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Southeastern Synod
2016 Leadership Convocation
Lutheridge Conference Center
Arden, NC
October 11-13, 2016
Lord, listen to your children praying;
A communal conversation and action on racial reconciliation  Click here for a message from Bishop H. Julian Gordy and information about the Leadership Convocation.
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Schalk Installed
The Rev. Ingrid J. Schalk was installed as pastor at Shepherd of the Lake, Loudon, TN on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
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Evangelism: Sowing Seeds of Grace
St. John's Lutheran Church
July 30, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
We are church for the sake of the world. Let's talk. The workshop is open to all and lunch is free. Click here for registration details and contact information. Hope to see you there.
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Readings in the Lutheran Confessions
August 15, 2016 - December 5, 2016
Mondays, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
3050 Cascade Road SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
A graduate course offered by the Lutheran Theological Center of Atlanta
in partnership with the Interdenominational Theological Center
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Pastors and Prospective Candidates for ELCA Rostered Ministry
- Did you know that ELCA seminaries allow students pursuing rostered ministry to take only one semester of classes before a positive Entrance decision is given by the synod candidacy committee?
- Did you know that our candidacy committee only meets three times a year to make Entrance decisions?
- Did you know that before an Entrance interview can be scheduled, prospective candidates must have a Meet & Greet interview with committee members and complete/submit considerable individual and congregational paperwork?
Put that all together and what do you have? PANIC!!! No, no, not necessarily! But with so many details and deadlines to meet, it takes intentional and shared planning of seminaries, candidacy committees, congregations, pastors, and candidates to keep the process flowing smoothly. We can often help avoid unnecessary bumps in the road if those considering ELCA rostered ministry contact Jeanette Burgess in the synod office early. She can be reached at 404-589-1977.
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Preparing for New Overtime Rules
Your church will likely face one of the largest challenges in just the next few months.
Most churches aren't ready for the new overtime and worker classification changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) the Department of Labor recently published, which will impact to millions of U.S. workers and their employers.
Click here to read more and find out if your congregation is ready.
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 Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Reopens Coordinator of Constituent Engagement Search
The search for the next Coordinator of Constituent Engagement has been reopened at Luthran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC. Click here to find the job description and information on how to submit a cover letter and resume. |
Funding Requests Now Being Accepted
Deadline: October 1
The Southeastern Synod's Budget and Finance Committee is now accepting requests for funding in the Synod's 2018-19 Ministry Funding Plan proposal, which will be presented for action at next year's synod assembly. Agencies, institutions and other groups are invited to submit their requests between now and the October 1st deadline, using the online request form available here.
Funding for committees and task forces is approved on a different cycle and requires a different form. Please use the online form located here to request support for a committee or task force during the next fiscal year (2017-18). The deadline for submitting committee/task force requests is also October 1.
Note that links to the funding request forms are also included as one of the "Quick Links" on the synod's web pages ( www.elca-ses.org). Questions about the synod budgeting process may be directed to Budget & Finance Committee chairperson, Fred Weinhold ( jfweinhold@gmail.com) or Synod Treasurer Lee Smith ( leejanmad@knology.net). |
 Pre-retirement Seminar Living Grace Lutheran Church 1812 Cooledge Road Tucker, GA Thursday, October 18, 2016
Thinking about retiring soon? Join Bishop H. Julian Gordy, Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Ben Moravitz, and Southeastern Synod Portico Representative Rev. Paul Aebischer to begin planning now.
This pre-retirement seminar is for anyone over age 50 and considering retiring within the next 15 years. It will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2016 at Living Grace Lutheran Church in Tucker, GA. You must register to attend.
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Hamilton on Day 1
 The Rev. Dr. Ruth Hamilton, pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Atlanta, is the featured preacher Aug. 21 on "Day 1" with host Peter Wallace, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible online at Day1.org.
Keeping the Sabbath Holy," Hamilton's sermon for Aug. 21, is drawn from the story in Luke 13:10-17 of Jesus' healing of a crippled woman in a synagogue on the Sabbath. "So how do we keep the Sabbath holy today?" she says. "Few of us would want to return to a world full of blue laws and strict rules about how to observe the Sabbath - even if we could."
The program includes interviews with Hamilton conducted by Wallace, who is also executive producer.
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Still Time to Serve!
 Committing to a year of service is a big deal - and it makes a difference. Click here to learn about the experiences of Lutheran Volunteer Corp (LVC) participants, and here to learn about opportunities still available.
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Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network (LEVN)
LEVN, the Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network, is looking for young adults (age 21-30) with Bachelor's degrees for an 11-month program (August 2016 to July 2017) of non-profit volunteer work and learning about social justice. Applicants need not be either Lutheran or Episcopal top apply - interest in Christian spirituality is the only expectation.
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Lutheran Services of Georgia's 9th Annual Awards Event Thursday, August 11, 2016 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Heritage Sandy Springs 6110 Blue Stone Road NE Atlanta, GA 30328 Click here for information and tickets. |
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Host a Free Sparkhouse Family Book Fair and Get 13 Free books, Bibles, and videos for your church!
