07/10/2019

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of July 10, 2019

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

Synod News

Pr. Drew Tucker receives Lutheran Campus Ministry’s '2019 Hess-Pierson Award' 'I was lucky enough to have Drew Tucker as my small group leader at the ELCA Discernment Retreat in Georgia where he wasn’t afraid to ask tough questions that made me stop and think.'

SOS WELCA Convention coming soon! Read about the upcoming convention and more in this issue of 'The Breeze'

Steps for Your Congregation to Participate in Thrive There was a lot of excitement at the Synod Assembly about the Thrive Campaign and how it will benefit congregations and rostered leaders of the Southern Ohio Synod. Here are steps every congregation is asked to take in order to seriously consider taking part in the campaign … and join in the growing excitement.

Parish Paper for June 2019 ready for download and sharing--'Overcoming volunteer burnout by building capacity' Vital congregations reach out to strengthen the communities where they are located. But where do congregations get the strength for mission?

ELCA News

We belong to the truth Read Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's column in Living Lutheran, July 2019

Partners & Affiliates

Nationwide Children's Hospital hosting 'Hot Topics' workshops for clergy and lay leaders September 13, 2019: Hot Topics For Religious Professionals And Youth: Suicide, Cannabis, Sexuality/Gender

Prayers

• Dr. Lynn Nakamura as she mourns the loss of her mother

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