All Georgia Youth Gathering

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“There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no longer slave or free; there is no longer male and female, for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:28

February 21-23, 2025 | Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA

All youth in grades 6–12 and their adult leaders from across the Southeastern Synod are invited to the All Georgia 2025 Youth Gathering! This annual event is a time of faith formation, fellowship, and fun, where we connect with God and one another in a retreat atmosphere.

We’re excited to return to Camp Glisson in Dahlonega for the second year in a row. This year’s theme, “United in Christ,” will explore what it means to be one in Christ as we learn to love God, ourselves, and our neighbors. Special guest presenters will guide us in meaningful discussions, worship, and activities.

Details:

  • Who: Youth (6th–12th grade) and adults of the Southeastern Synod,
  • Young Adults (18–30): May attend for FREE if serving as small group leaders
  • Cost: $175 per person (youth and adults)
  • Location: Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA

This is a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith and community.

If you’re interested, contact LeAnn Haack for more information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Good Fellowship Dinners – Spring 2025

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Looking to connect with others in our church community over a relaxed meal? Join the Good Fellowship Dinners, a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow members and build new friendships. Adults will gather in small groups at each other’s homes from February through May. If hosting isn’t feasible or if you can’t commit for all four months, you can still participate as a substitute.

How It Works:

  • Who: All adults are welcome! Whether you’re single or part of a couple, you can join in.
  • What: Monthly dinners with rotating hosts and guests, offering a chance to meet different people each time.
  • Where: Hosts will choose the location—be it their home or another venue. Creativity is encouraged!
  • When: Hosts will coordinate with their assigned guests about two weeks in advance to set the date and time.
  • Bring: Hosts provide the main entrée, while guests bring appetizers, sides, or desserts. Everyone is responsible for their own beverages.

If you need to cancel, let your host know as soon as possible so a substitute can be arranged. For any questions or to contact a host, reach out to Nancy Papp at nancy.papp@harrynorman.com or Jill Gadebusch at jillgadebusch@gmail.com.

Sign up here

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy great food and even better company!

Discover Purpose and Community at the 2025 Men’s Retreat

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Men of LCR, mark your calendars for the Seventh Annual Men’s Retreat, happening Friday, January 31 – Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the beautiful Lutheranch in Tallapoosa, Georgia. This year’s theme, 40 Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, invites you to consider how Jesus can use you—right where you are. He doesn’t seek our ability but our availability, faithfulness, and willingness to say yes to Him.

Last year, over 40 men from six different churches, including those from Marietta, Decatur, Clarkston, and even Spring Hill, Tennessee, gathered at Lutheranch for a meaningful weekend of faith stories, discussions, and time for reflection. Conversations were rich and deeply inspirational, attendees developed a closer relationship with Jesus and one another and renewed their commitment to caring for others and volunteering for the common good.

In 2025, we’ll continue this tradition of community building, reflection, and great fun, with plenty of time for fellowship and relaxation (including happy hours with adult beverages). How might Jesus use you in your current situation? Let’s explore that together.

Details:

  • Dates: Friday, January 31 – Sunday, February 2, 2025
  • Cost: $175 per participant (double occupancy) or $250 (single occupancy), includes 5 meals.
  • Location: Lutheranch, Tallapoosa, Georgia
  • Contact one of these folks for more info or to register:

Invite a friend and join us for an unforgettable weekend!

Join Us for Book Club!

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by Cristi Minard

Puddy’s Pages book club, formerly the LCR book club, is named after our beloved leader Meribeth Cooper. Puddy was her nickname and after her passing, the book club wanted to remember Meribeth, her love of books and her ability to bring us together. She was the leader for 6 years and the book club has met for more than 20 years!

My favorite aspect of Puddy’s Pages is the casual setting where we discuss the books, and members share opinions as well as life experiences. Members have even shared memories and photos from travels in regions related to the books. Hearing their firsthand experiences makes for great discussion and provides a deeper perspective on a topic or setting. We even learned how an elephant chased a member!

