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All Creation Sings - ELW Hymnal Supplement
Brief descriptions of the 200 assembly songs in All Creation Sings are now available with a ...

Memphis Community Rally on 4/18/2021
(please see accompanying articles linked at the bottom of this article): A message from ELCA Pastor...

LTSS Alumni Day & Day of Giving
Students like Amanda Taylor (MDIV, UMC) feel the impact of your gifts to Lutheran Theological ...

ELCA World Hunger - Domestic Grant Applications
A message from the ELCA World Hunger team: Greetings from ELCA World Hunger! With the hope and ...

Download April 11 Worship Service
Click HERE to access the April 11, 2021, worship service.  A full worship service - Service of the ...

Clergy Resource for Self-Care
Now more than ever, clergy need resources for self-care as you navigate the uncharted waters of a pandemic! As you on the front lines know all too well, wellness and self-care are often at the bottom of most clergy persons' to-do list. Here is a book that addresses this issue in a gentle and holistic way.   Sue Magrath is a retired psychotherapist and spiritual director, currently a writer, church/clergy consultant, retreat and workshop leader. ...

Grant Request Deadline!!!
Don’t forget Grant request deadline for Vitality Grants / Outreach Grants / Multicultural Grants is Tuesday, April 13 by noon.  Please don’t send them only by US Mail, as we have had a problem with grants getting lost.  Please keep a copy of the Grant request and scan and email them to synod.office@elca-ses.org.   Postal Address is: ELCA-Southeastern Synod P. O. Box 400 Decatur, GA 30031 Alternatively, applications may be faxed to ...

Presiding Bishop Eaton's Easter Message
View and share Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s Easter message. Christ is risen indeed! Read the...

Respite in the Wilderness
Rostered ministers and church professionals, after this busy season of the church year, do you need ...

March 25 Tornadoes Prayer & Giving Opportunities
The Southeastern Synod prays for all those who were in the path of the storms across our region last...

AIB Network Keynotes program features ITC Prof. Mark Ellingsen
The Rev. Dr. Mark Ellingsen - professor at the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, was ...

Portico News - March 2021 UPDATE
Portico Benefit Services offers THREE major updates: SWORD - Virtual Therapy for Joint Pain How to ...

Where Do Your Offerings Go?
Wonder where your offering goes? Check out this short video. Then check out this Deep Dive on how ...

Workshop: Leadership and Anxiety in the Church - A Family Systems Perspective
Workshop is ONE FULL DAY, and is available on several dates in 2021:  May 13 June 9 August 19 ...

The International Work of ELCA World Hunger
More than 11 percent of the world’s people are hungry and 1 in 7 live in poverty.  Tragically, ...

Congregational Financial Analysis (CFA) from Resourceful Servants
Thanks to all who attended the sessions with ELCA's Steve Oelschlager and found out how to ...

ELCA Response to Hunger and Food Insecurity in the US
In the US as a whole, 1 in 4 (27.5%) of households with children were food insecure and almost 14% ...

Miracles - A Hermeneutic for Evangelical Catholics
Mark Ellingsen, an ELCA pastor in our Synod who teaches at the Interdenominational Theological ...

Respite Care for Rostered Ministers - a Creative Approach
Pastors, deacons, and bishops everywhere have climbed some steep learning curves this year. Now on ...

Stewardship for All Seasons
We are thrilled to have Rev. Mike Ward of GSB Fundraising back with our synod to lead Stewardship ...

Welcome, Sarah Parson - Advocacy Policy Council Intern
The Advocacy Policy Council will benefit from the presence of Intern, Sarah Parson, during February ...

An Important BACK TO CAMP Message from NovusWay
There is a lot going on at Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs and Lutheranch as the staff and volunteers prepare to welcome campers and guests back to our synod’s places apart. In this important video message they share news about summer camp staff applications, summer camp registration, and the upcoming Back to Camp Day of Giving on March 9th. They have received a generous $60,000 challenge gift to provide an additional $200 for every gift ...

