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02/24/2020
Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for the Week of February 26, 2020
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Synod News
Round up your voting members for the 2020 SOS Assembly-Registration now open!The Southern Ohio Synod Assembly is May 16 at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Centerville...Register soon and come be a part of this worship-filled day! |
Submit your 2019 Parochial Reports today!It's not too late to be a part of the numbers that represent the SOS in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Those stats determine funding for grants AND determine how many voting members the SOS will have at the 2022 Churchwide Assembly! We lost a couple of voting members for the 2019 CWA, let's get those voting members back and show up in a big way in 2022! Even if your congregation hasn't filled out a report in years, you can just start over with 2019. No backfilling needed! Please take a few minutes to complete the form online and submit it to the Churchwide office OR if you can't complete it online, download a copy, fill it out and mail it to the Synod office. We'll send it on for you! Questions about Forms A & C (the Parochial Report) may be directed to Josh Brodbeck at jbrodbeck@southernohiosynod.org. |
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We have a NEW PO BOX! Please start using immediatelyThe Southern Ohio Synod has switched payment lockbox providers. Please begin sending your mission support donations to... |
Don't ignore that spiritual tugging--Come to the Spring Discernment Retreat!Are you feeling a sense of call? Join others from the region to explore this call, your options and what your path might look like if you answer that call. March 6-7 in Bowling Green, Ohio. |
Reminder! Deadline to submit resolutions for the synod assembly is March 15 |
Prince of Peace, Dublin invites you to join in on a special lunch & learn on immigration March 15As part of AMMPARO, Prince of Peace in Dublin is offering an opportunity for members of our synod to hear from people who experience both the joys and challenges of trading one homeland for another. |
Youth & Family News
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Announcing two Youth Gathering spring workshop to help congregations with all the pre-registration stuff and to talk about travel/transportation options. Saturday March 28: At Trinity Seminary, Columbus Meet in the upstairs lobby at Trinity. You will be greeted and guided towards the assigned room Note: You do not need to attend the Connect Retreat (which will be going on at the same time) to come to the Informational Meeting
Saturday April 25: At Good Shepherd, Cincinnati |
ELCA News
John Weit accepts call as assistant to the bishop, executive for Worship'John brings to this role a deep commitment to how worship and liturgy help us grow in our faith.' -Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop, ELCA |
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Affiliate and Partner News
Upcoming prayer and advocacy events via Zoom from the Ohio Council of ChurchesThe Ohio Council of Churches, of which, the Southern Ohio Synod is a member, has two ongoing gatherings via Zoom for anyone wanting to pray for our leaders and/or learn more about how to be involved in a variety of advocacy efforts. |
Prayers
Sr. Sally Burk as she mourns the loss of her sister, Martha
Family and friends of Pr. Jim Castello regarding his passing
Pr. Bill Boys as he recovers from a stroke
Pr. David Ritchie as he undergoes knee surgery
Employment Opportunities
Registrar
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio (LOMO)
Westerville, Ohio
Director of Youth Ministries- Part-time
Christ Lutheran Church in Bexley, Ohio is looking for a half-time Director of Youth Ministries. This position will be responsible for building and developing youth ministry at CLC for grades 6-12 in coordination with the Associate Pastor. Those interested can contact Pastor Tony Katko: pastortonykatko@gmail.
Accounting Clerk
David Lutheran Church, Canal Winchester
300 Groveport Rd. Canal Winchester, OH
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