Southeastern Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
God's work. Our hands. E-News Weekly |
Issue: # 243
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| Staying Connected | |
by the Rev. Darrel Peterson
Remember the days when if we were in an airport, we would call our friends from a pay phone? I even remember growing up and seeing in our local newspaper that someone had received a telegram or a long distance phone call. It usually was a message that some relative or friend had died. We now live in an age where we are incredibly connected. Cell phones, Blackberries, Facebook, Twitter, email, even traditional voicemail make it possible for us to keep in close contact around the clock and around the world. Read the rest of this meditation on the synod blog.
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| Lutheran Women Listening Closely | |
Attention Lutheran Women in the Southeastern Synod:
You are cordially invited to attend
LUTHERAN WOMEN IN THEOLOGICAL
AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Listening Closely; Defining the Conversation
at
The Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta, GA
700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30310
Oct. 29, 2010
8:30AM - 5:30PM
Each year prior to the conference for the American Academy of Religion, Lutheran Women scholars gather for a time of theological reflection and sharing. This year's pre-conference will be held at the Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta October 29th from 8:30 - 5:30.
The face of the Lutheran church is changing in a continually globalizing world. How might Lutheran women engage in theological reflection together?
The cost of the conference is only $20. (A catered dinner is available for an additional $20.)
For those for whom registration costs are prohibitive, grants are available. Please contact Mary Streufert at mary.streufert@elca.org or 800.638.3522, ext. 2281.
Click here for a registration form. |
| Book of Faith Brief |
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http://www.bookoffaith.org/
Thank you all for some great conversations about the Book of Faith initiative at the Leadership Convocation last week! In our workshop "listening post" sessions and in casual conversation, we heard some great comments, suggestions, and questions about BOF. Your synod BOF advocates even learned some things from you that we didn't know about BOF resources. We want very much to continue those conversations electronically (or in person, but those opportunities are few in our synod), so we ask you again to join our synod's Book of Faith social network page. Find it at http://bookoffaith.ning.com/group/southeasternsynodgatnalms. Here are two new conversation threads you can find on the social network page:
1) In your Bible studies using Book of Faith material or methods, what has been the most significant thing participants have discovered or realized for the first time about the Bible?
2) If you've used any Bible studies produced by the Book of Faith initiative, which one has been your favorite? What do you like about it?
Join the network and share your responses to those questions-- or ask your own!
Blessings,
Your Book of Faith advocates
Pastor John Rossing
Christ the King, Dalton, GA
ctkdalton@optilink.us
706-278-3979
Michelle Angalet, Associate in Ministry
Good Shepherd, Woodstock, GA
michelle.angalet-gslc@comcast.net
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Lutheran Summer Music to Celebrate 30 Years |
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Lutheran Music Program Reaches Milestone:
Celebrates 30 Years of Training Young Musicians for the Church
Lutheran Music Program will reach a milestone in 2011 when it presents the 30th annual Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) from June 26 to July 24 on the campus of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
LSM fosters musical excellence in a caring community for high school band, orchestra, choir, piano, and pipe organ students of all faith backgrounds. More than 160 high school students from across the country will attend the four-week residential training and performance program. Open to students of all faiths, but centered in Lutheran music and liturgical traditions, LSM encourages students to use music as a catalyst for the exploration of personal faith and creativity. Once selected through an application and audition process, LSM students engage in a comprehensive and diverse program that includes individual instrument lessons; chamber ensembles; jazz and early music ensembles; musicianship classes; orchestra, choir, and/or band; electives ranging from church music history to handbell choir and conducting; and a culminating Festival of performances.