ABUNDANCE Appeal Update
Together during this pandemic, our synod has continued to do some incredible ministry. We have given...

Synod Assembly Elections - 2022 Churchwide Assembly
Voting Members for 2022 Churchwide Assembly to be Elected at 2021 Synod Assembly Submit Biographical Form → Due May 1 The next ELCA Churchwide Assembly (CWA) will be held August 8 – 12, 2022 in Columbus, OH, but synods will be electing their voting members at this year’s synod assembly.   To be considered for one of the voting member positions, biographical forms must be submitted by Sunday, April 12, 2021.   We will have a ...

Synod Assembly Elections - Synod Secretary, Consultation, Discipline, At-Large Synod Council
Nominations Sought for 2021 Synod Assembly Elections Biographical Forms Due May 1 The Southeastern Synod Nominating Committee is currently seeking potential nominees for several positions to be elected at the 2021 Synod Assembly.  DEADLINE for submission of biographical forms to be considered by the Nominating Committee: April 12, 2021. The Nominating Committee's goal is to nominate two to four persons for each position. The Committee will ...

Southeastern Synod - Staff Announcement from Bishop Strickland
February 22, 2021 STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BISHOP STRICKLAND  Dear friends in Christ, Our synod is ...

PPP Second Draw Fact Sheet
With partnership and support from the Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA, the ELCA Federal Credit ...

Help Our (Atlanta) Neighbors Start a New Life!
  Partners for HOME is an organization Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta, has partnered with,...

Time to Take Action with Safe Gatherings!
The Southeastern Synod encourages you to use Safe Gatherings to screen and train everyone who works ...

Why a Hunger Appeal?
Southeastern Synod 40-40-40 Lenten Walk for ELCA World Hunger Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and food insecurity in the Southeastern Synod are increasing.  A Census Bureau survey conducted in December found that 18% of Mississippi households, 14% of households in Tennessee and Alabama, and 13% of households in Georgia didn’t have enough to eat. Many synod congregations with food ministries have now found themselves on the front lines ...

40-40-40 Lenten Hunger Appeal
Check out our "Inspiring Stories" page to see some pics of those participating in our #40forLent ...

Synod Council Updates - 1/9/2021
The Synod Council met on Saturday, January 9 from 9am-4pm over ZOOM. Highlights of the meeting are ...

2021 Synod Assembly - Official Notice of Meeting
Official Notice of Meeting 2021 ELCA Southeastern Synod Assembly Digital Meeting Saturday, June 5, 2021 Pursuant to the bylaws of the Southeastern Synod (S7.11.01.), you are hereby given notice that the 2021 ELCA Southeastern Synod Assembly will be held digitally on June 5, 2020. - The Rev. Randy T. Jones, Synod Secretary   Additional information, including registration, will be available in early 2021. Please contact the Rev. Jill Henning at ...

Rock of Ages (Stone Mountain, GA) Shares a Word of Thanks
In June 2020, Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia received a COVID Food ...

Bishop Strickland Introduces Rev. Lugo, ELCA Foundation Partner
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the ELCA Foundation, yet another way in which our synod will equip, empower, and engage God’s people to love and serve. (Ephesians 4:12). Regional gift planner and member of our synod staff, Rev. Ana Lugo, will assist our synod in developing and stewarding individual and congregation planned gifts for our ministries and supporting our ministries through charitable gift instruments.   ...

Hilton Austin Receives Graetz Advocacy Award
The ELCA Southeastern Synod is pleased to name Hilton M. Austin, Jr., as the recipient of the Robert...

Synod's NEW Diversity and Justice Task Force
New Diversity and Justice Task Force! This summer Bishop Strickland prayed into being the new ...

We Need Your Voice! - MLK Virtual Choir Invitation
Southeastern Synod ELCA Martin Luther King Day Virtual Celebration Choir Lift Every Voice and Sing  ...

