“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. --Isaiah 40:1
Mark your calendars now to attend this special all Ohio event at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 5475 Brand Rd, Dublin, Ohio will host this special celebration that you will not want to miss!
September 28-29, 2017
From Dialogue to Commemoration
Trinity Days
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
October 3, 2017
7:00PM
From Conflict to Communion Discussions
Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, Ohio
October 10, 2017
7:00PM
From Conflict to Communion Discussions
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, Ohio
October 10, 2017
7:00-9:00PM
Reform: A Roman Catholic/Lutheran Conversation
St. Susanna Catholic Church, Mason, Ohio
October 12, 2017
7:00PM
The Reformation: Catholic and Lutheran Historical Perspectives
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7770 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio
October 13-15, 2017
Martin Luther: A Rock Opera
Eintracht Singing Society and Event Center, 2707 Troy Pike, Dayton, Ohio
See all Reformation@500 events. Click HERE.
The October 2017 issue discusses ways we can create effective short-term mission trips that yield long-term success.
Fundraiser for Faith Lutheran Church in Dickinson, Texas flooded as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Speaking up and educating others is key to putting an end to human trafficking. Will you step up and talk with your community? Don't be afraid. This workshop is here to help!
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Gary Pecuch, our Youth & Family Director and Coach, does free monthly webinars during the school year on the second Tuesday from 2 to 3 pm. He is marching through his Faith Skills list. He is about halfway through the list of 40 Faith Skills. All of his webinars are archived. Contact him to be put on the reminder list and/or to receive future links. These webinars are great for Sunday School classes, church councils, women's and men's groups, youth groups, as well as youth directors and pastors.
As response efforts begin and continue, Rev. Albert Starr, Jr., director of Ethnic Specific and Multicultural Ministries and program director for African Descent Ministries for the ELCA, offers this update and call for our prayers for all our neighbors affected by the storms, including those on smaller islands often given too little attention in U.S. national news.
Stories of Faith in Action is an annual publication highlighting how God is changing lives through the ministries funded by your congregation’s unrestricted offering of Mission Support.
This October, as we observe the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, join us for Global Church Sunday by celebrating and supporting our church’s missionaries!
Walking alongside companions in 14 countries, these young adults practice a mission of accompaniment and discern a call to serve the world through the church.
Thursday Oct. 12 lunch to Saturday Oct. 14 lunch at Lutheran Memorial Camp 2970 St.Rt.61, Fulton, Ohio.
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany to invite public discourse about the need for change and renewal in the Church. Luther's efforts ignited the Protestant Reformation that changed history. 500 years later, with 80-85% of churches in the United States plateaued or declining, the Church needs to embrace a new season of change and renewal to ignite the Church for another 500 years.
The Biennial Convention is 3 weeks away. We anticipate your arrival at the Program, on Saturday, 14 October, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
A strong and effective men's ministry is possible. Find out how.
Download the October 2018 LOMO Camps flyer and bulletin inserts to share with your congregations!
Hurricanes Irma and Harvey are just two examples of why being prepared for disasters is important for everyone. Check out one of these disaster preparedness/response workshops in our synod from LSS Disaster Services.
Good Hope Lutheran Church, Bucyrus invites members of Southern Ohio Synod congregations to join them for this special training event.
Join Portico on Oct 6 for a special Financial Wellness Day for seminary students, seminary staff and rostered ministers who are in their 20s, 30s or 40s.
Music and Arts Director
First Lutheran Church
1208 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Church sexton
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Columbus
1555 S. James Rd, Columbus, Ohio
Musician
Linden Lutheran Church
1230 Oakland Park, Columbus, Ohio
Director of Music Ministries
Ascension Lutheran Church, Montgomery, Ohio
7333 Pfeiffer Road Montgomery, OH 45242
If your ELCA-affiliated organization or congregation has an open position you'd like to advertise, please send the position description, contact person information and a deadline for submitting applications to sbarton-nonno@southernohiosynod.org. You may also access our online form by clicking here.
Mr. Carl Beck and wife, Pam, due to health concerns
The people of central Mexico as they recover from the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake
All people in the path of Hurricane Maria
Peace and justice in St Louis, Missouri
Families of youth killed in accident in our Companion Synod in Brazil
Everyone affected by Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts in Texas
Pr. Janet Hatch regarding the death of her brother
Molly Schriber as she serves in Cambodia for a year as a YAGM
(Click on link above to see current congregational vacancies in the Southern Ohio Synod and celebrate with those who have received calls to our congregations. Updated September 22, 2017)
September 28-29, 2017
From Dialogue to Commemoration
Trinity Days
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
September 29 - October 1, 2017
LOMO Families Helping Families Event
October 5, 2017
8:15AM
Northwest Cluster Meeting
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Columbus--Pr. June Wilkins, host
October 6-7, 2017
Confirmation Retreat
Camp Mowana
October 6-7, 2017
Region 6 Discernment Retreat
Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, 9601 Union Rd, Donaldson, IN
October 8, 2017
Apple Butter Festival and Silent Auction
Lutheran Memorial Camp
October 12, 2017
9:30AM-12:00PM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Meeting
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
October 12, 2017
9:30AM-12:00PM
Columbus Conference Gathering
Dr. Cheryl Peterson, presenter
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
October 12, 2017
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Trinity Seminary (3rd Floor)
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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