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Issue #478 February 1, 2017
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Catholic-Lutheran Dialogue and Prayer Service
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| Pictured left to right: Dr. Michael Root, Bishop H. Julian Gordy,
Archbishop Thomas Rodi and Presiding Bishop Emeritus Mark Hanson
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Sunday evening, January 22, 2017, was a hallmark day in the Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile, AL and the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Jointly sponsored, Our Savior parish in Mobile hosted "From Conflict to Communion: 5 Ecumenical Imperatives." The guest speakers for this dialogue were Dr Michael Root of the Catholic University of America and Presiding Bishop Emeritus Mark Hanson of the ELCA. They spoke both separately and together, and fielded wonderful questions from an audience of about 130, including Catholics from Mobile and Lutherans from across the Gulf Coast. Continue.
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Disaster Response and Recovery
Pictured are some of the 22 youth and adults from Reformation,
Greenville, TN and St. Peter, Chapin, SC who served in the
Disaster Response Warehouse in Gatlinburg, TN
While in town for a retreat, 22 youth and adults served in the Disaster Response Warehouse. The warehouse is the place where survivors can go to get necessities for life; i.e, water, food, clothing, etc., provided by donations from across the synod and the nation.
Thank you, Pastor Jim Dumond and the youth and adults of Reformation Lutheran Church, Greeneville, TN. Thanks also to the youth and adults from St. Peter Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC and the many individuals and families who assisted in the initial clean up efforts.
There are ongoing recovery efforts in Hattiesburg and Clarksdale, MS as well as in Gatlinburg with future plans for south Georgia. Please contact Ellen Koester LST.ellenk@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.
As always in times of disaster, financial contributions continue to be greatly needed. Click here to donate.
Let's plan to bring hope and recovery to our neighbors across the synod.
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ELCA presiding bishop addresses President Trump's
refugee executive order
CHICAGO (Jan. 30, 2017) - The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has issued a pastoral message addressing President Trump's executive order to restrict entry by refugees and visitors into the United States from seven predominately Muslim countries.
Eaton's message follows.
January 30, 2017 Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Yesterday, we heard these words in the Gospel reading from Matthew 5:1-12, the beginning of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. In the Beatitudes, Jesus lays out a vision for life in God's realm, characterized by seeing those who are often most disregarded, including the meek, the mourning and the peacemaker, as bearers of God's blessing. Over the coming weeks, we will continue to hear this Gospel, including Jesus' call for his disciples to be carriers of God's light and hope and reconciliation to a world deeply in need of them. Continue.What can you do today to stand with refugees? Lutheran Services of Georgia offers actions you can take now. Click here for details.
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2nd Annual Advocacy Gathering
St. John's, Atlanta, GA
Saturday, February 11, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration is open.
The theme this year, "How To ...", will include such topics as how to write an effective op-ed; how to successfully build a network; and how to educate your congregation (without offending anyone). Lunch will be provided. Click here to register. For additional information, contact Committee Chair Hilton Austin, Jr. at haustin337@att.net. |
 Hi good folks - I am Pastor Patti Axel, Nativity Lutheran Church Bethlehem and I bring greetings from the Green Team of the Southeastern Synod. This year is Care for Creation Year and we have many ideas and resources to share with you all year to help your congregations support the Earth, learn more about how we can go about doing that and read interesting articles that will motivate us to do more.
Last month we published the first 8 of our 95 Theses for Creation Care in an edition of the E-News. We will continue to publish 8 more each month. Members of The Green Team will also be meeting with Deans throughout the year so that they can disseminate vital information to pastors in each Conference/Deanery. We want it to be as easy as possible to find resources, share information and care for the Earth around us. Continue. |
 Let's Help "Deflate" World Hunger Together!
Current standings: Team Atlanta $4166 vs. Team New England $3295
Click here for more information.
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 February 18, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. CST
The Rev. Carla Hope Knobler will be installed as Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, 23rd Avenue & 4th Street, Gulf Shores, AL.
February 26, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. CST
The Rev. L. Cuttino Alexander will be installed as Pastor of Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 2755 Bienville Boulevard, Ocean Springs, MS.
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Montgomery Ordained
The Rev. Anna Gordy Montgomery (center) at her ordination on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Bishop H. Julian Gordy (her dad) presided. Pr. Montgomery has accepted a call to serve as Associate Pastor of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, San Antonio, TX, ELCA Southwestern Texas Synod. Your prayers for her faith journey are welcome.
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 3rd Annual Islands Women's Day
Embracing Life's Challenges
Saturday, February 4, 2017
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
51 Wilmington Island Road
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Due by February 15th
The Annual Rostered Ministers Reports are due by February 15, 2017. Anyone serving in a call or on leave from call is expected to fill out one of these and send it to the bishop. Retired rostered ministers are welcome and encouraged to fill one out, but must do so if they are to have a vote at Assembly. Detailed instructions for preparing and submitting the reports, as well as a link to the slightly revised forms may be found here on the Southeastern Synod website.