IGNITE - Evangelism initiative for 2021
  When I hear the word ignite - my mind goes to fire!  Especially this time of the year, a nice ...

Southeastern Synod World Hunger Chair - Ms. Cheryl Bopp
Dear friends, Please allow me to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Southeastern ...

Spring 2021 Programs at Lutheranch
Prayer Labyrinth and Meditation Retreat January 22-24, 2021 $308 per person, private rooms McKanna-Sandrock Retreat Center Download "Prayer Labyrinth and Meditation Retreat" Flyer HERE. Start the new year by joining us for a weekend of prayer, meditation and contemplation at Lutheranch. Learn new techniques to help manage stress, improve mindfulness and strengthen your prayer life as you grow closer to God. The weekend will include ...

Disaster Relief fund for Rostered Ministers
Dealing with a disaster is never easy, as many in our synod have experienced over the years.   These past months have been personally difficult for two of our Rostered Ministers. One pastor’s home was significantly damaged by wind, and another pastor’s home was greatly damaged by fire.   The Southeastern Synod Disaster Committee has set up a fund to assist them in their recovery.  You can make a donation through online giving page, labelled "...

Urgent Hurricane Disaster Relief Needed to Support ILAG, Guatemala
DONATE HERE (be sure to mark "Disaster Response") Our companion synod, la Iglesia Luterana ...

A message from our Synod Vice-President, Mr. Imran Siddiqui
Letter from Mr. Imran Siddiqui - December 2020 “John 21:5-6 Jesus said to them, “Children, you have no fish, have you?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish.”   Siblings in Christ and fellow members of our Southeastern Synod,   I pray and hope that you are staying safe in the midst ...

ELCA Advocacy - 2020 Federal Policy Priorities
Here is some excellent information on ELCA Advocacy’s current legislative focus.   The church’s advocacy officers, who work out of Washington, D.C., are also actively advocating for stimulus relief for the pandemic.   Here is a link to find your Congressman and U.S. Senator, should you wish to contact them about any advocacy issue.   House: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative Senate: https://www.senate.gov CLICK HERE ...

Email Scam!!!
(Updated December 1, 2020) We have had a NEW and BOLSTERED attempt from hackers and spambots to ...

Interdenominational Theological Center offers Continuing Ed Class
MARTIN LUTHER AND MARTIN LUTHER KING:  HOW THEIR AGREEMENTS CAN IMPACT   THE CHURCH TODAY           ...

Welcome Rev. Ana Lugo - Regional Gift Planner
We welcome Rev. Ana Lugo to the Southeastern Synod as our Regional Gift Planner for the ...

Year-End Giving - Insights from the ELCA Foundation
The Rev. Ana Lugo, Regional Gift Planner for the ELCA Foundation shares with us the latest insights ...

2020 Synod Advent + Christmas Devotional NOW AVAILABLE!
Looking for an Advent Devotional? Check out the Southeastern Synod Advent/Christmas Devotional ...

[Spanish]Sermon - Luke 24:36b-48 - Third Sunday of Easter- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (April 18th, 2021) is from Pr Jill Henning. She preaches on Luke 24:36b-48. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Jill Henning!      

Sermon - Luke 24:36b-48 - Third Sunday of Easter- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (April 18th, 2021) is from Pr Jill Henning. She preaches on Luke 24:36b-48. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we ...

The Church Wedding We Thought We'd Never Have
In late 2014, as circuit courts one after another across the country struck down bans on same-sex ...

Sermon - John 20:19-31 - Second Sunday of Easter- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (April 11th, 2021) is from Pr Patti Axel. She preaches on John 20:19-31. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we can ...

Sermon - John 20:1-18 - Resurrection of Our Lord/ Easter Sunday- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (April 4th, 2021) is from Bishop Kevin Strickland. He preaches on John 20:1-18. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how ...

Bishop Strickland Shares Easter Greetings!
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you ...

Covid-19 Herd Immunity: Why be Vaccinated?
It is hard to believe that the American population began extreme lockdown due to Covid-19 in March ...

