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The synod office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014
in celebration of
Independence Day.
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Ordinary Time
We've entered into "Ordinary Time" according to the liturgical calendar. But Tim Brown, pastor of Luther Memorial Church, Chicago, and a regular "Reflection" columnist for The Lutheran E-Newsletter, reminds us that this time can be more breezy than boring. Continue.
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Disaster Response Funds Still Needed
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Louisville, MS photo courtesy of the
National Guard
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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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New ELCA Online Forms
Effective June 30, 2014, the process for accessing and submitting forms to the ELCA (mobility, call process, candidacy, roster management, etc.) has changed. For congregations, the Ministry Site Profile, which is completed when a congregation enters into a leadership transition, can now be accessed in this way. For rostered leaders, Rostered Leader Profiles can now be completed, edited, and posted this way. For candidates, all candidate forms are now available through this portal.
Access:
Everyone who works with mobility, call process and candidacy needs to have an account in ELCA Community. Go to https://community.elca.org to create your personal account.
Reviewing your RLP:
When a rostered leader logs into ELCA Community to review his/her RLP, we recommend clicking on the first link that says "Review/Print My Rostered Leader Profile (PDF)." This will open a pdf version of his/her latest RLP, which will allow review, but will not change the status of the leader's paperwork (i.e., inactive, active, archive.) The PDF is in "read only" format.
Editing your RLP:
Click on the second link that says "My Rostered Leader Profile (RLP)." The paperwork may be edited and then saved by clicking on the "Save" buttons. This will then reset the RLP status. For example, if it was Active, the rostered leader will have to go through all of the pages and click Save and Complete to re-submit. It will then need to be re-activated by the synod's Call Process Administrator (AIM Jeanette Burgess in the Southeastern Synod) to be seen by other synods.
Should you have questions, please contact AIM Jeanette Burgess in the synod office at 404 589-1977, x232. Please note that Ms. Burgess will be out of the office for Continuing Education and the 4th of July Holiday this week. She will return to the office on July 7.
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Thrivent Night at the Braves
 Thrivent Night at the Braves will take place on Saturday September 20 at 7:00 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets or see the flyer for more detailed information regarding the Atlanta Braves vs the New York Mets on September 20.
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2014 Southeastern Synod AFFIRM
THANK YOU to all who contributed to the success of this year's AFFIRM!
Click the photo to enjoy more pictures of the event.
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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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CORRECTION: Planning a Synod Event? Did you know?
 The following incorrect statement appeared in the June 26 printing of this article. "Additionally, it must be reported every time a piece is to be used during the event." Correctly stated: Additionally, it must be reported every time a piece is to be used in a subsequent event. Our apologies for the error.
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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Urgent: Raise Your Voice for
Refugees and Unaccompanied Children!
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) and Lutheran Services of Georgia are calling for supporters of refugees and unaccompanied children to join us in raising our voices to advocate for these vulnerable populations. Click here to learn how you can help.
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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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Partners in Celebration
 The Southeastern Synod's Partners in Celebration Program provides an intentional way for interested individuals and congregations to support new church starts and redevelopment efforts through "targeted" financial contributions. Our highlighted ministry for the third quarter of 2014 is Celebration of Grace Lutheran Mission (COG), located in Canton, GA. Two of the many COG ministries are Path to Shine after school program and Hands of Grace group. Click here to read more about Celebration of Grace and how you and/or your congregation can support this ministry. |
 As a stewardship leader, what should you be doing now in preparation for the stewardship focus this fall? Several pastors share their helpful insights in a five week series beginning with a review of R. Scott Rodin's book, "The Steward Leader." Continue. |
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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. |
Click here to read the July issue of Global Links.
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Resources, Retreats, Learning Opportunities
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Leading Well
Equipping for Leadership in God's World
(formerly known as the ELCA Head of Staff Event)
Click here for information and registration.
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Click the photo for registration and information.
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The ELCA Glocal Mission Gathering brings together congregational teams and leaders for worship, workshops and sharing around global and local mission.
ELCA Glocal Mission Gathering
Atlanta, GA
When?
Friday, October 17, 2014, 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Eastern Time
Where?
The Lutheran Theological Center
700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
Atlanta Georgia, 30135
Cost?
Just $35 per person
You are invited to gather a congregational team and register for this upcoming ELCA Glocal Mission Gathering.
Click here for more information and registration for your congregational team. |
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Go, Baptize, Make Disciples
St. John's Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, VA
September 25 - 27, 2014
 The North American Association of the Catechumenate (NAAC) has announced that it will bring a regional training institute - "Go, Baptize, Make Disciples" - to Portsmouth, VA this fall and extended an invitation to interested pastors and congregational staff. Rick Rouse, president of NAAC, led a well-attended workshop ("From Membership to Discipleship") during the 2013 Southeastern Synod Assembly and will participate in this upcoming event. Access to information and registration may be found here. Please note the scholarship date, stated as July 1, 2014, has been extended until July 15.
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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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How does a congregation find and hire/call a musician?
The ELCA website (elca.org) is a source of valuable information for congregations and synods. For example, int the "Frequently Asked Questions" section of "Worship" you will find information about Liturgy, Worship Planning and much, more. Click here to begin exploring and here to read about hiring a musician.
Positions Available
Descriptions and application instructions for the following open positions and others are listed on our website:
Part-Time Faith Formation Director
First United Lutheran Church (ELCA), Kennesaw, GA
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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ELCA Southeastern Synod
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Atlanta, GA 30303
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