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News to Share
 Again this week our weekly enews is full of information to share. There is a lot going on in our church, in our congregations and communities and in the world! More and more the synod staff rely on this tool to disseminate important information. But all too often we are reminded that many people do not know about the synod's weekly enews. If you are reading this today, we need your help to change that.
This isn't "new" news. Our enews distribution list has 1,392 subscribers. Yet there are over 50,000 people who are members of congregations in the Southeastern Synod. That's less than 3% of our membership. The good news here is that there is plenty of room for improvement! Here's what you can do:
1) Forward this email to 5 people you know who would benefit from this information and ask them to sign-up to receive it weekly. They can click here to sign-up.
2) Ask your congregation leaders - pastors, associates in ministry, diaconal ministers, council president and members, committee chairs - if they subscribe. Encourage them to if they don't! This is the primary means of synod-wide communication for congregations and leaders.
3) Download this bulletin insert for your Sunday bulletins or put a similar notice in your bulletin for the next several weeks.
4) Promote it in your own congregational newsletters. You can put a link to the synod website in your enews. There is a "Join our mailing list" button on the left side of the homepage.
Thank you for helping us to tell the story of the work that we are called to do together. We'll provide an update on our enews sign-up campaign in the coming weeks.
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Health Care Reform: Information from Portico Benefit Services
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , signed into law in 2010, will bring change to the ELCA health plan in 2014. Portico Benefit Services is leading the ELCA through this change to enable our health plan to continue to deliver the benefits that support our shared ministry.
Click here to find out what's changing and what's staying the same. While there you can also download a copy of the Health Today, Health Tomorrow booklet from Portico. Click here to test your knowledge of Health Care Reform with a quick, online quiz.
A significant change is the choice of four health plan options. New pricing information will be available in late August. Be sure to register on My Portico to help manage your own benefits.
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available and check the Portico website often for updates.
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"God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday
 September 8, 2013 is "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday. Visit the ELCA website for bulletin inserts, flyers, and other resources to help promote the day. You can order personalized T-shirts for your congregation to wear through OldLutheran.Com. Please note that that the deadline to order personalized T-shirts is August 9. The synod staff would love to hear about congregational plans for celebrating "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday. Please share your ideas by sending a quick email to Abby Koning. We'll post the ideas to our website. We also want to hear how the day went. Be sure to remember to send us photos and reflections on what "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday meant to you and the community in which you served! |
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Celebrate Global Church Sunday
 Plans already made for God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday? After you've spent a Sunday thinking about ministry in your local community, pick another Sunday to focus on the work of our ELCA around the globe. Join with other congregations and ministries around the church to pick a day to celebrate our connections and common mission in Christ's global church. For worship, educational, communication, ecumenical, global, and fellowship resources, visit the Global Church Sunday webpage and Global Links on Facebook. |
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The 2013 Churchwide Assembly gets underway in less than a week. Be sure to visit the Assembly website to see all of the pre-Assembly materials and to watch the plenary and worship services streaming live. The Assembly begins on Monday, August 12. After voting member orientation, the first plenary session begins at 3:30 pm EDT.
Voting members from the Southeastern Synod are listed below. Throughout the week we will post reflections from our synod's voting members to the synod blog. Be sure to watch for them, as well as for updates of Assembly actions, from Pittsburgh.
- Associate in Ministry Michelle Angalet, Good Shepherd, Woodstock, GA
- Mr. Hilton Austin, All Saints, Lilburn, GA
- Ms. Patti Austin, All Saints, Lilburn, GA
- Bishop H. Julian Gordy, St. Andrew, Franklin, TN
- Mr. Henry Harris, Christus Victor, Ocean Springs, MS
- The Rev. Jill Henning, Trinity, Lilburn, GA
- The Rev. Randy Jones, Messiah, Montgomery, AL
- Ms. Hannah Mitchell, Christ the Lord, Lawrenceville, GA
- The Rev. Katie Pasch, St. John, Griffin, GA
- Mr. Gary Pederson, Christ our Shepherd, Peachtree City, GA
- Ms. Doris Underwood, Messiah, Montgomery, AL
Please remember the work of the Assembly in your prayers.
