09/18/2019

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 18, 2019

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

Synod News

Plan the Budget, Plan the Future: FREE Congregational Budget Planning Workshop! Register now! Your budget is more than numbers on a page. Learn how to create a budget and gain buy-in from every generational group in your congregation. Three dates and locations to choose from!

 

2020 Synod Assembly to be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Centerville on May 16 Mark your calendars and plan to attend this special one-day synod assembly!

 

House of Worship training sessions offered at Calvary Lutheran Church Oct 5 This training covers active shooter prevention and protocol as well as prevention of other crimes, including theft, that are more likely to occur on the church building grounds.

 

Share your pics with us for Facebook and Instagram Stewardship Moments campaign We are stronger and better together! In all things and in all ways. Stewardship is just one example of how when we come together, we are stronger and better, which is why we’re looking for you to contribute your photos to be a part of the Stewardship Task Force’s #StewardshipMoments campaign featured on our Facebook page and now also on Instagram!

 

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ELCA News

ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on racism and white supremacy Centered in Christ, the 2019 Churchwide Assembly was significant in many ways: worship, thoughtful deliberation and prayer led to the adoption of memorials and resolutions that will shape this church for years to come. Among these decisions, this church was called to address the deadly power of racism and white supremacy.

 

Announcing new grants for Accessibility Reinvestment Grants ELCA Disability Ministries introduces a new grant opportunity for ELCA congregations in diverse and divested communities for an Accessibility Reinvestment Grant. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 15, 2019.

 

 

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Affiliate and Partner News

Faith Community Support for Veterans & their Families November 5, 2019 6:00pm-8:30pm Union Rural Electric Cooperative 15461 US-36 Marysville, Ohio 43040

 

New Youth Substance Abuse Program at Oesterlen The Youth Substance Abuse Program (YSA) is an outpatient level of care promoting treatment of individuals with a range of substance use history. It combines peer to peer support and individualized treatment through group and individual counseling.

 

LSS Ohio Disaster Response & Recovery--Dayton updates Recovery continues in Dayton through the efforts of the community, charitable organizations like LSS Disaster Services and people like you! Thank you!

 

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Prayers

Metro DC Synod as they install their new Bishop--The Rev. Leila Ortiz on Oct 12

 

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Employment Opportunities

Manager, Social Media & Online Communities
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Chicago, IL

Executive Assistant to the Dean of the Seminary
Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University
Columbus, Ohio

Organist &/or Director of Choirs
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Crestview Hills, Kentucky

Faith Formation Leader-Full Time
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Columbus, Ohio

Administrator-Part time
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Dayton, Ohio

Church Organist
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
712 N. Fountain Ave, Springfield, Ohio

Youth & Family Director (part-time)
Christ Lutheran Church, Athens
Athens, Ohio

 

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