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Disaster Response Funds Still Needed
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Louisville, MS photo courtesy of the
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Disaster response and recovery work continues in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. Funds to continue this work are still needed.
Recently Judy Post, Synodically Authorized Minister, Beth Eden Lutheran Church, Louisville, MS provided an update. She wrote, "...the [Winston County] Coliseum is closed for collection of things for tornado victims and it seems that the churches have as much as they can handle. So, the only thing that could be used at this time is monetary contributions to the address already in the newsletter and volunteer workers." She continued, "Thanks to all who have been so generous and a special thanks to the synod office for your contribution to Beth-Eden."
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. Thanks for your partnership in this ministry of disaster response and recovery.
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2014 Leadership Convocation
 The 2014 Leadership Convocation will be held from October 14 -16, 2014, at the Lutheridge Conference Center in Arden, NC. The Convocation, a yearly gathering for the rostered leaders and church professionals of the Southeastern Synod, offers stimulating presentations, inspiring worship, sabbath and fellowship. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Anna Madsen, an ordained Lutheran pastor with a Ph.D. in systematic theology from the University of Regensburg, Germany. She serves as the director of OMG: Center for Theological Conversation. To learn more about Dr. Madsen, click here. To register, click here.
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Planning a Synod Event? Did you know?
 Every song/hymn used for any event offered on a synodical level - WELCA, Youth and Young Adults, Lutheran Men in Mission, MLK service, and more - must receive copyright permission and be reported through the synod office prior to use. This includes printed in a bulletin or flashed on a screen. Additionally, it must be reported every time a piece is to be used during the event. If you have music to report or wonder if you should/should have, please contact Jeanette Burgess in the synod office. She can be reached at jburgess@elca-ses.org or 404 589-1977, x232.
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EPA Hearing Scheduled in Atlanta, GA
There will be a hearing in Atlanta on July 29, 2014 about the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule to limit carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. If you are interested in speaking to this issue, contact Pr. Ed Wolff for more information.
Want to learn more about ELCA's commitment to advocating for public policy that supports the care for creation?
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Reflections from the Detention Watch Network Conference
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L-R: El Refugio cordinators Lesley Edige and Katie Beno-Valenciawith LSG staff Friends in Hope volunteers Jacque Ulrich, Gayle Cruz and Taryn Arbeiter
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On May 6, 2014 through May 9, 2014, Lutheran Services of GA (LSG) staff members and Friends in Hope volunteers Taryn Arbeiter, Gayle Cruz, and Jacque Ulrich attended Envisioning A World Without Detention, the 10th Annual Detention Watch Network (DWN) Conference near Washington, D.C. Taryn Arbeiter, who has been visiting immigrants in detention for over a year, shared her reflections with LSG. Continue.
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Do you "receive" the offering in your congregation or do you "take" the offering (there is a difference!)? Click here to explore the "time of offering" as an opportunity to creatively shape our understanding of stewardship. |
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God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday.
September 7, 2014 is "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday. Visit the ELCA website to order personalized T-shirts, bulletin inserts, and other resources to help promote the day. Remember to take pictures of your congregation in action and share them with us at cdavis@elca-ses.org. |
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Global Church Sunday 2014
On World Communion Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, congregations are invited to celebrate our church's connection and common mission within Christ's global church by sponsoring a Global Church Sunday. Celebrate by taking a special offering for an ELCA missionary or global ministry, hosting a coffee hour with treats from around the world or including global songs in your worship service. A toolkit of these and other ideas for congregations will be released this August. For more information, contact globalchurch@elca.org. To learn about Global Church Sponsorship, visit the ELCA website here.
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Click here to read the July issue of Global Links.
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Resources, Retreats, Learning Opportunities
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 Click here to read "Congregational Staffing for Healthy Futures". The author provides some interesting food for thought as congregations consider how they will staff for the work that they are called to do in the future. |
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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Click the photo for registration and information.
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Glocal Mission Gathering
October 17 - 18, 2014
Workshops, speakers, music, worship
Sponsored by the Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA
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Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta
Details coming soon.
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Coming Up!
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 5: World Communion Sunday/Global Church Sunday
October 14 - 16: Leadership Convocation, Lutheridge, Arden, NC
October 18 - 19: Glocal Mission Gathering, Atlanta, GA
View the entire synod calendar here.
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Did you attend the 2014 Southeastern Synod Assembly? If so, the Synodical Relations Division of the ELCA Office of the Presiding Bishop (The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton) would like your feedback on the video "We are Church Together." Please click here to access the survey. Thank you for your participation! | |
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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 Luther Scholar for a Tenure Track Position - Open Rank
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary of California Lutheran University, Berkley. CA
Full-Time Director of Lay Ministry
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marietta, GA
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