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07/31/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of August 1, 2018
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
Synod News
Check out the fall 2018 course offerings from the Southern Ohio Synod's Lay School of Theology
'Genesis: The Beginnings of Faith' and 'With Pen in Hand: Letter to the Romans' offered at Chillicothe and Dayton campuses respectively.
Parish Paper for August 2018 ready for download and sharing with your congregation
'How to Raise Money for Your Community Projects'
Reminder! Register today for the one-day Stewardship Academy coming to First Lutheran, Bellefontaine Aug 18
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.
Synod Lay Eucharistic Ministry Training August 27 at Gloria Dei, Cincinnati
Your ministry to the homebound is a vital link between not only your congregation and the homebound member, but also with the greater Church.
Reminder! Stewardship for All Seasons opportunity available to SOS congregations--Deadline for application Aug 10
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.
Mark your calendars for the 2019 Tri-Synodical Professional Leaders Retreat!
January 22-24 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio
Changing the Cultural Narrative: Is the Church Hurting or Helping?'
Invitation from the Central Ohio Conference to attend this event coming to Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna on September 9.
Stewardship News
ELCA News
Lutheran Disaster Response receives grant for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts
Lutheran Disaster Response has been allocated up to $7.3 million from the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) as part of a cooperative agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the implementation of a disaster case-management delivery mechanism for survivors of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
ELCA launches Three Sides podcast on August 12--Tune in!
'Typically, it’s said there are two sides to every story. But often a middle or third side of the story is revealed, providing another perspective to consider.'
You're invited to attend 'Preaching Stewardship' Nov 2018 & Jan 2019
Sponsored by The North/West Lower Michigan Synod and The Stewardship of Life Institute
Partners and Affiliates
TLS Fall 2018 course offerings for non-degree students start August 27! Don't miss out!
TLS offers online courses, evening courses, and one-week intensive courses. Interested in taking a course in an area of interest? Thinking about seminary but want to get a taste before you decide to enroll? Looking for a high-quality, low-cost continuing education opportunity? Check out these options for Fall Term 2018!
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Part-Time Youth Director
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Dublin
5475 Brand Road Dublin, Ohio
Facilities Manager
Epiphany Lutheran Church
6430 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, Ohio
Director of Children and Youth Ministry (FT)
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Oakwood, Ohio
Church Office Associate-Part-time
Faith Lutheran Church
730 Collingwood Ave, Whitehall, Ohio
Communications Director
All Saints Lutheran Church
6770 N High St, Worthington, Ohio
Director for Congregational Engagement
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington
Student Ministry Leader (6-12th grade)
Peace Lutheran Church, Gahanna
455 Clark State Road, Gahanna, 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
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Sierra Pacific Synod and all those affected by the Carr wildfires
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Mrs. Carol Darcy, mother of Bishop Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt, as she recovers from hip surgery
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Family and friends of Rev. Richard Faust
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 11 congregations in study and 17 in the interview process. Updated July 30, 2018)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
August 17, 2018
Synod Office closed due to Food Truck Festival
300 S. 2nd Street, Columbus, Ohio
August 18, 2018
9:00AM-4:00PM
Southern Ohio Stewardship Academy-One Day Event
First Lutheran Church, Bellefontaine
August 27, 2018
6:30-9:00PM
Lay Eucharistic Minister Training
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Cincinnati
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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