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eNews December 15, 2021

Southwestern Texas Synod
eNews December 15, 2021
December 15, 2021

December 15, 2021

Lutheran Disaster Response

Lutheran Disaster Response

On the night of Dec. 10 and early morning of Dec. 11, an outbreak of at least 30 tornadoes swept through six states. So far, 94 people are reported dead across five states, more than 80 of those in Kentucky. For those unaccounted for, search-and-rescue operations are underway. Homes and businesses were destroyed, and over 300,000 people were without electricity.

Lutheran Disaster Response is collaborating with the Indiana-Kentucky Synod and other partners in the area to assess the damage and develop an immediate and a long-term response plan. Your gifts to support these response efforts will empower our partners to meet survivors’ immediate and long-term needs. Given the extent of the damage, recovery will take years as thousands of homes will need to be rebuilt or repaired. With your support, Lutheran Disaster Response can accompany survivors on the long road to recovery.

Your gifts to “U.S. Tornadoes” will be used in full (100%) to help people impacted by the tornadoes until the response is complete.

The season of Advent is a time of hope as we prepare to celebrate Christ's birth. Right now, we have an opportunity to share hope with our neighbors in their time of greatest need. Please join me in prayer and consider giving if you are able.

(Do not send gifts for the Tornado Response to the SWT Synod. Please give directly to Lutheran Disaster Response.)

For more infomation visit:

https://community.elca.org/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fcommunity.elca.org%2fUSTornadoRelief&srcid=275761&srctid=1&erid=5029ce50-97eb-4967-8bb7-73015d94c016&trid=5029ce50-97eb-4967-8bb7-73015d94c016

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Leading in Anxious Times (Pandemic Edition)

Leading in Anxious Times (Pandemic Edition)

Saturday, January 22, 2022 9 am – 3 pm

Hosted by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
401 E 8th St. Elgin, TX 78621
Cost: $25 per person, including lunch, snacks and all materials
Facilitated by: Bishop Sue Briner

We live in anxious times; congregational leaders need all the help they can get in navigating all of the anxiety and change as they lead into God’s future. Join us for an interactive workshop, which equips leaders to see the congregation in the system, and how their presence and functioning makes all the difference in faithful leadership for the sake of God’s mission.  We will learn and practice new skills and behaviors. 

This will be an in person event. For the love and concern of yourself and others, masks may be required for those unvaccinated.

For more infomation visit:

https://tithely-5f982a50e195d-2649188.elvanto.net/form/60c02574-5f65-4ea2-bdd3-eaaf2b02e6bd

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Service of Lessons & Carols

Service of Lessons & Carols

The worship service is free to use anytime for the Christmas season, to supplement or replace a worship service. The service will feature an eclectic gathering of music including singer-song-writer style, a-cappella group, and world-class choral music by Cantus. We simply ask that you let us know when you plan to use it, so that the Church Anew team can hold you and your congregation in prayer.

For more infomation visit:

https://churchanew.org/service-of-lessons-carols

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2022 Vital Congregations  Re-BOOT Camp

2022 Vital Congregations Re-BOOT Camp

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

January 13th  &  27th  February 3rd  &  17th
TWO TIMES PER DAY TO JOIN LIVE!
1:30pm – 3:00pm & 7:30PM – 9:00PM Eastern

You may choose the best time each day that works for you.

ALL SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE TO ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.swtsynod.org/df_media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjEvMTIvMTQvMTcvMDQvNTEvZjlmMmIzNWQtOTVjMC00NmNkLWFlN2YtZTMzMTFhZjU2MDdlLzIwMjIgVklUQUwgQ09OR1JFR0FUSU9OUyBSRUJPT1QgQ2FtcCBQUC5wZGYiXV0/2022%20VITAL%20CONGREGATIONS%20REBOOT%20Camp%20PP.pdf?sha=bc10752295606a2a

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Orientation For Congregation Council Members

Local congregations are the foundation of church life. Effective congregational councils can achieve great things in the service of God’s mission in our life together as the Body of Christ. This one and a half hour training is designed to build capacities for current and future members of ELCA congregational councils. Whether you're new to council, aspiring to serve or have been a council member for a long time, join us to learn more about your responsibilities and the resources available to support you.
Choose from one of the three training opportunities:
Sun. Jan. 30th @ 4PM      Tues. Feb. 1st @ 7PM      Thurs. Feb. 24th @ 7PM

For more infomation visit:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1f49c72051674b3a899cee760f063e25

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Save the Date: June 10-12, 2022

Synod Assembly

We will join together in New Braunfels, Texas, for our Synod Assembly in 2022. Stay tuned for details!

Spam & Spoof Emails

Spam & Spoof Emails

Tis' the season to remind everyone to beware of spam and spoof emails.

A quick way to spot a spam or spoof is to look at the actual email address that has sent the email. If it does not end with @swtsynod.org, it is NOT a legit synod email address.

When in doubt, you can email info@swtsynod.org to inquire about an email you received.

Resources, Webinars & Calendar

Request the Sunday Supply for Worship/Preaching list

Misconduct Policy & Report Misconduct

Faith Formation Post Pandemic Webinar Series

SEISMIC SHIFTS: Where Do We Go From Here?

2022 ELCA Youth Gathering

Synod Assembly June 10-12, 2022

Click for open positions across the synod

Abiding Love, Austin hiring Children and Family Ministry Director. Contact info@abidinglove.org.
Cross Trails Ministry hiring Camp Chrysalis Program Director and  Retreat and Off-site Program Director. Click for details
LEAD hiring Director of Communications and Administration. Contact peggy@waytolead.org
Palm Valley, Round Rock hiring Part time Contemporary Music Director. Contact adunn@pvlc.org.
Peace, New Braunfels hiring Part time Director of Music.  Contact the church office, 1147 S Walnut Ave, New Braunfels 78130 / 830-620-0618.
St. John, Marion hiring Part time Muscian. Contact office@stjohnmarion.org
Triumphant Love, Austin hiring Part time Adult Faith Formation Coordinator. Contact tllcjobs@tllc.org.
Triumphant Love, Austin hiring Part time Children, Youth, & Family (CYF) Events & Communications Coordinator. Contact tllcjobs@tllc.org.
Episcopal Diocese of West Texas hiring Respite Center Coordinator. Click for details.
Episcopal Diocese of West Texas hiring Migrant Support Services Lead. Click for details.

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