Southern Ohio Synod chosen as host for 2022 Churchwide Assembly!

The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly (CWA) will be held in Columbus, Ohio for the first time in 35 years! We are thrilled with the opportunity to show off our great synod and all of its incredible people! Look for ways in the future that YOU can be a part of this important event.

We are stronger and better together...Joining Jesus in the Restoration of the World!

To see the live video stream of the 2022 CWA location announcement visit our Facebook page 

Don't stifle the Holy Spirit...Follow that call to the Region 6 Discernment Retreat, October 11-12!

Are you feeling a sense of call? Do you feel God's Spirit tugging at you to possibly pursue the field of ministry? Don't wait! Sign up for the ELCA Region 6 Discernment Retreat today!

Free movie screening at Jacob's Porch-'Becoming Truly Human'

Join the folks at Jacob's Porch at OSU for a free movie screening/Q&A and/or lecture led by the movie's director, Nathan Jacobs--Sept 6 & 7

Lay School of Theology fall courses start September 14--Register now!

'Biblical Archaeology' and 'The Beginnings of Faith' offer this fall at our two campuses. Courses are open to all congregation members!

Get in on the action to revitalize your congregation now!

2019 Collaborative Cohort being formed now--Don't delay!

Summary of ELCA Churchwide Assembly Actions

Here's the condensed version of what happened over 6 days in Milwaukee, WI when voting members from all 65 synods gathered to do the work of the Church.

The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton re-elected as ELCA Presiding Bishop on 1st ballot!

Despite having to re-do the ecclesiastical ballot, the ELCA Churchwide voting members overwhelmingly voted to keep Rev. Elizabeth Eaton as their Presiding Bishop.

Our common witness.

Download the latest column by newly re-elected Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.

2019-2020 Leadership Series from Healthy Congregations

Healthy Congregations' annual Leadership Series is a great opportunity for leaders to work through challenging issues or conflict by thinking in-depth about self, family, and how organizations function. Discount registration available until August 15!

Ohio Disaster Response & Recovery Situation Update-Memorial Day Tornadoes

Over 20 not-for-profit and faith-based organizations are collaborating with local, state, and federal government partners to form and coordinate a community-based long-term recovery group in the Miami Valley in response to the Memorial Day tornado outbreak. LSS Disaster Services is among them!

Building an Inclusive Church training session Sept 27 in Cincinnati

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection hosts this special training for all congregations interested in becoming more welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community.