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The Sarcastic Lutheran in Atlanta
 ELCA Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber, also known by her blog name as "The Sarcastic Lutheran", will be at Sandy Springs Christian Church for their "Real People, Real Faith" event on September 13 and 14. Pr. Bolz-Weber is the founding pastor of House for All Sinners and Saints, an ELCA mission church in Denver, CO, and a leading voice in the emerging church movement. Her writing can be found in The Christian Century and Jim Wallis' God's Politics blog. Click here for more details on this event. |
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Finding Jesus in the Church
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The. Rev. Delmer Chilton, Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Murphy, NC
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This week, on my way down to Chapel Hill to help my son Joseph move out of his apartment after finishing law school, I took a little detour and visited the three small churches, the "Hightower Circuit," that I served while I was a student at Duke Divinity. The door was unlocked at Bethel Church in the Prospect Hill Community of Caswell County and I went in and stood in my old pulpit. I smiled to see that the little metal signwas still attached to the upper corner where only the preacher could see it, but also where the preacher couldn't miss it. "Preach
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Jesus," it says. I don't know where it came from; it was there
when I got there 35 years ago. When I saw that little sign, I thought of a few lines from a recent article by young Christian Rachel Held Evans titled "Why Millenials are leaving church;"....
Visit our synod blog to read more about finding Jesus in the church today. We invite you to join the conversation by leaving a comment and sharing with others.
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Synod Mission Support - An Update from Bishop Gordy
Dear Friends in the Southeastern Synod,
Here at the half-way point in our current fiscal year, the Southeastern Synod has received $1,085,194 in undesignated mission support contributions from our congregations. That's about $16,200, or 1½ percent less than at this same time a year ago. While the giving this year is close to what it was last year, you may remember that this year's ministry funding plan (approved by the 2012 Synod Assembly) is based on a projected 2 ½ increase in mission support gifts.
Clearly, our current rate of spending cannot be maintained if mission support contributions continue to lag planned levels. Most of our expenses, such as support for the seminaries, campus and outdoor ministries; staff salaries and benefits; and staff travel expenses are being incurred at the initially planned levels. And each month we faithfully remit 50 percent of all undesignated contributions to the ELCA churchwide ministries, 0.455% to Region 9, and 3.23% to our synod's Planting New Congregations Fund.
Many thanks to all those congregations that continue to give faithfully and regularly to the wider mission of the church through mission support. If your congregation has fallen behind in recent months, I hope you will make an extra effort to catch up this Fall so that we may continue to do the ministry we have been called to do.
Blessing and peace,
H. Julian Gordy
Bishop
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Standing on the Promise: A Campaign Update from NovusWay
 The Standing on the Promise Campaign has raised over $1.7 million toward the $4.9 million goal! The Standing on the Promise Campaign will enable the construction of an Adult Retreat Center at Lutheranch that will consist of 60 beds. A total of $4.9 million needs to be raised in order to launch the new Retreat Center. With over $1.7 million raised, the new road into the building site and the building pads has already been installed. Click here to see pledges from different congregations or here for more information about how your congregation can get involved in Standing on the Promise.
Lutheranch Open House - Be sure to mark your calendars now for a day at Lutheranch on Saturday, March 15, 2014. More details to come in the weeks ahead!
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Register for Leadership Convocation
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Registration for the 2013 Southeastern Synod Professional Leaders Convocation is open! The Leadership Convocation is a yearly gathering for the rostered leaders and church professionals of the Southeastern Synod. This year's Leadership Convocation will carry on the long-standing tradition of stimulating presentations, inspiring worship, Sabbath, and fellowship for leaders. The Rev. Dr. Clayton Schmit, Provost of the School of Theology at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, will serve as our keynote speaker and will speak on the topic of Extraordinary Worship. The Convocation will be held September 24 to 26 at the Lutheridge Conference Center in Arden, NC. Click here to register. Visit our website for the agenda.
