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09/19/2018

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 19, 2018

Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world 


Synod News  

Rostered ministers encouraged to take part in Boundaries Training at TLS Sept 28

Boundaries Training benefits both the rostered minister and the congregation and is important for the overall health and life of the congregation.

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.

'Keeping Our Focus' theme for annual Rostered Women's Retreat Oct 18-20

All female rostered ministers are invited to this annual retreat at Lutheran Memorial Camp.

  


Youth and Family News

Youth Director Cluster Meetings

Dayton/Cincinnati Cluster: Thursday September 27 at 11:45 am at Olive Garden in Middletown. RSVP to Gary (gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org ) in case there are any changes. (Please note time change from previous ebulletin announcement.)

 


ELCA News

Breaking Barriers conference on HIV & AIDS Oct 25-27

A gathering to inspire and empower people of faith on a journey to create AIDS-free world through healing and understanding. Attendees will experience dynamic speakers, educational workshops, engaging presentations and powerful worship services. Presented by the UMC Global AIDS Committee.

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's September column for 'The Lutheran'

Fear not 


Partners and Affiliates

SOS Women of the ELCA invited to Faith Fire retreat Oct 13

Faith Fire is sponsored by the Faith Lutheran WELCA group and is open to all women of the SOS.

Graceworks Lutheran Services CEO to Retire Following 30+ Years of Service

Willis O. Serr II announced that he will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of Graceworks Lutheran Services on March 1, 2019.

Explore Trinity Day October 18 2018

If you have a heart to change the world, learn how Trinity will shape you and invest in you to be a servant leader who can both proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and nurture renewed and renewing communities.

Reminder! Women of the Dayton area invited to SOS WELCA retreat Oct 6

All women of ELCA congregations in the Dayton area are invited to this special women's retreat at Luther Lodge, St. John's Lutheran Church, 122 W. National Road, Vandalia, Ohio.

Lutheran Memorial Camp’s 44th Apple Butter Festival October 14

Don't miss out on this fun afternoon of music, crafts, food and fellowship for the entire family.

Annual Faith and Advocacy Summit-Sept 23 at All Saints, Worthington

'Faithfully moving beyond resistance'

Capital University Offers Half Tuition with New ‘Good Guarantee’

New initiative targets undergraduates whose families have chosen careers in the nonprofit, public-service sector.

 


Employment Opportunities 

This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.

Pianist
St. Philip Lutheran Church, Columbus
1506 E. Long Street, Columbus, Ohio

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

Communications Director
All Saints Lutheran Church
6770 N High St, Worthington, 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 9 congregations in study and 17 in the interview process. Updated September 1, 2018)


Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod               

September 27, 2018
11:45AM-1:45PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Olive Garden Middletown Ohio 

October 4, 2018
10:00-11:30AM
Central Ohio Conference Rostered Ministers Gathering
Jacob's Porch

October 6, 2018
Dayton Conference WELCA Women’s Spiritual Retreat
Women’s Spiritual Retreat Gifts of Imperfection; Some Guideposts for Living a Wholehearted Life
Luther Lodge, St John’s Lutheran Church, Vandalia

October 6, 2018
9:00AM-4:00PM
Southern Ohio Stewardship Academy-One Day Event
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westerville

 

To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.

 

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