Check out our SOS Calendar for a look at what we have going on via online meetings as we continue to lay the ground work for our work together as we Clarify, Collaborate and Cultivate. We are stronger and better together, even on Zoom!
New 'COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool' from Georgia TechThis is an interactive risk assessment tool that examines current estimates for COVID-19 spread levels in counties across the U.S. Use the map to hone in on your county to provide you and your leadership team with more information to make better risk assessments for in-person worship and other church events. |
Update on ODH Public Health Advisory System map as of 7.16.20-Look for new update on 7.23.20To follow up on Bp Dillahunt's note regarding implementation of Ohio's Public Health Advisory System, here is what was released from the Governor's office on 7.16.20. Remember, as you work on and carry out your plans to meet in-person for worship and/or other church gatherings, please remain flexible and aware of where your county ranks on the advisory system. |
Stronger and Better Together as We Thrive in Ministry: Coaching OpportunitiesLeading in this time can be a challenge and the Bishop's Office wants to give you tools and resources to help you thrive in what you are called to do. Join Pastor Mike Weaver, Pastor Katie Kerrigan, Pastor Larry Donner, Pastor Bob Abrams, Pastor Mike Ward and Bishop Dillahunt for a one hour Zoom Chat (July 29 at 11:00 am) on the following topics… |
Strategic Plans Map The Post-Pandemic Way ForwardArticle from GSB Fundraising to help your congregation create a plan to move forward--especially now. |
Important! New pulpit supply process and listsNew 'remote' supply preacher list added to website. These weeks away from our sister and brother worshippers have been difficult. We all yearn for the days of gathering together as God’s people. As congregations begin resuming corporate worship, it is important to talk about pulpit supply. |
Know students heading to college in the fall? Consider connecting them to a Lutheran Campus MinistryFor campus ministries around the country Click Here For a connection within our Synod click on the school below: Capital University: Pastor Drew Tucker: dtucker@capital.edu Miami University: Pastor Logan Dysart: pastorlogan@woh.rr. Ohio University: Katie Beth Miksa: ohiolcm@gmail.com Ohio State: Pastor Grant Eckhart: grant@jacobsporch. University of Cincinnati: Rev Alice Conner: pastor@edge-uc.org Wittenberg University: Pastors Rachel Tune: rtune@wittenberg.edu |
ELCA Joins Ecumenical, Interreligious Partners in Calling On the Turkish Government to Maintain Hagia Sophia as a Unifying Heritage SiteOn Friday, July 10, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey announced his decision to convert the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul from its long-term status as a museum to a mosque. This decision will have negative repercussions on interreligious dialogue and coexistence worldwide. |
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Only 62% of households have responded to 2020 US Census--Please complete online census today!Please share this with your congregation and encourage them to take the census online today! Census takers are scheduled to begin in-person interviewing of households that have not yet responded, starting July 16. Let’s help keep door-to-door visits minimal. Take the 2020 Census now and urge your community to do so too – for your neighbor and yourself. |
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Frank, husband of Margaret Dill, Music Director at Trinity, Brookville regarding a serious fall
Family, friends and students of Rev. Peter Steinke regarding his passing
Family and friends of Pr. Isabelle Steele regarding her passing
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