Information and instructions for the Annual Parochial Report were released to congregations in mid-December. These reports are also due by February 15.
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 Learn Liturgical Spanish at LSPS
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Come learn some liturgical Spanish y mucho más (and much more) in intensives hosted by Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS). Click the links following for the May Intensive and the June intensive. |
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Lutheran Services of Georgia Names
John Moeller as Chief Executive Officer
 Atlanta, Ga. (January 30, 2017) - Lutheran Services of Georgia (LSG), a nonprofit social services agency, recently announced the selection of Rev. John Moeller as its new Chief Executive Officer. In this key leadership role, Moeller will steer the statewide organization as it looks to expand and enhance its services and programs and to strengthen its position as an industry leader. Moeller will begin his new role effective February 15, 2017. At that time, Gary Johnstone, who has served as Interim CEO, will resume his position as Chief Operations Officer. Continue.
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Eleven Tips for a Healthy 2017!
 If you have not already made at least one New Year's resolution, my guess is that you have at least thought about it. Each year the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) makes a list of suggested resolutions that are directed primarily toward children. The 2009 AAP list of new year's resolutions focuses on suggestions that are applicable for all ages and include many of the topics that I have discussed during the past year. Keep these tips handy throughout the year and resolve to make your 2017 healthy in many ways! Continue.
Written by Connie Pearson, RN, MN, who serves as Chair of the Southeastern Synod
Health Ministries Task Force.
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A New Lenten Devotional for Your Congregation,
Featuring Luther's Small Catechism
 This beautiful, full-color devotional takes you through Lent with daily readings from Martin Luther's Small Catechism. Each reading is accompanied by a photo, a quote to ponder, reflection, and prayer. Free Indeed invites you to reflect on Martin Luther's guide to the basics of Christian faith during the Lenten season, and within the observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Available in pocket, large print, and eBook editions. Click here to view a sample.
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Affirm and Lutheranch Partnership
June 18 - 23, 2017
While your middle and high schoolers are at AFFIRM, send grade school youth to Lutheranch for summer camp! Click here for details. |
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The Gospel According to Aunt Mildred: Stories of Family and Faith
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 Stress Balance Workshop
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Chronic Pain Group
Introducing two wonderful opportunities in February for anybody who struggles with stress or with chronic pain. Click here for flyers.
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 Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders
March 20-24, 2017
Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church
805 Mount Vernon Highway N
Atlanta, GA
This 5-day training is intended to equip church leaders with skills for conflict transformation and mediation, both in situations of congregational conflict and interpersonal conflict. It includes lectures, discussion, and guided practice in role plays, and is designed to be active and practical in focus. The sessions emphasize hands-on skills training and real-life role-plays, based on conflicts faced by participants. For more information, visit the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center website or click here for a brochure.
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WE ARE CHURCH FOR THE SAKE OF THE WORLD
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Register today for the
2017 Hunger Walk/Run and
Support Lutheran Services of Georgia
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2017
February 24 - 26, 2017: All-Georgia Youth Gathering, FFA-FCCLA Camp, Covington, GA
March 3 - 5, 2017: SESLYO Assembly, Clyde York 4-H Center, Crossville, TN
March 5, 2017: Hunger Walk/Run
May 24 - 25, 2017: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
May 26 - 28, 2017: 2017 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
June 18 - 23, 2017: AFFIRM, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
July 25 - 29, 2017: Bishop's School, Camp Kinard, Batesburg-Leesburg, SC
August 7 - 10, 2017: 2017 Rostered Ministers Gathering, Atlanta, GA
September 15 - 17, 2017: Women of the ELCA Convention, Nashville, TN
September 22 - 23, 2017: Synod Council Meeting, TBD
October 17 - 19, 2017: Leadership Convocation, Lutheridge, Arden, NC
2018
May 30 - 31, 2018: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
June 1 - 3, 2018: 2018 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2019
May 29 - 30, 2019: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
May 31 - June 2, 2019: 2019 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2020
June 3 - 4, 2020: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
June 5 - 7, 2020: 2020 Synod Assembly, Chattanooga, TN
2021
June 2 - 3, 2021: Synod Council Meeting, Chattanooga, TN
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:
Youth Ministry Coordinator, Good Shepherd, Woodstock, GA
Adminstrative Assistant, Christ the King, Cumming, GA
Sales Associate, NovusWay, Inc, Arden, NC
Business Administrator, Trinity, Lilburn, GA
Director of Music Ministry and Pianist, Community of Grace, Grayson, GA
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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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