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11/21/2017
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of November 21, 2017
Stronger and better together: Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND THESE UPCOMING SYNOD EVENTS!
All Ohio Rostered Ministers Retreat-REGISTER TODAY!
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!
Synod News
Despite the doom and gloom of many reports, congregation still flourishing
While many mainline denominations are seeing a decline in membership, many congregations are still thriving by adapting to their new surroundings and embracing change.
Protecting congregations from active shooter incidents
Steps your congregation can take to prevent and prepare for the worst. Information and resources provided by FEMA/Homeland Security and Church Mutual Insurance.
New SOS website coming in December!
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.
SOS Youth and Family Ministry
If you wish to receive all of Gary's monthly information, please contact Gary Pecuch at gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org to be added to his distribution list.
SOS Bishop's Youth Ambassador Program (Our Educational Events): Two Opportunities. RSVP to Gary, gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org. If you are going to Houston consider having your youth attend to get a glimpse of the wider church before next summer.
- Sunday February 4 at Epiphany, Pickerington
- Sunday March 18 at Trinity, Marysville
ELCA News
ELCA Church Council’s fall meeting looks to the future
The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) met at The Lutheran Center in Chicago, Nov. 9-12. The council, which serves as the ELCA’s board of directors, focused on the goals of ELCA Future Directions 2025 and the church’s priorities around congregational vitality and leadership.
Christmas and Advent communication tools for your congregation from the ELCA
'To support your communication needs, we have prepared a number of invitational tools created specifically for congregations.'
Worship at the Center: Journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter
The ELCA invites you to join one of two special worship services and study times in January and February.
Partners and Affiliates
Camps for confirmation and MLK Day in January...Don't miss out!
LOMO Camps don't let the chill in the air keep them from offering fun, Christ-centered retreats and camps. Don't miss out on what's coming in January and February!
University, seminary boards approve agreement to establish Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University
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.
Employment Opportunities (Find this page under the new 'Who We Are Vision and Mission' tab on our website home page.
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.
Prayer Requests
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
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 October 31, 2017)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
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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