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08/06/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of August 8, 2018
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
Synod News
Register today for a one-day Stewardship Academy coming to a location near you!
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.
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.
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
You're invited to comment on the Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice
The Women and Justice: One in Christ social statement task force needs your feedback in order to revise this text and then to send a proposed social statement to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in 2019.
Partners and Affiliates
Capital University starts food pantry for students
Capital is starting a student food pantry here at to help relieve the increased reality of student hunger on campus. Here's how you can help!
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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For the safe return of Eliie Weik, member of Lord of Life, West Chester
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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 16-17, 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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