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Immunization Awareness Month
 August is National Immunization Awareness month. In honor of this month, Connie Pearson, Chair of the Southeastern Synod's Health Ministries Task Force, has written an article reminding our synod of the importance of staying up to date on immunizations. She writes, "Being aware of the vaccines that are recommended for infants, children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and making sure that we receive these immunizations is critical to protecting ourselves and our community from disease." Click here to learn more about the role that immunizations play in protecting ourselves, our families, and our communities from communicable disease. |
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Low Country Boil & Silent Auction
 On August 24, come to Living Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tucker, GA for the 2013 Low Country Boil & Silent Auction, Lutheran Campus Ministries' annual fundraising event! LCM operates solely on donations. Last year, 91 people attended this event! The Low Country Boil and Silent Auction is family-friendly, and kids are welcome! Ticket prices are: $50 for adults with beer and wine, $35 for adults with soft drinks, $15 for under 21 and age 6 and under free.
To buy tickets, you can pay by check made out to LCM and mailed to: Lutheran Campus Ministry, 182 Fifth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Please include your email address so we can email your purchase confirmation. You can also pay online at the LCM website. Hit the big "Donate Now" button to access the ticket purchase area. If you have any questions, contact David Patrick at (770) 978-2011 or email gracepeople.org@gmail.com.
If you can't attend, please consider a donation or a silent auction gift. LCM thanks you for your support and prayers for this ministry that changes young lives.
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Help Make Sandwiches for the Hungry
 Come join St. Stephen Lutheran Church this Sunday to make sandwiches for the Emmaus House. Each day, Emmaus House distributes sandwiches to hungry guests of the Lokey Center. St. Stephen and community members will be making 200+ sandwiches as an outreach project and all are invited to come and join or donate. Sandwich makers will gather at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 4661 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA. The following sandwich making supplies are needed and can also be dropped off at 11 a.m: bread loaves, peanut butter and jelly, lunch meat, cheese, and sandwich bags. |
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Partners in Celebration: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Decatur, GA
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The Partners in Celebration Program provides an intentional way for interested individuals and Southeastern Synod congregations to support new church starts and redevelopment efforts through "targeted" financial contributions. Our highlighted ministry for the third quarter of 2013 is St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Decatur, GA. Financial contributions would support three of St. Stephen's newest outreach ministry initiatives:
- "Come unto Me" Fighting Hunger: This outreach program is designed to fight hunger by bringing food directly to low-income people who lack access to food assistance.
- Scholars: This college prep program addresses educational disparities by providing a university experience for college-bound high school students.
- Community Sports: The St. Stephen's Community Sport Program (SSCSP) assists the needs of aspiring soccer players.
Donations are greatly appreciated to support these exciting outreach efforts. Click here to visit our website for more on how you can support St. Stephen.
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Worship Appointments Available
St. John's Lutheran Church, Louisville, MS closed its doors on July 28. The building is being sold and worship appointments (pictured below) need to be removed as soon as possible. Members of St. John would like to see them given to another congregation that could use them. Any congregation interested in obtaining them should contact Judy Post at 662-803-3755.
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Christian Education Teachers Needed
St. Luke Lutheran Church, Atlanta, GA is looking for people to teach in its Christian Education program. Classes for elementary and junior high students are held from 10:00 - 11:00 each Sunday. These are paid positions, and orientation and curriculum will be provided. Experienced and novice teachers welcome. Please contact Pastor Ruth Hamilton if you are interested. |
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Funding Requests Now Being Accepted
Deadline: September 30
The Southeastern Synod's Budget and Finance Committee is now accepting proposals for funding in the 2015-16 Ministry Funding Plan. Agencies, institutions, and other groups who wish to request synodical funding are invited to submit their requests online using the following link: 2015-16 Funding Request.
Funding for committees and task forces is approved on a different cycle and requires a different form. The most recent Synod Assembly approved lump sum funding for committees and task forces during the 2014-15 fiscal year. The Synod Council will allocate the approved total among the different groups, based on recommendations from the Budget and Finance Committee. Committee and Task Force chairpersons should submit their funding request from the 2014-15 fiscal year, using the online form located at: Committee/TF Funding for 2014-15.
