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10/03/2018
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of October 3, 2018
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world!
Synod News
Important! Pre-Retirement Seminar by Portico Benefits at Peace Lutheran Church, BeavercreekIf you intend to participate in this seminar, you must register quickly. The number of current registrants is not high enough to hold the seminar. Register today! |
Parish Paper for October 2018 ready for download and sharing with your congregation
'Don't Disagree, Deliberate...How to Lead Community Conversations in Your Church'
'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.
ELCA News
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ELCA Conference of Bishops statement on East Jerusalem hospitalsWe appreciate and strongly affirm ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s September 6 letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, calling for the “release of $25 million of U.S. FY 2017 funding that will help to ensure that there is no interruption in the treatment of Palestinians at the East Jerusalem hospitals, especially the most vulnerable cancer and kidney patients referred to Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) from Gaza and the West Bank.” |
So now what?
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's October article in Living Lutheran.
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.
Partners and Affiliates
Explore Trinity Day October 18 2018If 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. |
Invitation to attend Hawk Center dedication November 3 at Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center
Please join Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt, Bishop Abraham Allende and Bishop William Gafkjen for a special dedication service on November 3.
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
Youth Director
St. John Lutheran Church, Sidney
120 W Water Street, Sidney, 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
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. Jeff Wick as he recovers from open heart surgery
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Mr. Eugene Dahnke regarding health concerns
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Mr. & Mrs. Doug Ware on the death of their son
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Pr. Robert Jones regarding health issues
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Family and friends of Pr. Carl Roepcke
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 16 in the interview process. Updated September 27, 2018)
Upcoming Events in and Around Our Synod
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
October 11, 2018
9:30AM
Cincinnati Conference ELCA Pastors Meeting
Christ the King Lutheran Church, West Chester, Ohio
October 11, 2018
12:00-2:00PM
Youth Ministry Cluster
Christ, Bexley
October 14, 2018
11:00AM-4:00PM
Apple Butter Festival
Lutheran Memorial Camp
To see all events on the synod website calendar click HERE.
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