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12/20/2017
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of December 20, 2017
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
Synod News
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
The waiting is over! A Christmas message from Bishop Dillahunt
One-day Stewardship Academies coming to a location near you in 2018!
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.
'Countering the Language of Violence' training series from Faith in Public Life
Faith leaders are uniquely equipped to prevent the language of violence from escalating into attacks like we saw in Charlottesville, and we can keep already explosive situations from spiraling out of control. Please join our first training on this crucial issue.
SOS Youth and Family Ministry
Sign up now for the Capital Bowl Feb 2-3, 2018
This overnight retreat, designed for high schoolers and their chaperones, is scheduled for the Friday and Saturday of Super Bowl weekend.
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
A Christmas Message from Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, shares her thoughts on the promise to come during this season.
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's statement regarding movement of U.S. Embassy in Israel
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has issued the following statement in response to the decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Disengage the autopilot
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's December 2017 column for 'Living Lutheran' is ready for reading and sharing.
Partners and Affiliates
School’s Out, Camp’s In! MLK Retreat
The kids are off school, but you have to work or you just need the day to catch up. This 1-night school holiday inspired retreat is perfect for a busy parent.
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!
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Pastoral Care Specialist
Graceworks Lutheran Services
Campus Ministry/Church Office Administrator
Christ Lutheran Church, Athens, Ohio
69 Mill Street, Athens, 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
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 request.
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Susan Barton-Nonno and family as they mourn the loss of her dad
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Ms Linda Cole regarding health issues
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 December 18, 2017)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
Dec. 22, 2017 - Jan. 2, 2018
Southern Ohio Synod office closed
January 4, 2018
8:15AM
NW Columbus Cluster Gathering
Ascension Lutheran Church--Pr. Tim Muller, host
January 11, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Meeting
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
January 11, 2018
9:30AM-12:00PM
Columbus Conference Gathering
Mr. Nick Bates, presenter
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
January 11, 2018
10:30AM
Dayton Conference Gathering
Wittenberg University
January 12-14, 2018
The Middle School MiX
Lutheran Memorial Camp
January 16-18, 2018
All Ohio Rostered Ministers Retreat
Life in the spirit: Let us pray
Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr, Huron, Ohio
January 16, 2018
10:00AM-12:00PM
Central Ohio East Side Cluster Meeting
Hope Lutheran Church, Columbus
January 20, 2018
10:00AM-3:00PM
Something More High School Equipping Event Session I
Epiphany, Centerville
January 26-29, 2018
Youth Ministry Extravaganza 2018
Houston, Texas
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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