All rostered ministers in the Southern Ohio Synod Mission Territory are invited to join Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt and guest speaker, Bishop Craig Satterlee, for a day of conversation, fellowship and worship, focused on this year's theme 'Preaching the Gospel.'
In January, the Synod Council approved a resolution establishing a process for allowing additional Voting Members for the Southern Ohio Synod Assembly.
Mark your calendar now for a Congregational Hunger Leaders' Day to be held Saturday, April 21, 2018, at All Shepherds Lutheran Church, Lewis Center, Ohio. Guest speaker, Mr. Ryan Cumming, ELCA World Hunger Program Director.
Resolutions should be submitted by midnight on March 15 for review by the Reference and Counsel Committee.
Sponsored by the Southern Ohio Stewardship Team, the Stewardship Academy is an opportunity for congregational leaders (rostered and lay) to "retool" their congregation's stewardship ministry.
Saturday, Mar 3 Zion, Hamilton
Saturday, May 5 Peace, Beavercreek
Saturday, September 15 St. John’s, Zanesville
October 6, St. Paul, Westerville
All meetings are identical based on current information. Contact Diane Schwinger-Alexander for details at dsaministry1@gmail.com
It is Southern Ohio Synod Youth Gathering T-shirt ordering season. Need details? Email Gary gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org
The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, reconciles what seems to be the polar opposites of Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday.
'ACT NOW: Unite to End Racism' is both a rally and a call to action, organized by the National Council of Churches with partners: the National African American Clergy Network, Conference of National Black Churches, Sojourners, Franciscan Action Network, Churches Uniting in Christ, and Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and its member communions.
Prosper the work of our hands, O Lord...Psalm 90:17
LMM is bringing together some great speakers to cover topics that most men and men's groups are discussing. Watch it LIVE on April 14!
Gethsemane Lutheran Church is hosting a benefit concert which is open to the entire community. Free will donations accepted.
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Vice President for Administration
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Praise Team Leader
Peace Lutheran Church, Beavercreek
3530 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, Ohio
Pastoral Care Specialist
Graceworks Lutheran Services
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.
Below are prayer requests for people in our synod or people connected with our synod. Please remember these brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers.
Click HERE to read the full prayer requests.
(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 January 22, 2018)
February 8, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Meeting
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
February 9-10, 2018
Something More High School Equipping Event Session II
Wittenberg University
February 14, 2018
Ash Wednesday
Visit your home congregation or a congregation near you
February 15, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Columbus Conference Gathering
Dr. Wally Taylor, presenter
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
February 15, 2018
10:30AM
Dayton Conference Gathering
TBD
February 16, 2018
Youth Gathering Late Registration Fee Begins
February 17, 2018
10:00AM-2:00PM
Mission Interpreter Gathering and Training
David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Road, Canal Winchester
February 20, 2018
10:00AM-12:00PM
Central Ohio East Side Cluster Meeting
Epiphany Lutheran Church, Pickerington
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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