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09/24/2019
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of September 25, 2019 for Rostered Ministers
Stronger and better together:
Joining Jesus in the restoration of the world!
Synod News
Please join us for the Seeing Race Through Faith training in ColumbusOctober 19, 2019, Redeemer Lutheran,1555 S. James Road, Columbus, Ohio: Attendees will engage in dialogue, ask questions, and help one another improve our understanding on race so that we can be better equipped for mission in God's world. This workshop has received rave reviews from attendees! Don't miss out! |
Don't forget to RSVP to the host site for the upcoming Rostered Ministers and spouses gatherings with the Bishop at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lancaster. Those who attended August Gatherings found them informative and helpful. Please accept our invitation to join us at one of the Gatherings below. Kindly RSVP to the host site.
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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! |
The Generosity Lab: Free intergenerational workshop cultivating generosity in your congregation!November 9 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, West Chester from 9 am to 1 pm. Register today! |
Save the date!October 31, 9:30 am-noon, at Advent Lutheran Church, Columbus How to become a more influential pastor workshop by Pr. Mike Weaver, Synod Coaching Coordinator Look for details (and official workshop title) soon! |
Attention SOS Rostered Ministers! You are invited to the 2020 Ohio Rostered Ministers Gathering Jan 28-30!Meeting under the theme “Practical Evangelism”, pastors, deacons, and full-time church professionals are invited to gather at the Nationwide Conference Center (please note the location change from previous years).
This is the former Sawmill Creek event. |
ELCA News
ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on racism and white supremacyCentered 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. |
Partners and Affiliates News
Faith Community Support for Veterans & their FamiliesNovember 5, 2019 6:00pm-8:30pm Union Rural Electric Cooperative 15461 US-36 Marysville, Ohio 43040 |
New Youth Substance Abuse Program at OesterlenThe 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 updatesRecovery continues in Dayton through the efforts of the community, charitable organizations like LSS Disaster Services and people like you! Thank you! |
Prayers
Metro DC Synod as they install their new Bishop--The Rev. Leila Ortiz on Oct 12
Check out what's going on in and around our synod! Click HERE to see our calendar. |
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