Southeastern Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
God's work. Our hands. E-News Weekly |
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Issue: #290 |
October 5, 2011 | |
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| Hunger Huddle 2011 | | |
by Jonathan Trapp
Chair, Synod Hunger, Poverty and Justice Task Force While we are surely familiar with our responsibility as followers of Christ to feed the poor and to be a voice of justice for those who are oppressed, sometimes it just seems overwhelming. I find it difficult to know where to start or how to do something that is effective, so I often do not really emphasize that part of the gospel. Do you ever do that? And then you realize that if you keep glossing over the whole "feed the hungry, clothe the poor" parts of the Bible, you are omitting one of the largest focuses in the Bible. So maybe that means that's where our emphasis as a church ought to be. Maybe we ought to look at how we can take our faith and fully apply it in the world. Maybe we ought to be inspired by God's love and work to end the oppression that so many people live under, whether it is oppression from poverty or oppression from hunger or any other form of oppression. |
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Hunger Huddle 2011 | | |
Are you interested in how hunger is impacting our society today?
Do you feel called to do something to help stop the hunger problem in our world?
The ELCA Southeastern Synod Hunger, Poverty and Justice Task Force, with ELCA World Hunger, is proud to host the 2011 Hunger Huddle with Potlucks to End World Hunger.
This year's conference will be looking at the systemic causes of hunger in today's world, what is being done to combat those issues and how we can all contribute to not only end hunger, but to end the causes of hunger in society.
The conference will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Midtown Atlanta on the 21st of October from 1 to 7pm and will include dinner.
Following the conference, there will be a concert at Redeemer to promote ELCA World Hunger's Malaria Initiative. Register for the conference at http://hungerhuddle2011.eventbrite.com/
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2011 Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation
Last Chance to Register | | |
The Truth Shall Make You Odd:
Speaking with Pastoral Integrity in Awkward Situations
October 11-13, 2011
Lutheridge Camp and Conference Center
Arden, NC
The Leadership Convocation is next week at Lutheridge (visit
http://www.elca-ses.org/Southeastern-Synod-Leadership-Convocation.html for details) but it is not too late to register.
Just follow the steps below:
1. Visit www.llmi.net
2. Click on "Registration" along the top of the page
3. Create a username and password (or log in to an exsisting account)
4. Click on "2011 Synod Convocation"
5. After reading the general instructions, click on "continue"
6. Select or add the Attendee Information
7. Select "SE Synod Convocation" and continue through the registration process
Please pre-register by 5PM Sunday.
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The synod office will be closed Oct 11-13 for the Leadership Convocation. Staff will check voice mail periodically, but in case of emergency call Lutheridge at (828) 684-2361. |
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Online Workshops: Building Biblical Literacy | | |
Building Biblical Literacy
Bibles for every age make it easy to share God's Word
Augsburg Fortess invites you to join education experts as they explore ways to encourage and develop a deeper understanding of scripture during Advent. Attend a FREE webinar this month.
Veiw webinar schedule |
| Funding Request Deadline Extended to November 1 | | |
 The Southeastern Synod's Budget and Finance Committee has extended the deadline for submitting proposals for funding in the 2013-14 Ministry Funding Plan. The new deadline is November 1. Agencies, institutions and other groups who wish to request synodical funding should submit their requests online, using the following link: 2013-14 Funding Request.
The deadline for committees and task forces to submit their requests has also been extended to November 1. Committee and Task Force chairpersons should submit their funding requests for the 2012-13 fiscal year, using the online form located at: Committee/TF Funding for 2012-13. |
| Region 9 - First Call Theological Education Event | | |
February 6-8, 2011 -- New Ebenezer Retreat Center
"Practicing and Leading Christ-Centered Stewardship"
Scholarships available for Southeastern Synod participants. For details, contact Jeanette Burgess at jburgess@elca-ses.org. |
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Southeastern Synod Youth News |
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Have you seen the latest Southeastern Synod Youth News?
Go to http://www.elca-ses.org/Youth-Ministry-News.html to find out:
- Dates and location of the upcoming All Tennessee Youth Gathering
- Theme for the 2012 SESLYO Assembly
- Opening day for registration for the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans
- and much more!
