Reminder! Zoom call with Bishop invite

Dear Partners in the Gospel,

Much has happened since we last met by way of conference call and much is still happening. I'd like to touch base with you all to address any questions you may have about this time we are currently living in and how to be Church and light in the midst. I'd also like to share with you some plans we have regarding Holy Week.

Below is the call in information for our Zoom webinar. You may join by way of your computer, tablet or phone.

Keeping Stewardship Strong in Uncertain Times

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd, from 3-4 PM, for a one-hour virtual workshop with Pr. Mike Ward. He will share tangible ideas for responding during this crisis and help you put in place the infrastructure to keep generosity flowing to your congregations.

Congregations included in CARES Act benefits-Please read to see how this act impacts your congregation

Bishop Dillahunt and our accountant, Joy Hacker, received the following letter from our auditors, Apple Growth Partners, regarding the newly passed CARES Act from the Federal Government. Some of the programs within this act do apply to congregations as 501(c)3 organizations. Please read the following message and connect with your congregation's financial institution and accountant to see how you can help your congregation during this time. Please also share the attached 'Employee Rights' flyer that contains information about paid sick leave for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coaching for Rostered Ministers during these unprecedented times

Pr. Mike Weaver, the Southern Ohio Synod Coaching Coordinator, is offering his coaching services to all SOS rostered ministers who would like some additional guidance as they face new challenges in congregational leadership.