The deadline for submission of funding requests is Monday, September 30, 2013. Anyone unable to submit a funding request electronically may obtain a paper copy of the necessary forms by contacting the Synod Office (404-589-1977).
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Resources, Retreats, & Learning Opportunities
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Every year the SE Synod Women of the ELCA coordinate Ingathering sites for Lutheran World Relief Quilt & Kit donations. This year there are 7 drop-off sites located throughout the SE Synod. There will be trucks at each of these locations on Friday & Saturday, August 23 and 24, 2013. The times vary and are set by each site coordinator. Please click here for a full list of locations and times in the Southeastern Synod or here for a list of locations and times around the country.
There is also a form we like each church to have filled out detailing the number of quilts or kits in each box and the weight of the box. These forms will be available at each drop-off location. Before you arrive to drop off your donations please have each box labeled with your church's name, city and state, cluster name/number, type of items in the box with the number of quilts or kits, and the weight of the box (NOT OVER 40 lbs). Click here to access the form. If you have any questions regarding drop off times or packing your items please call Janice Hawkins, SE Synod LWR Quilt & Kit Coordinator, at 770-712-6090.
There is still time to assemble Personal Care Kits, Baby Kits, and School Kits. Please refer to the Lutheran World Relief website for specific instructions on what to include in these kits and how to assemble. For families who have lost everything due to a natural disaster or violence, small items of comfort--a quilt, a towel with personal hygiene items, school supplies, baby clothes--let them know that someone cares. Every year, Lutheran groups and individuals put their hearts and hands into sewing quilts and assembling kits, which LWR is able to distribute to those in need.
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Bible Study for Detainees
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Prayer outside the North Georgia Detention Center during the 2013 Holy Week Pilgrimage for Immigrants
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Lutheran Services of Georgia's Friends in Hope (FIH) Detention Visitation Ministries has been invited by the chaplain of the North Georgia Detention Center (NGDC) in Gainesville, GA to provide Bible study in English and Spanish for women detainees beginning in the fall of 2013. This ministry needs teams of three with at least one Spanish speaker in each. The commitment would be once or twice a month for either a Saturday evening for 1 hour or a Monday during lunch for 1.5 hours. Teams will rotate months throughout the year.
A FIH Bible Study Visitor training session will take plalce on Saturday, August 17 at 9:30 am - noon at Redeemer Lutheran Church's Fireside Room (731 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308).
Also, in order to enter the medium-security facility, all FIH volunteers must attend a mandatory security training in Gainesville on Saturday, October 19 facilitated by the NGDC chaplain and undergo a criminal background check.
Please contact Melanie Johnson via email by or at (678) 686-9619 for more information. |
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Stewardship Key Leader Program
The Stewardship Key Leader Program is a stewardship ministry of the ELCA. The program provides professional assistance to congregations for capital campaigns, debt reduction, and annual stewardship campaigns at an affordable cost. Our Stewardship Key Leaders are located around the country to serve congregations of any size in any location within the United States.
 Each SKL consultant has an extensive background in stewardship teaching and leading programs at the congregational, synodical, and/or Churchwide level. The SKL team consultants are all veteran church leaders who have a wealth of knowledge and experience with congregational systems. They know how to help people make the connections between faith and finances. They know how to motivate a group of people to pull together as a team to reach large goals. The SKL program works with congregations of any size at a cost often far less than other companies. The fee is based on the baptized membership of the congregation with a range of $5,000 to $20,000. Most congregations incur a fee of $5,000 to $11,000. There are additional costs of $1,500 to $3,000 for the consultant's travel expenses and the cost of producing and distributing various campaign literatures. Most congregations meet or surpass their goal and also see an improvement in their regular giving as a result of the SKL approach to stewardship. You may obtain more information about the Stewardship Key Leader Program from Pastor Kathy Haueisen, Program Director:
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ELCA Diaconal Ministry Formation Event Coming in January
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2013 Diaconal Ministry Event Participants
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This year's ELCA Diaconal Ministry Formation Event will be held January 5-16, 2014. Information and applications are available online here. This will be the 20th formation event, and the diaconal ministry roster continues to grow. Beyond being a requirement for consecration as an ELCA diaconal minister, this event has been an important part of the discernment journey for many people, whether or not they have ended up on the diaconal ministry roster.
