Recording of Bishop's call with rostered ministers and worship directors regarding singing in church

This call focused on the safety of singing during worship services during the current pandemic. Our guest presenters were Dr. Curt Passafume and Mr. Josh Brodbeck.

Things to Consider About In-Person Worship During the Pandemic from SOS Bishop's Office

The following was produced on behalf of the synod by Pr. Larry Donner, Thrive Campaign Director, and the Bishop’s Outside the Box Team. Bishop Dillahunt greatly appreciates their work to pull this document together and hopes it, along with the other resources mentioned in the document, will be of help to you and your leadership team.

A special THANK YOU video from Bishop Dillahunt and the staff of the Southern Ohio Synod

Bishop Dillahunt and the SOS staff 'gathered' recently to say thank you for all you do to continue the mission and ministry of the Southern Ohio Synod Mission Territory.

Congregations share their plans for the immediate and longer term future regarding worship--in person and/or virtual

New plans added this week! Please continue to send plans to sbarton-nonno@southernohiosynod.org so we can share them with the synod.

We thank the congregations who have kindly shared their current plans for 'What comes next' in regard to worship and the life of the church in light of current gathering restrictions and the continued presence and threat of COVID-19 in our communities.

Bishop Eaton to share sermon for June 7 worship services

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton will record a sermon which congregations and synods can include in their worship services on Sunday, June 7, The Holy Trinity. The video will be available to view and download on May 31.

Revision of Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline: Digital Town Halls

The committee is seeking input from across this church so the document can better provide clear and uniform application of the rules, protect people from harm and prevent impediments to the proclamation of the gospel.

You're invited to participate in the Global Mission contemplative prayer service, May 31

'For the Healing of the Nations,' on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 11 am central time/noon eastern time.