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06/17/2020

Southern Ohio Synod e-bulletin for Rostered Ministers for the Week of June 17, 2020

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

Even now, especially now, the SOS Bishop and Staff are at work carrying out the mission and ministry of the Southern Ohio Synod mission territory. Much of our work is behind the scenes since we can't yet meet with you physically in your congregations. So, please check out our SOS Calendar for a look at what we have going on via online meetings as we continue to lay the ground work for our work together as we Clarify, Collaborate and Cultivate. We are stronger and better together, even on Zoom!

SOS Calendar


Synod News
We're Moving 3x3  

The Southern Ohio Synod Office is moving!

Effective July 1, 2020, Bishop Dillahunt and the SOS Staff will call a new location home.

Our new office and mailing address is:

9200 Worthington Rd
Suite 140
Westerville, OH 43082

We're excited for you to see our new space when it is safe to do so. Look for invitations to visit in the near (we hope) future!

Please update your address books today!

Remember...We also have a P.O. Box (that is processed by our bank) for our Mission Support donations only.

P.O. Box 0604, Lewis Center, OH 43035

The P.O. Box is for checks only, NOT for correspondence.

 

2020 Reports to the Synod Assembly

Even though we didn't meet in person, we share with you the important reports from our various teams, partners and affiliates that represent, in part, the diverse work we do together in the Southern Ohio Synod mission territory.

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Elcayg2021 Web

 

NEW E-News sign-up for the #2021ELCAYG

Please use the google form link to sign-up and also to provide your Synod Coordinators with additional information. Thank You!!
 
 

Mark your calendar for the next set of Youth Gathering Information Meetings.

Note, all three sessions will provide identical information. 

  • Tuesday, August 25, 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Peter's Lancaster 
  • Saturday, August 29,10:00 am -11:30 am at St. John's Vandalia
  • Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 pm (online)
In-person sessions will be held if possible. If not, we will meet online.
 
Updates will be communicated through the Synod Youth Gathering Informational Distribution System. To be added to the list Click Here 
 
 

ELCA News

Deadline for parochial reports is June 30!

Form A & C--Parochial Reports--will close June 30...These numbers determine our voting members for the Churchwide Assembly. Let's shoot for 100% participation!

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Opportunity to support H.R. 6 'Dream and Promise Act of 2019'

H.R. 6 and specifically the 'Dream and Promise Act of 2019' provides a way for 'Dreamers' to become citizens.

 

Letter of solidarity from Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland

Our companion synod in Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland shared their bishop's letter of solidarity against racism and violence with Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and the Southern Ohio Synod.

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Bishop Eaton Black Shirt and Collar 2019  

'Witnesses'--Bishop Eaton's June/July column in Living Lutheran

“Restrictions imposed by the pandemic have made it clear that people are searching for hope and meaning and love.”

 

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.

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Affiliates and Partners

 

LOMO Camp Home--Discover what camp has for you this summer!

LOMO has put together a comprehensive program for you and your young people to bring camp home this summer!

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Match Gift For Water Summer 2020  

Double your gift to LWR to provide needed water to the most vulnerable

From Kenya to Uganda to El Salvador, something as essential as water is not readily available. And our poorest neighbors — often women and children — must risk their lives hiking miles to collect water. Here's how you can help!

 

The staff of the Southern Ohio Synod is here for you as you need us. Please reach out to us as you always have if your congregation's leadership needs guidance or support.

 


Prayers

The Rev. Dr. Jerome Taylor as he undergoes back surgery

Congratulations to Pr. Varney Yarkpazuo and his wife, Dorothy, on the birth of their son

Pr. Larry Novak regarding healing

Family and friends of Pr. Charles Mayer regarding his passing

 

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