2 days left to Register for Synod Assembly

The 2021 Virtual Synod Assembly will be here before you know it! If you're a voting member, make sure that you're registered today.

Late registration will be available October 1 through the 7, late Registration Fee: $100.

After October 7, you will no longer be able to register and there will be no registrations on the day of Assembly.

Comprehensive information regarding the Virtual Assembly can be found on the Virtual Assembly page on the Florida-Bahamas Synod website. CLICK HERE to visit the page.

If you registered for the in-person Assembly, you will need to re-register for the virtual assembly. CLICK HERE to register for Synod Assembly.

Training for Virtual Assembly is now Live

For those of you attending the Virtual Assembly on October 15 and 16, this is a comprehensive guide to help you understand how to use Zoom, and how to vote using google forms. Make sure that you watch this video before Synod Assembly, so you can come prepared!

CLICK HERE to go to the training.

Global Mission News

Through Global Mission, you are joining with brothers and sisters throughout the Caribbean Basin to learn, listen and serve!

JAMAICA: The United Theological College of the West Indies, UTCWI, continues inviting anyone from the FB Synod to join in its online course on Lutheranism. You can tune in via zoom each Monday morning to be part of a class offered to Lutheran students being formed at this ecumencial seminary. The classes are interesting, informative and engaging. The next class is Monday, October 11 at 9am on The Augsburg Confession. The syllabus can be found here.



For the October 11 zoom link, CLICK HERE. Passcode: B4EqTh

The class will convene at 9:00am Jamaica Time, which is 10:00 Eastern Standard Time. Questions? Contact Rev. Katie Carroll, Global Mission Chair, revkhc@gmail.com  or Judith Olsen, Jamaica Team Leader jl13905al@gmail.com.

SURINAME: We are partnering with Lutheran Church in Suriname, ELKS in an important project addressing gender-based violence. The ELCA and FB Synod have provided funds to support STICRIS, a shelter for women and children impacted by domestic abuse. Further, members of our synod are participating in a seminar in mid-October, which will provide ministry and community leaders with background and tools for assisting women and families impacted by violence and abuse.

HAITI: Countless congregations and individuals donated to an emergency disaster fund set up after the 7.2 earthquake that devastated the southwest part of Haiti. Through your generosity, $22,000 has been sent thus far to the Lutheran Church in Haiti, ELH, to provide food and supplies to families in desperate need. You have given the gift of life.

Want to learn more about Global Mission? Email Rev. Katie Carroll, Global Mission Table Chair, at revkhc@gmail.com

Employment Opportunity:

Chaplains for Full and Part-Time positions.

North Florida Regional Medical Center 

Gainesville, FL 

Chaplain (Level 3) positions: 

Require board certification from an accredited certifying body or certified-eligible within the year. 

* Masters level theological degree or equivalent from an accredited seminary or divinity school. 

* 4 completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited program. 

* Ordination to ministry by a recognized faith group. 

* Endorsement to NFRMC from the Chaplain’s denominational endorsing body. 

Chaplain (Level 2) positions: 

Do NOT require board certification but do require … 

Masters level theological degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning. 

Minimum of 1 unit Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalency. 

Ordination to or commissioning for ministry by a recognized faith group. 

Letter of good standing from one’s denominational leader. 

If interested, please send resume to Chaplain Tami Higdon at … 

Tami.Higdon@HCAHealthcare.com 

Parish Administrator

Peace Lutheran Church - Fort Myers, FL

Peace Lutheran Church is looking for a Parish Administrator.

This is a full-time position with benefits (health insurance / pension). 

The Parish Administrator provides comprehensive, administrative support to

the Pastor, the Leadership Council and the Ministry Program Directors as they

serve the mission of Peace Lutheran Church.

Contact Pastor Andreas at pastorandreas@peaceftmyers.com