[Spanish]Sermon - Mark 11:1-11, Mark 14:1-15:47 - Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (March 28th, 2021) is from Pr Karen Boda. She preaches on Mark 11:1-11, Mark 14:1-15:47. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Karen Boda!      

Sermon - Mark 11:1-11, Mark 14:1-15:47 - Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (March 28th, 2021) is from Pr Karen Boda. She preaches on Mark 11:1-11, Mark 14:1-15:47. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) ...

Sermon - John 12:20-33 - Fifth Sunday In Lent- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (March 21st, 2021) is from Pr Michael Jannett. He preaches on John 12:20-33. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we ...

Diversity & Justice: a Young Person's Perspective
At my school, I am a part of a club called ‘Teens for Tolerance.’ It shares many of the same goals ...

[Spanish]Sermon - John 3:14-21 - Fourth Sunday In Lent- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (March 14th, 2021) is from Pr Patti Axel. She preaches on John 3:14-21. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Patti Axel!      

Sermon - John 3:14-21 - Fourth Sunday In Lent- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (March 14th, 2021) is from Pr Patti Axel. She preaches on John 3:14-21. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we can ...

Sermon - John 2:13-22 - Third Sunday In Lent- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (February 21st, 2021) is from Pr Matt Steinhauer. He preaches on John 2:13-22. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how ...

[Spanish]Sermon - Mark 8:31-38 - Seond Sunday In Lent- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (February 21st, 2021) is from Pr Jill Hening. She preaches on Mark 8:31-38. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Jill Henning!      

Sermon - Mark 8:31-38 - Second Sunday In Lent- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (February 21st, 2021) is from Pr Jill Hening. She preaches on Mark 8:31-38. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we ...

Health Blog: Physical Activity!
Bishop Strickland’s invitation to the Southeastern Synod (SES) congregation members to join him in ...

[Spanish]Sermon - Mark 1:9-15 - First Sunday In Lent - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (February 21st, 2021) is from Pr Karen Boda. He preaches on Mark 1:9-15. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Karen Boda!      

Sermon - Mark 1:9-15 - First Sunday In Lent- Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (February 21st, 2021) is from Pr Karen Boda. He preaches on Mark 1:9-15. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we can ...

Respite Care for Rostered Ministers - A Creative Approach
Pastors, deacons, and bishops everywhere have climbed some steep learning curves this year. Now on ...

Sermon - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21- Ash Wednesday - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This weeks sermon (February, 17th, 2021) is from bishop Kevin Strickland. He preaches on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org)...

[Spanish]Sermon - Mark 9:2-9 - Transfiguration of our Lord - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (February 14th, 2021) is from Pr Justin Eller. He preaches on Mark 9:2-9. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Justin Eller!      

Sermon - Mark 9:2-9 - Transfiguration of our Lord - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (February 14th, 2021) is from Pr Justin Eller. He preaches on Mark 9:2-9. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we can...

The Blessing of Diversity
My son, Byron, went to a racially diverse Lutheran school in southern California from preschool through 8th grade.  His first exposure to the issue of race arose when he was in kindergarten.  The teacher later told me that there was a question about racial differences that came up in class one day, so they had a discussion about it.  Which explains why he came home from school that day and asked me, “Mommy, what kind are you?”  Baffled as to what...

[Spanish]Sermon -Mark 1:29-39- Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 31st, 2021) is from Pr Patti Axel. She preaches on Mark 1:29-39. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Patti Axel.      

Sermon -Mark 1:29-39- Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 31st, 2021) is from Pr Patti Axel. She preaches on Mark 1:29-39. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we can...

HEALTH BLOG: How is Your Heart?
How is Your Heart! I hope that you pledged last month with Courage, Hope, Compassion and Love to ...

[Spanish]Sermon -Mark 1:21-28- Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 31st, 2021) is from Pr Matt Steinhauer. He preaches on Mark 1:21-28. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Matt Steinhauer!      