Students are accepted on a rolling basis, so interested youth are encouraged to apply online soon. For more information on Lutheran Music Program, the 30th annual Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival, or the Young Musicians Partnership, visit www.lutheransummermusic.org or contact the organization's national offices in Minneapolis at 888-635-6583 or lsm@lutheransummermusic.org. |
| Youth News | | |
All Tennessee Youth Gathering
Correction:
Send All-Tennessee Youth Gathering registration forms to this corrected address:
Cornelia Crooke
5025 Hillsboro Pike #14G
Nashville, TN 37215
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Youthworkers/Pastors Retreat at Lutheridge
Thanks to grant support from Thrivent, Lutheridge is pleased to provide a wellness and familiarization event for youth directors and pastors who work with youth. Lutheridge needs to learn more about your needs and we want to help take care of your wellness needs as Advent begins. More information will follow, but a day at the Biltmore Estate for Christmas at Biltmore is included. All for no charge.
Wellness and Familiarization Event
November 30 to December 2, 2010
Free for those present for the entire event
Contact the Rev. Mike Ward for more information
Email Ralley@elca-ses.org if you want to carpool or need a ride!
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AFFIRM
Affirm is the Synod's Premier Youth Discipleship and Leadership Event for 6th -12th graders, as well as college freshman and sophomores interested in participating in the Young Adult Youth Ministry Institute. Berry College in Rome, Georgia will again be home for the 2011 event. Our tentative dates are June 19-24 with staff arriving on June 17th for a staff training weekend. We are waiting on final confirmation from the college. The 2011 Affirm Staff applications are available here and have been posted at www.sesyouth.org and http://www.elca-ses.org/Youth-Ministry-News.html . Completed Applications are due by January 15th, 2011.
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Check out the latest dates and new resources on the SES Youth Ministry E-news at http://www.elca-ses.org/Youth-Ministry-News.html
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Building Men for Christ: Lutheran Men in Mission on Video |
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Click here to view the latest Lutheran Men in Mission promotional video.
Ideas for uses:
- Add to your congregation's website
- Use during Adult Education hour
- Pass it on to your friends
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Here I Am, Send Me? |
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To help those discerning a call to Military Chaplaincy, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is planning upcoming workshops.
Next workshop: January 4-14, 2011 - Download Flyer Here
 Courses are designed to examine the unique ministry of military chaplains. The seminars help students begin a discernment process regarding military chaplaincy and/or to gain a better understanding of this specialized ministry.
The workshops include discussions with retired and active duty chaplains, visits to Ft. Jackson and the chaplain schools, and discussion/lectures on history, ethics, theology and practice of military chaplains during war and peace time. The course will also look at problems and strategies in pastoral care for helping veterans return to civilian life. |
| AROUND THE SYNOD | | |
Oktoberfest Update
story and photo by Mr Matt Steinhauer
Faith Lutheran Church in Lebanon, TN hosted its first Oktoberfest on the church grounds. The event included a fine offering of German cuisine with a plate of Bratwurst, kraut, red cabbage, German  potato salad, and Black Forrest cake or Apple Strudel for dessert. In addition to a Biergarten, festival food such as popcorn, peanuts and funnel cakes were available. Craft and jewelry vendors offered their goods and the Lebanon Fire Department brought a pumper truck. There were children's games and activities, a water balloon toss, live music and a silent auction.
Those who enjoyed the festivities included church members and guests from the community, and a crew of disaster recovery volunteers (working on projects from May floods and staying at Faith) from New York and Michigan.
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Planning team members and host homes needed
A delegation from the Augsburg Diocese of Bavaria in Germany is coming in July of 2011. Members for the planning team are needed. Please contact Bill Alderfer at alderfer@bellsouth.net or Rachel Alley at ralley@elca-ses.org for more information. Host homes will also be needed--more information regarding location needs will be in the E-News as time draws nearer.
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Diaconal Minister Sandra Braasch, Director of Disaster Preparedness and Response for Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi shares with all of us the link for Sesonal Flu Information for Businesses and Employees.
Stay Healthy! |
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Synod Calendar |
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Oct 23 Conference 9 meeting
Oct 31 Reformation Day
Nov 6 Conference 6 meeting
Nov 6 Leadership Program for Musicians
Nov 6 Global Mission Committee meeting
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