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06/12/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of June 13, 2018
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
Synod News
The Collaborative: A new initiative by the Southern Ohio Synod created just for your congregation!
God is calling your congregation to new life. How are you going to respond?
'Bridges Out of Poverty' workshop on Sept 16 at Advent Lutheran Church
The hidden rules of class effect many aspects of life for all of us but especially for those who live at or below the poverty line. If you want to work with people in poverty or if you simply want a deeper understanding of the issues of poverty this information is eye opening.
Reminder! New Stewardship Development Opportunity Available to SOS Congregations
The Southern Ohio Synod is delighted to make available a new resource for congregations who would appreciate the support of professional fundraising services as they develop their stewardship ministries over the next two years.
Stewardship Mission Moment
We currently have 27 congregations in the call process. All of this work is handled by Pr. Jeff Wick, Assistant to the Bishop, and Gabrielle Hudecek. We continue to see an increase in the numbers in the call process because of rostered minister retirements.
SOS Youth and Family Ministry
Faith Skills
2. Help teens to understand their God given job description and to live it out daily
Youth Summit 2018:
Our Synod has room for one more High School student and the adult spot is still available if you have an interest. Click Here for more information. The summit brings young people together to learn about the wider church. It is an all expense paid trip and normally takes place the first Thursday-Sunday in November. This years event will be in Nebraska. Contact Gary if you have an interest.
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ELCA News
Never beyond God’s compassion: Suicide prevention resources
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and suicide rates have increased in almost every state since 1999 (some by more than 30 percent), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
We know the truth
Read Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's column in Living Lutheran.
Application for 2019 ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants is now open!
Application available: June 12-August 13, 2018
Invitation to read and review draft Inter-Religious Policy Statement
All are invited to respond to the statement by June 30, 2018.
Partners and Affiliates
Churches for Middle East Peace Annual Assembly Advocacy Summit: And Still We Rise
Join us in Washington to learn more and take action on Capitol Hill, June 17 @ 5:00 pm - June 19 @ 5:00 pm EDT.
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Student Ministry Leader (6-12th grade)
Peace Lutheran Church, Gahanna
455 Clark State Road, Gahanna, Ohio
Program Director, Advocacy Engagement
ELCA
Washington, DC
Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries, Chaplains’ Office
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minnesota
Minister of Communication & Support
David Lutheran Church
Canal Winchester, Ohio
ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow-Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Director of Youth and Family Ministry
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Lakeside Park, KY
Children's Minister
Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Public Policy Coordinator (Part-Time)
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus, Ohio
Interim Executive Director
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus, 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 requests
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. There are currently nine congregations in study and 18 in the interview process. Updated June 12, 2018)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
June 10-15, 2018
Amazing Grace Day Camp
St. Paul, Ironton
June 10-15, 2018
Amazing Grace Day Camp
Augsburg, Cincinnati
June 10-15, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
Christ, Heath
June 10-15, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
St. Paul, Newark
June 10-15, 2018
LOMO Day Camp
Emmanuel, Germantown
June 14, 2018
11:30AM
Cincinnati ELCA Pastors Conference Picnic
Location TBD
June 15-16, 2018
Synod Office closed due to Columbus Pride Festival street closures
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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