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. Register today!
While many mainline denominations are seeing a decline in membership, many congregations are still thriving by adapting to their new surroundings and embracing change.
Steps your congregation can take to prevent and prepare for the worst. Information and resources provided by FEMA/Homeland Security and Church Mutual Insurance.
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.
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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.
'To support your communication needs, we have prepared a number of invitational tools created specifically for congregations.'
The ELCA invites you to join one of two special worship services and study times in January and February.
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, shares her thoughts and hope in Living Lutheran's November issue.
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.
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.
The families of those killed in the recent shooting in California
All those affected by the earthquake in Iran and Iraq
Pr. Tim Iseringhausen and family as they mourn his dad's passing
Pr. Karen Alsnauer and family regarding a death in the family
For the families of those killed in the church shooting in Texas
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 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
December 2, 2017
Synod Council Meeting
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio
December 5, 2017
9:30AM
Advocacy in Advent:Preparing the way to END hunger in Ohio
Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio
December 5, 2017
10:00AM-1:00PM
First Call Theological Education gathering
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 712 N Fountain Ave, Springfield, Ohio
December 7, 2017
8:15AM
Northwest Cluster Meeting
Annual White Elephant Book Exchange
Location TBD
December 7, 2017
10:30AM-1:00PM
Bishop's Youth Ministry Meet & Greet
Daytime Session
The Procter Center, London, Ohio
December 7, 2017
6:30-8:30PM
Bishop's Youth Ministry Meet & Greet
Evening Session
Synod Office, 300 S. 2nd Street, Columbus, Ohio
December 14, 2017
9:30AM-12:00PM
Columbus Conference Gathering
Dr. Julie Faith Parker, presenter
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
December 14, 2017
10:30AM
Dayton Conference Gathering
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dayton
December 14, 2017
11:00AM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Meeting
Kenwood Towne Center Food Court, 7875 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH
December 14, 2017
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Trinity Seminary (3rd Floor)
December 19, 2017
10:00AM-12:00PM
Central Ohio East Side Cluster Meeting
David Lutheran Church, Canal Winchester
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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