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Issue #452 November 20, 2015
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ELCA celebrates 45 years of ordaining women
November 19, 2015
CHICAGO (ELCA) - On the 45th anniversary of the ordination of Lutheran women in the United States, "I give thanks for my sisters who were the first women pastors," said the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). "I give thanks for all women in ministry. We are doing what Mary, the mother of our Lord, and Mary Magdalene did before us - proclaiming the gospel." Southeastern Synod Bishop H. Julian Gordy is quoted in this ELCA press release, expressing his support for women in ministry, as well as the support for women in ministry throughout this synod. Continue.
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ELCA statement on U.S. response to refugee resettlement
November 19, 2015
We are shocked and dismayed by the terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut, Egypt and elsewhere in the Middle East, but also in Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh
 and the Philippines. Senseless acts of terror will maim and forever have an impact on innocent victims and their families. Our hearts and prayers go out to all whose lives have been shattered and are grieving the loss of loved ones. We know all too well the frightening memories of terrorist attacks in the U.S. and the uncertainties of possible future attacks. Continue reading Presiding Bishop Eaton's statement here. Southeastern Synod Bishop H. Julian Gordy expressed his concern about the U.S. response to refugee resettlement, triggered by the most recent terrorist attack in Paris, in letters written to the editors of news publications throughout our four state synod. Click here to read his letter as it appeared in The Tennessean. You can also read the most recent Lutheran Services of Georgia blog post addressing questions about the refugee resettlement process here in the United States here.
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Click here to learn about designating Refugee Sunday in your congregation. |
Journey to Bethlehem
An Advent Devotional written by clergy across the ELCA, this resource contains entries by Southeastern Synod pastors the Rev. Nathan Hilkert, Lutheran Church of the Messiah, Decatur, GA and the Rev. Patti Axel, Nativity Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, GA. Click here to read or download.
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ELCA members support ecumenical partners in confronting racism
Nov. 18, 2015
Affirming this church's commitment to walk alongside its ecumenical partners, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) join with members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and other partners in support of "Shining a Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America," airing Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. EST. Continue.
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Confronting Racism: A Holy Yearning
Live Webcast
Thursday, January 14, 2016
8:00 p.m. CST
Click here for details and to view the August 6, 2015 webcast.
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November 29, 2015 3:00 p.m. CST
Ms. Katherine Museus will be ordained to the office of Word and Sacrament and installed as Associate Pastor at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Nashville, 908 Murfreesboro Road, TN.
December 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. EST
Dr. Everett Flanigan will be ordained to the office of Word and Sacrament at Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church, 2165 Highway 138, Riverdale, GA.
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Service of Commemoration
for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
 The 2016 Southeastern Synod Service of Commemoration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. The service will be hosted by St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Decatur, GA and held at Living Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 Cooledge Road, Tucker, GA.
Plans are underway for a festive worship service. With that in mind, the MLK Planning Committee extends an invitation to all children and adults who would offer to share their gifts of voice, both singing and speaking; of dance; and of playing an instrument. For information or to sign-up to serve, please send an email as follows:
Please plan to attend. All are welcome!
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Johnson and Richardson Installed at Grace, Oak Ridge TN
 Assistant to the Bishop the Rev. Dr. Ben Moravitz (pictured left) welcomes the Rev. Larry Richardson and the Rev. Norma Johnson who were installed as interim co-pastors at Grace Lutheran Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee on Sunday, November 15, 2015. |
 "Ku Imba Mungu"...Sing to God
an African Advent Concert
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Sunday, December 13, 2015
5:00 p.m.
2569 Tilson Rd, Decatur, GA
All are welcome!
Contact the church at 404-241-2524 for additional information.
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9th Annual German Advent Service
St. Timothy Lutheran Church
Sunday, December 20, 2015
3:00 p.m.
650 East Main
Hendersonville, TN
Once again, many volunteers will be needed for this service which is open to all, especially the Middle Tennessee community. If you are willing to serve as usher, German-speaking lector, musician (including German-speaking singers), or baker willing to provide baked goods (German ones especially) please contact Carol Webster by phone (615-202-9108) or e-mail cbwebster@comcast.net. |
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Branch to Preach at St. Luke, Cordova, TN
Sunday, January 17, 2016
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
 The Rev. Lonnie Branch will preach at St. Luke, 2000 Germantown Plwy N, Cordova, TN, for the congregation's MLK Service. Rev. Branch is the author of "Reflections of Light, the Odyssey of a Black American Lutheran Pastor During the Civil Rights Years." He is a former pastor of Atonement Lutheran Church, Atlanta, GA and Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Mobile, AL.
"We are very grateful for the Southeastern Synod Multicultural grant that is supporting this event", said the Rev. Cliff Bahlinger, pastor, St. Luke. "We are also planning a congregational visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis with Rev. Branch on Saturday, January, 16. All are invited to join us in welcoming Rev. Branch back to our Southeastern Synod."
