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08/15/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of August 15, 2018
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world
Synod News
Senior high school student at Holy Trinity intertwines her faith and school project to benefit local family shelter
‘This (being part of Holy Trinity) has also shaped the way I look at service in my community as something we should do because it helps to fill a need, and by working together, more is possible.’
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'
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
Stewardship News
ELCA News
You're invited to a Pre-Retirement Seminar by Portico Benefits at Peace Lutheran Church, Beavercreek
If you're over age 50 and within 15 years of retirement, a pre-retirement seminar is a great way to get planning off to a strong start or keep the momentum going. Register before October 15 to participate in this FREE event.
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's latest article from Living Lutheran magazine
'We are the branches'
Updates, Enrollment Dates and Retirement Planning from Portico
New look to the website, specialized services you don't want to miss out on and webinars to help you plan for retirement.
ELCA Rostered Ministers Mini-Retreat Fall 2018
The Outer Gifts of Discipleship, Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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.
Executive Director for Domestic Mission
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Chicago, Illinois
Director of Gift Planning
ELCA Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
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
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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Pr. Will Saunders regarding hip replacement surgery
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Pr. Dave Moreland as he recovers from surgery
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For the safe return of Eliie Weik, member of Lord of Life, West Chester
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
September 9, 2018
God's Work, Our Hands Sunday Day of Service
Your community
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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