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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--All for no charge.
What: Wellness and Familiarization Event
When: November 28-30, 2011 (Mon - Wed)
Where: Lutheridge
Cost: Free for those present for the entire event
Other: Contact the Rev. Mike Ward for more information or to register.
Email: mward@llmi.org
Phone: 828-209-6325.
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Newberry College Open House
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Come take a closer look at the campus and discover the Newberry experience.
Register today at http://www.newberry.edu/events
Phone 1-800-845-4955 ext. 5127
E-mail: admissions@newberry.edu
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Stewardship |
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From the folks that provide us with the annual GIVING Magazine: the Ecumenical Stewardship Center has a new website, www.stewardshipresources.org . Take a look for resources, news, stewardship stories and to connect with others.
The Ecumenical Stewardship Center is also offering a Leadership Seminar
November 28-30, 2011
Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center
St. Pete Beach, FL
Click this link to visit the website for information. |
| Amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | | |
In August, the 2011 Churchwide Assembly approved changes to the Constitutions and Bylaws of the three expressions of our ELCA - Churchwide, Synod, and Congregation. As partners in ministry, these three expressions have an ongoing commitment to sharing central provisions in our constitutions. Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations can be found on the synod website at www.elca-ses.org/Forms.html.
The required texts are indicated with an * in the documents.
Congregations are expected to keep their constitutions current with the Model Constitution, so please consult this document as you update your church documents. Final review of your constitution and questions may be directed to our Synod Constitution Reviewer, Pastor Randy Jones at rtksjones@aoll.com.
Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel,
Pastor Terri Stagner-Collier
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| Around the Synod | | |
We are a Traveling People
Redeemer Young Adults (Atlanta, GA) are excited to sponsor a 6-week learning series that is a part of preparation for partnering with Lutheran Services of Georgia to host a refugee family this fall. Participants will meet on Wednesdays beginning October 12th from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church (731 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308) in the Reception Room.
All are welcome! Join the group for one, some or all classes as they explore the stories of refugees and immigrants and their own story of migration. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Rozella Poston at rposton@redeemer.org or(404) 874-8664 ext. 239.
- October 12---Movie Screening & Discussion: 'The Lost Boys of Sudan'
- October 19---Personal Framework: Exploring personal stories of familial immigration and migration
- October 26---Contextual Framework: Panel of refugees from Lutheran Services of Georgia with Q & A
- November 2---Historical Framework: Social/Historical/Political lesson on refugee and immigrant policies in the United States
- November 9---Biblical Framework: Exploring scripture in light of refugee and immigrant issues
- November 16---Lutheran Framework: Using the text "They Are Us" by Stephen Bouman and Ralston Deffenbaugh
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Conference 9 (the Ruach Conference) will celebrate Reformation Day on Oct 30, 2011, 4PM, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mobile, AL.
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Sound equipment and worship appointments for sale. If interested, contact Pastor Barb Koch at 912-677-7011 or pastorbarb@zionlutheranga.org AFTER Oct 9.
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Conference Room table available and free for the transporting. 8-ft, mahogany veneer, oval table. Contact Mary Peterson, Thrivent Financial in Marietta, GA, at mary_k_peterson@yahoo.com or 770-565-9912.
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There will not be a regular issue of the Southeastern Synod E-news next week, but we will keep you updated with E-News Specials, as needed. And be sure to check our Facebook page for posts from Lutheridge. |
| Synod Calendar Highlights | | |
The synod office will be closed Oct 11-13 for the Leadership Convocation. Staff will check voice mail periodically, but in case of emergency call Lutheridge at (828) 684-2361.
October 11-13
Leadership Convocation
October 13
Conference 3 meeting, St. John's, Atlanta, GA, 7PM
October 27
Reformation Day at Emory
Reformation Day Service at Living Grace, Tucker, GA
October 28-29
Talking Together Cross Culturally, Trinity, Lilburn GA
November 1---DEADLINE EXTENDED!!
Synod Budget Request Forms Due
View the entire Synod Calendar |
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