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The Southeastern Synod will gather for Assembly back in Chattanooga at the Chattanooga Convention Center, June 2-4, 2023. We will be welcoming Rev. Guy Erwin, President of United Lutheran Seminary and our keynoter; Rev. Kimberly Vaughn, Sr. Director of Christian Community & Leadership Mission of the ELCA as our Churchwide Representative; Bishop Felix Malpica of the LaCrosse Area Synod (our companion synod).
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Early bird rates end March 31, 2023
The 2023 Southeastern Synod Assembly theme is JOURNEY WITH JESUS - FORMED IN FAITH.
For 2023, the Assembly will be held on IN PERSON. We will NOT be accepting on-site registrations.
This year’s Assembly will include:
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Costs are as follows:
Rostered Ministers NOT attending will need to provide a written excuse to Bishop Strickland (bishop@elca-ses.org).
Chattanooga Downtown Marriott
Two Carter St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 756-0002
Hotel reservations at the Chattanooga Downtown Marriott must be made via the link below:
Chattanooga is a great town in which to visit
While we have worship and plenaries and receptions planned for our 2022 Synod Assembly, you may wish to enjoy the fun things the city of Chattanooga has to offer outside of our scheduled activities.
Check out VisitChattanooga.com!
Conference Caucus Day: "Vocation as Formation"
Sunday, March 26, 2023
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Eastern / 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Central
We are excited to invite Pr. Drew Tucker (University Pastor at Capitol University and author), as our presenter at this year’s Conference Caucus Day on Sunday, March 26th at 3:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm CT to present on "Vocation as Formation."
Following our program, attendees can meet with their conference caucus to elect Conference leadership, elect Synod Council representatives for Conferences 1-5, and discuss ministry opportunities together. This meeting will be held on zoom
Conference Representatives to Synod Council for election are as follows:
Conferences will elect their representative at a Pre-Assembly Conference gathering at this Zoom session, and the Synod Assembly will ratify the conference nominees.
Each day of Synod Assembly, we have a different giving focus:
Each day the funds will be directed as above. The Assembly page will show which fund is being supported each day. Prior to the Synod Assembly, and for 1-2 weeks after the Synod Assembly, all three funds will remain open donations.
Information forthcoming...
Resolutions and Memorial Deadlines: Friday, May 12, 2023 by 5:00 pm
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the submission of either a resolution or memorial, please contact Pastor Jill Henning at jhenning@elca-ses.org .
Information forthcoming...
Information forthcoming...