This year's All Ohio Rostered Ministers Retreat's theme is Life in the Spirit: Let's pray. Prayer will be a big part of this retreat, as will worship and fellowship. Early bird registration ends November 14, so register today!
We'd like to pray for our veterans in the Southern Ohio Synod. Share the name of a veteran you'd like Bishop Dillahunt and the synod staff to pray for at our next staff meeting.
The Southern Ohio Synod website is undergoing a facelift and transformation to support our mission statement: Stronger and Better Together: Joining Jesus in the Restoration of the World.
Your mission support provides the necessary funds to make mission and ministry happen across our synod, country and world. Thank you!
This letter was mailed to congregations on October 12. The Stewardship Committee wants to make sure everyone has a chance to read it, so we're publishing Pr. Beckering's letter here as well.
This letter was mailed to all congregations on October 19. Check out the video today!
If you wish to receive all of Gary's monthly information, please contact Gary Pecuch at gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org to be added to his distribution list.
Are you working or volunteering in youth ministry in a Southern Ohio Synod congregation? If so, the Bishop would like to invite you to a Meet & Greet. Simply her chance to say "thank you" for all that you do. Two opportunities this year. The event is free of charge. Have children? Bring them along. Questions or RSVP by November 20th to Gary at gpecuch@southernohiosynod.
Video and prayer for our veterans on Veterans Day.
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, shares her thoughts and hope in Living Lutheran's November issue.
'To support your communication needs, we have prepared a number of invitational tools created specifically for congregations.'
Driven by an alignment in mission and strong belief that, united, the institutions can have a greater positive impact on the world then they can achieve separately, Capital and Trinity boards have approved a plan to unify the institutions effective January 1, 2018.
Christmas planning can quickly turn from fun to frustrating. Camp Mowana is excited to offer its annual escape from the Christmas chaos.
The West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod's social ministry agency, Community Lutheran Partners (CLP), has been integral in organizing long-term disaster recovery efforts in West Virginia in wake of the devastating summer flooding that occurred in 2016 and 2017. Please consider serving our neighbors to the south.
Associate Director of Praise Worship
Epiphany Lutheran Church, Centerville, Ohio
6430 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, Ohio
Director of Music Ministry-Part time
Messiah Lutheran Church, Fairview Park, Ohio
Fairview Park, Ohio
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.
Pr. Karen Alsnauer and family regarding a death in the family
For the families of those killed in the church shooting in Texas
Pr. Tim Swanson as he has heart surgery on November 6
People of New York City regarding the recent terrorist attack that claimed 8 lives
Pr. Alicia Nierman and family as they mourn the loss of her sister
Congratulations to Rev. Pedro Suarez on being elected bishop of the Florida-Bahamas Synod
(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 October 31, 2017)
November 9, 2017
9:30AM-12:00PM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Meeting
First Lutheran, 1212 Race St., Cincinnati, OH
November 9, 2017
9:30AM-12:00PM
Columbus Conference Gathering
Dr. Mark Powell, presenter
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
November 9, 2017
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Trinity Seminary (3rd Floor)
November 11, 2017
10:00AM-12:00PM
German North Church Task Force
Shouvlin Center, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio
November 11, 2017
5:30PM
Wittenberg Choir Reunion Concert
Weaver Chapel, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
November 16, 2017
Youth Gathering Regular Registration Opens
November 16, 2017
10:30AM
Dayton Conference Gathering
TBD
November 21, 2017
10:00AM-12:00PM
Central Ohio East Side Cluster Meeting
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Columbus
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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