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 Special Edition                                                July 7, 2015
       WORSHIP JUBILEE  & BIENNIAL CONFERENCE        

 

How is God calling the church today? And to what are Christians called? These fundamental questions will be taken up by those who come to Atlanta in 2015, gathering as worshiping people: those who make music, those who preside and preach, those active in worship ministries in their communities, those simply curious, and all who seek the ongoing renewal of worship for the sake of the gospel and for the life of the world. Worship and music practitioners are invited to gather in Atlanta this summer, to listen to one another, to join our voices in worship and song, and to be renewed in our calling to be God's living voice today.  Hear from voices like Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Bishop Guy Erwin, Maggie Dawn, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Gordron Lathrop, Agape, Jonathan Rundman, James Abbington, Tony Alonso, and more.  For more information and registration go to www.livingvoice2015.org.

 

Wednesday Night at the 2015 Worship Jubilee


"The Church's Journey in Art and Song" is the theme for a Jubilee event at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.  It is open to the public and will be held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.  This is a wonderful event for congregations to attend, especially in light of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.  This event will give great insight and wonderful ideas on how to craft and creatively commemorate the anniversary for any size and style congregation.  See the flyer attached for details on Wednesday's event.

                                       ITEMS NEEDED                 

Calling All Metro Atlanta Congregations

 

As the host city for the ELCA Worship Jubilee (July 19-23), we have been asked to help with some of the musical needs.  (You can only fit so much in one van...)  Here are some of the items needed.  If your congregation can loan the Jubilee any of the following, please contact Jeanette Burgess in the Synod Office ([email protected]).  

Please, only good quality instruments since services will be taped!

                       -12 sturdy music stands (not wire)
                       - Congas (and stand)
                       - bongos
                       - cowbell
                       - 8, 10 or 12 inch djembe
                       - self-supported wind chime 
                       - Asian cymbals or bells

 

Thanks for sharing!

                             VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES              
Volunteers Needed

 

With so many guests to welcome at the Worship Jubilee and the Biennial Conference, we're looking for volunteers to provide hospitality and/or program support at either the main hotel or one of the off-site worship venues.

Volunteers are needed on Sunday afternoon, July 19; Mon. - Wed., July 20-22 in the morning, afternoon, or evening; and Thursday, July 23 in the morning or afternoon. If you are willing to volunteer, please take a look at one of the volunteer opportunities detailed at VolunteerSpot. 

 

VolunteerSpot is an easy to navigate online, sign-up application. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1)   Follow this link to see our Sign-ups on VolunteerSpot: 

http://vols.pt/Z94XkA

2)   Review the Sign-ups listed and choose the one(s) you like.

3)   You will NOT need to register an account or keep a  password on VolunteerSpot.

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, have any questions, or any problems signing up, please contact Pastor Eric Murray at [email protected].  He will be delighted to sign you up manually.

 

In advance, thank you for volunteering. We're certain it would make ol' Martin Luther pleased! 

                                      SYNOD CALENDAR                
                                 
July 15 - 19, 2015:  ELCA Youth Gathering, Detroit, MI
July 19 - 23, 2015: Called to be a Living Voice, Worship Jubilee of the ELCA & the Biennial Conference of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, Atlanta, GA

July 30 - August 2, 2015: Association of Liberian Lutherans in America (ALLIA) and African Descent Lutheran Association (ADLA) Joint Conference, Baltimore, MD

September 13, 2015:  "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday

September 15 - 17, 2015:  Southeastern Synod Leadership Convocation, Lutheridge, Arden, NC

September 18 - 20, 2015: Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA annual convention, St. Simons Island, GA

November 13 - 14, 2015: Green Team Creation Retreat, Lutheridge, Arden, NC

January 17, 2015: The ELCA - Southeastern Synod service of commemoration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Location to be determined

May 27 -29, 2016: - 2016 Southeastern Synod Assembly, Birmingham, AL

July 13 - 17, 2017:  Tenth Triennial for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minneapolis, MN

                   
SYNOD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
                
Volunteers are crucial to the mission of the Southeastern Synod. Click here to find ways you can serve.  Thank you for your generosity!
                   EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES                      
Descriptions and application instructions for the following open positions are listed on our website:  

Full-Time Assistant to the Bishop for Youth, Young Adult, and Spiritual Formation
ELCA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod 

Part-Time Church Pianist/Organist
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Gatlinburg, TN

Full-Time Director for Congregational Support
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Chicago, IL

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