Questions? Contact Margy Schmitt-Ajer, Diaconal Minister
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Upcoming Ignatius House Retreats
 Opened in 1960, the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Sandy Springs, GA offers group and individually directed retreats, spiritual direction, companionship, and spiritual counseling. All retreats at the Ignatius House Retreat Center are based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. A combination of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices, these exercises are the foundation of Ignatian spirituality. All retreats are silent, unless otherwise noted. They are directed by a certified spiritual director who provides a series of presentation designed to assist you with your meditation, reflection, and spiritual journey. Click here to learn about upcoming retreats.
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Fall Via de Cristo Weekend Retreats
 The Via de Cristo weekend is a three-day experience in living in a Christian community in a retreat setting. It begins with a Sendoff early Thursday evening and ends with a Closing late Sunday afternoon. The major focus of the weekend is a series of 14 talks, five given by Lutheran pastors and nine by lay persons. Each of these talks is followed by small group discussion.The pastor's talks are aimed at a better understanding of the breadth and depth of God's grace, while the lay talks deal with different aspects of our response to that grace. The weekend also includes morning and evening worship services each day, communion, music, laughter, prayer, and good food.
The Atlanta Lutheran Via de Cristo will hold weekend retreats for Men only on August, 22-25, 2013, and Women only on September, 19-22, 2013.
The Tennessee Via de Cristo has a "Mixed" weekend for both men and women on October 17-20, 2013.
The Notes of Grace Via de Cristo serving Nashville and central Western Tennessee and Northern Alabama has their Fall Weekend for both men and women on Sept 26 - 29, 2013.
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Raise Your Voice - Opportunities for Advocacy
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To learn more about the ELCA's approach to advocacy and important issues for 2013, visit the ELCA website.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Mythbuster: Last week, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) released its Comprehensive Immigration Reform Mythbuster, a new and powerful infographic resource for Lutherans and the general public to use in their advocacy for immigration reform. The resource comes at a very timely and pivotal moment in our nation's efforts to fix our broken immigration system. Click to view this mythbuster and the accompanying press release.
LIRS August Recess Toolkit for Action: The August recess, which stretches from August 5 - September 6, is a critical month for immigration reform. During this time, communities of faith must remind House Members of God's love for the sojourner. LIRS has developed this toolkit with a menu of actions to help amplify your voices at this critical moment. Click here to view the toolkit. Contact Folabi Olagbaju for more suggestions on ways to get involved.
Take Action Against Human Trafficking: The wisdom of Proverbs 31 urges us to "speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves...." Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services is asking individuals and congregations to take a stand against human trafficking. Click here to watch a video and to learn more how about you can join the fight against human trafficking in our communities and beyond.
 E-Advocacy-Take Action Now!: Become a part of the ELCA advocacy effort by signing up for the e-Advocacy network.
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Share Your Story
Is God doing exciting work in your congregation or ministry that you would like to share with the rest of the synod? Are you looking to spread the word about an upcoming event or opportunity for ministry? The E-News Weekly is open for congregations to share news, stories, photos, announcements and more. Send your stories to Michelle Angalet. Michelle can also be reached at (404) 589-1977, ext. 235. Submissions are due Mondays by 5 pm. The Synod E-News Weekly (usually) goes out on Wednesdays.
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Did You Know?
You can receive daily Bible readings in your email?
for more information and to sign-up.
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Ordinations & Installations
August 9: David Parr will be ordained at Reformation Lutheran Church in Greeneville, TN at 6 pm. Reception to follow.
August 18: David Parr will be installed as pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Long Beach, MS at 3:00 pm.
August 25: Pastor Sung Bae Hahn will be ordained in the ELCA at 4:00 pm. The ordination will take place at the worship location of the Dong Han worshipping community at 4317 Abbotts Bridge Rd #1, Duluth, GA 30097.
