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 Our bishop, the Rev. H. Julian Gordy, is on sabbatical through September 4, 2014. In his absence, the Rev. Delmer Chilton has been appointed Acting Bishop. His
You may contact the Southeastern Synod office at 404-589-1977 if your matter requires immediate attention. You may also contact synod staff directly, as indicated below.
Calendar inquiries - Ms. Carolyn Davis, Executive Assistant to the Bishop,
404-589-1977, X235
Call Process and Mobility in AL, TN, MS - Pr. Ben Moravitz, Assistant to the Bishop
404-589-1977, X226 or 678-524-4158 (cell)
Call Process and Mobility in GA - AIM Michelle Angalet, Assistant to the Bishop,
404-589-1977, X228 or 404-630-3634 (cell)
Candidacy - AIM Jeanette Burgess, Administrative Liaison for Leadership,
404-589-1977, X232
Youth & Young Adult Ministry - Ms. Rachel Alley, Assistant to the Bishop,
770-235-7339 (cell)
Dr. Everett Flanigan, Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission,
404-589-1977, X234 or 404-596-1836 (cell)
DM Rebecca Kolowe, Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission,
404-589-1977, X236 or 267-664-9109 (cell)
Please pray for Bp. Gordy during this time of rest, reflection and renewal.
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Michael Rhyne Elected Bishop of the ELCA Allegheny Synod
 The Rev. Michael L. Rhyne, East Freedom, PA, was elected June 7 to a six-year term as bishop of the Allegheny Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) during the Synod Assembly at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA. Rhyne has roots in the Southeastern Synod as he was a member of Messiah Lutheran, Montgomery, AL and went through our candidacy program. Prayers and best wishes for Bishop-elect Rhyne! (Click here to read the official announcement.)
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ELCA, Episcopal Leaders Support Proposed Rule on Carbon Emissions
In support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule on carbon emissions, the presiding bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and The Episcopal Church said in a June 5 joint statement that the rule is a "critical step toward safeguarding the lives and livelihood of future generations." Continue reading.
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ELCA Advocates for Unaccompanied Children Entering
the United States
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) announced its commitment to help children coming to the United States to escape violence in their home countries. In the recently published press release, the Rev. H. Julian Gordy, bishop, Southeastern Synod, shares the focus and concerns of the ELCA Conference of Bishops Immigration Ready Bench, which he chairs. Click here to read the press release.
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For Congregations and Rostered Leaders
To all who are completing ELCA forms online (mobility and call process forms, candidacy forms, annual reports, etc.) - the deadline for submitting Formatta Forms is June 23. The churchwide website will go live with the new forms on June 30. Please check your correspondence for details. Should you have questions, please contact Jeanette Burgess at 404 589-1977 X232.
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Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service
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Borderless Welcome
 Written by Abigail Konig, Lutheran volunteer and community outreach coordinator, Lutheran Services of Georgia and former Southeastern Synod Lutheran Corp Volunteer, "Borderless Welcome" vividly depicts Abi's experience as a Saturday visitor to the Stewart County Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA. Click here to read the article. |
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 Click here for ideas for celebrating Refugee Sunday in your congregation. For those in the Atlanta area, see below.
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Breaking Bread and Building Bridges Potluck Dinner
Celebrating World Refugee Day and
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services' 75th Anniversary
Saturday, June 21, 2014
6:30 - 8:0 PM
Rock of Ages Lutheran Church
5135 Memorial Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Please bring a dish to share that feeds 4 to 6 people.
RSVP at http://bit.ly/1jUG47P
Click here for more details.
 A Lutheran Services of Georgia event.
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AFFIRM
The Southeastern Synod AFFIRM starts today, June 13 and ends on Sunday, June 20. Affirm is the synod's Leadership and Discipleship Event for 6th-12 graders and college freshman and sophomores.
Please pray for the youth, young adults and leaders who participate in this annual event. Click here to follow on facebook.
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4th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
3305 Lawrenceville Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Saturday, June 14, 2014
9 am - 3 pm.
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Disaster Response Funds Still Needed
Disaster response and recovery work continues in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. Funds to continue this work are still needed. Please consider what you can do, as congregations and as individuals, to support this ongoing recovery work. Click here for information on where to send donations and how to sign-up to volunteer to help. Thanks for your partnership in this ministry of disaster response and recovery.
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CWS Kits Help Alabama Storm Survivors Clean Up
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Church World Services Emergency Cleanup Buckets donated by Trinity Congregational United Church of Christ in Athens were greatly appreciated by tornado survivors in Alabama. Click here to read about Trinity and ways your congregation can help. School kits are especially needed at this time.
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 The weekly series of articles, prepared by people who will be presenters at Rethinking Stewardship: Exploring Year-Round Stewardship, July 28-30 at Luther Seminary, continues. Click here for information.
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Resources, Retreats, Learning Opportunities
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Call to Convention
 Registration is now open for the Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA (WELCA) 2014 Convention. The convention will be held in Chattanooga, TN, September 19 - 21, 2014, at the Sheraton Read House Hotel. Information and registration instructions may be found here on the new WELCA website.
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 This summer, join hundred of other church musicians in exploring fresh and innovative ways to enliven music in worship. Details of workshops sponsored by Augsburg Fortress may be found here.
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Lectionary Bibles Designed for Children
Sparkhouse introduces new resources for Pre-K through grade 6. Click here for information, webinars and free downloads.
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Coming Up!
June 13 - 20: AFFIRM 2014, Berry College, Rome, GA
June 14: 4th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Amazing Grace, Lawrenceville, GA
June 22: Refugee Sunday
July 18 - 20: Lutheran Men in Mission, "Guys, Guts and God's Glory", Nashville, TN
July 21 - 28: Young Adults Go to Guatemala
July 21 - 23: WELCA Ninth Triennial Convention
July 24 - 27: WELCA Ninth Triennial Gathering 2014
September 19 - 21: Southeastern Synod WELCA Convention, Chattanooga, TN
October 14 - 16: Leadership Convocation, Lutheridge, Arden, NC
View the entire synod calendar here.
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Save the Dates
September 7: "God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday 2014"
Details will be provided as received.
June 5 - 7, 2015: 2015 Southeastern Synod Assembly,
Birmingham, AL
July 15 - 19, 2015: ELCA Youth Gathering, Detroit, MI
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Synod Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteers are crucial to the mission of the Southeastern Synod. Click here to find ways you can serve. Thank you for your generosity!
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Click here to view descriptions and application instructions for the following open positions and others listed on our website:
Full-Time Director of Lay Ministry
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marietta, GA
Full-Time Director of Music
Episcopal Church of St. Peter & Paul, Marietta, GA
Part-Time Director of Children's Ministries
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