Sermon -Mark 1:21-28- Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 31st, 2021) is from Pr Matt Steinhauer. He preaches on Mark 1:21-28. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we...

[Spanish]Sermon -Mark 1:14-20- Third Sunday after Epiphany - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 24th, 2021) is from Pr Jill Henning. She preaches on Mark 1:14-20. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Jill Henning!      

Sermon -Mark 1:14-20- Third Sunday after Epiphany - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 24th, 2021) is from Pr Jill Henning. She preaches on Mark 1:14-20. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we ...

Sermon -John 1:43-51- Second Sunday after Epiphany - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 17th, 2021) is from Pr Karen Boda. She preaches on John 1:43-51. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we can...

Feet That Carry the Good News
It was a beautiful late November day and the Food Ministry at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement ...

[Spanish]Sermon - Mark 1:4-11- Baptism of our Lord - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 10th, 2021) is from Bishop Kevin Strickland. He preaches on Mark 1:4-11. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Bishop Kevin Strickland!      

Sermon - Mark 1:4-11- Baptism of our Lord - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 10th, 2021) is from Bishop Kevin Strickland. He preaches on Mark 1:4-11. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know ...

A Word from Lutheran Church of the Atonement
Here is a word from Lutheran Church of the Atonement (Atlanta, GA), and how they THRIVE in the midst...

[Spanish]Sermon - John 1:[1-9] 10-18 - Second Sunday After Christmas - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 3rd, 2021) is from Pr Michael Jannett. He preaches on John 1:[1-9] 10-18   Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Michael Jannett!      

Sermon - John 1:[1-9] 10-18 - Second Sunday After Christmas - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (January 3rd, 2021) is from Pr Michael Jannett He preaches on John 1:[1-9] 10-18 You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how...

Courage, Hope, Compassion, Love!
It is December 14, 2020, 7:00 AM and I am excited to learn that a health care worker has stepped up ...

[Spanish]Sermon - Luke 2:22-40 - First Sunday After Christmas - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (December 20, 2020) is from Pr Justin Eller. He preaches on Luke 2:22-40 Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Justin Eller!      

Sermon - Luke 2:22-40 - First Sunday After Christmas - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (December 27th, 2020) is from Pr Justin Eller. He preaches on Luke 2:22-40. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we ...

[Spanish]Sermon - Luke 1:26-38 - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (December 20, 2020) is from Pr Matt Steinhauer. He preaches on Luke 1:26-38   Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Matt Steinhauer      

Sermon - Luke 1:26-38 - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (December 12, 2020) is from Pr Matt Steinhauer. He preaches on Luke 1:26-38 You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we ...

Heart To Art
“How will the children color pictures without crayons?” That is the question bemoaned by Ms. Jessica...

[Spanish]Sermon - John 1:6-8, 19-28 - Third Sunday of Advent - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (December 12, 2020) is from Pr Jill Henning. She preaches on John 1:6-8, 19-28. Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Jill Henning!      

Sermon - John 1:6-8, 19-28 - Third Sunday of Advent - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (December 12, 2020) is from Pr Jill Henning. She preaches on John 1:6-8, 19-28. You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how ...

[Spanish]Sermon - Mark 1:1-8- Second Sunday of Advent - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (December 6,, 2020) is from Pr Karen Boda. She preaches on Mark 1:1-8.  Many thanks to Pr Julie Crosby for translating! Or click below to see the VIDEO version of this sermon. Many thanks to Pr Karen Boda!      

Sermon - Mark 1:1-8- Second Sunday of Advent - Year B
The Bishop and Assistants are filming sermons for a few weeks so that churches who do not gather for worship, due to the coronavirus, have a sermon prepared already. This Sunday's sermon (December 6,, 2020) is from Pr Karen Boda. She preaches on Mark 1:1-8.  You may DOWNLOAD the sermon for this Sunday so that you can more easily insert this sermon into your worship service. Please let Pr. Michael Jannett (mjannett@elca-ses.org) know how we can ...

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