contact Pr. Jill Henning, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership and Administration (jhenning@elca-ses.org)

+ In Christ,

  Your Southeastern Synod Staff 

 

ELCA-Southeastern Synod

Physical Address and address for UPS and FedEx
c/o St. John's Lutheran Church
1410 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA, 30307

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 400
Decatur, GA 30031

Phone: 404-589-1977
Fax: 404-521-1980
Email: synod.office@elca-ses.org