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LSG Spotlight
Heroes of Hope, Healing, and Strength
Please join Lutheran Services of Georgia for its annual Heroes of Hope, Healing, and Strength gala on Thursday, August 29, 2013 to honor the heroes in our community. This year, LSG will be recognizing two important members of the community: The Rev. Dr. Rusty Edwards, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Marietta, GA; and For the Kid in All of Us, a nonprofit organization that has supported LSG's programs through its fundraising events, the Toy Party and Backpack in the Park.
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Living Lutheran Spotlight
Millenials Leaving the Church - Open a Dialogue
On July 27th, CNN's Belief Blog featured Rachel Held Evans' post on "Why Millenials Are Leaving the Church." Rachel is a 32-year-old author who argues that "What millenials really want from the church is not a change in style but a change in substance...to be known for what we stand for, not what we are against." In his Living Lutheran post, Bruce B. Roberts reflects on Rachel's argument and encourages older and younger adults to open a dialogue on the present and future of the church. Click here to read Rachel's post and here to read Bruce's response.
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NovusWay Ministries Spotlight
Wild Women Weekends
February 7-9
February 14-16
March 7-9
March 14-16
March 21-23
Adult women of all ages and life situations have five opportunities to gain vision and strength for the new year. Bring a group to deepen fellowship with women you know - or come alone to find kindred spirits in Wild Women from across the southeast. This year we'll explore storytelling as we hear the old, old story told in fresh new ways and become reacquainted with Jesus the storyteller. Come to discover the power story has to touch our hearts and shape our lives. Rates include lodging for two nights, Saturday breakfast through Sunday breafkast, and all program costs. Limited space! Registration will open at 3:30 PM on August 17. Click here for more.
Rate: $205 per person (Valentine's Weekend Special - $20 discount + Surprise!)
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The Lutheran
Telling an Evangelical Story
If someone asked you to tell about the ELCA's first 25 years, how would you tell the story? Perhaps your story of the ELCA's first 25 years would be a chronology of significant decisions, of controversies, of losing members and congregations, or of decreasing resources for mission. In this piece, Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson challenges us to tell an evangelical narrative about our evangelical church. How have we seen God's gracious presence and work among us these 25 years? Where is God taking us into the world for good in coming years? Click here for more!
Excerpts from
The Lutheran
are available on their website. To read the issue in its entirety, consider purchasing a one-year online subscription for only $11.95.
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Malaria Campaign Spotlight
College Campuses Making A Difference: Congratulations Sorenson Grantees
 Did you know that there are grants and matching funds available for Lutheran Campus Ministries and ELCA Colleges interested in malaria? Eleven schools were granted funds for the 2012-2013 school year, and they are already seeing great results. Wartburg College held a benefit concert and created a video called "60 Seconds to Change." California Lutheran University held an event with music, food and dancing on World Malaria Day. Augustana College held a movie screening of "When the Night Comes", along with a concert and a silent auction. The University of South Dakota made malaria the focus of some tailgating fun before football games, and emphasized malaria in worship and Bible studies. These are just a few examples of how students have been supporting the malaria campaign. Not only did they raise awareness and funds on their college campuses, but they engaged student leaders and involved the wider community. Together, they have raised over $80,000. These young leaders are an inspiration for the church and the world. Kudos to the college campuses! If you'd like to learn more about the Southeastern Synod's role in ending malaria, contact Jonathan Trapp, Chair of the synod's Poverty, Hunger, and Justice, task force, via email.
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The Update
A complicated debate and legislative process lies ahead for comprehensive immigration reform. Here to decipher the headlines for you every Monday is The Update, a weekly blog series whose panel of experts will analyze how recent events affect the prospects for real reform. This week's panelists answer the question, "Given the most recent developments, are we getting any closer to immigration reform?" Click to read their answers in Spanish or in English.
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Who to Contact
Do you have a question or a comment for a member of the synod staff, but aren't sure who to contact? Check out our regularly updated contact page on the synod website.
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August 10-11
SESLYO Board Meeting
August 12-17
2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
August 21-25
ILAG Consultation in Guatemala City
September 6-7
Synod Council Meeting
September 20-22
Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA Convention
Natchez, MS
September 24-26
Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation at Lutheridge
View the entire synod calendar
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