Southeastern Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
God's work. Our hands.
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Issue: # 232
| July 29, 2010 | |
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| Lutherans Take Historic Step in Asking for Forgiveness from Mennonites |
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STUTTGART, Germany (ELCA) -- In what the Rev. Mark S. Hanson
described as possibly "the most significant legacy this assembly will
leave," the Eleventh Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) here took the historic step of asking the Mennonites for forgiveness for past persecutions, according to a news release from Lutheran World Information (LWI). Delegates unanimously approved a statement July 22 calling Lutherans to express their regret and sorrow for past wrongdoings towards Anabaptists and asking for forgiveness, the release said.
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| A Millisecond of Love |
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by the Rev. Nancy Christensen "When we look on our lives and the world with a little keener awareness and deeper compassion, we see that amidst the suffering and confusion, the conflicts and attempts at escape, even a millisecond of love is a miracle." Stephen Levine, from Healing into Life and Death  I read somewhere that the season after Pentecost is the time when we inhabit the resurrection and fulfill the Great Commission. So, I have been reflecting on the shape and scope of resurrection, both for myself, and for us as a church. I have been wondering about mission and ministry in the midst of so much fear and heartache all around, and I have been gradually discovering (again) that the essence of new life always comes in and through the gift of love. |
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| Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation |
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"Being Lutheran in the South"
A yearly gathering for the rostered leaders and church professionals of the Southeastern Synod, this year's Leadership Convocation will carry on the longstanding tradition of stimulating presentations, inspiring worship, Sabbath, and fellowship.
October 12-14, 2010
Lutheridge Camp and Conference Center
Arden, NC Online registration is now open for those wishing to pay by Visa or MasterCard. Visit www.llmi.net and click on the "Registration" link at the top of the page. If you have never registered online for an event at Lutheridge or Lutherock, you will need to create an account. Registration for the Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation can be found under "2010/2011 Lutheridge Special Events."
Questions about registration? Call Lutheridge at 828-684-2361.
Other Retreats at Lutheridge
A retreat can be a gift. Senior groups, choirs, youth groups, councils, women's groups and entire congregations gain blessings from time away at retreats. Deeper relationships, more intimate conversations, and time for the Spirit to work: these are some of the benefits of retreats. In addition, they are fun!. Good ministry happens on retreats. Contact Kara ( kridenhour@llmi.org) or Suzanne ( sdelap@llmi.org) or 828-684-2361 to reserve space now. |
| Book of Faith Brief |
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www.bookoffaith.org
Up for a challenge? Take this quick biblical literacy quiz just out from Book of Faith and test your biblical IQ! This is a great tool to share with your congregations or other organizations you serve, to open the door to talking about Bible study. It works not only on your computer, but is formatted to work on most mobile devices, too. It was created by our Book of Faith colleagues in the ELCA churchwide organization. Enjoy!
Remember, the Southeastern Synod now has a group on the Book of Faith social network site,
Blessings, Your Book of Faith advocates
Pastor John Rossing
Christ the King, Dalton, GA 706-278-3979 Michelle Angalet, Associate in Ministry Good Shepherd, Woodstock, GA |
| Kids Helping Kids Youth Concert |
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Benefiting Lutheran Services of Georgia Foster Children Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Financial Representative Tracy Goodrich will present an afternoon concert starring talented Atlanta area student musicians. 
You're invited to attend this benefit concert supporting the Lutheran Services of Georgia Foster Children's Program. The concert will be comprised of musicians between the ages of 5 and 18 performing solo and small ensemble pieces. Help us celebrate this inspiring event of Kids Helping Kids.
Cost: Adults: $10, Children: $5
When: August 15, 2010 at 4:00pm
Where: All Saints Lutheran Church 722 Rockbridge Rd, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 RSVP with ticket orders by August 1, 2010 to:Tracy Goodrich at (678) 357-6742 or tracy.goodrich@thrivent.com.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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| Administration Matters |
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Administration Matters is an electronic newsletter for ELCA church leaders that addresses common, practical issues including finance, governance, risk management, tax, legal concerns and other topics of interest about day-to-day operations and management in church settings.
