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03/14/2016

Register today for the 2016 SOS Assembly scheduled for June 4 at Wittenberg University

You and the entire Southern Ohio Synod are invited to participate in our annual Synod Assembly, being held June 4, 2016 in Springfield, Ohio.

It’s time to come together as one body and celebrate, worship, share, and take care of synod business. Discussion groups/learning sessions will be incorporated into our time together led by the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson.

Our theme for the Assembly is Being Church Together: Building Up the Body of Christ, Telling the Good News. Our focus scripture is Luke 2:8-17. We will hear from Dr. Kathryn Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, regarding the opportunities, blessings, and ongoing work God has placed before us. We will hear from our Synod Bishop about the exciting things that God is doing in our mission territory. Prepare to be inspired by the creativity and sensitivity to expanding the Kingdom on Earth. Stories of strength and courage from dedicated congregations will encourage the faith of all attendees. We will end our time together in worship.

Below is an overview of what Assembly attendees can expect during the Assembly.

  • A Synod-wide worship team, headed again this year by Joshua Brodbeck, will lead a special worship service to close the Assembly. The service, as well as afternoon business sessions, will be held in Weaver Chapel at Wittenberg University.
  • Assembly morning plenary sessions, including elections, workshops, and Assembly business will be held in the HPER Center. Meetings will begin promptly June 4 at 9:30 am. All are welcome to attend, voting and non-voting members!
  • All Clergy rostered in the Southern Ohio Synod, who are registered for the Assembly, are granted both voice and vote in accordance with the Southern Ohio Synod governing documents adopted at the 2015 Synod Assembly. Retired and on-leave clergy do not need to request the privilege to vote.
  • Lunch will be served in the Wittenberg Student Center in conjunction with workshops designed for both Rostered Leaders and Laity. Lunches are included in the Assembly registration fee for those who pre-register.

We look forward to seeing you all at the 2016 Synod Assembly! Please spread the word and invite someone you know to come along!

Register your voting members, including your pastor and other rostered leaders today online. We are accepting credit card payments this year to ease the registration process. Mastercard, VISA, American Express and Discover Card accepted.

Please note that all registration payments must be made by May 25, 2016 to be eligible for pre-registration status.

A hard copy of the 2016 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly registration materials was mailed to every congregation on Friday, March 11. Look for the envelope to hit your mailboxes soon!

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

Download a PDF of the 2016 SOS Assembly registration materials below:

2016 SOS Assembly Registration Materials

For more information about the 2016 SOS Assembly, visit our assembly website using the link below:

https://associationdatabase.com/aws/SOS/pt/sp/ASSEMBLY_home_page

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