Florida-Bahamas Synod

Grands and Family Camp
2020-06-28 - 2020-07-01 | Luther Springs Camp and Conference Center, 264 Vause Lake Road, Hawthorne, FL, 32640, United States
Grands and Family Camp is a wonderful opportunity for families of all shapes and sizes, including yours, to unplug and to reconnect in God’s good creation, strengthen your faith and deepen your relationships. Experience all that camp has to offer with your family, from crafts to canoeing, to songs, campfires, faith sharing and so much more! Register today and begin creating faith-forming and life time memories at Luther Springs. For more information visit luthersprings.org or call 828.209.6301.

Vitality Training Retreat, Lake Conference
2020-03-07 | Lamb of God, 901 Scenic Highway, Haines City, FL, 33844, United States

Food Pantry Benefit, Peace Lutheran, Ft. Myers
2020-03-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

AFFS Concert Series - Prince of Peace, Largo
2020-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Concert Series
All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve.
Thursday, March 5
7:00pm
The Concordia Choir
Conductor René Clausen conducts the 72-voice a cappella choir from Moorhead, Minnesota in a varied concert in his final tour before retirement.
Free tickets are required for this event, phone the church for more information.

Region 9 Rostered Deacon Retreat
2020-03-02 - 2020-03-04 | Luther Ranch, GA, United States

Mid-day Ash Wednesday service at the Synod office
2020-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Florida-Bahamas Synod Office, 3838 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, 33607, United States

Women's Mini-Retreat, Emmanuel, Venice
2020-02-21 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 790 Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL, 34285, United States

AFFS Concert Series - Prince of Peace, Largo
2020-02-16 15:00 - 17:00
Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Concert Series
All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve.
Sunday, February 16
3:00pm
Three-Organ Spectacular!
Festival choir performing Louis Vierne’s Messe Solennelle for choir and two organs, along with other music for three organs.

AFFS Concert Series - Prince of Peace, Largo
2020-02-15 18:00 - 20:00
Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Concert Series
All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve.
Saturday, February 15
6:00PM
Three-Organ Spectacular Weekend
A Spaghetti Dinner is served in the Parish hall, followed by an Old-Fashioned hymn sing with dueling pianos.
Tickets ($15) are required for this event, phone the church for more information.

Deans' Retreat, Luther Springs
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-13
Contact Connie Schmucker (connies@fbsynod.org) for more info.

Ignite the Church Conference, Orlando
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-13
Ignite the Church Conference, Orlando

More information: https://www.ignitethechurch.net/

Transition Ministry/Interim Ministry Training @ Luther Springs
2020-01-27 - 2020-01-29
Find out more HERE.

AFFS Concert Series - Prince of Peace, Largo
2020-01-26 15:00 - 17:00
Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Concert Series
All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve.
Sunday, January 26
3:00pm
Fandango!
Grammy-nominated quartet (guitar, cello, flute, violin) playing a mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan, and classical sounds.

Lutheran Hymn Festival, Peace Lutheran, Ft. Myers
2020-01-24 19:00 - 21:00
Lutheran Hymn Festival
Friday, January 24, 7:00pm

The choirs of Messiah Lutheran Church, Deacon John Renfroe, director, and the Peace Lutheran Choir, Ric Jaeggi, director, will join in a traditional, Lutheran grown Hymn Festival.
It is our great pleasure to announce that Mark Mummert, of Trinity Lutheran in Massachusetts will be the guest musician.

Peace Lutheran Church
15840 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 437-2599
www.peaceftmyers.com

Synod Parish Deacon Retreat
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-11
This year’s Synod Parish Deacon Retreat (January 10-11, 2020, Epiphany Lutheran, Oviedo)

More information: https://fbsynod.com/resources/synod-deacon/

AFFS Series Concert - Prince of Peace, Largo
2020-01-05 17:00 - 19:00
All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve.
Sunday, January 5
5:00pm
Epiphany Feast of Lights
Commemorating the visit of the wisemen including readings, tableau, Festival choir, and instruments. Wassail Party to follow

AFFS Series Concert - Prince of Peace, Largo
2019-12-15 18:00 - 20:00
AFFS Series Performances
All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve.
Sunday, December 15
6:00pm
Santa Lucia Festival of Lessons and Carols
A service for choirs and congregation followed by the telling of the story of Santa Lucia and cookie reception. Festival Choir, organ, handbells, and instruments.
Free tickets are required for this event, phone the church for more information.

New Orleans Style Jazz Concert - LCOS Tampa
2019-12-07 16:00
Christmas COncert LCOS

Candidacy Committee mtg
2019-11-15 - 2019-11-16
Candidacy committee meeting, synod office in Tampa

Vitality Training Event--First Coast Conference
2019-11-09 09:00 - 14:00
In the South Region, each retreat will be from 10:00-4:00 (unless otherwise specified) and include worship, brief conference business, and lunch. Details from conference deans coming soon. RSVP to conference deans to assist with planning.

