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09/13/2017
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 13, 2017
Stronger and better together: Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
Hurricane Harvey disaster response: How you can help now
What is needed most now is prayer and financial donations. DO NOT send in-kind donations at this time. Local communities are not equipped to handle in-kind donations (example: bottled water, food, clothing).
Donations for Hurricane Irma disaster response and recovery
Your help is needed again to aid those most impacted by Hurricane Irma in the Virgin Islands, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND THESE UPCOMING SYNOD EVENTS!
SAVE THE DATE All Ohio Rostered Ministers Event, January 16-18 2018
Mark your calendars now to attend this special all Ohio event at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio.
Where will you be Oct 22? Join Bishop Dillahunt and your brothers and sisters from the SOS for the Southern Ohio Synod Reformation Service!
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 5475 Brand Rd, Dublin, Ohio will host this special celebration that you will not want to miss!
Reminder! Are you curious about where the Holy Spirit might be leading you? Check out the Region 6 Discernment Retreat
Gather with others like yourself and Region 6 synod representatives to explore where God may be leading you to serve in the Church. (October 6-7, 2017)
'Fishing for People--Evangelism for all the Baptized' workshop, Sept 23 led by Pr. Katie Kerrigan
'Fishing for People' is designed for all baptized members of our congregations, not just the ordained or specially trained. You’ll receive real-world, hands-on training and tips you can take back to your congregation to share, plus meet others from our mission territory who also want to share the Good News in their communities. You’ll walk out of this workshop excited and prepared to ‘fish for people’ and will have made a few new friends in the process.
Check out the Reformation 500 events going on in our synod!
There are lots of Reformation commemoration activities going on in our synod--from music to art to movies to book studies to worship services, there's something for everybody. Check out our calendar on the Reformation@500 website today!
Synod News
REMINDER! Southern Ohio Synod Hunger Task Force invites you to join us on September 16!
The Southern Ohio Synod Hunger Task Force invites you to join us in our work in encouraging and supporting congregational hunger ministries in our mission territory. Our next meeting is Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Synod office, at 300 S. Second Street in Columbus.
Don't forget to apply your tax exempt status to utilities and other purchases
It's the time of year when utility suppliers may change. Don't forget to let them know your congregation is tax exempt!
'Speak to Others About Human Trafficking' workshop offered Oct 19 by SOS WELCA Anti-Human Trafficking Committee
Speaking up and educating others is key to putting an end to human trafficking. Will you step up and talk with your community? Don't be afraid. This workshop is here to help!
SOS Youth and Family Ministry
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Two chances to participate in Bishop's Youth Ambassador session prior to Youth Gathering
- Sunday February 4, 2018 from 12:30 to 3 pm at Epiphany, Pickerington
- Sunday March 18, 2018 from 3:30 pm to 6 pm at Trinity, Marysville
Did you know? The Southern Ohio Synod has a 2018 Youth Gathering Facebook page? Well now you do...What are you waiting for? Click now and check it out!
https://www.facebook.com/Sout
ELCA News
Bishop Eaton on Elijah, the widow and Mission Support
Watch Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's YouTube video to help with mission support conversations.
ELCA presiding bishop responds to DACA announcement
“As we journey together through the time God has given us, may God give us the grace of a welcoming heart and an overflowing love for the new neighbors among us” –ELCA social message, “Immigration” (1997).
Ignite the Church Conference February 5-7, 2018--Don't miss out!
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany to invite public discourse about the need for change and renewal in the Church. Luther's efforts ignited the Protestant Reformation that changed history. 500 years later, with 80-85% of churches in the United States plateaued or declining, the Church needs to embrace a new season of change and renewal to ignite the Church for another 500 years.
Partners and Affiliates
Stephen Ministry Workshop invitation-October 21
Good Hope Lutheran Church, Bucyrus invites members of Southern Ohio Synod congregations to join them for this special training event.
Disasters can happen anywhere, anytime: Be prepared to serve those affected as the hands, feet and heart of Christ
Learn how to help first hand with disaster recovery on Sept 21 from 6:30-8:30 pm at All Shepherds Lutheran Church, Lewis Center. Workshop by LSS Disaster Services.
Financial Wellness Day--October 6, 2017
Join Portico on Oct 6 for a special Financial Wellness Day for seminary students, seminary staff and rostered ministers who are in their 20s, 30s or 40s.
Healthy Leadership Series offered through Healthy Congregations
The Healthy Leadership Series is an opportunity for leaders across professions (pastors, religious leaders, educators, administrators and health professionals) to enrich and expand their ability to apply principles of systems thinking to self, family, and organizations.
'Introduction to the Protestant Reformation' Workshop Sept 30--Open invite from our Episcopal partners
We have been able to engage a theologically diverse group of workshop speakers including Rev. Dr. Charles Peterson (Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church), Dr. Fritz Graf (OSU Department of Classics), Dr. Sally Stamper (Capital University Department of Religion and Philosophy), Pastor Joel Miller (Columbus Mennonite Church), and Dr. Diane Lobody (Methodist Theological School of Ohio).
Employment Opportunities (Find this page under the new 'Who We Are Vision and Mission' tab on our website home page.
Music and Arts Director
First Lutheran Church
1208 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Church sexton
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Columbus
1555 S. James Rd, Columbus, Ohio
Musician
Linden Lutheran Church
1230 Oakland Park, Columbus, Ohio
Director of Music Ministries
Ascension Lutheran Church, Montgomery, Ohio
7333 Pfeiffer Road Montgomery, OH 45242
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.
Prayer Requests
Everyone affected by Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts in Texas
Pr. Janet Hatch regarding the death of her brother
Molly Schriber as she serves in Cambodia for a year as a YAGM
Sara Bull, Young Adult in Global Mission, as she heads to England for a year of mission and learning
Congregational Vacancies
(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 July 20, 2017)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
September 13, 2017
6:30-8:30PM
Youth Gathering Informational Meeting
Good Shepherd, Cincinnati
September 14, 2017
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Trinity Seminary (3rd Floor)
September 15, 2017
Youth Gathering Early Bird Registration Opens
September 16, 2017
10:00AM-12:00PM
Hunger Task Force Meeting
New members welcome!
Southern Ohio Synod office, 300 S. 2nd Street, Columbus, OH
September 19, 2017
10:00AM
Columbus East Side Cluster Meeting
St. John Lutheran Church, Lithopolis, Ohio
September 21, 2017
10:30AM
Dayton Conference Gathering
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kettering
September 21, 2017
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Olive Garden Middletown
September 23, 2017
11:00AM-2:00PM
Fishing for People, Evangelism for all the Baptized
Augsburg Lutheran Church, 11676 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
September 28-29, 2017
From Dialogue to Commemoration
Trinity Days
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
September 29 - October 1, 2017
LOMO Families Helping Families Event
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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