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You are Invited to the Happy Trails Gala
Saturday August 20, 2016
6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
the Inaugural Lutheranch Gala Dinner and Silent Auction
to benefit Lutheranch NovusWay Ministries
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The Georgian Club
100 Galleria Parkway SE, Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA
Distinguished Guests
Mr. John Schuerholz and Bishop H. Julian Gordy
$125.00 per ticket
Payments accepted by cash, check,Visa, MasterCard or Discover
Sponsorship opportunities and reserved group seating available
Black Tie Optional
RSVP to Margo Rabon
28 Spruce Drive, Arden, NC 28704
Free parking. Doors open at 5:30.
Please plan to arrive early to be seated by 6:00.
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60th Anniversary Celebration at Lutherock
August 19-21, 2016 (Friday - Sunday)
Come celebrate 60 years of ministry at Lutherock! Join us for a day or weekend of celebration and reconnecting with your brothers and sisters in Christ. The weekend will be full of fun camp activities such as: ice cream making, skits and songs around the campfire, hiking on the property, climbing the Challenge Tower, zipping off the ropes course and so much more! Overnight accommodations are based on availability and require pre-registration. Click here to register online.
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 Three identical events:October 7-8, 2016: Bethany Lutheran Church, Englewood, Colorado
October 14-15, 2016: Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester Minnesota
November 4-5, 2016: Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
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Southeastern Synod Holy Land Study Program
 For several years Dr. Monte Luker, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, has offered trips to the Holy Land for members of our synods. In 2017, Dr. Luker is offering a study trip to members of the Southeastern Synod.
Diaconal Minister Allison Ward and her husband Jim will help coordinate our synod's pilgrimage. Seminarians are encouraged to use this experience as a multi-cultural course. Scholarships are available. Congregations and individuals are invited to offer funds to supplement scholarships.
Click here for information found on Dr. Luker's travel site. You may also contact Allison Ward at AllisonWard@comcast.net.
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It's a Low Country Boil for Lutheran Campus Ministry Atlanta (LCM)
 LCM serves Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Emory and Agnes Scott and we need your support. Please come to our fun event on Saturday, August 27th, at Living Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 Cooledge Rd, Tucker, GA at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and anyone under 21 is admitted free! Tickets are available online at the LCM Atlanta webpage, www.gracepeople.org. Willing to donate an auction item for the silent auction? If so, please contact Evelyn Cannon, epcmail@bellsouth.net. She is also available to answer questions about the event.
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Free Electronic Organ
 A Rodgers 220-II Cambrigde organ is available free to anyone who can pick it up in Peachtree City, GA. The original donor simply wants it put to use in a church, in someone's home, or in another facility.
It is in good shape and sounds good. The dark-wood finish would fit into any décor. Here are the facts: Rodgers 220-II Cambridge organ Two manuals, AGO-standard pedalboard (32 notes) Speakers would be provided new unless the new owner integrated it into a PA system.
or 770-487-8717, ext. 213. |
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Summer Carnival at Messiah
August 27, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Messiah
465 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, GA 30033
Bouncy houses, food trucks, carnival games with prizes, and more!
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 A Bereavement Seminar will be held at Camp Kinard near Batesburg-Leesville, SC, on October 7-9, 2016. The seminar offers support for men and women who have been widowed within the last five years.
A New Road 34 is sponsored by the ELCA South Carolina Synod and assisted in funding by friends and participants of A New Road Seminars.
For more information call Dee Camp at 864-706-6596 or Ann Simons at 706-910-7534. The registration deadline is September 1.
Please visit A New Road to Grief Recovery website and Facebook page .
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2016 
August 7, 2016: Prayer & Lament, Resurrection, Marietta, GA
August 27, 2016: Lutheran Campus Ministry Atlanta Low Country Boil, Living Grace, Tucker, GA
August 27, 2016: Summer Carnival, Messiah, Decatur, GA
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
May 26 - 28, 2017: 2017 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
July 13 - 17, 2017: Tenth Triennial for Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minneapolis, MN
August 7 - 10, 2017: 2017 Rostered Leaders Gathering, Atlanta, GA
2018
June 1 - 3, 2018: 2018 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2019
May 31 - June 2, 2019: 2019 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2020
June 5 - 7, 2020: 2020 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2021
June 4 - 6, 2021: 2021 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
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Descriptions and application instructions for the following open positions and others are listed on our website:
Director of Youth Ministries, First, Detroit Lakes, MN
Organist, Mt. Zion - St. Luke, Oglethorpe, GA
Music Director, Christ, Fairfield Glade (Crossville), TN
Director of Youth & Family Ministry, Christ Our Shepherd, Peachtree City, GA
Pianist, Celebration of Grace, Canton, GA
Regional Office Director for Society of St. Andrew, Birmingham, AL
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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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