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Issue #422 September 04, 2014
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Christ crucified is God's clearest and most complete act of love
In her September column for The Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton reflects on the foolishness of the cross.
She reminds readers that "Christ crucified is God's clearest
and most complete act of love." It's that simple.
This column originally appeared in the September issue of The Lutheran. Reprinted with permission.
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September 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. CDT
The Rev. Pamela I. Smith will be installed as pastor of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
September 14, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. EDT
The Rev. Christopher R. Hermansen will be installed as pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suwanee, GA 30024. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
September 14, 2014
Beginning at 2:00 p.m. EDT
The Rev. Stanley W. Combs will be installed as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, 5001 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.
Continuing at 3:30 p.m. EDT
The Rev. Lesley M. Radius will be installed as pastor developer of Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4309 Ooltewah Ringold Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363.
Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. As this is a shared installation, the services will be proceeded by a luncheon at Trinity and followed by a reception at Resurrection.
September 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
The Rev. David Armstrong-Reiner will be installed as pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church, 2375 GA Highway 20 SE, Conyers, GA 30013. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
September 21, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. EDT
The Rev. Dr. Shirley M. Redmond will be installed as pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4026 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31097. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
September 28, 2014 at at 10:15 a.m. EDT
The Rev. Kim A. Stover will be installed as pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church, 722 Rockbridge Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A celebration of Pr. Stover's 20th anniversary of his ordination will follow.
September 28, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
The Rev. J. Erik Allen will be installed as pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040. Rostered leaders are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green. A reception will follow.
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Saturday Night @ God's Table
Cross and Crown Lutheran Church
4276 Chamble Dunnwoody Rd
Chamblee, GA 30341
A casual, welcoming worship service for the community
Beginning September 6th at 5:00 p.m.
Join us!
For more information contact
Pastor Gary Christensen
770-455-1536
Do you know anyone with guitar and vocal skills who might be interested in a weekly worship gig? Interested folks can contact PastorDevinStrong@gmail.com or 770-940-1442.
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The Rev. Mary Peters Appointed Dean
 In consultation with Bishop H. Julian Gordy, Acting Bishop Delmer Chilton has appointed the Rev. Mary Peters as Dean of the Trinity Conference, effective September 1. Pr. Peters serves as Pastor of Member Care at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta, GA.
"Pr. Peters is respected as a leader by both her colleagues
and those she serves at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer," says Acting Bishop Chilton. "Her care and concern for others are gifts to the church and gifts she
brings to her role as dean." Deans serve in the Southeastern Synod as an extension of the Office of the Bishop. They provide pastoral care to rostered leaders in their deaneries and also serve as communication liaisons to rostered leaders on behalf of Bishop Gordy.
Pr. Peters replaces the Rev. Hugh Williams who has served as dean for many years and is retiring from service. "Pr. Williams has served the Southeastern Synod faithfully as a dean, member of the Candidacy Committee, parish pastor,and interim pastor. We are grateful for his service and for his humble example of a life lived in commitment to the gospel," says Chilton.
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The September issue of JLE is now available here.
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Been to LivingLutheran lately?
Click here to see how we're living Lutheran around the ELCA.
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Wellness/Sabbatical Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications for the Southeastern Synod Wellness/Sabbatical Grants are now being accepted. This grant is intended to promote self-care of leaders in our synod. Congregations and synod staff can apply for assistance to allow rostered leaders to benefit from time away from their congregations for a significant period of time or to assist rostered leaders in self-care by providing a grant to assist with costs associated with a rostered leader's absence for vacation or continuing education. To apply, complete the application form (available on our website at the bottom of the page) and mail, fax, or e-mail it to the synod office. Completed applications are due by September 15, 2014.
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The Rev Cliff Bahlinger, pastor, St Luke, Cordova, TN (pictured above) is a recipient of an ELCA Southeastern Synod Wellness Grant. Wellness/Sabbatical grants are funded with monies received from Portico in response to our synod's participation of eligible members in the completion of the Portico Health Assessment. Pr. Bahlinger vividly shares with us his experience as a result of the grant. Specific details about the Southeastern Synod Wellness/Sabbatical Grant program and a link to the website can be found above. |
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Carnival at Lutheran Church of the Messiah
465 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA
Saturday, September 13
10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Fun for all! Popcorn, games, playground, crafts, contra dance demonstration, clowns and more!
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"God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday.
September 7, 2014
 Register your congregation today and join the members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are called to put their faith into action and engage in service activities across the country. Click here to read about the event.
Remember to take pictures of your congregation in action and share them with us at cdavis@elca-ses.org.
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Mental Illness Support Group for Caretakers
Parents/grandparents of children who live with a mental illness face a wide array of challenges. A support group for these parents/grandparents can bring them understanding, coping skills and hope. Beginning Tuesday, September 23, 2014, a Lutheran collaboration will offer a support group for parents/grandparents of children who live with a mental illness. Please contact Jerry Weyrauch (jerryweyrauch@comcast.net), with the Lutheran Suicide Prevention Ministry (LSPM), for details. To read the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's social message on mental illness, click here.
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2014 Leadership Convocation - Register before September 20th
 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. Registrations must be received online/postmarked no later than September 20th to receive the discounted rates.
2014 Interim Pastor's Gathering at Lutheridge
Who must attend: All current Southeastern Synod interim pastors or those soon to begin an interim position.
Who may attend: Any Southeastern Synod pastors interested in interim ministry.
