03/20/2013

Southern Ohio Synod E-bulletin for the Week of March 20, 2013

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Synod News

A Message from the Southern Ohio Synod Council re Bishop Election Process

The Executive Committee has consulted with the Office of the ELCA Bishop and determined that the election process will be as follows...

Act Now! A 2% Discount Awaits Your Congregation and $150 in Wellness Dollars Can Be Yours IF You Take the Mayo Clinic Health Assessment Soon

How much money does your congregation spend on health care insurance for your church staff and their spouses? If you could shave off 2% of that expense for all of 2013, would you do it?

Download Brochure for 4G Networking Kickoff Event Featuring Dr. Mark Allen Powell, April 20 2013 at Trinity Seminary

You are invited to attend the 4G Ne†working event on April 20, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 East Main Street, Columbus. Download brochure 4G Networking Kickoff Event Brochure 4-20-13 .

Feed My Sheep Newsletter Reports on 1st Congregational Hunger Leaders Day--Shares Resources for Those Who Could Not Attend

The April 2013 edition of the Southern Ohio Synod Hunger Task Force's newsletter, Feed My Sheep, is a special post-Congregational Hunger Leaders Day edition to summarize the day's events and share some of the many resources garnered by the day's participants.

Bright Stars of Bethlehem Presentation April 10 at 7pm-Sponsored by Middle East Task Force

You're invited to learn more about the ongoing work of Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a ministry born from Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Palestine, that desires to assure that Christianity survives and thrives in the Holy Land.

Approved January 2013 Synod Council Minutes Posted in About Us Section of Website

The Southern Ohio Synod Council minutes from the January 12, 2013 meeting were approved at the last synod council meeting on March 9, 2013.

Annual Reports from Synod Committees/Task Forces and Affiliates/Agencies Due April 30

It's that time of year again! Please send your annual reports for distribution prior to the start of SynodFest (Assembly) to Susan Barton-Nonno, sbarton-nonno@southernohiosynod.org, by April 30, 2013.

 

ELCA News

Bishop Mark Hanson's Easter Message

A Message from the ELCA Advocacy Network re Violence Against Women Worldwide--Act Now to Support the International Violence Against Women Act

ELCA Members Journey to Southern Africa for Malaria Campaign

ELCA Renews Relationships with Malagasy, Malawi Lutherans

 

Affiliates/Partners News

Trinity Lutheran Seminary Presents 'Choral Evensong' April 12 at Gloria Dei Worship Center

You are cordially invited to attend Choral Evensong, featuring the Trinity Seminary Choir and Carol Ann Bradley on organ.

Capital University Chapel Choir to Perform on April 21 at Epiphany, Pickerington

Epiphany Lutheran Church located at 268 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, will host a concert by the Capital University Chapel Choir on Sunday evening, April 21, at 7 PM.

 

Prayers

Pr. Grace Werzinske regarding her father's failing health

Pr. John Place as he recovers from a broken ankle

Pr. Ed Williams and his wife, Cheri, as they mourn the loss of Cheri's father

Pr. Beth Westphal as she undergoes thyroid surgery

 

Upcoming Events

March 21, 2013 8:15-9:45AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting
Prince of Peace--Pastors John Morris, Craig Swanson, Gail Swanson and Vicar Jay Mitchell hosts

March 21, 2013 6:00-9:00PM
God Sightings in the New Reality-Tier 2 Gatherings
Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3500 Main St, Hilliard

March 26, 2013 12:30-2:00PM
West Dayton Cluster
Buckeye Jakes in West Alexandria

April 4, 2013 8:15-9:45AM
Central Ohio Northwest Clergy Cluster Meeting
Location TBD

April 6, 2013
SOS WELCA Spring Gathering Dayton Conference
Christ the King, Centerville

April 6, 2013
Synod Council Meeting
Synod Office

April 7, 2013 4:00-5:15PM
Office of the Bishop Informational Meeting
Hosted by Bishop Holloway
Christ the King, 238 South Marietta St, St. Clairsville

April 8, 2013 7:00-8:15PM
Office of the Bishop Informational Meeting
Hosted by Bishop Holloway
North Community, 114 Morse Rd, Columbus

April 9, 2013 7:00-8:15PM
Office of the Bishop Informational Meeting
Hosted by Bishop Holloway
St. Peter's, 105 E. Mulberry St, Lancaster

April 10, 2013 7:00-8:15PM
Office of the Bishop Informational Meeting
Hosted by Bishop Holloway
Zion, 5550 Munger Rd, Dayton

April 11, 2013 9:30AM-3:00PM
Candidacy Committee Meeting
Interview Day
Synod Office

April 11, 2013 9:30-11:45AM
Cincinnati Conference Rostered Leaders Gathering
Good Shepherd, 7701 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati

April 11, 2013 7:00-8:15PM
Office of the Bishop Informational Meeting
Hosted by Bishop Holloway
Lord of Life, 6329 Tylersville Rd, West Chester

April 13, 2013
SOS WELCA Spring Gathering Northwest Conference

April 13, 2013 9:00AM-4:00PM
Lay School of Theology Winter Session Courses
Calvary Lutheran Church, 74 W. Main St., Chillicothe

April 13, 2013 2:00-3:15PM
Office of the Bishop Informational Meeting
Hosted by Bishop Holloway
Abiding Christ, 326 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs, Fairborn

April 14, 2013 12:30-5:00PM
Faith Trek Leadership Day (2)
Gethsemane Lutheran in Columbus