The club meets every 6 weeks, and readers are welcome to bring food and drinks to share. At the end of the year, readers suggest books for the next reading season. We then vote on the books we would like to read. Each month, we ask a volunteer to lead that month’s book discussion which can be done either in-person or virtually using whatever format they prefer.

Puddy’s Pages will have their kick-off party in September for the 2024-25 reading season. A Zoom link is also available each month for anyone who cannot attend in person. Please join us for the season or even just a month. All are welcome!

Monday, September 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
LCR Youth Pavilion
Book discussion: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

2024-25 Book Club Meeting Dates

· September 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm Kick-off Party

· October 28 @ 7:00 pm

· December 9 @ 6:30 pm: Christmas Celebration

· January 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

· March 3 @ 7:00 pm

· April 14 @ 7:00 pm

· May 26 @ 6:30 pm: Book End Celebration

Get Involved: Exciting Events to Support Our Outreach Partners

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It doesn’t take much time to notice that Lutheran Church of the Resurrection is incredibly engaged in our community through a number of amazing outreach partners! If you’ve been trying to find a way to get more involved with one of those organizations but don’t have the time to volunteer regularly or can’t do some of the manual work involved…don’t worry! We have three opportunities coming up to enjoy good food, drinks, and entertainment all in support of great causes!

Guatemala Gathering
Support the work of the Lutheran Church in Guatemala and the MILAGRO women’s empowerment center.
September 14 at 5 pm, Epiphany Lutheran, Suwannee

Taste of Habitat 
Join us on September 13th for the 20th Annual “Taste of Habitat” to enjoy great food and auctions while supporting affordable housing in metro-Atlanta.
September 13 at 7 pm, Phase Family Center, Alpharetta

Community Assistance Center Fall Gala
 Enjoy a night of food, fun, and philanthropy as you spend a night Under the Big Top for the annual gala of our mission partner, Community Assistance Center (CAC)!
October 26 at 6-10 pm, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Good Fellowship Dinners – Sign Up by August 27!

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Looking to connect with others in our church community over a relaxed meal? Join the Good Fellowship Dinners, a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow members and build new friendships. Adults will gather in small groups at each other’s homes from September through December. If hosting isn’t feasible or if you can’t commit for all four months, you can still participate as a substitute.

How It Works:

  • Who: All adults are welcome! Whether you’re single or part of a couple, you can join in.
  • What: Monthly dinners with rotating hosts and guests, offering a chance to meet different people each time.
  • Where: Hosts will choose the location—be it their home or another venue. Creativity is encouraged!
  • When: Hosts will coordinate with their assigned guests about two weeks in advance to set the date and time.
  • Bring: Hosts provide the main entrée, while guests bring appetizers, sides, or desserts. Everyone is responsible for their own beverages.

If you need to cancel, let your host know as soon as possible so a substitute can be arranged. For any questions or to contact a host, reach out to Nancy Papp at nancy.papp@harrynorman.com or Jill Gadebusch at jillgadebusch@gmail.com.

Sign up here: Good Fellowship Dinners Sign-Up

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy great food and even better company!

Bible Buffs (And Everybody Else) Wanted!

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Join us for an evening of good clean competition and fun with Bible Trivia Night on Saturday, July 27 at 6:00 pm! Put together a team of 2-4 players and bring a dish to share. Food and fellowship start at 6:00 pm, then we’ll get into our teams to kick off trivia at 6:30.

Rev. Rich Leseganich and Music Director Julian Calvin will host and emcee for the night and rumor has it there will be a prize for the winning team. You can sign up online with a team name, or if you don’t have a team we can find you one.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to test your knowledge, enjoy delicious food, and connect with community!

RSVP online today.

Celebrating a Fancy Afternoon of Fellowship

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Forty women enjoyed the Ladies Afternoon Tea on Sunday, February 11. The tables were lovingly arranged with special tea cups and tea pots filled with beautiful flowers. Everyone enjoyed the scrumptious food and most importantly, conversations and connections made.

A very big thank you to the Fellowship Team for planning the event and all your dedicated work. We can’t wait to gather next year!