10/12 – Mid-Gulf Conference (Emmanuel, Venice) **this retreat is from 9:00-3:00
10/26 – Caloosa Conference (Emmanuel, Naples)
11/2 – Tampa Conference (Good Shepherd, Tampa)
11/16 – Miami-Dade and Broward-Bahamas Conferences (St. John, Hollywood)
1/4/2020 – Lake Conference (Lamb of God, Haines City)
1/18/2020 – Tradewinds Conference (location TBD)

In the North Region, retreats will run from 9:00-2:00 (unless otherwise specified).
10/12 – Sun Coast (Trinity, St. Petersburg)
10/19 – Panhandle (St. Paul’s, Niceville)
11/2 – Gulf Coast (Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor)
11/9 – First Coast (St. Mark’s, Jacksonville)

Vitality Training Retreat--Tampa Conference
2019-11-02 10:00 - 16:00

Vitality Training Event--Gulf Coast Conference
2019-11-02 09:00 - 14:00

Boundaries Training
2019-10-29 09:00 - 16:00
The Boundaries Training workshop that was going to be incorporated into this year’s Conference on Ministry is being rescheduled for a different date, time and location.

The boundaries training will instead be offered on Oct. 29, from 9:00-4:00, at Hope Lutheran Church, The Villages. Leaders can RSVP for this training HERE. This training is recommended for rostered ministers (once every 3 years), congregational staff and volunteer ministry leaders. Questions can be sent to Ileana Sardinas (Ileanas@fbsynod.org).

Music for Hope--a Hurricane Dorian Relief Concert
2019-10-27 16:00 - 18:00
Join the amazing Paul Todd and Paul Todd, Jr. as they perform “Music for Hope,” a Hurricane Dorian Relief Benefit Concert at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in South Tampa on Sunday, October 27th at 4:00 PM.
A critically acclaimed prolific writer, entertainer, composer, arranger, and singer, Paul Todd has been amazing crowds since he won the prestigious National Yamaha Keyboard Contest at the young age of fourteen. His career began with classmate singer Linda Eder as “The Paul and Linda Show”, playing clubs and opening for such celebrities as The Pointer Sisters, Rich Little, The Gatlin Brothers, and Joan Rivers. After beginning his own solo career, Paul has experienced all facets of the music industry, and has headlined in theaters and concert halls worldwide. His Broadway performances include the Beacon Theater, where he performed in a special production of “A Night on Broadway”, with Broadway greats: Hinton Battle, Carla Burns, and Danielle Furland. As a Christian artist, he has worked with some of his favorites, including; Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Phil Driscol.
A love offering will be taken to benefit Lutheran Disaster Relief to aid those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

AFFS Series Concert - Prince of Peace, Largo
2019-10-27 15:00 - 17:00
Art for Faith’s Sake (AFFS) Series Performances
All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
455 Missouri Ave.
Largo, FL 33770

Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve.

Sunday, October 27
Reformation Sunday Organ Recital
3:00pm
Christopher Gage, organist
Join us for a recital of organ music of the Reformation. Dr. Gage is Director of Music at Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.

Reformation Day BBQ at Castle Church
2019-10-27 12:30 - 16:30
Oct. 27, Castle Church is having a “Reformation Day BBQ at the Castle” with games for kids and adults and a special menu (Note that the purchase of an adult meal comes with a beer and there is a discount for kids meals). 12:30-4:30

Hope you’ll join us in celebrating the re-discovery of grace!

Buy Tickets to Reformation Day BBQ at the Castle

Vitality Training Retreat--Caloosa Conference
2019-10-26 10:00 - 16:00
In the South Region, each retreat will be from 10:00-4:00 (unless otherwise specified) and include worship, brief conference business, and lunch. Details from conference deans coming soon. RSVP to conference deans to assist with planning.

10/12 – Mid-Gulf Conference (Emmanuel, Venice) **this retreat is from 9:00-3:00
10/26 – Caloosa Conference (Emmanuel, Naples)
11/2 – Tampa Conference (Good Shepherd, Tampa)
11/16 – Miami-Dade and Broward-Bahamas Conferences (St. John, Hollywood)
1/4/2020 – Lake Conference (Lamb of God, Haines City)
1/18/2020 – Tradewinds Conference (location TBD)

In the North Region, retreats will run from 9:00-2:00 (unless otherwise specified). Confirmed locations coming soon.
10/12 – Sun Coast (Trinity, St. Petersburg)
10/19 – Panhandle (St. Paul’s, Niceville)
11/2 – Gulf Coast (Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor)
11/9 – First Coast (St. Mark’s, Jacksonville)

Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering--Messiah, Panama City
2019-10-26 08:30 - 12:30
Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering

Treasurers from all over the Synod will gather on Saturdays in September and October at 6 locations around the Synod.

September 21st – Hope, The Villages
September 28th – St Paul – Sarasota
October 5th – The Synod House – Tampa
October 12th – Mision Luterana Sagrado Corazon – Miami
October 19th – Spirit of Joy – Orlando
October 26th – Messiah – Panama City

This gathering will take place from 8:30-12:30 to network, review current Best Practices, learn, share and connect. Please contact Michele Hilton at micheleh@fbsynod.org if you plan to attend

Synod Parish Deacon Retreat-WRONG DATE
2019-10-25 - 2019-10-26
When: This date was mistakenly shared as the new date. The new date is JAN. 10-11, 2020.
Where: Epiphany Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL
More information: https://fbsynod.com/resources/synod-deacon/

Scary Movie Night with organ music, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
2019-10-24 19:30 - 21:30