Starts - Thursday, October 16 - 2:00 PM
Ends - Friday, October 17 - 11:30 AM
Cost - $80 to reserve and cover one night's lodging, Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast
To register - send your name and check payable to ELCA-Southeastern Synod to:
Jeanette Burgess
ELCA-Southeastern Synod
100 Edgewood Ave, NE, Ste.1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
Please note: Registering for the Interim Pastor Gathering does NOT register you for the Leadership Convocation or the associated housing; you must register for Convocation through Lutheridge. See information in article above.
Registration deadline: September 29 (we must tell Lutheridge by that date so no exceptions.)
For more information about the program or schedule, contact Pastor Delmer Chilton (delmer.chilton@gmail.com).
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Funding Requests Now Being Accepted
See the Synod Calendar below for important dates and links.
Contact the Synod Office at 404-589-1977 for help with questions.
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Lutheran Services of Georgia's Heroes of Hope, Healing, and Strength Gala
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The Rev. Dr. Howard "Rusty " Edwards,
2013 Hero of Hope, poses with LSG
Vice President of Agency Advancement
Lorraine Dorough
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Join Lutheran Services of Georgia (LSG) in celebrating community heroes and supporting people in need at the annual Heroes of Hope, Healing, and Strength Gala! On Thursday, September 25, 2014 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., come out to The Defoor Centre for a cocktail reception, silent auction, live music, dinner, and program. LSG will recognize Lutheran leaders Rev. Darrel and Mary Peterson, retired superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Erroll B. Davis., Jr., and business leader R.N.C. Industries for their heroic service to those in need throughout Georgia. The event will also raise funds to support LSG's various programs in the areas of refugee resettlement, immigration, specialized foster care, adoption, disaster relief, behavioral health, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Tickets are $125. For additional information, contact Terri Medina at tmedina@lsga.org or visit http://bit.ly/lsgheroes.
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MyCanvas: A Lutheran Services in Tennessee Initiative
The mission of MyCanvas (Mobile Youth Community Arts: Nurturing Voices and Artistic Self-Expression) is to offer basic art skills to at-risk youth in efforts to support identity development, healthy coping skills, and community resiliency through artistic creation and expression. For more information about the program and how you can help, click here. |
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The last topic presented was the August 5 entry on generosity. Because of our hiatus, we are three issues behind. Click here to get caught up. Use the drop down link to read the August 14 issue which speaks of focusing on prayer. Then continue with the August 26 and September 2 issues to begin a four part series on gifts.
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We are church for the sake of the world.
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Please pray for our ELCA missionaries! Almost 100 new long-term missionaries and Young Adults in Global Mission will begin their service this fall. Please remember them in your daily prayers. For a free packet with a photo and daily prayer sign-up to post on a bulletin board, along with a short article suitable for a newsletter or temple talk, call 800-638-3522 or contact RIS@elca.org.
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Plan Now for Global Church Sunday
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 The Center for Emotional Intelligence & Human Relation Skills is hosting a workshop in Wavery, GA, October 20 - 24, 2014. The workshop is designed to equip faith-based leaders with human relations and emotional intelligence competence skills needed to enhance their abilities. Click here for information and registration.
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 You are invited to join church musicians, worship directors, church administrators, and pastors in learning about the great planning and training tools offered by Augsburg Fortress to support your worship and music ministries as you prepare for fall and the coming program year. Webinar topics include: Sundays and Seasons.com, Prelude Music Planner, Preparing Your Lay Worship Leaders, and Worship Matters: An Introduction to Worship. For more details and to register for any upcoming free webinars, please view the full webinar catalog. 
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Coming Up!
September 12: Motown Night, St Stephen, Decatur, GA
September 19 - 21: Southeastern Synod WELCA Convention, Chattanooga, TN
September 28: St. Stephen's 58th Anniversary, Decatur, GA
October 5: World Communion Sunday/Global Church Sunday
October 14 - 16: Leadership Convocation, Lutheridge, Arden, NC
October 18 - 19: Glocal Mission Gathering, Atlanta, GA
October 20: DEADLINE for submitting proposals to Synod Budget and Finance for 2016 - 2017 funding or for Committees/Task Forces only fiscal year 2015 - 2016.
October 21: RECAP luncheon, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Peachtree Corners, GA
View the entire synod calendar here.
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Save the Dates
June 5 - 7, 2015: 2015 Southeastern Synod Assembly,
Birmingham, AL
July 15 - 19, 2015: ELCA Youth Gathering, Detroit, MI
July 30 - August 2, 2015: Association of Liberian Lutherans in America (ALLIA) and African Descent Lutheran Association (ADLA) Joint Conference, Baltimore, MD
July 13 - 17, 2017: Tenth Triennial for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minneapolis, MN
 Pre-register for the Tenth Triennial now through December 31, 2014, for the reduced price of $280.
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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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Descriptions and application instructions for the following open positions and others are listed on our website:
Full-Time Assistant Program Director/Hospitality Coordinator
Lutheridge, Arden, NV
Part-Time Organist/Choir Accompanist (New)
Christ Lutheran Church, Fairfield Glade, TN
Full-Time Assistant Director for Advocacy
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), Washington, DC
Part-Time Director of Communications
Christ the King Lutheran Church, Norcross, GA
Part-Time Director of Music Ministry
Community of Grace Lutheran Church, Grayson, GA
Part-Time Faith Formation Director
First United Lutheran Church, Kennesaw, GA
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100 Edgewood Ave. NE, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-589-1977
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This fall, ELCA congregations and ministries are invited to celebrate God's global church by hosting a Global Church Sunday. For ideas on when and how, visit 