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04/24/2019
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of April 24, 2019
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world!
Synod News
75% increase in giving is possible! Join the 2019 Stewardship for All Seasons Cohort and see your giving increase too!GSB FundRaising’s Stewardship for All Seasons has a proven track record in helping congregations grow giving. Our SOS congregations that signed up during assembly are already seeing exciting results. Join the 2019 Cohort today! |
Save the Date for next Faith Advocacy Day--May 14Our advocacy day on Tuesday was a great success with nearly 20 legislative office contacts in one day on the importance of investing to guarantee food on the table and a roof over the head of all Ohioans. Will you join us for our next advocacy day on May 14th? |
ELCA News
An Easter message from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth EatonEaster makes it possible, even at the grave, to sing alleluia. |
Luther's Small Catechism with African Descent Reflections available now from Augsburg FortressIn connection with the observance of the five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation events initiated by the 95 Theses, a distinguished group of African descent Lutheran theologians gathered at the offices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to explore and reflect on Luther’s Small Catechism. |
Get your Congregational and Rostered Minister reports in before the deadline of May 15!It is that time of year--when the annual reports for all rostered ministers should be submitted, as well as Form A and C parochial reports for congregations. We did much better last year getting the reports done and in, but we still have a way to go! Let's shoot for 100% participation! |
Partners and Affiliates
Young Adults wanted for 11-month program of non-profit volunteer service & learning about social justiceThe Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network, is looking for young adults (age 21-30) with Bachelor's degrees for an 11-month program of non-profit volunteer service and learning about social justice. Program locations in California. |
Employment Opportunities
This link is now located on the lower left-hand side of the synod home page in the quick links box.
Associate for Public Policy
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus, Ohio
Minister in Residence
Jacob's Porch Campus Ministry
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Church Relations Specialist
Oesterlen Services For Youth, Inc.
Springfield, OH
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. Cathleen Thompson as she undergoes surgery for liver cancer
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Family and friends of Mrs. Betty Hoops, wife of Rev. Dr. Merlin Hoops
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