Click here to take a look at this helpful publication. |
| Deadline for "Call for Papers" Extended |
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The deadline to submit papers to the Justice for Women program to be included in a collection of narratives that represent a wide range of experiences has been extended until August 9, 2010.
Lutheran women graduate students, Lutheran women academics, and women teaching at
Lutheran institutions are invited to submit paper proposals for this fall's Lutheran Women in
Theological and Religious Studies meeting, October 29, in Atlanta, Georgia (before the
American Academy of Religion meeting, October 30 - November 1, 2010).
Theme: Listening Closely; Defining the Conversation
Lutheran theology and the Lutheran church are part of a global community which is dependent
upon collective work to build community through careful listening and critical engagement.
What is it that Lutheran women in theological and religious scholarship and practice need to hear
and discuss?
 From the beginning, Lutheran theology has been shaped by historical and social contexts, and it continues to be shaped by a variety of contexts. The organizers of this year's meeting invite proposals for papers around this question: What needs to be spoken from YOUR context? Questions addressed may include but are not limited to: How do central themes in Lutheran theology speak within a given context? How does the particularity of a context challenge
Lutheranism-both institutionally and theologically? What is the relationship between Lutheranism and themes such as embodiment, sexuality and/or everyday life? The planners of this gathering particularly encourage paper proposals from women who are African-American, Latina, Mujerista, Asian, Middle Eastern, American Indian, Alaska Native and/or womanist.
Please submit a 250-word paper proposal by August 9, 2010, to Mary Streufert mary.streufert@elca.org), Beverly Wallace ( revbwallace@gmail.com), and Melissa James ( melmjames@yahoo.com). Paper presentations should be 20 minutes long and will be followed by opportunities for response and discussion. The call is open to papers from the range of disciplines represented in the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature. We also encourage papers with a pedagogical focus. Presentations from students are welcomed and encouraged. The intention of this year's meeting is to serve as a springboard for the globally-focused joint (American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature) gathering of Lutheran Women in Theological and Religious Studies in San Francisco in 2011.
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| AROUND THE SYNOD |
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 Mountain of Life Lutheran Church, a Southeastern Synod Authorized Worshiping Community (SAWC) will have its first Sunday morning worship service, 10:00 AM on August 8 at Young Harris College in the Susan B. Harris Chapel. Please keep Pastor Darrell and Mary Golnitz, AIM and the people of Mountain of Life in your prayers as they continue to reach out to the communities of the North Georgia Mountains with the "Good News" of Jesus Christ! Following August 8, worship will continue on the first Sunday of every month.
 Christian Directed Singles of Christ The King Lutheran Church, Norcross, GA, is open to age forty plus single men and women, of all denominations. Members get together to enjoy hiking, theater, sporting events, concerts, museums, singles dances, and much more. CDS has scheduled events for July and August. Visit www.ctklutheran.org/cds
Hope Lutheran Church in Ellijay, GA is seeking a part-time music director. Primary responsibilities include Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening adult choir rehearsal. Contact hopeelca@ellijay.com or call 706-636-4673.
 Pastor Beth Birkholz's grandfather loved to tell the story about Felix "Bush" Breazeale, a reclusive man from Cave Creek, TN, who threw himself a funeral party -- while still alive -- in 1938, so he could hear what people would say about him. The story is now being re-told in the Hollywood movie, Get Low, to be released July 30 in Los Angeles and New York. A nationwide release is expected in August. Beth's husband, Pastor Scott Seeke, co-wrote the movie. You can see Beth, Scott and their entire extended family, who were cast as extras in the film.
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Synod Calendar |
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July 29-Aug 1 Alassippi Youth Gathering
August 2 Ventures Stewardship Event
August 4 Lutheran Night at the Braves
August 6-8 SESYALL Service Retreat
August 18 Budget & Finance Conference Call
August 19-21 Candidacy Committee meeting
August 25 Global Mission Committee Meeting
August 27-29 SESLYO Board
August 30 Compensation Guidelines Committee meeting
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