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Preaching the Lectionary Texts for 2016
at Lutheranch
An enlightening opportunity for study with
the Rev. Dr. Delmer Chilton and
the Rev. Dr. John Fairless.
January 11 - 13, 2016
Click here for details and here to register.
Your support of Lutheranch programming is greatly appreciated. |
 Schmeling Featured on Day 1
The Rev. Bradley Schmeling, senior pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN, is the featured preacher Dec. 6 on "Day 1" with host Peter Wallace. The nationally  broadcast ecumenical radio program is also accessible online at Day1.org. Pr. Schmeling is the former pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Atlanta, GA. Click here for more information.
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CONNECT. REFLECT. DISCOVER.
Early Bird registration began October 31, 2015.
Follow the link above for registration, lodging, and Gathering schedules.
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Archival Survey
 The latest issue of the Archival Survey is available online. This issue leads off with an important article related to the recent South Carolina flooding. Another article of interest is an update of the Frederick Church (St. Thomas, USVI) materials sent some months ago to the archives. You will also find photos from the annual Friends of the Archives Banquet. To catch up on issues you may have missed, click here.
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 New Programs from PLTS
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 Celebrate Young Musicians in your Congregation
Lutheran Music Program is excited to announce the first annual Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) Initiative coming this January. Please join with congregations nationwide to celebrate young musicians and spread the word about Lutheran Summer Music to your congregation on January 17th or January 24th. Click here for information.
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Thank you for your support of the ELCA Southeastern Synod Together We Can! Appeal! Thus far, we have received more than $45,000.00 in contributions to Together We Can! Your generosity will help us to strengthen our mission support, expanding our reach to do more of the work God has called us to in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Thank you for your generous support.
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International Survivors
of Suicide Loss Day
November 21, 2015
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 Advent Lutheran Church, Murfreesboro, TN
Hosts Scott Seeke
Monday, December 14, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Rev. Scott Seeke, ELCA Southeastern Synod pastor and author of Uncle Bush's Live Funeral will take part in a Q & A and book signing sponsored by the Advent Lutheran Church Book Club and Thrivent Financial.  The event takes place at Advent Lutheran Church, 1700 Irby lane, Murfreesboro, TN. |
 LTSS Remembers Charleston 9 Friday, December 5, 2015 7:30 p.m.
The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) has scheduled a memorial service to honor and remember the nine victims who lost their lives in the senseless tragedy in Charleston less than six month ago. A free community dinner will be offered prior to the service at 6:00 p.m. in the basement of the chapel. The service and dinner are free and open to the public. Continue. |
 2016 Stewardship Symposium Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Friday, January 29, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Retail Tuesday
 The American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature invite you to the world's largest exhibit of books and digital resources for Bible and religion! Retail Tuesday will be held on November 24, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta, GA. Click here for details. |
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"African Christian Mothers and Fathers:
Why They Matter for the Church Today"
 "African Christian Mothers and Fathers" is written by Dr. Mark Ellingsen, a Professor of Church History. He is on the faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, the largest accredited historic black seminary in the U.S. In his most recent work, "Dr. Ellingsen traces the African roots of Christian theology, exploring the work and thought of women and men of ancient Africa who lived prior to as well as contemporary with Augustine. The much neglected contributions of Africans give an ancient context to the modern truism that "Black Lives Matter," and bring to light again centuries old, liberating wisdom that can help the church find faithful ways to live in current times still marred by racial divides." Click here to order.
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WE ARE CHURCH FOR THE SAKE OF THE WORLD
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The November issue may be found here. |
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2015 
October 31, 2015: Grace Gathering, New Orleans, LA - Early Bird Registration began.
December 13, 2015: An African Advent Concert "Ku Imba Mungu"...Sing to God, St. Paul, Decatur, GA
December 14, 2015: Scott Seeke Book Signing, Advent Lutheran Church, Murfreesboro, TN
December 20, 2015: German Advent Service, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Hendersonville, TN
2016
January 15 - 16, 2016: Synod Council Meeting, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Suwanee, GA
January 17, 2016: The ELCA - Southeastern Synod service of commemoration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hosted by St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Decatur, GA. Held at Living Grace Lutheran Church, Tucker, GA.
January 17, 2016: MLK Worship Service, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Cordova, TN
January 23, 2016: Advocacy Training - Georgia, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta, GA
January 29, 2016: Stewardship Symposium, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary of Lenoir Rhyne University. Registration begins November 16, 2015. Details to follow.
May 27 -29, 2016: 2016 Southeastern Synod Assembly, Birmingham, AL
September 11, 2016: "God's work. Our hands." Sunday.
September 16 -17, 2016: Synod Council Meeting, Christ Our Hope, Riverdale, GA
September 16 - 18, 2016: Southeastern Synod Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Convention, Hilton Hotel, Peachtree Corners, GA
2017
July 13 - 17, 2017: Tenth Triennial for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minneapolis, MN
2018
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Descriptions and application instructions for the following open positions and others are listed on our website:
Full-Time Faith Formation Director
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Athens GA
Applications must be received by December 31, 2015
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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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